Roland VGA-3 - Manual (Page 15)

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COSM GUITAR
This section provides an introduction to the characteristics of each of the guitars modeled.
List of Guitar Types
ELECTRIC
ST
This is a solid body guitar with single coil pickups set in
three positions. The characteristically clear and delicate
sound is used in many musical genres.
LP
This is a solid body guitar with two separate humbucking
pickups. This type of guitar features a powerful sound with
good sustain, making it an indispensable sound for rock
music.
HOLLOW
This models the sound of a hollow body guitar with two
humbucking pickups. It features a sweet, boxy tone that is
used frequently in jazz music.
12 STRING
This models the unique sound of semi-hollow body twelve-
string guitar equipped with two single coil pickups that was
a favorite of vocal groups in the sixties.
ACOUSTIC
STANDARD
This is the sound of an acoustic guitar with a flat top and
back.
12 STRING
This is the sound of an acoustic twelve-string guitar.
SPECIAL
SYNTH LEAD
This is an analog synth sound that is suitable for lead and
solos. This features a fat tone with a boosted midrange.
“SYNTH FILTER” (p. 16)
SYNTH PAD
This is an analog synth sound that is good for chord playing.
This sound features a wide range and gorgeous tone.
“SYNTH FILTER” (p. 16)
SLOW GEAR
This is an effect that is automatically applied according to the
way the guitar strings are picked to produce a sound
resembling that of a violin being played (see Note).
The VGA-3 processes each of the six strings independently,
allowing the type of performance expression impossible with
a conventional guitar.
(Note)
What is meant by “resembling that of a violin being played” is an effect
whereby the volume is reduced when the guitar is picked, and then it is
gradually brought back up.
POLY OCTAVE
This adds a sound one octave below the source sound.
Octaves are processed independently for each string,
providing a fat sound that is rich in expressive power.
“POLY OCTAVE STRING SELECT” (p. 16)
SITAR
This produces a sitar-like sound.