Roland VK-8 - Manual (Page 33)

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Playing the Organ
Changing the Amp Type (Amp Type,
Overdrive, Tone)
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Changing the virtual amp
Switches the frequency response and cabinet resonance of the virtual amp.
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Press the [AMPLIFIER] button to select the type of virtual amp.
The amp type will change each time you press the [AMPLIFIER] button.
To select the “TYPE IV” virtual amp type, press the [AMPLIFIER] button several
times until all of the AMP TYPE indicators are lit.
Adding distortion to the sound—Overdrive
Overdrive is an effect which distorts the sound. By distorting the sound, you can
create the intense organ sounds that are frequently used in styles, such as hard rock.
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Turn the [OVERDRIVE] knob to adjust the amount of overdrive.
Rotate fully right: The distortion effect will be at maximum.
Rotate fully left: No effect.
Changing Sound Characters
You can adjust the tonal character of the organ voice.
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Turn the [TONE] knob to adjust the tonal character.
Counterclockwise rotation: The organ voice becomes fatter.
Clockwise rotation: The organ voice becomes brighter.
Type Explanation
TYPE I Characteristics of the most frequently used rotary speakers.
TYPE II
Characteristics of the large vacuum tube amps that were an
indispensable element of the British hard rock of the 70’s, and
that continue to be favored by many hard rock guitarists.
TYPE III The character of a rotary speaker often used for rock organ.
TYPE IV
This adds the characteristic rotary speaker sound used for a
wide range of tones, from a clean sound to heavy overdrive.
What’s more, a new type of system is used that allows you to
change the amount of overdrive without causing the volume
to change, making level settings a breeze.
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