Roland GI-10 - Maximizing GI-10 Performance; Octave Shift for Pitch Range; Using an Expression Pedal; Using a Hold Pedal

9. Getting the Most from the GI-10_
Sending Data Outside the
Pitch Range of the Guitar
The GI-10 octave shift function can be used to out-
put data (to an external MIDI device) which is one
octave higher or lower than the actual guitar
sound. This is handy, for example, if you want to
play bass parts from your guitar.
<Procedure>
1. Use the PARAMETER — or + button to select
2. OCTAVE SHIFT.
2. Use the VALUE — or + button to set the value
as follows:
dn: Performance data sent one octave lower than
actual pitch.
UP: Performance data sent one octave higher
than actual pitch.
Using an Expression Pedal
By connecting an external pedal (Roland EV-5; sold
separately) to the expression pedal jack(EXP
PEDAL), it is possible to change the volume of the
external MIDI sound generator, or add modulation
(vibrato) effects. The function controlled by the
pedal is defined in PEDAL ASSIGN.
<Procedure>
1. Use the PARAMETER — or + button to select
5. PEDAL ASSIGN.
2. Use the VALUE — or + button to set the value
as follows:
At ON, expression (EXP):
External MIDI sound generator volume increases
when the pedal is depressed (MIDI control change
data No. 11 sent).
At OFF, modulation (MOD):
Modulation applied to external MIDI sound gener-
ator when the pedal is depressed (MIDI control
change data No. 1 sent).
Using the Hold Pedal
A footswitch can be connected to the hold jack
(HOLD) to apply a sustain effect to the external
MIDI sound generator. With a DP-2 switch (sold
separately), hold type A can be sent to the external
MIDI sound generator. If two BOSS FS-5U switches
and a branching cable (PCS-31; sold separately) are
added, hold types A and B can be used.
GI-10
White: ie A
PCS-31
Red:
Hold type A
When the pedal is depressed, the external MIDI
sound generator continues to sound for a selected
string, even if the actual string stops vibrating.
When the pedal is released, the sound stops. String
sounds that are not sustained are sent normally to
the external MIDI sound generator.
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