Roland RD-800 - Sound Effects Configuration; Reverb Settings; Delay Effect Settings

Detailed Settings for a Live Set (Live Set Edit)
Controllers to which a function
can be assigned
Functions
that can be
assigned
Explanation
FC1 / FC2
/ EXT
pedal
ASSIGN
[1]–[4]
knob
ASSIGN [5]
[S1] [S2]
button
MOD FX DEPTH
The same function as the
MODULATION FX [DEPTH]
knob. (* 2)
MOD FX RATE
The same function as the
MODULATION FX [RATE]
knob. (* 2)
TREMOLO
SWITCH
The same function as the
TREMOLO [ON/OFF] button.
(* 3)
TREMOLO
DEPTH
The same function as the
TREMOLO [DEPTH] knob.
(* 3)
TREMOLO RATE
The same function as the
TREMOLO [RATE] knob. (* 3)
AMP SIM
SWITCH
The same function as the
AMP SIM [ON/OFF] button.
(* 3)
AMP SIM DRIVE
The same function as the
AMP SIM [DRIVE] knob. (* 3)
DELAY SWITCH Turns Delay (p. 15) on/o.
ROTARY SPEED
When using the rotary eect,
switches the rotary eect
between fast and slow.
TONE COLOR
The same function as the
[TONE COLOR] knob. (* 4)
LIVE SET DOWN
Switches Live Sets in
descending order.
LIVE SET UP
Selects Live Sets in
ascending order.
* 1 You can specify the layer (or external layer) to which the
assigned function will apply. “Detailed Settings for Each Layer
(Layer Edit)” (p. 28), “Detailed Settings for Transmitted Parts” (p. 38).
* 2 You can specify the assigned function for the layer that’s selected
in “MOD FX (Modulation FX Control Destination)” (p. 28).
* 3 You can specify the assigned function for the layer that’s selected
in “TR/AMP (Tremolo/Amp Control Destination)” (p. 28).
* 4 You can specify the assigned function for the layer that’s selected
in “TON CLR (Tone Color Control Destination)” (p. 28).
MEMO
Depending on the state of the selected Live Set or tone, the
assigned function might not be supported, meaning that you
might not obtain the result you expect.
Adding Reverberation to the Sound
(Reverb)
Here's how to make reverb settings.
The available settings will depend on the selected type.
For details on the eects, refer to “Eect Parameter Guide” (PDF).
For details on how to obtain the PDF, refer to “Obtaining PDF
Manuals” on the front cover.
1. In the Live Set Edit Menu screen, select “Reverb” and press
the [ENTER] button (p. 28).
2. Select the parameter that you want to edit, and use the
[DEC] [INC] buttons or the value dial to edit the value.
Parameter Value Explanation
Type
ROOM1, ROOM2
Simulates the reverberation of room
interiors. It produces a well-dened and
spacious reverberation.
HALL1, HALL2
Simulates the reverberation exhibited by
hall. It provides a deeper reverberation
than the Room reverbs.
PLATE
Simulates a plate reverb unit (a type of
articial reverb that utilized a metal plate).
GM2 REVERB This is a GM2 reverb.
Level
0–127 Reverb volume.
Adding Spaciousness to the Sound
(Delay)
Here’s how to make delay settings.
The available settings will depend on the selected type.
For details on the eects, refer to “Eect Parameter Guide” (PDF).
For details on how to obtain the PDF, refer to “Obtaining PDF
Manuals” on the front cover.
1. In the Live Set Edit Menu screen, select “Delay” and press
the [ENTER] button (p. 28).
2. Select the parameter that you want to edit, and use the
[DEC] [INC] buttons or the value dial to edit the value.
Parameter Value Explanation
Type
DELAY A stereo delay.
T-CTRL DELAY
A delay that allows you to smoothly change
the delay time.
DELAY g
TREMOLO
Tremolo is applied to the delay sound.
2TAP DELAY
Delayed sound is heard from two locations
that you specify.
3TAP DELAY
Delayed sound is heard from three locations
that you specify.
Level
0–127 Delay volume.
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