Roland V-Bass - User Manual

CORRECTIONS
Please correct the contents of the “V-Bass Owner’s Manual” as follows:
Page 46 “BASS SELECT”
(Error)
* “VIOLIN” and “M-MAN” cannot be selected if the COSM
BASS parameter TYPE is set to “POLY OCTAVE,” “POLY
DISTORTION,” or “POLY SG.”
(Correct)
* “ACTIVE, ” “VIOLIN,” and “M-MAN” cannot be selected if the
COSM BASS parameter TYPE is set to “POLY OCTAVE,”
“POLY DISTORTION,” or “POLY SG.”
Page 48 “WAVE SYNTH”
DECAY:
(Error)
Adjusts the time over which the tonal character of the sound
decays when the bass is plucked strongly.
(Correct)
Adjusts the decay time for the synth sound.
Page 71
“Pedal Assign Parameter List”
AC BODY’s ASSIGN TARGET:
(Error)
LEVEL
(Correct)
BODY LEV
Page 23, 27, 30, 48, 57
LEVEL/TEMPO/KEY screen and the key of the
song:
(Error)
(Correct)
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Major
CF B
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E

A
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D
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Am Dm Gm Cm Fm B

mMinor
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Major GDA EB
Em Bm F

mC
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mG
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m
Minor
F
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D
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m
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G
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E
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Roland V-Bass Specifications

General

MIDI	In, Out/Thru
Type	Bass Effects Processor
Technology	Modeling
Power Supply	AC Adaptor
Effects	Chorus, Delay, Reverb

Summary

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel Controls and Displays

Details of buttons, dials, and displays on the V-Bass front panel.

Rear Panel Connectors and Switches

Details of connectors and switches on the rear of the unit.

Chapter 1. Playing Sounds

GK Pickup Setup and Connections

Instructions for attaching, connecting, and initial setup of the GK pickup.

Power On and Basic Operation

Steps for powering on the unit and understanding the display and basic operations.

Volume Adjustment and Display Overview

How to adjust volume and navigate the unit's display and parameters.

GK Pickup Configuration and Sensitivity

Detailed settings for GK pickup correspondence, position, type, and sensitivity.

Tuning and Patch Management

Using the built-in tuner and methods for selecting patches.

Patch Selection Methods

Methods for selecting patches using the dial and pedals.

Chapter 2. Creating sounds

COSM BASS Settings

Detailed configuration of COSM BASS parameters for sound creation.

COSM AMP and Effects Settings

Configuring COSM AMP models and adjusting various built-in effects.

Tempo and Key Specification

Setting the song tempo and key for harmonist effects and COSM BASS.

Pedal Function Settings

Assigning functions to EXP and CTL pedals for performance control.

GK VOL and GK SW Function Assignment

Assigning functions to the GK VOL knob and S1/S2 switches.

Assign Function Settings

Setting up controllers for simultaneous parameter control.

Input Level and Effect Chain Order

Adjusting normal pickup level and rearranging effect chain order.

Patch Naming and Saving

Assigning names to patches and saving modified sound settings.

Patch Order and Manual Mode Operation

Changing patch order and controlling effects using pedals in Manual mode.

Chapter 3. System settings

GK pickup settings

Initial setup of GK pickup correspondence for the bass.

GK Pickup Configuration Details

Setting GK pickup position, type, connection, and distance.

Adjusting Sensitivity and Naming GK Settings

Fine-tuning GK pickup sensitivity and naming saved settings.

Pedal and Dial Function Settings

Configuring pedal functions, EXP pedal calibration, and VALUE dial operations.

GK Pickup Function Settings

Assigning functions to GK S1/S2 switches and GK VOL knob.

Chapter 4. Using MIDI

MIDI Basics and Channel Configuration

Introduction to MIDI, channels, Omni mode, and device ID settings.

Patch Selection and MIDI Data Management

Controlling patches via MIDI and managing program change maps.

MIDI Data Transmission and Reception

Transmitting and receiving sound/system data via Bulk Dump/Load.

Chapter 5. Parameter guide

COSM BASS Parameters

Detailed parameters for various COSM BASS types.

COSM AMP Parameters

Parameters for COSM AMP simulations.

Effects Parameters

Detailed parameters for COMP/LM, WAH, OD/DS, EQ, MOD, CHORUS, REVERB, NS, FV, FX-BYPASS.

Pedal Assign and Master Parameters

Assigning functions to pedals and master settings.

Chapter 6. Supplementary Materials

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for sound, pitch, volume, and effect problems.

Resetting and Parameter Lists

Factory reset, pedal/effect parameter lists.

MIDI Implementation Chart and Specifications

MIDI chart details and technical specifications of the unit.

Information and Service Contacts

Contact information for Roland service centers worldwide.