Roland GT-8 Owner's Manual

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10Names of Things and What They Do fig.002-010 5. DELAY FEEDBACK Knob Adjusts the number of times the delay is repeated. LEVEL Knob Adjusts the volum

100Patch List No. Patch Name OD/DS Type PRE Ch.Mode Ch.A Type Ch.B Type P49-1 MILD 1959 - Single (Ch.B) Warm Clean MS1959(II)P49-2 DOUBLE AMP

101Patch ListAppendices No. Patch Name OD/DS Type PRE Ch.Mode Ch.A Type Ch.B Type P62-1 MILD CRUNCH - Single (Ch.A) Warm Crunch CrunchP62-2 COMP

102Patch List No. Patch Name OD/DS Type PRE Ch.Mode Ch.A Type Ch.B Type P75-1 CLEAN DLY CHORUS - Single (Ch.A) Clean TWIN JC-120P75-2 CLEAN / CRUNCH

103 Index Numerics 2 x 2 Chorus ... 462CE ...

104Index FEEDBACK ... 10, 17Feedbacker ...

105Index Patch Change ... 16Patch Change Mode ...

106IndexU Uni-V ... 39User Bank ...

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Owner’s ManualG6047002R2 ‘04-10-1 Printing Conventions in This Manual• Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate buttons.[

11Names of Things and What They Do 16.PATCH/VALUE Dial Use this when switching patches and changing the values of settings. 17.PARAMETER Buttons Pres

12Names of Things and What They Do Rear Panel fig.002-020 1.INPUT Jack The guitar is connected here. 2.OUTPUT LEVEL Knob Adjusts the volume level of

13 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Playing Sounds Making the Connections fig.01-010 * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always

14Chapter 1 Playing Sounds * You can use the special (optional Roland) PCS-31 connector cord to connect two foot switches. fig.01-050 Turning on the

15Chapter 1 Playing Sounds Chapter 1 3. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen. Turning Off the Power 1. Before turning off the power, confirm th

16 Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Favorite Tones (Patches) What is a Patch? The GT-8 can store 340 combinations (or “sets”) of effects and parameter set

17Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Favorite Tones (Patches) Chapter 2Switching the Bank and Number fig.02-070 1. Press a BANK pedal. The bank switches, t

18Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Favorite Tones (Patches) Turning the Effect On and Off The GT-8’s internal effects are switched on and off with button

19Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Favorite Tones (Patches) Chapter 2 4. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen. 5. If you want to save a tone with th

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20Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Favorite Tones (Patches) Making More Precise Effect Settings Each effect comprises several different kinds of paramete

21Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Favorite Tones (Patches) Chapter 2 Naming Patches (Patch Name) Each patch can be given a name (Patch Name) consisting

22 Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have Created Storing Patches (Patch Write) When you want to keep a tone created with the Quick Settings or a tone w

23Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have Created Chapter 3 Exchanging Patches (Patch Exchange) On the GT-8, you can “swap” or exchange the positions o

24Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have Created Initializing Patches with a Tone Similar to What You Have in Mind If you already have a clear idea abo

25Chapter 3 Saving the Tones You Have Created Chapter 3 In case of Assign 1–8 (p. 57) Press ASSIGN [VARIABLE] several times in order to select the s

26 Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters In this chapter you will find detailed descriptions for each of the GT-8’s onboard effects, and t

27Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters Chapter 4 *1 You can make separate settings for Channel A and Channel B. Type *1 refer to Type Li

28Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and ParametersType List TypeExplanation JC CLEAN JC-120 This is the sound of the Roland JC-120. Warm Clean This g

29Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters Chapter 4 OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION This effect distorts the sound to create long sustain. It provides

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30Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters DELAY This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body to the sound or creatin

31Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters Chapter 4 *1 Setting available when Type is set to Dual Series, Dual Parallel, or Dual L/R. *2 Se

32Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters 6. When layering recordings, repeat Steps 4 and 5. * The recorded content is cleared when the Type

33Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters Chapter 4 REVERB This effect adds reverberation to the sound. COMP (Compressor) This is an effect

34Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters WAH “Wah” lets you use an EXP pedal or the like to obtain real-time control of the wah effect. FX

35Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters Chapter 4ACS (Advanced Compressor) This is an effect that produces a long sustain by evening out

36Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters AW (Auto Wah) This changes the filtering over a periodic cycle, providing an automatic wah effect.

37Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters Chapter 4TR (Tremolo) Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in volume. PH (Phaser) By

38Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters FL (Flanger) The flanging effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound. PAN W

39Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters Chapter 4UV (Uni-V) Although this resembles a phaser effect, it also provides a unique undulation

4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply

40Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters STR (Sitar Simulator) This simulates the sound of the sitar. FB (Feedbacker) This allows you to us

41Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters Chapter 4AFB (Anti-feedback) This prevents the acoustic feedback that can be produced by the body

42Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters WSY (Wave Synth) This is a synth sound that processes the guitar input signal. SEQ (Sub Equalizer)

43Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters Chapter 4 FX-2 You can use the following effects in FX-2 in addition to whatever effect is shared

44Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and ParametersCreating Harmonist Scales (User Scale) When “Harmony” is set to any value from -2oct to +2oct, and

45Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters Chapter 4PB (Pedal Bend) This lets you use the pedal to get a pitch bend effect. The EXP pedal au

46Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters 2CE (2 x 2 Chorus) Two separate stereo chorus units are used for the low-frequency and high-freque

47Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters Chapter 4Creating Original Phrases (User Phrase) In addition to the 30 different prepared phrases

48Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters *1 Parameter setting included when Wave is set to “Square” or “Saw.” *2 Parameter setting included

49Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters Chapter 4SH (Sound Hold) You can have sound played on the guitar be held continuously. This effec

5 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ... 2IMPORTANT NOTES ... 4Main Features ... 8

50Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters LOOP (External Effects Loop) This allows you to connect an external effects device to the SEND and

51Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters Chapter 4 MASTER The following parameters can be set with MASTER.• NS (Noise Suppressor)• Patch L

52Chapter 4 Introduction to Effects and Parameters FX CHAIN (Effect Chain) Here’s how you can change the order in which the effects are connected. 1.

53 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Using Pedals to Control the Effects With the GT-8, each effect features various different parameters, and you can adjust thes

54Chapter 5 Using Pedals to Control the Effects Setting the Operation of the CTL Pedal (CTL Pedal Function)Setting the Operation of the EXP Pedal S

55Chapter 5 Using Pedals to Control the Effects Chapter 5 3. Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen. Setting the Operation of External Foot Swit

56Chapter 5 Using Pedals to Control the Effects Setting the Operation of an External EXP Pedal (Sub EXP Pedal Function) This sets the function of th

57Chapter 5 Using Pedals to Control the Effects Chapter 5 CTL Pedal EXP Pedal Switch EXP PedalSetting the Operation of the GT-8 and External Contro

58Chapter 5 Using Pedals to Control the Effects 2. Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to select one of the Assigns from Assign 1–8. The Quick Settings selection

59Chapter 5 Using Pedals to Control the Effects Chapter 5 Even when using this procedure, the settings selected in Step 6 are maintained as is and c

6Contents PB (Pedal Bend) ...45OC (Octave)...

60Chapter 5 Using Pedals to Control the Effects When controlling the On/Off target with the EXP pedal: fig.05-150 * The range that can be selected ch

61Chapter 5 Using Pedals to Control the Effects Chapter 5 Active Range fig.05-180d This sets the operational range within which the value of the set

62Chapter 5 Using Pedals to Control the EffectsWave Pedal This changes the parameter selected as a target in a certain cycle with the assumed EXP ped

63 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Creating Original Effects Types (Customize) With the GT-8’s Customize function, you can rely on your own sensibilities and c

64Chapter 6 Creating Original Effects Types (Customize) Customizing the Speakers You can make two different sets of settings, Custom 1 and Custom 2.

65Chapter 6 Creating Original Effects Types (Customize) Chapter 6 Customizing Overdrive/Distortion You can make three different sets of settings, C

66Chapter 6 Creating Original Effects Types (Customize) Customizing Pedal Wah You can make three different sets of settings, Custom 1, Custom 2, and

67 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Other Features Controlling Various Parameters Through the Guitar Volume The GT-8 includes a function to control effect param

68Chapter 7 Other Features 5. Rotate the PATCH/VALUE dial to select “Input Level.” fig.07-0561d 6. Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to display “Input Sens.” f

69Chapter 7 Other Features Chapter 7Global EQ This adjusts the tone regardless of the equalizer on/off settings of individual patches. Total NS Thi

7Contents Tuning the Guitar ... 76 Turning the Tuner Function On ...76Ab

70Chapter 7 Other Features Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast) Depending on where the GT-8 is placed, the display (on the right) may becom

71Chapter 7 Other Features Chapter 7 Keeping Effect Sounds Playing After Patches Are Switched (Patch Change Mode) The GT-8 features a mode that is

72Chapter 7 Other Features Limiting the Banks That Can Be Switched (Bank Extent) By setting an upper limit to the banks, thus limiting the range of

73Chapter 7 Other Features Chapter 7 Changing the EXP Pedal Mode When Patches are Switched (EXP Pedal Hold) This setting determines whether or not

74Chapter 7 Other Features Setting the Knob Functions (Knob Mode) This sets the way the values of settings are changed when the control knobs are tu

75Chapter 7 Other Features Chapter 7 Using the Digital Outs Digital signals are output from the DIGITAL OUT connector on the rear panel. You can con

76Chapter 7 Other Features Tuning the Guitar When the Tuner is turned on, sounds input to the GT-8 are output directly as is (bypassed), and the tune

77Chapter 7 Other Features Chapter 7 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to change each parameter’s settings. 5. Press [TUNER/BYPASS] or [EXIT] to return to the

78Chapter 7 Other Features Turning the Effects On and Off with the Pedals (Manual Mode) The GT-8 features a Manual mode, in which the pedals are use

79 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Using the GT-8 with External MIDI Devices Connected What Can You Do with MIDI? You can perform the following operations usin

8 Main Features Highly Evolved COSM Amp/Speakers The GT-8 includes amp/speaker systems that can be used simultaneously, utilizing COSM amp/speakers f

80Chapter 8 Using the GT-8 with External MIDI Devices Connected Making the Settings for MIDI Functions Here is a description of the GT-8’s MIDI func

81Chapter 8 Using the GT-8 with External MIDI Devices Connected Chapter 8 Transmitting and Receiving MIDI Data On the GT-8, you can use Exclusive m

82Chapter 8 Using the GT-8 with External MIDI Devices Connected When Transmitting Data to Another GT-8 Connect as shown in the figure below, and matc

83Chapter 8 Using the GT-8 with External MIDI Devices Connected Chapter 8 fig.08-200d 2. Transmit the data from the external MIDI device. The follow

84Chapter 8 Using the GT-8 with External MIDI Devices Connected 5. Repeat Step 4 as needed, setting patch numbers to their corresponding Program numb

85Chapter 8 Using the GT-8 with External MIDI Devices Connected Chapter 8 Changing patches using bank select messages A bank select message consists

86Chapter 8 Using the GT-8 with External MIDI Devices Connected Changing patch numbers on the GT-8 using the bank select messages sent from an extern

87Appendices Appendices About MIDI MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a world-wide standard for allowing electronic

88Appendices About the MIDI implementation MIDI allows a variety of messages to be exchanged between instruments, but it is not necessarily the case

89AppendicesAppendices Troubleshooting If there is no sound or other operational problems occur, first check through the following solutions. If this

9 Names of Things and What They Do Front Panel fig.002-010 1.Display A variety of information about the GT-8 appears here. The left display shows the

90Appendices Troubleshooting Other Problems Parameters specified with pedal assign can’t be controlled ❍ Could the effect be switched off? → To contr

91AppendicesAppendices List of Factory Settings Adjusting the EXP Pedal Although the GT-8’s EXP pedal has been set for optimum operation at the facto

92Appendices MIDI Implementation ChartFunction...BasicChannelModeNoteNumber :VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgChangeSystem ExclusiveSyste

93AppendicesAppendices Specifications GT-8: Guitar Effects Processor AD Conversion 24 bit + AF method DA Conversion 24 bit Sampling Frequency 44.1 kH

94Appendices CTL/EXP buttonVARIABLE buttonMANUAL buttonBANK pedalsNumber pedalsCTL pedalExpression pedalExpression pedal switch <Rear Panel> OU

95Appendices Patch List User Patch No. Patch Name OD/DS Type PRE Ch.Mode Ch.A Type Ch.B Type U 1-1 HiGAIN STACK - Single (Ch.A) MS HiGain Driv

96Patch List No. Patch Name OD/DS Type PRE Ch.Mode Ch.A Type Ch.B Type U11-1 BOTTOM COMBO DRV Warm OD Single (Ch.A) MATCH Drive Fat MATCHU11-2 FAT CO

97Patch ListAppendices No. Patch Name OD/DS Type PRE Ch.Mode Ch.A Type Ch.B Type U21-1 WEST COAST DRIVE Booster Single (Ch.A) Blues TweedU21-2 MILD L

98Patch List No. Patch Name OD/DS Type PRE Ch.Mode Ch.A Type Ch.B Type U31-1 STEREO MODERN - Dual L/R R-FIER Mdn1 R-FIER Mdn2U31-2 DYNA LEAD/CLEAN

99Patch ListAppendices Preset Patch No. Patch Name OD/DS Type PRE Ch.Mode Ch.A Type Ch.B Type P36-1 HiGAIN STACK - Single (Ch.A) MS HiGain Dri