BOSS FRV-1 User Guide

The result of a collaboration with Fender®, the FRV-1 is a compact pedal that uses COSM technology to faithfully reproduce the sound of the classic Fender Reverb unit.

(Composite Object Sound Modeling)

Composite Object Sound Modeling—or “COSM” for short—is BOSS/ Roland’s innovative and powerful technology that’s used to digitally recreate the sound of classic musical instruments and effects. COSM analyzes the many factors that make up the original sound—including its electrical and physical characteristics—and creates a digital model that accurately reproduces the original.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (supplied on a separate sheet). These s ections provide important infor mation concerni ng the proper operation of the uni t. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual shoul d be read in i ts entire ty. The man ual should be saved and kept on hand a s a conveni ent refere nce. A battery is supplied with the unit. The life of this battery may be limited, however, since its primary purpose was to enable testi ng.

What is the Fender Reverb?

The Fender Reverb was first introduced in 1961. Created many years before the digital reverbs that are common today, it’s known as a “spring reverb” because it produces reverberation by using a vacuum tube circuit to drive a long spring mechanism. Its distinctively warm yet brilliant sound has been used in thousands of recordings and countless live performances, earning it the status of “industry standard” among standalone spring-reverb units.

Extremely versatile and musical, the Fender Reverb sounds great with vocals and a wide range of instruments. However, its unique sound characteristics—including the mechanical r esonance of its springs—are a perfect match for guitar. Surf music guitarists consider its sound to be indispensable, and it has achieved long-lasting popularity among blues, country, and rockabilly players as well. The 1963 Fender Reverb model is particularly revered, and was the basis for the reverb circuit built into guitar amps such as the TWIN REVERB

, which was first introduced that

same year.

Spring unit

AC Adaptor Jack

Accepts connection of an AC Adaptor (PSA series; optional). By using an AC Adaptor, you can play without being concerned about how much battery power you have left.

* If the AC adaptor is connected while power is on, the power

supply is d rawn from the AC adapto r.

* We recommend that you keep batteries installed in the unit

even though you’ll be powering it with the AC adaptor. That way, you’ll be able to continue a performance even if the cord of the AC ada ptor gets accidently disconnected from th e unit.

Use only the specied AC adaptor (PSA series), and

CHECK Indicator

This indicator shows whether the effect is on or off, and also doubles as the battery check indicator. The indicator lights when the effect is on.

* If you’re powering the unit with a battery and the CHECK in dicator goes dim—

or doesn’t light at all—when you try to turn the effect on, the battery is near depletion and should be replaced. For instructions on changing the battery, refer to “C hanging the Battery.”

* The CHECK indicator shows whether the effect is being applied or not. It does

not indicate whether the power to the d evice is on or not.

MIXER Knob

This knob adjusts the balance between the direct sound and the reverb sound. Turning it toward the right increases the reverb sound, and turning it toward the left increases the direct sound.

* When you turn thi s knob all the way to the left, there is no r everb sound.

Pedal Switch

This switch turns the effect on/off.

Thumbscrew

When this screw is loosened, the pedal will open, allowing you to change the battery.

* For instruct ions on changing th e battery, refer to “C hanging the Battery.”

DWELL Knob

This knob determines the character of the reverb sound. As you turn the knob to the right, both the richness and volume of the reverb sound increases. At higher settings, the sound takes on a distinctive “springy” or “twangy” character that’s unique to spring-type reverb units.

* When you turn this knob all the way to the left, there is no reverb sound.

TONE Knob

This knob adjusts the tone of the reverb sound. Turning it to the right of center will make the sound brighter, and turning it to the left of center will make the sound warmer.

OUTPUT Jack

Connect this jack to your amp or to the input of another effect unit.

INPUT Jack

This jack accepts signals coming from a guitar or other musical instrument, or another effects unit.

* The INPUT jack doubles as the power switch. Power to the unit is turned on when you

plug into the INPUT jack; the power is turned off when the cable is unplugged. To prevent unnecessary battery consumption, be sure to disconnect the plug from the INPUT jack when not using the effects unit.

FRV-1 は、米国 Fender® 社とのコラボレーションにより、名器FenderReverb を COSM テクノロジーで忠実に再現したコンパクト・エフェクターです。

(CompositeObjectSoundModeling)

COSM とは、電気回路や構造、素材など、音に影響する様々な要素を解析し、それらを組み合わせて再構築していくボス／ローランド独自のモデリング技術です。

この機器を正しくお使いいただくために、ご使用前に別紙『安全上のご注意』と『使用上のご注意』をよくお読みください。

また、この機器の優れた機能を十分ご理解いただくためにも、取扱説明書をよくお読みください。取扱説明書は必要なときにすぐ見ることができるよう、お手元においてください。この機器には、工場出荷時に電池がセットされています。この電池は動作確認用のため、寿命が短い場合があります。

FenderReverb とは

FenderReverb は 1961 年に発表されました。今日一般的なリバーブであるデジタル・リバーブより何十年も前から作られ、真空管による駆動回路と長いスプリングによってリバーブ音を発生させることから「スプリング・リバーブ」として知られています。独特の華やかでかつウォームな響きのある音は、何千ものレコーディングや無数のライブ・パフォーマンスに使用され、単体スプリング・リバーブ機としてまさに「業界標準」といえる地位を確立しました。

FenderReverb は、その汎用性の高さからボーカルやさまざまな楽器にも使用されましたが、中でもギターとの相性は非常に高く評価されました。スプリングならではの機械的な共振音

は

サーフ・ミュージックのギタリストには必要不可欠なサウンドとなっています。また、ブルース、カントリーやロカビリー系のプレイヤーにも支持され続けています。中でも 1963 年製モデルの評価は特に高く、同年に発表される TWINREVERB

® などのリバーブ内蔵ギ

ター・アンプなどの基礎となっています。

スプリング部

AC アダプター・ジャック

ACアダプター（PSA-100：別売）を接続するジャックです。 AC アダプターを使用すれば、電池切れの心配をせずに長時間の演奏ができます。 ※ 電池が入っている状態でACアダプターを接続す

ると、電源はACアダプター側から供給されます。

※ ACアダプターを使用する場合でも電池を入れて

おくと、万一製品本体から AC アダプターのコードが抜けても演奏が続けられます。

ACアダプターは、必ず指定のもの（PSA-100）を、 AC100Vの電源で使用してください。故障の原因となりますので、指定以外のACアダプターは使用しないでください。

CHECK（チェック）インジケーター

エフェクト・オン／オフの表示と、バッテリー・チェックの機能を兼ね備えたインジケーターです。エフェクト・オン時に点灯して、エフェクト・オン／オフの確認ができます。

※ インジケーターが暗くなったり点灯しなくなったときは、電

池が消耗していますので、新しい電池と交換してください。交換方法については、『電池交換のしかた』をご覧ください。

※ CHECK インジケーターはエフェクト・オン／オフを表すイ

ンジケーターです。電源のオン／オフの表示ではありません。

MIXER（ミキサー）つまみ

ダイレクト音とリバーブ音のバランスを調節します。右に回すほどリバーブ音が大きくなり、左に回すとダイ

レクト音が大きくなります。 ※ 左に回しきるとリバーブ音がなくなります。

INPUT（インプット）ジャック

エレクトリック・ギターをはじめ、他の楽器やエフェクターからの出力を接続するジャックです。 ※ INPUT ジャックは、電源スイッチも兼ねています。接続プラグを

INPUT ジャックに差し込むと電源がオンになり、抜くとオフになります。電池の消耗を抑えるため、エフェクターを使用しないときは、INPUT ジャックに接続しているプラグを抜いてください。

ペダル・スイッチ

エフェクト・オン／オフの切り替えスイッチです。

サム・スクリュー

このサム・スクリューをゆるめるとペダルが開き、電池の交換が簡単に行なえます。交換方法については、『電池交換のしかた』をご覧ください。

DWELL（ドウェル）つまみ

リバーブ音のキャラクターを設定します。つまみを右に回すほどリバーブ音の音量が上がります。より右に回した設定にすると、スプリング・リバーブ特有の華やかでウォームなキャラクターが強調されます。 ※ 左に回しきるとリバーブ音がなくなります。

OUTPUT（アウトプット）ジャック

アンプや他のエフェクターの入力に接続するジャックです。

TONE（トーン）つまみ

リバーブ音の音質を調節します。つまみを中央（標準）より右に回すときらびやかな音になり、左に回すと暖かみのある音になります。

サム・スクリュー

ペダル

スプリング台座凸部

コイル・スプリング

ガイド・ブッシュ穴

バッテリー・ケース

電池スナップ・コード

電池スナップ

電池 006P/9V

connect it to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not use any other AC adaptor, since this may cause malfunction.

As an alternate connection method, you can insert the FRV-1 in your guitar amp’s serial eect loop (send/return) if it is equipped with one. This is recommended if you’re using your amp’s preamp section to generate high-gain distortion sounds. Refer to the owner’s manual for your amp to learn more about using its eect loop.

Guitar Amplier

AC Adaptor (PSA series: optional)

If you use an overdrive or distortion-type eect, we recommend that you connect it before the FRV-1.

Electric Guitar

Precautions When Connecting

* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices,

always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connec tions.

* Some connection cables contain resistors. When connection cables

with resistors are used, the sound level may be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

* If you'll be using the FRV-1 for an extended time, we recommend that

you use a n AC adaptor. If you pre fer to use a battery, w e recommend an alkaline ba ttery.

* Raise the amp volume only after turning on the power to all connected

devices.

* Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your

various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order , you risk causing malfun ction and/or damage to spea kers and other devices.

When powering up: When powering down:

* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few

seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

* When operating on battery power only, the unit’s indicator will become

dim when battery power gets too low. Replace the battery as soon as possible.

Turn on the power to your gui tar amp Turn off the power to your gui tar amp

last first

Changing the Battery

When the indicator goes dim or no longer lights while the effect is on, it means that the battery must be replaced.

Replace the battery following the ste ps below.

1. Hold down the pedal and

loosen the thumbscrew, then open the pedal upward.

* The pedal can be opened

without detaching the thumbscrew comp letely.

Remove the old battery from the battery housing, and remove the snap cord connected to it.

Connect the snap cord to the new battery, and place the bat tery inside the battery housing.

* Be sure to c arefully observe the battery’s polarity ( + versus -).

Slip the coil spring onto the spring base on the back of the pedal, and then cl ose the peda l.

* Carefully avoid getting the snap cord caught in the pedal, coil spring,

and battery housing.

Finally, insert the thumbs crew into the guid e bush hole and fasten it securely.

Thumbscrew

Battery Snap Cord

Battery Snap

9V Battery

Pedal

Spring Base

Coil Spring

Guide Bush Hole

Battery Housing

Troubleshooting

Power won’t come on / CHECK indicator doesn’t light:

Q Is your guitar properly connected to the INPUT jack?

Check the connection once more.

* The power will not t urn on without a plug c onnected to the INPUT jack . * The CHECK indic ator shows whethe r the effect is be ing applied or not. It

does not indicate whether the power to the device is on or not.

Is the specified adaptor (PSA series: optional) properly connected?

Check the connection once more.

* Never use any AC adaptor other than one specified for use with the

FRV-1.

Is the battery low or dead?

Replace with a new battery.

* The battery that is supplied with the unit is for temporary use, intended

primarily fo r testing the pedal’s operation.

* If you’ll be using the FRV-1 for an extended time, we recommend that

you use an AC adaptor. If you prefer to use a battery, we reco mmend an alkaline batter y.

* To prevent unne cessary battery cons umption, be sure to disconnect the

plug from th e INPUT jack when not u sing the effects un it.

No sound / Low volume:

Q Is your instrument properly connected to the FRV-1?

Check the connection once more.

Q Is the DWELL knob and/or MIXER knob turned down?

Turning the DWELL knob or MIXER knob toward the le ft will decrease the amount of reverb sound when the effect is on; if either knob is turned all the way to the left, there will be no reverb sound. To hear the reverb, turn the DWELL knob and MI XER knob to the right.

Q Is the volume turned down on any guitar amp or effects device

you have connected?

Check the settings of the connected device.

Q Is the battery low or dead?

Replace with a new battery.

“Springy,” “twangy,” or “drip-like” sounds are heard in the reverb:

In the original Fender Reverb, these sounds are produced by the mechanical resonances of the springs. They are apparent as the DWELL knob is turned up, and also when dynamic, percussive sounds are played into the unit. These sound characteristics are particularly popular in surf guit ar music, and are an integral part of the genre.

As with the other characteristics of the Fender Reverb, the FRV-1 faithfully models these resonance sounds. Turning the DWELL knob to the left will reduce their level and create more of a “room” reverb sound.

Setting Samples

Surf Sound Blues Sound

Specifications

FRV-1: Fender Reverb

Nominal Input Leve l -20 dBu Input Impedance 1 M ohm Nominal Output L evel -20 dBu Output Impedance 1 k ohm Recommended Load

Impedance

Power Supply

Current Draw

Dimensio ns

Weight 420 g / 15 oz (including battery)

Accessories

Option AC a daptor (PSA series)

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms * The battery that was supplied w ith the unit is for t emporary

use, intended primarily for testing the unit’s operation. We suggest replacing this with an alkaline dry cell .

* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or

appearance of this unit are subject to change without pr ior notice.

*FENDER®, STRATOCASTER®, TWIN REVERB®, and the distinctive headstock

and body desi gn commonly f ound on the STRATOCASTER guitar are the trademarks of FMIC. All rights reserved. In this document, their names are used solely to identify the equipment whose sound is simulated by COSM.

10 k ohms or greater

DC 9 V: Dry battery 6F22 (9 V) type (carbon)/

Dry battery 6LR61 (9 V) type (alkaline), AC Adaptor ( PSA series: optional)

37 mA (DC 9 V)

Duration of continuous use with bat tery operation: Alkaline: 10.5 hours These figures will vary dep ending on the actual conditions of use.

73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inche s

Owner’s Manual, L eaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFE LY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”), Dry battery/9 V type (6LR61)