Roland GR-S Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual

* With the factory settings, this device will enter Sleep mode (power conservation mode) when ten hours have elapsed since the last

operation, or since the last audio input while in Stop mode.

If you want to prevent the device from entering Sleep mode, hold down the left pedal while you turn on the power, and continue holding down it down for ve seconds (p. 9).

* Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (supplied on a separate sheet). These

sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Main Features

Dedicated eects unit for the V-Guitar/GK pickup

The GR-S is an eects unit specically designed for the GK pickup, which individually extracts the signal of each string. Since each string’s signal is processed individually, you’ll be able to experience completely new sounds that could not be produced by guitars with conventional pickups of the past.

Richly expressive sounds

The GR-S processes the signal from each string individually, generating sparkling and spacious sounds that have never been heard until now. You’ll obtain expressive and extraordinary sounds not only when playing chords and arpeggios, but even for single notes.

Simple operation

Operation is eortless. Just twist the knobs and press the pedals to obtain cutting-edge V-Guitar sounds.

Memory function

Four eects settings can be stored (in memory) in the unit. You can switch memory slots using the [S1] [S2] buttons of the GK pickup for instant sound selection during your live performances.

Check the following points before using the GR-S

You’ll need a GK-compatible guitar

In order to use the GR-S, you’ll need a guitar equipped with a GK pickup or a GK-compatible guitar such as the GC-1 V-Guitar. (Hereafter, we’ll refer to such a guitar as a “GK-compatible guitar.”)

* The GR-S does not support basses (GK-3B).

You must set the GK pickup select switch to the “MIX” position!

If the switch is set to any position other than MIX, the unit won’t operate correctly (there will be no sound).

GK-3 users V-Guitar GC-1 users

You must set this to the center (MIX) position!

• Roland is either registered trademark or trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

• This product contains eCROS integrated software platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eCROS is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.

Installing Batteries

Insert the included batteries (AA x 6) as shown in the diagram, being careful to observe the correct polarity.

WARNING

Handle batteries carefully

• Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into re or water.

• Never expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.

• Incorrect handling of batteries can cause leakage, overheating, re, or explosion. Before use, you must read and strictly observe all of the precautions that accompany the batteries.

• If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions.

• Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity.

• Avoid using new batteries together with used ones. In addition, avoid mixing dierent types of batteries.

• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time.

• Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.

• Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may be observed in the region in which you live.

Handle leaking batteries carefully

• If uid has leaked from a battery, make sure not to touch it with your bare hands.

• If any of the leaking uid gets into your eyes, the loss of vision may result. Do not rub your eyes; use clean water to ush them thoroughly. Then, promptly see a doctor.

• Burning of the skin or dermatitis may result if uid has gotten onto your skin or clothing. Use clean water to ush aected areas thoroughly; then, promptly see a doctor.

• Using a soft cloth, carefully wipe any remaining uid from the inside of the battery compartment. Then, install new batteries.

Notes Concerning Batteries

• When operating on battery power only, the POWER indicator will become dim when battery power gets too low. Replace the battery as soon as possible.

• The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline type.

• When installing or replacing batteries, always turn this unit o and disconnect any other devices you may have connected. This way, you can prevent malfunction and damage.

• If operating this unit on batteries, please disconnect the AC adaptor from this unit.

• Even if batteries are installed, the unit will turn o if you connect or disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet while the unit is turned on, or if you connect or disconnect the AC adaptor from the unit. When this occurs, unsaved data may be lost. You must turn o the power before you connect or disconnect the power cord or AC adaptor.

• When turning the unit upside down, position stacks of magazines (or other materials) under the unit in such a way that they will support its four corners, thus preventing damage to the buttons, knobs, etc.

Expected battery life under continuous use

• Alkaline: 7 hours Carbon: 2 hours (These gures will vary depending on the specications of the batteries and the actual conditions of use.)

Panel Descriptions

[TYPE] buttons

Selects the eect type.

[COLOR], [TONE] knobs

The [COLOR] knob will operate dierently depending on the type you select, as follows.

[TYPE] buttons [COLOR] knob [TONE] knob

1 CRYSTAL

RICH

MODULATION

3 SLOW PAD

BRILLIANT

CLEAN

A sound with a metallic resonance and a transparent character

Rich and spacious modulation sound

Deep, fantasy-like pad-type sound

Bright, sparkling sound like a multiply-strung guitar

Adjusts the tonal character of the high-frequency range. Turning the knob toward the right will make the tonal character more metallic.

Adjusts the depth of the eect. Turning the knob toward the right will make the modulation eect stronger.

Adjusts the strength of the attack. Turning the knob toward the right will strengthen the attack.

Adjusts the resonance of the sound. Turning the knob toward the right will strengthen the eect.

Adjusts the brightness of the sound. Turning the knob toward the right will brighten the sound.

[LEVEL] knob

Adjusts the volume.

[SELECT] button

Switches you between MANUAL, in which the current positions of the knobs determine the sound that’s output, and MEMORY 1–4, which provide for use of the stored settings.

* For details, refer to “Selecting the

MANUAL/MEMORY” (p. 8).

[WRITE] button

Press this to store settings in MEMORY.

* For details, refer to “Storing the MEMORY”

(p. 8).

[ON/OFF], [FREEZE] pedal/indicator

The [ON/OFF] (left) pedal turns the eect on/o.

Turning on the [FREEZE](right) pedal will turn on the Freeze function which sustains the sound of the guitar. The eect will apply only while you hold down the pedal.

When a pedal is on, its indicator (ON/OFF, FREEZE) will light.

POWER indicator

This lights up when the power is on.

If this gets dim or fails to light up when the unit is running on battery power, it means that the batteries are depleted. Replace promptly with fresh batteries.

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