Roland V-Bass Brochure
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• COMPRESSOR/LIMITER
• WAH
• COSM OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION
(BLUES OD, TURBO OD, BASS OD, DIST, GUV DS,
METAL ZONE, MUFF FUZZ, '60s FUZZ, OCT FUZZ)
• EQUALIZER
• MODULATION
(HARMONIST, P.SHIFTER, FLANGER, PHASER, SUB EQ,
2 x 2 CHORUS, TREMOLO, PAN, PD SHIFT, VIBRATO)
• DELAY
• CHORUS
• REVERB
• NOISE SUPPRESSOR
• FOOT VOLUME
Divided Pickup
24-bit AF Method* (BASS INPUT), 20-bit (GK INPUT)
20-bit 128 times oversampling
44.1 kHz
200: 100 (Preset) + 100 (User)
INPUT: –10 dBu
INPUT: 1 MΩ
OUTPUT: +4 dBu, OUTPUT (XLR): +4 dBu (BALANCED), BASS OUTPUT: –10 dBu
OUTPUT: 2 kΩ, OUTPUT XLR: 600 Ω [2 Pin (HOT) - 3 Pin (COLD), 300 Ω 2 Pin
(HOT) - 1 Pin (GND), 300 Ω 3 Pin (COLD) - 1 Pin (GND)], BASS OUTPUT: 2 kΩ
100 dB or greater (IHF-A)
Full-graphic LCD (160 x 64) with backlit
8 segment, two-digit LED
GK INPUT, BASS INPUT, BASS OUTPUT, OUTPUT L (MONO),
OUTPUT R, OUTPUT (XLR) L/ (MONO), OUTPUT (XLR) R/DIRECT, PHONES,
SUB EXP PEDAL/SUB CTL1, 2, MIDI IN, MIDI OUT
24 W (AC 117 V, 230 V, 240 V)
504 (W) x 303 (D) x 101 (H) mm, 19-7/8"(W) x 11-15/16" (D) x 4" (H)
4.9 kg (10 lbs. 13 oz.)
GK Connecting Cable C-13A (5 m)
AD Conversion
DA Conversion
Sampling Frequency
Program Memories
Nominal Input Level
Input Impedance
Nominal Output Level
Output Impedance
Dynamic Range
Display
Connectors
Power Consumption
Dimensions
Weight
Accessory
*0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms.
*AF Method (Adaptive Focus method): This is a proprietary method from Roland that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of the A/D and D/A converters.
V-Bass Rear Panel
• PEDAL PITCH SHIFT
• POLY OCTAVE
• POLY DISTORTION
• POLY SLOW GEAR
• POLY PITCH SHIFT (TYPE: ELECTRIC,
FRETLESS, VARI BASS)
• VINT JB
• JB
• VINT PB
• PB
• RICK
• T-BIRD
• ACTIVE
• VIOLIN
• M-MAN
TYPE
PICKUP
POSITION (F, R)
OFFSET Hi - Lo (F, R)
PHASE (F, R)
CONTROL
TYPE
CONTROL
• SINGLE • DOUBLE • PIEZO
FRONT/REAR/F+R
5 to 450 mm
–445 to + 445 mm
IN/OUT
R.VOL, F.VOL, R.TONE, F.TONE, TONE, BALANCE, BASS, TREBLE
• MIC • PIEZO • MAGNET
TONE, LEVEL
• SOLID • HUGE WOOD • VIOLIN • SEMI HOLLOW
SIZE, BODY, LEVEL, RESO, BOTTOM
SIZE, BODY LEVEL, ATTACK, SUSTAIN, RESO, BOTTOM
• ACOUSTIC
• ELECTRIC
• FRETLESS
• VARI BASS
• WAVE SYNTH
• OSC SYNTH
• FILTERED
• BOWED
• PIPE
• CRYSTAL
• ORGAN
• BRASS
• PEDAL PITCH SHIFT
• POLY OCTAVE
• POLY DISTORTION
• POLY SLOW GEAR
COSM BASS TYPE
ELECTRIC BASS TYPE
PICKUP
(
TYPE = VARI BASS
)
PICKUP
(
TYPE = ACOUSTIC BASS
)
BODY
(
TYPE = VARI BASS
)
BODY
(
TYPE = ACOUSTIC BASS
)
POLYPHONIC EFFECT
V-Bass Specifications
Modeling Variations
SELECT(Output Select )
Switch
OUTPUT(XLR)
(L, R/MONO, DIRECT)
• DIRECT: Outputs the normal pickup signal from the GK INPUT,
or the signal from the BASS INPUT.
• MONO: Outputs the mixed signal of the OUTPUT L/R.
GK INPUT
OUTPUT(L,R)
BASS OUTPUT
BASS INPUT
(for normal bass pickup)
MIDI IN/OUT
PHONES
SUB EXP PEDAL/ SUB CTL1,2
The Next Generation of Bass Guitar Pickup.
The GK-2B Divided Pickup for Bass sends
an individual output for each string
of a 4-, 5- or 6-string bass. Thanks to a
unique design with moving magnets, you
can set it up for optimal performance with
a range of bass guitars.*
*Note that the V-Bass is the only product currently
compatible with the GK-2B pickup.
You cannot use this pickup with the GR-33,
VG-88, or WP/OC-20G.
Sample Setups
V-Bass Effects List
Options
EV-5 Expression Pedal
FV-300L Volume/Expression Pedal
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FS-5U Footswitch (Unlatch)
Dimentions Pickup: 138(W)x 13(D)x 8.7(H)mm
Controller: 80(W)x 77(D)x 34(H)mm
Once a musical instrument generates sound vibrations, it reaches the human
ear through various mediating objects, each of which significantly affects the
magnetic amplifying system, the air and the reverberation of the room all affect the final sound. Sound modeling,
the latest DSP technology, "virtually" reconstructs these objects. Roland's breakthrough Composite Object
Sound Modeling (COSM) uses the advantages of multiple modeling methods and succeeds in accurately
emulating existing sounds, as well as producing sounds that have never before been created.
FS-5L Footswitch (Latch)
sound. The material and configuration of the instrument, the electric/electronic/
DP-2 Pedal Switch
The distance between strings
should be 16 mm to 19 mm.
GKC-3 GK Cable (3m)
GKC-5 GK Cable (5m)
GKC-10 GK Cable (10m)
All specifications and appearances subject to change without notice.
All trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
Printed in Japan Mar. 2002 RAM-3534 ERK-GEN-SE BFE-2
Welcome to the
Future of Bass Guitar.
A Bass Processing System
NORMAL PICKUP
TYPE
PICKUP
BODY
COSM BASS
TYPE
SP
MIC
COSM AMP
COMP
/
LM
WAH
EQ FV NS MOD DLY CHO REV
COSM
OD/DS
Divided Pickup
with Endless Possibilities.
Sonic Inspiration Starts Here.
Imagine a bass guitar processing system which
accurately models the world’s most popular
basses—everything from classic electrics to
upright acoustic bass, fretless bass and more—
and combines them with the sounds of the
world’s greatest amplifiers and polyphonic synth
effects. That’s the power of the Roland V-Bass,
a floor-based processor which takes bass guitar
into new sonic dimensions.
Introducing GK-2B Divided Pickup
for Bass.
The new GK-2B is the first bass pickup which
sends an individual output for each string of a 4-,
5- or 6-string bass. This allows the V-Bass to
process each
string separately,
resulting in
stunning bass
guitar effects.
The GK-2B can be
easily user-installed
on standard
electric basses.
power the V-Bass.
COSM Bass
technology can
process a standard
bass guitar with a
GK-2B Divided
Pickup to sound
like a variety of
other basses—
including acoustic
upright bass,
fretless bass, a
variety of classic electric basses, synth bass and
more—and you can even design custom basses
by combining different body types and pickup
configurations. Of special note is the polyphonic
pitch shifting, which can re-pitch individual
strings for instant alternate tunings and wild
sound effects. The V-Bass’ polyphonic
processing also provides some of the
best-sounding synth bass tones ever
developed, and you can even play synth
bass chords!
like the originals,
then pair them
with a variety of
modeled speaker
cabinets to get just
the sound you’re
after. You can even
select the mic
position on the speaker cab for a legit full sound.
So why lug a stack of bass amps when you can
plug in and get just the right sound, every time,
with the V-Bass?
Effects for All Seasons.
The comprehensive effects processing section of
the V-Bass features a variety of wah sounds,
modeled overdrive/distortion pedals, compressors,
pitch shifting, extensive EQ, delay, chorus and
reverb. All of these effects rank among the finest
Roland and BOSS have ever produced. Select an
overdrive/distortion pedal model for a bit of grind,
tap into killer octave and chorusing, create and
save custom pitch-shifted
sounds, and much much more.
Extremely Natural Response with
Polyphonic Processing.
Since the GK-2B Divided Pickup detects the
vibrations of each string individually and in real
time, so there’s no delay. All of the V-Bass’
processing is then performed to the actual
waveforms from the strings, so all of your
expressive
nuances remain
intact. As a
result, playing
through the
V-Bass feels
like playing
through an
amp, but with
so many more
possibilities.
Pickup Comparison
COSM®Bass Modeling:
The Power Behind the V-Bass.
Building upon the knowledge and experience
gained from V-Guitar technology, Roland
developed all-new COSM Bass technology to
Unsurpassed Bass Amp
Sounds.
As a recording and performance
tool, the V-Bass stands alone.
Thanks to COSM Bass Amp
Modeling, the V-Bass can precisely model the
sound of classic and modern bass amps,
from “CONCERT 810” and “SESSION” models to
“T.E.”, “BASS 360” and others—all giving you
the sonic signature and control of the original
classic amps. Dial in the tone of these models
V-Bass Algorithms
Roland's Revolutionary
V-Bass
With the V-Bass, not only can you
make your regular fretted instrument
sound like an acoustic or fretless
bass, but you can also choose
simulated pickup configurations and
placements. And most exciting to me
is the fact that you have access to
great synth-bass sounds and can
control many sound design
parameters. All of this and much
more—with incredible tracking!
Are you ready for the V-Bass? I am.
Alain Caron
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