Roland VF-1 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS
VF-1 24-BIT MULTIPLE EFFECTS PROCESSOR.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3)
• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 11)
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.
Copyright © 1999 BOSS CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
001
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
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002c
• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its
AC adaptor.
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003
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts
within it (except when this manual provides
specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer
all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland
Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
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004
• Never use or store the unit in places that are:
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or
are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);
or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
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005
• This unit should be used only with a rack or stand
that is recommended by Roland.
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006
• When using the unit with a rack or stand recommended by Roland, the rack or stand must be
carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain
stable. If not using a rack or stand, you still need to
make sure that any location you choose for placing
the unit provides a level surface that will properly
support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.
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008c
• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with
the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the
installation matches the input voltage specified on
the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may
use a different polarity, or be designed for a
different voltage, so their use could result in
damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
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009
• Avoid damaging the power cord. Do not bend it
excessively, step on it, place heavy objects on it,
etc. A damaged cord can easily become a shock or
fire hazard. Never use a power cord after it has
been damaged.
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010
• This unit, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be
capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for
a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a
level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should
immediately stop using the unit, and consult an
audiologist.
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011
• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,
coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft
drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
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2
012b
• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC
adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by
your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or
an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” page when:
• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the
plug has been damaged; or
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been
spilled onto the unit; or
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise
has become wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
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013
• In households with small children, an adult
should provide supervision until the child is
capable of following all the rules essential for the
safe operation of the unit.
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014
• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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015
• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share
an outlet with an unreasonable number of other
devices. Be especially careful when using
extension cords—the total power used by all
devices you have connected to the extension cord’s
outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/
amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads
can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up
and eventually melt through.
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016
• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as
listed on the “Information” page.
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101b
• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so
their location or position does not interfere with
their proper ventilation.
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102c
• Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.
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103b
• Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an
extended period of time, disconnect the AC
adaptor.
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104
• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
placed so they are out of the reach of children.
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106
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on
the unit.
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107c
• Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from,
an outlet or this unit.
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108b
• Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor
and all cords coming from external devices.
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109b
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 17).
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110b
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning
in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the
outlet.
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Contents
Main Features..........................................................................................9
How to use this manual........................................................................10
Conventions used in this manual.........................................................................................................10
IMPORTANT NOTES .............................................................................11
Front and rear panels ...........................................................................12
Front panel................................................................................................................................................12
Rear panel ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Section 1. Producing Sound................................................................14
Making connections................................................................................................................................ 14
Connecting a guitar.......................................................................................................................14
Connecting a keyboard ................................................................................................................15
Connecting a mic........................................................................................................................... 15
Connecting to the send/return of a mixer.................................................................................16
Connecting an expression pedal or foot switch........................................................................ 16
Turning on the power, and standby .................................................................................................... 17
Turning on the power................................................................................................................... 17
Adjusting the Input Level............................................................................................................ 17
Selecting the effect sound...................................................................................................................... 18
About the Screen Indications.......................................................................................................18
Selecting a patch............................................................................................................................18
Quickly finding the desired patch (Category Search) .............................................................19
Selecting Patches with a Foot Switch ......................................................................................... 20
Switching EFFECTS on/off....................................................................................................................22
Tuning your instrument......................................................................................................................... 22
Displaying the tuner..................................................................................................................... 22
About the tuner display...............................................................................................................23
Tuning Procedure .........................................................................................................................23
Modifying the tuner settings (Standard pitch/Volume)......................................................... 24
Adjusting the display contrast.............................................................................................................. 24
Section 2. Creating Sounds .................................................................25
Before You Begin Creating Sounds .....................................................................................................25
User banks and preset banks.......................................................................................................25
Algorithms ..................................................................................................................................... 25
Settings that are stored in a patch............................................................................................... 25
The display screen......................................................................................................................... 25
Rapidly editing a patch (Quick Setting).............................................................................................26
Editing a patch .........................................................................................................................................27
About display selection................................................................................................................27
Procedure .......................................................................................................................................27
Copying a patch ............................................................................................................................28
Turning an effect on/off ..............................................................................................................28
Editing the settings of each effect ............................................................................................... 29
Changing the order of the effects................................................................................................ 30
Checking the input/output levels of each effect...................................................................... 31
Copying effect settings (Effect Copy)......................................................................................... 32
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Setting the output level ................................................................................................................ 32
Controlling parameters in real time (Control Assign)............................................................. 33
Assigning the category.................................................................................................................37
Editing the patch name ................................................................................................................37
Canceling your edits..................................................................................................................... 38
Saving the changes you make (the Write operation)............................................................... 38
Ways to use control assign..................................................................................................................... 39
Using an expression pedal...........................................................................................................39
Using two foot switches............................................................................................................... 40
Using an expression pedal (example) ........................................................................................ 41
Section 3. Overall Settings (Utility) .....................................................42
Utility functions.......................................................................................................................................42
How to make settings ............................................................................................................................. 42
TUNER.......................................................................................................................................................42
SYSTEM SETTING.................................................................................................................................43
GLOBAL SOUND SETTINGS.............................................................................................................45
FACTORY RESET ................................................................................................................................... 46
MIDI...........................................................................................................................................................46
Section 4. Effect guide .........................................................................47
About the algorithm list.........................................................................................................................47
About POSITION..........................................................................................................................47
About “The function of each parameter” ........................................................................................... 47
About MOD.............................................................................................................................................. 47
MOD parameters........................................................................................................................... 47
About SFX................................................................................................................................................. 48
SFX parameters.............................................................................................................................. 48
About FV (foot volume) ......................................................................................................................... 48
About DELAY, MultiTAP DELAY and STEREO PS DLY .............................................................. 48
Algorithm list.........................................................................................49
PB1 GUITAR MULTI 1 .........................................................................................................................49
PB2 GUITAR MULTI 2 .........................................................................................................................52
PB3 BASS MULTI ..................................................................................................................................54
PB4 ACOUSTIC MULTI....................................................................................................................... 56
PB5 KEYBOARD MULTI......................................................................................................................57
PB6 ROTARY MULTI............................................................................................................................59
PB7 VOCAL MULTI..............................................................................................................................60
PB8 VOCODER.......................................................................................................................................62
PB9 VoiceTRANSFORM (Voice Transformer).................................................................................63
PB10 ISOLATOR.................................................................................................................................... 64
PB11 LOFI PROCESSOR......................................................................................................................65
PB12 REVERB 1 ......................................................................................................................................66
PB13 REVERB 2 ......................................................................................................................................67
PB14 GATE REVERB.............................................................................................................................68
PB15 2CH RSS (2 channel RSS)...........................................................................................................69
PB16 DELAY RSS................................................................................................................................... 70
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PB17 CHORUS RSS............................................................................................................................... 71
PB18 REVERB RSS.................................................................................................................................72
PB19 RSS PANNER................................................................................................................................73
PB20 DELAY............................................................................................................................................74
PB21 MultiTAP DELAY (20 TAP) ....................................................................................................... 75
PB22 TAPE ECHO201............................................................................................................................76
PB23 MIC SIMULATOR.......................................................................................................................77
PB24 SPACE CHORUS..........................................................................................................................78
PB25 StFLANGER DLY (Stereo Flanger Delay)............................................................................... 79
PB26 StPHASER DLY (Stereo Phaser Delay).................................................................................... 80
PB27 StCHORUS DLY (Stereo Chorus Delay)................................................................................81
PB28 STEREO PS DLY (Stereo Pitch Shifter Delay).......................................................................82
PB29 STEREO MULTI...........................................................................................................................83
PB30 10GRAPHIC EQ (10-Band Graphic Equalizer).......................................................................84
PB31 HUM CANCELER........................................................................................................................85
PB32 VOCAL CANCELER....................................................................................................................86
PB33 REVERB+REVERB.......................................................................................................................87
PB34 CHORUS+REVERB..................................................................................................................... 88
PB35 DELAY+REVERB.........................................................................................................................89
PB36 DELAY+CHORUS .......................................................................................................................90
The function of each parameter ..........................................................91
2x2 CHORUS............................................................................................................................................91
4BAND EQ (equalizer)...........................................................................................................................91
ACOUSTIC...............................................................................................................................................92
ACOUSTIC GtSIM (acoustic guitar simulator).................................................................................92
AFB (anti-feedbacker).............................................................................................................................92
BASS GTR SIM (bass guitar simulator) ............................................................................................. 92
BCF (bass cut filter).................................................................................................................................92
CHOURUS................................................................................................................................................93
COMPRESSOR/LIMITER.....................................................................................................................93
DE-ESSER.................................................................................................................................................94
DEFRETTER.............................................................................................................................................95
DELAY.......................................................................................................................................................95
DISTANCE...............................................................................................................................................96
DISTORTION..........................................................................................................................................96
ENHANCER.............................................................................................................................................97
FEEDBACKER .........................................................................................................................................97
FLANGER.................................................................................................................................................98
GRAPHIC EQ (graphic equalizer)....................................................................................................... 98
GUITAR SYNTH (guitar synthesizer) ................................................................................................99
HARMONIST ........................................................................................................................................ 101
HUM CANCELER (hum canceller).................................................................................................... 102
HUMANIZER.........................................................................................................................................103
3BAND ISOLATOR.............................................................................................................................. 103
LOFI BOX................................................................................................................................................ 104
MASTER .................................................................................................................................................105
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MIC CONV (Mic Converter)...............................................................................................................106
MULTI TAP DELAY.............................................................................................................................107
NS.SUPPRESSOR (Noise Suppressor) ............................................................................................. 107
OCTAVE .................................................................................................................................................108
OVER DRIVE.........................................................................................................................................108
PHASER .................................................................................................................................................. 108
PICKUP SIM (Pickup Simulator).......................................................................................................109
PITCH SHIFTER....................................................................................................................................109
PREAMP/SP.SIM (Preamp/Speaker Simulator)..............................................................................110
REVERB...................................................................................................................................................111
GATE .......................................................................................................................................................112
RING MODULATOR...........................................................................................................................112
ROTARY .................................................................................................................................................113
RSS PANNER.........................................................................................................................................114
RSS (2ch) ................................................................................................................................................. 114
SHORT DELAY ..................................................................................................................................... 114
SLICER .................................................................................................................................................... 114
SLOW GEAR..........................................................................................................................................115
SPACE CHORUS...................................................................................................................................115
STEREO PS DLY (Stereo Pitch Shifter Delay) ................................................................................ 115
SUB 4BAND EQ (Sub 4 Band Equalizer) .........................................................................................116
T-WAH (Touch WAH)..........................................................................................................................116
TAPE ECHO201 ..................................................................................................................................... 117
TREMOLO/PAN....................................................................................................................................117
VIBRATO................................................................................................................................................118
VOCAL CANCELER.............................................................................................................................118
VOCODER..............................................................................................................................................118
VoiceTRANSFORM (Voice Transformer)........................................................................................119
WAH.........................................................................................................................................................120
Before using RSS...................................................................................................................................121
Section 5. Using MIDI to Operate the VF-1 .......................................122
What you can do using MIDI.............................................................................................................. 122
Making settings ..................................................................................................................................... 122
Setting the MIDI channel ........................................................................................................... 123
Setting the Omni mode ..............................................................................................................123
Setting the Device ID..................................................................................................................123
Program Change Map Settings........................................................................................................... 124
Making settings ........................................................................................................................... 124
Transmitting VF-1 data (Bulk Dump)...............................................................................................125
Connections..................................................................................................................................125
Transmission Procedure.............................................................................................................125
Restoring data from a Sequencer to the VF-1 (Bulk Load)............................................................ 126
Connections..................................................................................................................................126
Reception procedure................................................................................................................... 126
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Section 6. Appendices........................................................................127
About the VF-1’s digital output..........................................................................................................127
Digital output signal...................................................................................................................127
Connecting the VF-1 to a digital audio device........................................................................ 127
Digital OUT specifications.........................................................................................................127
VF-1 operation using the FC-200 ........................................................................................................ 127
VF-1 and FC-200 connections.................................................................................................... 127
Selecting Patches from the FC-200............................................................................................ 128
Control Assign operations using the FC-200 .......................................................................... 129
VF-1 operation using the FC-50 .......................................................................................................... 130
Connecting the VF-1 and FC-50................................................................................................ 130
Controlling the VF-1 from the FC-50........................................................................................ 130
About MIDI............................................................................................................................................131
How MIDI messages are transmitted and received............................................................... 131
Main types of MIDI message used by the VF-1......................................................................132
About the MIDI Implementation Chart...................................................................................132
Restoring the factory settings (Factory Reset)..................................................................................133
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 134
Error Messages....................................................................................................................................... 135
MIDI Implementation Chart............................................................................................................... 136
Specifications.........................................................................................................................................137
Index.....................................................................................................138
Preset Patch List.................................................................................140
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Main Features
Versatile algorithms and high-quality sound that rivals dedicated professional equipment
The VF-1 provides 46 effects, and 36 algorithms (effects
combinations).
A variety of simulations including preamp / speaker
simulators produced by COSM as well as a rich array of
effects such as reverb and chorus are provided.
It features 24 bit AD/DA conversion, and uses high-speed,
custom DPS to ensure quality that rivals expensive
professional equipment. It is a perfect match for any
instrument, and is ideal for use with any instrument, even for
serious recording efforts.
Algorithms and effect settings can be saved as patches.
In addition to 200 preset patches, the VF-1 allows you to
create 200 user patches.
Rapid searching by category
Each patch is classified by a category such as guitar or vocal,
etc. You can use the Category Search function to rapidly find
the desired patch. (p.19)
Graphic LCD
The front panel of the VF-1 features a graphic LCD for easy
and highly visual editing.
Guitar input jack
The front panel provides a high impedance input jack for
direct connection of an electric guitar. (p.12)
Built-in tuner function
The VF-1 contains a chromatic tuner function. (p.22)
Realtime parameter control
Parameters can be controlled from a foot switch or
expression pedal, or via MIDI messages. (p.33)
2-IN, 2-OUT
The VF-1 supports stereo input and output. You can apply
effects without impairing the stereo input image, or apply
two independent effects in parallel. (p.13)
Mountable in a 19-inch rack
A separately sold rack mount adapter (RAD-50) allows the
VF-1 to be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack.
Digital out connector
A coaxial type digital output is provided, allowing
connection to another digital device with no sacrifice in
audio quality. (p.127)
Quick setting
A preset setting is provided for each edit function. You can
easily create the desired effect sound simply by selecting the
preset setting for the function (effect) you wish to use. (p.26)
COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling)
Once a musical instrument generates sound vibrations, it
reaches the human ear through various mediating
objects, each of which signi-ficantly affects the sound.
The material and configuration of the instrument, the
electric/electronic/magnetic amplifying system, the air
and the reverbration 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.
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How to use this manual
This manual is broadly organized into six sections, covering
the operations and functions that you will use for normal
performance, as well as how to make various settings. Please
read the sections consecutively.
An alphabetical index is provided at the end of the manual.
Please refer to the index if you come across any unfamiliar
term.
Section 1. Producing Sound
This section explains basic operation of the VF-1, including
connections with external devices and how to change
patches.
Section 2. Creating Sounds
This section explains how to modify the effect settings, and
how to use various functions.
Conventions used in this manual
For clarity in explaining operations, the following
conventions are used in this manual.
■ Words or symbols enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate
buttons or knobs on the front panel.
Example
[UTILITY] Utility button
PARAMETER [ ][ ] Parameter buttons
■ The following controls and jacks are indicated as follows.
fig.0-04
Rotate the knob –>
[INPUT L/R]
Press the knob –>
[POWER]
fig.0-05
Section 3. Overall Settings (Utility)
This section explains settings that affect the overall operation
of the VF-1, such as how to use the tuner, and how to make
system settings.
Section 4. Effect Guide
This section explains the effects and algorithms of the VF-1,
and what they do.
Section 5.
Using MIDI to Operate the VF-1
This section explains the settings used when controlling the
VF-1 from an external MIDI device, and operations using
MIDI to exchange data.
Rotate the knob –>
[NUMBER] or [VALUE]
Press the knob –>
[EFFECTS] or [ENTER]
fig.0-06
Connect the expression pedal –>
EXP PEDAL jack
Connect the foot switch –>
CTL 1,2 jack
Section 6. Appendices
This section explains operations when using the FC-200 MIDI
foot controller (sold separately).
It also provides information that will help you get the most
out of the VF-1, how to restore the factory settings, and
troubleshooting.
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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
301
• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any
device that will generate line noise (such as an electric
motor or variable lighting system).
302
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long
hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a
cause for concern.
307
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions
and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
Placement
351
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum.
To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this
unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference.
352
• This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such
receivers.
355
• To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet
area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.
Maintenance
401a
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth
or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To
remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a
mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe
the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
402
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or
deformation.
Additional Precautions
551
• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be
irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the
improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against
the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that
you periodically save a backup copy of important data
you have stored in the unit’s memory in another MIDI
device (e.g., a sequencer).
552
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents
of data that was stored in another MIDI device (e.g., a
sequencer) once it has been lost. Roland Corporation
assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
553
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
554
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
556
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you
will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s
internal elements.
558a
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use
headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about
those around you (especially when it is late at night).
559
• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise,
you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.
561
• Use only the specified expression pedal (BOSS FV300L+PCS-33 (Roland) or EV-5 (Roland); sold separately).
By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk
causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
562
• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using
some other make of connection cable, please note the
following precautions.
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this
unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level
to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.
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Front and rear panels
Front panel
fig.0-001
(1)
(3)
(2)
(1) POWER/INPUT (L/R)
Power switch/Input level knob (L/R)
Pressing this knob will turn the power on/off. Rotating the
knob will adjust the input level. The input level can be
adjusted separately for left and right.
(2) GUITAR (Hi-Z)
Guitar jack
This is an input jack for guitar (high impedance).
(3) Display
This is where the VF-1 displays various information, such as
the current state of settings.
(4) UTILITY
Utility button
Press this when you wish to make system settings, use the
tuning function, or make MIDI-related settings.
(5) WRITE
Write button
Press this when you wish to save or copy effect settings.
(4) (5) (6)
(9)
(7) (8)
(6) EXIT
Exit button
By pressing this button you can cancel a parameter setting
and return to the performance screen.
(7) CATEGORY
Category button
Press this button when you wish to search by category.
(8) PARAMETER ( / )
Parameter buttons
Use these buttons to select the parameter whose value you
wish to change. When you press these buttons, the cursor
will move between parameter or setting locations in the
display.
(9) NUMBER/VALUE, EFFECTS/ENTER
Number/Value knob, Effects/Enter button
By rotating the knob, you can select patch numbers or
modify parameter values.
By pressing the knob, you can switch effects on/off, or
finalize a value.
12
Rear panel
fig.0-002
(
)
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Front and rear panels
(10) (11)(
(10) AC Adapter jack
Connect the included AC adapter to this jack.
(11) MIDI IN/OUT
MIDI connectors (in/out)
An external MIDI device can be connected here to transmit/
receive MIDI messages to/from the VF-1. Use a MIDI cable
(sold separately) to make connections.
(12) EXP PEDAL/CTL 1,2
Expression pedal/Control 1,2 jack
Either an expression pedal or a foot switch can be connected
here, and used to step up/down through patch numbers, or
for realtime control of parameters. If a Roland PCS-31 (sold
separately) is used, you can use its two foot switches to
simultaneously control different parameters.
(13) DIGITAL OUTPUT
Digital output connector (coaxial)
A digital audio signal is output from this connector.
Use a video cable (75 Ω unbalanced) to make connections.
) (13) (14)(15) (16)
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(15) LEVEL
Level switch
Switch simultaneously regular input and output.
(16) INPUT L (MONO) /R
Input jacks
These are the audio input jacks. Connect them to a keyboard
or the like.
(17) Cord Hook
To prevent the AC adapter cord from being accidentally
disconnected, wrap the cord around this hook.
* If you wish to attach the rack mount adapter (RAD-50; sold
separately), refer to the manual of the rack mount adapter
(RAD-50).
* If you will be using the VF-1 by itself, without using the rack
mount adapter (RAD-50; sold separately), attach the included
rubber feet as shown in the diagram.
fig.0-03
(14) OUTPUT L (MONO) /R
Output jacks
These are the output jacks for the audio signal. Connect them
to your amp or mixer.
Use audio cables (separately sold) to make connections.
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Making connections
Make connections as follows, depending on how you will be
using the VF-1.
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 connections.
* To output in monaural, connect a cable to only the OUTPUT L
(MONO) jack.
* There are three input jacks: the GUITAR jack, and the INPUT L
(MONO) / R jacks. If you make connections both to the
GUITAR jack and to the INPUT L (MONO) jack, the input
from the GUITAR jack will be given priority.
* To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit
(should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid
applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power
cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.
fig.1-02
Connecting a guitar
* When connecting a guitar, you will normally make connections
to the front panel GUITAR jack.
* If you will be outputting in mono, use the OUTPUT L
(MONO) jack to make connections.
* Normally you should set the LEVEL switch to -20 dBm.
fig.1-03
Guitar amplifiers
You can set the VF-1 to obtain optimal sound with the
amp that you use.
For details refer to “GLOBAL SOUND SETTING” (p.45).
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Connecting a keyboard
* Normally you should set the LEVEL switch to -20 dBm.
* When inputting in mono, make connections to the INPUT L
(MONO) jack.
* When outputting in mono, make connections to the OUTPUT L
(MONO) jack.
fig.1-04
Keyboard
OUTPUT R OUTPUT L
Connecting a mic
* Set the LEVEL switch to match the level of the mixer to which
the VF-1 is connected.
fig.1-42
Microphone
INPUT
RETURN
Mixer
SEND
Section 1
INPUT R INPUT L
Mixer
Howling could be produced depending on the location of
mics relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:
1. Changing the orientation of the mic(s).
2. Relocating mic(s) at a greater distance from speakers.
3. Lowering volume levels.
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Connecting to the send/ return of a mixer
* Set the LEVEL switch to match the level of the mixer to which
the VF-1 is connected.
* If the VF-1 is connected to a send/return loop, set EFFECTS
OFF MD (Effect Off mode) to “MUTE” (p.43) and DIRECT
MIX to “OFF” (p.46).
fig.1-05
RETURN SEND
Mixer
Connecting an expression pedal or foot switch
fig.1-06a
Roland
Foot switch
FS-5U / FS-5L
etc.
Use only the specified expression pedal (BOSS FV-300L +
PCS-33 (Roland) or EV-5 (Roland); sold separately). By
connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
Expression pedal
EV-5 etc.
* Set the minimum volume on the expression pedal connected to
the EXP PEDAL jack to the “MIN” position. Unless the
minimum volume is set to “MIN,” the expression pedal will not
work correctly.
fig.1-06b
Minimum
volume
* If connecting a footswitch to the CTL 1/2 jack, set the polarity
switch as shown below. Unless the polarity switch is set
correctly, the foot switch will not work properly.
fig.1-06c
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Polarity switch
Section 1. Producing Sound
1
Turning on the power, and standby
In order to take full advantage of the VF-1’s potential, be sure
to adjust the input/output levels after turning on the power.
Turning on the power
Once the connections have been completed (p. 14–16), turn
on power to your various devices in the order specified. By
turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
1. Before turning on the power, check the following points.
• Have connections with external devices been made
correctly?
• Has the volume been turned completely down on the VF-1
and on the connected amp, etc.?
2. Turn on the power on the sound generating device
(keyboard or other device).
3. Press the VF-1’s [POWER] switch to turn on the power.
The following display will appear, and after several seconds,
the VF-1 will be ready for normal playing. This display is
referred to as the “Play mode.”
fig.1-07
Turning off the power
1. Before turning off the power, check the following points.
• Has the volume of the connected amp, etc. been turned
completed down?
2. Turn off the power in the order of amp –> mixer –> other
effect processors.
3. Press the [POWER] switch of the VF-1 to turn off the
power.
4. Turn off the power on your sound generating devices
(keyboard or other device).
Adjusting the Input Level
Adjust the signal from the input device to an appropriate
level.
fig.1-08
1. Rotate [INPUT L/R] to adjust the input level.
Adjust this so that the level meter briefly reaches the peak
level when the instrument is played most loudly.
fig.1-09
Peak Level
Section 1
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 the power is turned on, the last-selected Patch number
will be selected.
* Depending on the location where the VF-1 is placed, the display
may be difficult to read. In this case, adjust the display contrast
(P.24).
4. Turn on the power of your other equipment in the order
of effect processors –> mixer –> amp.
Turn up the amp volume only after all devices have been
powered on.
* If the input level is not set appropriately, the VF-1 will not
perform to its full potential.
* Even though [INPUT L/R] is turned all the way down, the
input level may not be “0.”
* If the level switch is set to the “-20 dBm” position and the level
meter occasionally reaches the peak level even though [INPUT
L/R] has been turned all the way down, change the level switch
to the “+4 dBm” position.
fig.1-10
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Selecting the effect sound
The VF-1 contains 400 effect settings covering a wide range
of sounds. Each of these is called a Patch. The 400 patches
are organized into four banks, each with 100 patches
numbered 1–100.
To select the desired patch, you can operate the front panel or
an external MIDI device to switch banks and patch numbers.
A “bank” contains 100 patches. There are four banks: Preset
banks A and B, and User banks A and B.
Patches can be selected only when the screen display is in
Play mode (showing the patch number).
If the display is not in Play mode, press [EXIT] several times
to select Play mode.
About the Screen Indications
fig.1-13
(2)(3)(
(4)
)(
5
)
6
(9) MIDI indicator:
This indicator will light when the VF-1 is receiving MIDI
messages.
Selecting a patch
fig.1-14
1 2
1. Make sure that the display indicates “CATEGORY OFF.”
If it indicates “CATEGORY On,” press [EXIT] to make it read
“CATEGORY OFF.”
fig.1-15
(9)
(1)
(8)
(1) Level meter:
In Play mode, this shows the level of the input signal.
When you are making effect settings, this shows the level
of the input signal and the output levels from each effect
(p.17, 31).
(2) EFFECTS On/OFF:
This shows the status (on/off (bypass/mute)) of each
effect.
(3) Bank:
This shows the currently selected bank.
(4) Patch number:
This shows the number of the currently selected patch.
(5) Category:
This shows the category of the currently selected patch.
* When the category switch is off (when the display indicates
“CATEGORY OFF”), the categories will not be displayed.
(6) Category search on/off:
This shows the status (on/off) of Category Search.
(7) Algorithm name:
This shows the algorithm of the currently selected patch.
(8) Patch name:
This shows the name of the currently selected patch.
(7)
2. Rotate [NUMBER] to select the desired patch.
The selected patch will appear in the display.
Rotating the knob toward the right will move through the
patches in increasing order of patch number, and rotating it
toward the left will move in decreasing order.
If you hold down [CATEGORY] as you rotate [NUMBER],
the setting will change more rapidly.
Banks will change as follows.
Rotate to the right:
Preset A –> Preset B –> User A –> User B–> Preset A...
Rotate to the left:
Preset A –> User B –> User A –> Preset B –> Preset A...
* It is not possible to switch patches if the VF-1 is not in Play
mode.
* If the display indicates “CATEGORY On,” the Category Search
function (see following item) is operating, so that not all patch
numbers can be accessed in sequence by rotating [NUMBER].
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Quickly finding the desired patch (Category Search)
The VF-1 classifies all patches by category (such as
performance style or instrument).
The VF-1 provides a Category Search function that lets you
select a category so that only the patches in that category are
displayed. By using this function, you can view only the
patches of the currently selected category, and rapidly find
the patch you want.
The following categories are provided.
fig.1-16
1. E.GUITAR
2. A.GUITAR
3. BASS
4. KEYBOARD
5. V OCAL
6. GROOVE
7. REVERB
8. RSS
9.STUDIO
10.MASTER
11.OTHERS1
12.OTHERS2
13.OTHERS3
14.ALL
15.PRESET-A
16.PRESET-B
17.USER-A
18.USER-B
fig.1-17
2,3,4,5
Section 1
1
1. Press [CATEGORY] to select Category Search.
2. Rotate [NUMBER] to select the desired category.
If you press [EXIT] at this point, you will return to Play
mode.
* Category search can be performed only from the front panel.
* Since the category display is not able to show all categories in a
single screen, it is divided into several screens. Rotating
[NUMBER] to move through the screens and select from all 18
different categories.
* You can use PARAMETER [ ][ ] to switch screens.
The current location is shown by the indicator at the right
edge of the screen.
fig.1-18a
* “OTHERS1,” “OTHERS2,” and “OTHERS3” are user
categories. You can use them to categorize your own favorite
patches. For details refer to “Assigning the category” (p.37).
* With the factory settings, none of the patches are assigned to
“OTHERS1,” “OTHERS2,” or “OTHERS3” categories.
fig.1-18b
fig.1-18c
3. Press [ENTER].
This finalizes the category.
4. Rotate [NUMBER] to select the desired patch.
If you press [EXIT] at this point, you will return to step 2.
fig.1-19
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CONTROL 1
Foot switch
FS-5U
Polarity switch
CONTROL 1
Foot switch FS-5U
Cord: ROLAND PCS-31
(optional)
redwhite
CONTROL 2
Polarity switch
5. Press [ENTER].
The selected patch will be recalled, and you will return to
Play mode.
At this time, the display will show the symbol of the selected
category, and will indicate “CATEGORY On.”
Now you can rotate [NUMBER] to select other patches of the
same category.
fig.1-20
* If you select “ALL” as the category, no category symbol will
appear, and the display will indicate “CATEGORY OFF.” In
this case, rotating [NUMBER] will select from all patches.
* After you have finished with Category Search, and
wish to select from all patches, press [EXIT] to make
the display read “CATEGORY OFF.”
Selecting Patches with a Foot Switch
If an FS-5U foot switch (optional) is connected to the CTL 1/2
jack, you can change Patch numbers by operating the foot
switch.
When connecting only one foot switch
If you use only one foot switch, you can use it to move either
up or down (not both) through the Patch numbers.
fig.1-21
When using two foot switches
If you use a special cable (PCS-31; optional) to connect two
foot switches, you can operate the foot switches to select
patches in the same way as when rotating the [NUMBER]
knob.
fig.1-22
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fig.1-23
1,
12
2,3,5,7,9,
4,6,8,
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Rotate [VALUE] to select “SYSTEM.”
fig.1-24
3. Press [ENTER].
4. Use PARAMETER [ ][ ] to access the following
screen, and select “NUMBER U/D MIN.”
fig.1-25
10
11
* In Play mode when the display indicates “CATEGORY On,”
you can step through patches of the same category. If you press
[EXIT] in Play mode, the display will indicate “CATEGORY
OFF,” and you will be able to step through the range of patches
that you specified by the “NUMBER U/D MIN” and
“NUMBER U/D MAX” settings.
When using only one foot switch:
Each time you press the foot switch, the patch number will
increase.
* If in step 8 you selected “NUMBER DOWN,” the patch
number will decrease.
* If you have connected only one pedal, the “CONTROL 2”
setting will have no effect.
* You can change the range of patch numbers that are selected
when you press the foot pedal. For details refer to “SYSTEM
SETTING” (p.43).
When using two foot switches:
Each time you press CONTROL 1, the patch number will
increase. Each time you press CONTROL 2, the patch
number will decrease.
* If in steps 8 and 10 you select “NUMBER UP” and
“NUMBER DOWN” in reverse, the result of pressing
CONTROL 1 and CONTROL 2 will also be reversed.
Section 1
5. Rotate [VALUE] to select “PA 1.”
6. Use PARAMETER [ ][ ] to select “NUMBER U/D
MAX.”
7. Rotate [VALUE] to select “UB100.”
8. Use PARAMETER [ ][ ] to access the following
screen, and select “CONTROL 1.”
9. Rotate [VALUE] to select “NUMBER UP (DOWN).”
fig.1-26
10.Use PARAMETER [ ][ ] to select “CONTROL 2.”
11.Rotate [VALUE] to select “NUMBER DOWN (UP).”
* If you are using only one foot switch, this setting will have no
effect.
12.Press [UTILITY] to return to Play mode.
* If you press [EXIT] in step 12, you will return to step 2. If you
press [EXIT] once again, you will return to Play mode.
•Selecting Effect Sounds with an FC-200
MIDI Foot Controller
If an FC-200 MIDI Foot Controller (optional) is
connected, you can switch Patch numbers by pedal
operations on the controller. For details refer to “VF-1
operation using the FC-200” (P.127).
•Selecting Effect Sounds by MIDI Messages
VF-1 Patches can be selected by Program Change
messages from an external MIDI device.
For details refer to “Using MIDI to Operate the VF-1”
(p.122).
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1,4 2,3
Switching EFFECTS on/off
You can switch the effect sound on/off.
When EFFECTS is turned off, the input sound will be output
without change, and no effect will be applied. If you wish to
output only the direct sound, turn EFFECTS OFF.
fig.1-27
1
1. In Play mode, press [EFFECTS].
The EFFECTS on/off status will change.
When EFFECTS is turned off, the display will indicate
“EFFECTS OFF.”
fig.1-28
Tuning your instrument
The VF-1 has a built-in chromatic tuner. You can tune your
instrument quickly without having to change connections.
The built-in tuner can display the note names, and also
allows you to adjust the standard pitch and the output level
during tuning.
Displaying the tuner
fig.1-29
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Rotate [VALUE] to select “TUNER.”
fig.1-30
❍The EFFECTS on/off function can be changed to a
Mute (silence) function.
For details refer to “SYSTEM SETTING” (p.43).
❍If a separately available BOSS FS-5U foot switch is
connected, you can switch EFFECTS on/off in two
ways.
For details refer to “SYSTEM SETTING” (p.43).
❍If an FC-200 MIDI foot controller (optional) is
connected, you can use pedal operations to switch
EFFECTS on/off. For details refer to “VF-1 operation
using the FC-200” (p.127).
❍MIDI Control Change messages can be used to switch
EFFECTS on/off. For details refer to “Controlling
parameters in real time (Control Assign)” (p.33), and
“Using MIDI to control the VF-1.” (p.122)
3. Press [ENTER].
The following display will appear.
fig.1-31
4. Press [UTILITY] to return to Play mode.
With the factory settings, the input sound will be muted
(silenced) when the tuner is in use, and the input sound from
the input jack (i.e., your guitar or bass) will not be output.
* If you press [EXIT] in step 4, you will return to step 2. If you
press [EXIT] once again, you will return to Play mode.
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Tuning Procedure
❍It is also possible to output the direct sound even
while the tuner is being used.
For details refer to “Modifying the tuner settings”
(p.24).
❍If an FS-5U is connected to the CTL 1/2 jack, you can
switch the TUNER on/off with the foot switch.
For details refer to “SYSTEM SETTING” (p.43).
❍If an FC-200 MIDI Foot Controller (optional) is
connected, you can switch the tuner on/off by pedal
operations on the controller. For details refer to “VF-1
operation using the FC-200” (p.127).
❍MIDI Control Change messages can be used to switch
the Tuner on/off.
For details refer to “Controlling parameters in real
time (Control Assign)” (p.33), and “Using MIDI to
control the VF-1.” (p.122)
About the tuner display
The tuner display includes the following contents.
fig.1-32
Standard pitch
(TUNER PITCH)
Volume
(TUNER LEVEL)
1. Play a single unfretted note on the string you wish to tune.
The note name closest to the string you played will appear in
the display.
* Cleanly play a single note only on the string that you wish to
tune.
2. Adjust the tuning until the note name of the string you
played appears in the display.
fig.1-33
guitar tuning
6th
5th
4th
3rd
2nd
string
string
string
string
string
Eguitar A D G B E
1st
string
3. Watch the tuning guide, and tune your instrument so
that both the left and right guides light.
If the difference between the instrument and the correct
tuning is within +/-50 cents, the tuning guide will indicate
the amount of difference.
For example if the right-hand indicator is lit, your instrument
is tuned above the displayed note (sharp). If the left-hand
indicator is lit, your instrument is tuned below the displayed
note (flat).
fig.1-34
Section 1
Tuning guide
Note name
your instrument is tuned
above the displayed note ( )
fig.1-35
your instrument is tuned
below the displayed note ( )
fig.1-36
your instrument is tuned
the displayed note
4. Repeat steps 1–3 to tune all the strings.
* When tuning a guitar that has a tremolo arm, tuning one string
may cause the other strings to go out of tune. In such cases, first
tune the strings to the approximate pitch (so that the note name
is displayed), and then keep tuning each string until they are all
in tune.
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1,6
4
2,3,5
Modifying the tuner settings (Standard pitch/Volume)
Here you can make tuner settings. Make settings as
appropriate for the way that you wish to use this function.
The following items can be set.
• Standard pitch setting
• Volume setting during tuning
fig.1-37
1,6
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Rotate [NUMBER] to select “TUNER.”
3. Press [ENTER].
2,3,5
4
Adjusting the display contrast
Depending on the location where you place the VF-1, the
display may be difficult to read. In this case, adjust the
display contrast.
fig.1-39
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Rotate [VALUE] to select “SYSTEM.”
fig.1-40
4. Use PARAMETER [ ][ ] to move the cursor to
“PITCH” if you wish to change the standard pitch, or to
“LEVEL” if you wish to change the volume.
5. Rotate [VALUE] to modify the setting.
If you hold down [CATEGORY] as you rotate [VALUE], the
setting will change more rapidly.
fig.1-38
TUNER PITCH
TUNER PITCH: 435–445 (Hz)
“Standard pitch” is the frequency of the A4 note (middle A
on a piano) that is used as a standard to which all other notes
are tuned. The VF-1 allows you to set the standard pitch over
the range of 435–455 Hz.
* At the factory settings, this is set to 440 Hz.
TUNER LEVEL
3. Press [ENTER].
4. Use PARAMETER [ ][ ] to select “CONTRAST.”
fig.1-41
5. Rotate [VALUE] to adjust the contrast (1–16).
If you hold down [CATEGORY] while you rotate [VALUE],
the setting will change more rapidly.
6. Press [UTILITY] to return to Play mode.
* If you press [EXIT] in step 6, you will return to step 2. If you
press [EXIT] once again, you will return to Play mode.
TUNER LEVEL: MUTE, 1–100
Adjust the volume while tuning.
* With the factory settings, “MUTE” is selected.
6. Press [UTILITY] to return to Play mode.
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Section 2. Creating Sounds
On the VF-1, each of the different effect sounds are called
“patches.” A patch consists of settings that specify the order
in which the internal effects are connected, and the settings
for each effect. The internal memory of the VF-1 contains 400
patches. This section explains how you can modify (edit)
patch settings to create new effect sounds, and save them.
Before You Begin Creating Sounds
Before you begin creating sounds there are several things
that you need to understand.
User banks and preset banks
The 400 patches of the VF-1 are organized into user banks
and preset banks.
User banks
User banks can store original patches that you create.
There are two user banks, A and B, and each can store 100
patches.
Settings that are stored in a patch
Each patch in the user banks contains the following settings.
• On/off of each effects processor
• Settings for each effects processor
• Output level / BPM setting
• Category setting
• Control assign (4 types)
• Name
Section 2
The display screen
During editing, the following information is shown in the
display.
Algorithm display
fig.2-01
Preset banks
Preset banks contain preset patches that are useful for a wide
variety of situations and needs.
There are two preset banks, A and B, and each can store 100
patches.
* It is not possible to rewrite the contents of a patch in the preset
banks. Nor is it possible to save an original patch in a preset
bank. However, you can edit a patch from a preset bank to create
a new patch, and save it in a user bank.
Algorithms
The “algorithm” determines how effects are connected
internally, and how their parameters are structured. The VF1 provides 36 different algorithms (PB1–36).
Each algorithm is designed to be useful in an actual situation,
and provides an ideal setup for that situation. This makes
editing easy and efficient. Individual effects within an
algorithm can also be switched on/off, and you can change
the order in which they are connected.
When a parameter value is being
edited
fig.2-02
Name of the effect being edited
When [EXIT] was pressed to display
Play mode
fig.2-03
An underline is added to the patch number to indicate that
the patch is being edited (modified).
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Effect
setting
Rapidly editing a patch (Quick Setting)
Each effect of the VF-1 provides various preset settings
(effect settings). You can easily create new effect sounds
simply by selecting these settings and combining them. This
is called the Quick Setting function.
fig.2-04
2,4,5,7
6
1,3
1. In Play mode, press PARAMETER [ ].
The following algorithm display screen will appear.
fig.2-05
5. In the condition of step 4, continue rotating the [VALUE]
knob to select the desired effect setting.
As you rotate [VALUE], the effect setting will change as
follows.
Listen to the sound, and select the desired setting.
fig.2-08
6. When you are finished making settings, press [EXIT].
7. Rotate [VALUE] to move the another effect.
8. Repeat steps 3–7 as necessary to complete the desired
effect settings.
The patch settings you modify are temporary, and will be
lost if you select a different patch without writing the edited
patch into memory. If you wish to keep the newly created
patch, use the “Write operation (p.38)”.
2. Rotate [VALUE] to select the effect for which you wish to
use Quick Setting.
To move more rapidly between effects, hold down
[CATEGORY] and rotate [VALUE].
3. Use PARAMETER [ ] to move the cursor to the effect
on/off display.
fig.2-06
4. Rotate [VALUE] to make the display read “ON.”
fig.2-07
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Editing a patch
About display selection
The display will response as follows in patch creation:
fig.2-200
[
]
PARAMETER
Assign
1–4
[
EXIT
Category
]
[
EXIT
Patch
name
[
]
EXIT
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Play
mode
[
]
EXIT
[
PARAMETER
Algorithm
][
Effect
parameter
EXIT
]
Effect
parameter
][
][
EXIT
Master
EXIT
Section 2
]
• Pressing PARAMETER [ ] and [ ] will change
displays.
• Pressing [EXIT] in the selected display (except the
Algorithm display) will retrieve the Algorithm display.
• Rotating [NUMBER] in the Algorithm display will allow
you to move between the effects which are being
shown in the display.
Procedure
Here’s the basic procedure for creating a patch.
1. From the user bank or preset bank, select a patch that is
similar to the effect sound that you wish to create.
* You cannot alter the Algorithm that is used in the patch
currently selected.
2. Copy the contents of the selected Patch to an unneeded
Patch number. (p. 28)
• In Play mode, press [WRITE] to copy the patch.
3. Edit (modify) the patch that you copied.
• Turn each effect on/off. (p. 28)
Press PARAMETER [ ] to display the algorithm, use
[VALUE] to select the effect that you wish to turn on/off,
and use [ENTER] to turn it on/off.
• Edit the settings of each effect. (p. 29)
• Change the order of the effects. (p. 30)
• Use PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to select the parameter
that you wish to edit, and use [VALUE] to modify the
value.
The Skip function (SKIP)
If you wish to change displays rapidly, press the
PARAMETER ([ ] or [ ]) which you wish to move to
then press the opposite one ([ ] or [ ]) at the same
time.
4. Assign a name to the new patch. (p. 37)
• Use PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to select “NAME,” and
use PARAMETER [ ] [ ] and [VALUE] to assign
the name.
5. Save the new patch in a user bank. (p. 38)
• In the Edit screen, press [WRITE], use [VALUE] to select
the patch number into which the currently-edited patch
will be stored, and press [WRITE].
The modified settings of the new effect sound are temporary,
and will be lost if you select another Patch. If you want to
save your new Patch, use “the Write operation” (P.38) to
store it.
* If you turn off the power while effect settings are being stored,
the VF-1 may malfunction.
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1
2,3
Copying a patch
Here’s how to copy the settings of the currently selected
patch into a different patch.
It is not possible to copy to a patch in a preset bank (PA1–
PA100, PB1–PB100).
* It is not possible to copy while you are editing.
fig.2-09
1,3 2
1. In Play mode, press [WRITE].
2. Rotate [NUMBER] to select the copy destination patch
number.
The number will change more rapidly if you hold down
[CATEGORY] as you rotate [NUMBER].
* It is not possible to select a patch number from a preset bank.
Turning an effect on/off
In the algorithm of the currently selected patch, you can turn
on the effect(s) that you wish to use, and turn off any unused
effect(s).
fig.2-11
1. In Play mode, press PARAMETER [ ].
The following algorithm display screen will appear.
fig.2-12a
Off On
fig.2-10
3. Press [WRITE].
After the data has been written, “Complete !” will be shown
in the display, then you are returned to Play mode.
Never turn off the power while the display shows “KEEP
POWER ON !” If the power is turned off while this display is
shown, the VF-1 may malfunction or its data may be lost.
* If you press [EXIT] in step 2, the copy operation will be
cancelled and you will return to Play mode.
2. Rotate the [VALUE] knob to select the effect that you
wish to turn on/off.
To move more rapidly between effects, hold down
[CATEGORY] as you rotate [VALUE].
3. Press [EFFECTS] to turn the effect on/off.
Depending on the algorithm, some effects cannot be
switched on/off. For details refer to “Algorithm list” (p.49–
p.90).
* You can also switch an effect on/off while making effect settings
(p.29).
If you wish to keep your modified settings, you must
perform the Write operation (p.38).
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Editing the settings of each
Section 2. Creating Sounds
effect
Each effect consists of several different parameters. You can
create new effect sounds by modifying the settings of these
parameters.
fig.2-13
2,5
6
4
1,3
1. In Play mode, press PARAMETER [ ].
The following algorithm display screen will appear.
fig.2-12
Even when another parameter is selected, you can press
[ENTER] to switch the effect on/off.
If you wish to keep your modified settings, you must
perform the Write operation (p.38).
Section 2
The Skip function (SKIP)
You can skip to the first parameter in each effect by
holding down PARAMETER [ ] ([ ]) for the
direction in which you wish to go, and pressing the
PARAMETER [ ] ([ ]) for the opposite direction.
This is particularly useful for algorithms that have a
large number of parameters.
2. Rotate [VALUE] to select the effect whose settings you
wish to edit.
3. Press PARAMETER [ ] to display the parameter
screen.
4. Use PARAMETER [ ][ ] to select the parameter
that you wish to edit.
< Display example >
fig.2-14a
Level meter
Effect name
Parameter Value Value slider
5. Rotate [VALUE] to edit the value.
The value will change more rapidly if you hold down
[CATEGORY] while you rotate [VALUE].
Effect on/off
(corresponds to the value
of the parameter)
6. Press [EXIT].
7. Repeat steps 2–6 to create your effect sound.
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Changing the order of the effects
For some algorithms, you can place SFX, MOD (modulation),
and PREAMP/SP.SIM (speaker simulator) in different
locations within the algorithm.
The algorithms that allow SFX, MOD, and PREAMP/SP.SIM
to be moved are noted in the “Algorithm list” (p. 49–90).
fig.2-15
5,6
2,4
1,3
1. In Play mode, press PARAMETER [ ].
The following algorithm display screen will appear.
fig.2-16
6. If you press [EXIT] once again, you will return to Play
mode.
If you wish to keep your settings, you must perform the
Write operation (p. 38).
2. Rotate [VALUE] to select the effect (SFX, MOD or
PREAMP/SP.SIM) that you wish to move.
3. Press PARAMETER [ ] several times to select
“POSITION.”
fig.2-17
4. Rotate [VALUE] to move the location of the effect.
* It is not possible to place SFX, MOD, or PREAMP/SP.SIM
after “MASTER.”
5. Press [EXIT] to access the following screen, and confirm
the new location of the effect.
fig.2-60
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