User manual ROLAND VE-20

[. . . ] 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 understanding of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. English Main Features A versatile array of vocal effects, controlled by a single knob · Thirty different sounds are ready for immediate use · Just turn the knob to select an effect, and you'll hear it immediately Deutsch Français Numerous high-quality effects · · · · "Reverb" and "Delay" add spaciousness and depth to your voice Two-part "Double/Harmony" adds beautiful resonance and warmth to your voice "Dynamics" makes the volume consistent, and "Pitch Correct" ensures accurate pitch Use unique effects like "Distortion" or "Radio" to create distinctive performances Italiano Pedal functions for live performance · Phrase Loop lets you repeatedly overdub your voice to create a vocal ensemble in real time as you perform · You can use the HARMONY pedal to turn the Harmony effect on/off in realtime Español Português Nederlands Copyright © 2009 BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved. [. . . ] For details about each effect, refer to "Parameter guide" (p. 18). Effects DYNAMICS PITCH CORRECT Explanation Makes the volume more consistent. With certain settings, Pitch Correct can make the pitch change in a coarse "stair-step" fashion to produce a mechanical vocal tone. You can layer up to two parts (Part 1 and Part 2). TONE/SFX DOUBLE/HARMONY What is double-tracking? This is a popular recording studio technique in which a vocalist records a melody, then overdubs a second performance of the same melody along with the first recording. When the two performances are played back together, it gives the effect of a thick and rich single voice. Produces the spacious reverberation that is typical of a performance in a room or hall. · Please be aware that all data contained in the unit's memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be written down on paper (when possible). However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and BOSS/Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. · 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 written down a important data onto paper. · Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit's memory once it has been lost. BOSS/Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. 10 Sounds and Effects Adjusting the level of the Reverb effect 1. Press the REVERB LEVEL button. Adjusting the Harmony effect Matching the harmony to the key of your song 1. Press the EXIT button to return to the Play screen. * If you want to turn off the reverb effect, set RevLevel to 0. 2. Turn the SOUND knob to set the Key to match the key of your song. The key setting corresponds to the key of the song (#, b) as follows. Deutsch Additional reverb parameters can also be adjusted. screen. Français Italiano Adjusting the volume of the harmony The VE-20 lets you layer two parts of harmony (Part 1 and Part 2) onto your own voice. 3. Press the EXIT button to return to the Play screen. * If you want to turn off the delay effect, set DlyLevel to 0. 1. Use the cursor buttons to select Part1Lev. Español Additional delay parameters can also be adjusted. Press the EXIT button to return to the Play screen. * If you want to add only one harmony part, set the unneeded part's level to 0. Nederlands Additional harmony parameters can also be adjusted. Turn the SOUND knob to select the effect that you want to edit. Naming your sound To help you remember the tonality that a sound produces, you can assign a descriptive name of up to 12 characters to a sound. 1. Press cursor button ( ) to select the parameter that you want to edit. 3. Press cursor button ( ). For details on the parameters, refer to "Parameter guide" (p. [. . . ] Produces metallic-sounding reverberation with an extended high range. Adjusts the level. Size RevLevel Plate Adjusts the size of the room (space) to vary the reverb time. Adjusts the volume of the reverberation. 18 Appendix CONTROL PEDAL Parameter Type Explanation DBL/HRM DELAY PITCH TONE/SFX REVERB DYNAMICS CUSTOM Turns the specified effect on/off (p. 14). Troubleshooting Power doesn't come on Have the batteries run down? [. . . ]