Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2 IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning ...
Page 5 - Contents
5 Contents IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS ...... 2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY ........................ 3 Main Features ............................................ 6 IMPORTANT NOTES .................................. 8 Attaching and Removing the Casters ....................9 Basic Opration ...................
Page 6 - Main Features; COSM Guitar
6 Main Features The VGA-7, a V-guitar amplifier with a GK input, affords a new dimension in sound-creation potential, through its combination of COSM guitars, COSM amplifiers, and effects. Additionally, if offers a memory storage feature, and stereo output (65 + 65 W). The two-way speaker system pro...
Page 7 - Broad Expandability; Sound Modeling; COSM GUITAR/COSM AMPLIFIER
7 Main Features Broad Expandability ● Stereo external input jacks are provided, allowing you to mix the sound of the VGA-7 with an external sound source, such as a guitar synthesizer. Stereo line out jacks convenient for recording are also provided. ● The foot control jack lets you use your feet to ...
Page 8 - IMPORTANT NOTES
8 IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 and 3–4, 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...
Page 10 - Basic Opration
10 Basic Opration * For details on each function, refer to p. 14 and following. fig.01-1 Power Switch Turns the power on/off. Manual Button By pressing the Manual button, you can play using the sound of the current knob settings, as on a conventional guitar amplifier. GK IN Use the special cable to ...
Page 11 - Selecting variations
11 Basic Opration VARIATION Function In addition to the settings, there are several other choices of COSM guitar type and tuning, COSM amplifier and speaker, and EFFECTS delay, chorus and reverb. * is printed top or under buttons (that the arrow in the picture below should indicate) for which variat...
Page 12 - Preparations for using the VGA-7; About the GK-2A select switch; TUNER Function
12 Basic Opration fig.01-3 Preparations for using the VGA-7 Attaching the GK-2A to your guitar First, attach the GK-2A divided pickup (sold separately) to your guitar. To learn how, refer to the owner’s manual for the GK-2A. The GK-2A cannot be used with the following types of guitar.(When attached ...
Page 13 - Making Connections; Turning the Power On and Off
13 Making Connections You will need a guitar on which the GK-2A has been installed, or a GK compatible guitar. The following equipment will add additional functionality to your VGA-7 system. • MIDI Foot Controller (sold separately: Roland FC-200) • Expression Pedal (sold separately: Roland EV-5, BOS...
Page 14 - Make settings for the divided pickup; COSM GUITAR
14 Make settings for the divided pickup The sound quality of the VGA-7 is dramatically affected by how the divided pickup is installed. In order to minimize tonal irregularity due to variations in installation, you must input the manner in which the divided pickup is installed (divided pickup settin...
Page 20 - TUNER; Setting the Tuner
20 TUNER Here’s how to use the VGA-7’s tuner function to tune your guitar. In order to use the tuner, you must first make tuner settings. Setting the Tuner Press [SYSTEM], getting the indicator to light, and then make the following settings. fig.15 When you have finished making settings, press [SYST...
Page 21 - Tuning your guitar
21 TUNER Tuning your guitar * While using the tuner, sound will not be output from the line out jacks. 1. Press [TUNER], getting the indicator to light. This turns on the Tuner function. 2. Play a single unfretted note on the string you wish to tune. The note name closest to the string you played wi...
Page 22 - About Patch; Preset Patches; Switching the Patches; Direct Number Button
22 About Patch When you are performing on your guitar, you will need a variety of sounds, depending on the situation. On the VGA-7, the settings of the panel buttons and knobs used to create the sound can be remembered as a set, which is called a Patch . You can create several patches, and switch be...
Page 23 - Changing Patch Settings; Checking the settings of a knob
23 About Patch Changing Patch Settings Use the buttons and knobs to modify the settings of the selected patch. This operation is called “Editing.” ● Immediately after changing patches, the settings stored in the patch will not match the positions of the knobs.When you turn the knob, the setting valu...
Page 24 - Manual Mode
24 About Patch Saving your modifications in a patch (Write) If you wish to save the modifications you have made, you must store them in a user patch. This operation is called “Write.” All settings except for the MASTER knob can be saved. * If you used the foot switch to turn the effect on/off (p. 36...
Page 25 - Panel Descriptions; Front Panel
25 Panel Descriptions Front Panel In some cases, odd sounds may occur when operating the button or a knob, but this does not indicate a malfunction. COSM Guitar Section (COSM GUITAR) This analyzes the principal components of an electric guitar, and precisely simulates the function of each of the com...
Page 27 - Creating user settings; Adjusting the amount of pitch shift
27 Panel Descriptions NASHVILLE: 1 TYPE 1 Strings 6–3 will be one octave higher. Strings 2 and 1 will be the original pitch. 2 TYPE 2 Strings 6–4 will be one octave higher. Strings 3–1 will be the original pitch. USER: This is a user-specified tuning. Relative to the conventional tuning for each str...
Page 28 - LEAD
28 Panel Descriptions COSM Amplifier Section (COSM AMPLIFIER) By selecting the amp type, using the equalizer to adjust the tone, and specifying the type of cabinet (including the number and type of speakers), you can create the basic sound of the guitar amplifier. fig.101 6 Input Jacks (INPUT HIGH/L...
Page 31 - SLOW GEAR
31 Panel Descriptions ● WAH This effect creates a unique tone by changing the frequency response of a filter. By connecting a separately available expression pedal (e.g., Roland EV-5 or BOSS FV-300L) you can control the wah effect in real time. * While using WAH, the expression pedal cannot be used ...
Page 32 - Setting the Delay Time; Tap input; Numerical input
32 Panel Descriptions ● PHASER By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, the phaser effect gives a whooshing, swirling character to the sound. fig.34 Rate Knob [RATE] This sets the rate of the flanging effect. Range: 0–99 Intensity Knob [INTENSITY] Adjust the depth of the effect. Range: 0...
Page 33 - Setting the Chorus Rate
33 Panel Descriptions ■ Recording your playing By selecting HOLD as the delay type, you can record your playing. With a momentary-type foot switch (BOSS FS-5U: sold separately) connected, you can use your foot to control the recording operations. Connect the foot switch to the DELAY jack on the rear...
Page 34 - Master Section
34 Panel Descriptions Master Section fig.103 17 Tuner Indicator This displays the pitch during tuning, and the sensitivity for GK settings. 18 Display This displays the patch number or variation number. 19 Tuner Button [TUNER] Press this to use the tuner. 20 Variation/Edit Button [VARIATION/EDIT] Us...
Page 35 - 2 Line Out Jacks; 3 EXT Input Jacks; 4 FOOT CONTROL; Rear Panel
35 Panel Descriptions 29 Master Knob [MASTER] Adjust the speaker volume or headphone volume of the VGA-7. * The setting of the master knob is not memorized. 30 Headphones Jack (PHONES) Headphones are plugged in here. * When headphones are connected, sound will not be output from the speaker of the V...
Page 36 - Switching Manual/Memory and Patches; EFX Jack; CHORUS Jack
36 Panel Descriptions ■ Turning the Effects On and Off With the FS-5L connected, you can check the indicator on the FS-5L to see whether the effect is on or off.The indicator is lit when the effect is on; the light goes out when the effect is turned off. * The VGA-7’s panel controls cannot be used t...
Page 37 - MIDI IN Connector
37 Panel Descriptions 35 MIDI MIDI IN Connector By connecting a separately available MIDI foot controller (e.g., Roland FC-200) you can use your feet to switch patches. This connector is also used to receive data from an external MIDI device. MIDI OUT Connector This connector is used to transmit VGA...
Page 38 - System setting; Procedure; PITCH; LEVEL; NOISE SUPRESSOR; THRESHOLD
38 System setting Procedure fig.82 1. Press [SYSTEM], getting the indicator to light. 2. Press [PARAMETER ▼ / ▲ ] to select the parameter number. 3. Press [SELECT/VALUE ▼ / ▲ ] to input the value. 4. Once you’ve finished making settings, press [SYSTEM] again, extinguishing its indicator. The setting...
Page 39 - TYPE; PEDAL HOLD
39 System setting Foot Switch (FOOT SW) Specify the operation of the foot switches connected to the EFX–REVERB jacks. * You cannot change the settings for each individual jack. Parameter Number: 4 TYPE Display Setting 1 EFFECTS (MOMENTARY): The effect on/off state specified by the patch will be reve...
Page 40 - MIDI; About MIDI Channels; Program Change; BULK LOAD; Receiving settings that were stored on a sequencer; Receiving all settings from an external device
40 System setting MIDI The VGA-7 uses the following MIDI messages. • Program Change messages transmit commands for switching Patches. • “Control Change” messages, which can be used to convey changes in various effects, control the volume, and switch effects on/off. • “System Exclusive” messages (car...
Page 41 - Receiving only one patch; BULK DUMP; Transmitting data
41 System setting Receiving only one patch * You cannot operate this procedure in Manual mode. To receive data that was transmitted via Bulk Dump (p. 41) with the “3 PATCH (ONE)” setting, use the following procedure. 1. Use [BANK ▼ / ▲ ], [NUMBER ▼ / ▲ ] ([PRESET/USER]) to select the user patch that...
Page 42 - FUNCTION
42 System setting 3. Press [WRITE] to send the data. The following display will appear while the data is being transmitted. fig.53 * When ALL/PATCH (ALL) is selected, it takes approximately 40 seconds to complete transmission of the data. 4. When the transmit data selection display reappears, press ...
Page 44 - In Program Change Mode; Turning the Tuner On and Off; In Control Change Mode; Switching Preset and User Patches
44 Operating the VGA-7 with the FC-200 Functions That Can Be Controlled with the FC-200 In Program Change Mode fig.95 Switching Between Preset Patches and User Patches * Distinctions between Preset and User Patches follow the VGA-7 settings. Switching Banks Each time the Bank (UP/DOWN) pedal is pres...
Page 45 - Switching Between Manual and Memory
45 Operating the VGA-7 with the FC-200 Turning the Effects On and Off Each time one of the Number pedals 1–4 is pressed, the information controlled with the pedal is sent from the FC-200 as a Control Change message. These messages can be used to turn the EFX, DELAY, CHORUS, and REVERB effects on and...
Page 46 - Appendices; If You Think There Might Be a Problem (Troubleshooting); Trouble with the Sound; The sound isn’t right.; The pitch isn’t right.; Onboard effects are not applied.; Other Problems; ” is displayed when the power
46 Appendices If You Think There Might Be a Problem (Troubleshooting) This section explains some things that might go wrong when using the VGA-7, and what needs to be done to correct the problem.If you think there may be something wrong with your VGA-7, please check through the following first.If th...
Page 47 - Restoring the Factory Settings; Restoring All Settings to the Values Set at; Restoring Only the User Patches to the
47 Appendices Patches aren’t switched when a Program Change is received from an external device. ● Are Program Change messages being transmitted on a channel other than the selected MIDI channel? → Send the Program Change messages on the same channel as the one set with MIDI Channel (p. 48). Data ca...
Page 48 - Changing the MIDI Settings
48 Appendices Changing the MIDI Settings When using MIDI to control the VGA-7, you can change the settings for the MIDI parameters as needed. 1. While holding down [SYSTEM], turn on the POWER switch. 2. Use [PARAMETER ▼ / ▲ ] to select MIDI parameters. 3. Press [SELECT/VALUE ▼ / ▲ ] to set the value...
Page 49 - Effect connection order
49 Appendices Effect connection order fig.105 Block diagram fig.106 COSM GUITAR EFX COSM AMPLIFIER DELAY CHORUS REVERB COSM GUITAR EFX COSM AMPLIFIER DELAY CHORUS REVERB When EFX is set toWAH, SLOW GEAR or COMP When EFX is set toTREMOLO, PHASER or FLANGER INPUT GK IN INPUT GK IN DSP MASTER VOLUME AM...
Page 50 - MIDI Implementation Chart
50 Appendices MIDI Implementation Chart Function... BasicChannel Mode NoteNumber : Velocity AfterTouch Pitch Bend ControlChange ProgChange System Exclusive SystemCommon SystemReal Time AuxMessage Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks DefaultChanged DefaultMessagesAltered True Voice Note ONNote OFF Ke...
Page 51 - Specifications
51 Appendices Specifications VGA-7: V-Guitar Amplifier ● Rated Power Output 130 W (65 W + 65 W) ● Patches 160 (Preset: 80 + User: 80) ● Nominal Input Level (1 kHz) INPUT HIGH: -10 dBu/470 k Ω INPUT LOW: 0 dBu/330 k Ω EXT IN: +4 dBu ● Nominal Output Level LINE OUT: +4 dBu * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms ● Speak...
Page 53 - Index; Numerics
53 Index Numerics 12 STRING ...................................................................... 261-12” OPEN .................................................................... 302-12” OPEN .................................................................... 304-10” OPEN ...........................
Page 55 - FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION; VARNING; NOTICE
For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter...
Page 56 - Information
Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of June 1, 2000 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Florida 656 2nd Floor Office Number 206ABuenos AiresARGENTINA, CP1005TEL: (54-11) 4- 39...
