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Roland VG-88 V Guitar System Addendum User's Manual

Summary

Unleash advanced tones with this guide detailing numerous powerful additions to your multi-effects unit. Discover an extensive library of new COSM Guitar types, 32 amp algorithms, and enhanced modulation/wah effects, including realistic nylon and sitar simulations. This manual is essential for understanding the parameters for updated features like GK Connection Detect and how to master complex sound sculpting options. Ideal for musicians looking to expand their sonic palette and maximize the full capabilities of the system.

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Additional Functions

This document provides descriptions and explanations only for the following features added in Version 2. Please read this while also referring to the “VG-88 Owner’s Manual.”

Additional Algorithms New algorithms have been added to the COSM guitar, COSM amp, and effects (Modulation, Wah).

COSM Guitar

With the addition of “Sitar,” “Wave Synth,” and “Nylon II,” which produces an even more realistic nylon guitar tone, the VG-88 now features 22 different COSM guitar types in all.

COSM Amp The addition of 18 new amp algorithms now means you have a total of 32 amp types to choose from.

Modulation Addition of “Defretter” and “Uni-V” brings the total number of modulation algorithms to 12.

Wah 5 types of “COSM Wah,” modeling vintage wah and other wah sounds, have been added to the “Pedal Wah,” so now you can choose from 6 different pedal wah sounds.

Additional Functions

GK Connection Detect

A new function, which automatically detects whether or not a GK instrument is connected, and further, provides for the switching of the internal settings, has been added. Even when the instrument is only connected to GUITAR INPUT, you can use all the functions except COSM GUITAR (including the COSM AMP, effects, tuner, and other features).

Bulk Load in Play page

It is possible to receive the bulk dump data in Play page.

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Page Summary Contents For Roland VG-88 V Guitar System Addendum User's Manual

Page 1 Additional Functions This document provides descriptions and explanations only for the following features added in Version 2. Please read this while also referring to the “VG-88 Owner’s Manual.” Addit...
Page 2 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide COSM GUITAR TYPE SITAR Selects the COSM guitar type. These settings adjust the sitar's characteristic buzzing sound and tone. NYLON II (nylon string guitar II This is a newl...
Page 3 COSM GUITAR Chapter 5. Parameter Guide F.DECAY (filter decay) [0–100] WAVE SYNTH Adjusts the time for the modulation of the filtering from F.ATTACK and F.DEPTH to stabilize. These settings determine t...
Page 4 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide COSM GUITAR COSM AMP The trademarks listed in this document are trademarks of their respective owners, which are separate companies from Roland. Those companies are not affi...
Page 5 COSM GUITAR Chapter 5. Parameter Guide SPEAKER The speaker types indicated with a “★” are those added in Version 2. fig.ver2-01 SP Simulator Speaker Microphone Comments Cabinet Type Unit Setting SMALL...
Page 6 Chapter 5. Parameter Guide COSM GUITAR EFFECTS WAH MOD (modulation) 5types od “COSM wah” have been added, you can now TYPE select from 6 different types of pedal wah. DEFRETTER: This effect allows you...
Page 7 Chapter 6. Changing the system settings GK pickup settings Setting the Automatic GK Connection Detect Function Version 2 includes a function that automatically distinguishes whether or not a GK instru...
Page 8 Chapter 7. Using MIDI Transmitting/receiving all sound data Receiving settings from an external device (BULK LOAD) Version 2 allows to receive the bulk dump data in Play page. 1. Make sure you're in P...
Page 9 PEDAL/ASSIGN Parameter List COSM GUITAR NYLONII ATTACK BODY TONE LEVEL SITAR PICKUP BODY SENS TONE LEVEL COLOR DECAY BUZZ ATK LEV WAVE (WAVE SYNTH) SHAPE SENS ATTACK DECAY LEVEL CUTOFF RESO F.ATTACK F...
Page 10 VG-88 Version 2 PATCH LIST The new patches indicated with a “★” are those installed in Version 2. No. Name No. Name No. Name USER 1-1 V-GUITAR USER 11-1 Fat METAL USER 21-1 FAT 1959 USER 1-2 Ac Gt12st...
Page 11 No. Name No. Name No. Name PRESET 26-1 V-GUITAR PRESET 40-1 OPEN E PRESET 54-1 TIGHT MT PRESET 26-2 Ac Gt12st PRESET 40-2 STRATCru PRESET 54-2 CH DRIVE PRESET 26-3 TEXS ST PRESET 40-3 R&R PRESET 5...
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the GK Connection Detect function work?

It automatically detects if a GK instrument is connected and allows switching internal settings even when only GUITAR INPUT is used.

What signal processing types are available in Version 2 according to this manual?

New features include additional COSM algorithms for guitar, amp, effects (Modulation, Wah), and specific functions like Sitar simulation.

How can I use the device if I don't have a GK pickup connected?

You can still use all functions except COSM GUITAR by connecting only to GUITAR INPUT. The Piezo option is also available.