Roland synTHesizes Or co Owner’s Manual ‘Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitied: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 2-3, p. 4. These sections provide important information ‘concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, n order to feel assured that you hhave gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's manual ‘should be read init entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a conve- rent reference. Copyright © 2004 ROLAND CORPORATION Allrights reserve. No par ofthis publication may be epreduce in any form without the writen Permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.PU SING THE UNIT SAFELY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS. ‘About AS WARNING and ZSCAUTION Notices ‘About the Symbols “The A symbol sles the wee fo imporant instructions] Aannge Te spectic meaning of Se symbol ‘Used for instructions intended to alert The A oy the see f0 the rk of death or severe} |g. ng z etermined, by. the. design contained within the ANWARNING |injury “should the unit be “used IMiangle nthe case ofthe symbol at lef i used Fr improperly ‘general cautions, wamings, or alerts to danger. Uaed x ngeaiog enact igi] |The sl ar er ies hat man the user to the ak of injury ov materi be caried out (are forbidden). The specie ‘ damage should the unit be used) | hes not be done indcated bythe design conned improperly Within te cele nthe case of the symbol at ef AXCAUTION |. pisterial damage rfers to damage or ‘means thatthe unit must never be disassembled. other adverse effects caused with The @ symbol alerts the user to things that must be respect to the home and all its | cared cut The specific thing that must be done is furnishings, as well to domestic | Indicted by the design contained within the rele. In animals or pets © | the case of the symbol at left fe means thatthe power [cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet. soo ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING =~ AXWARNING AXWARNING ‘+ Do not open (or medify in any way) the unit or its hazards! + Never use o store the unit in places that are: + Subject to temperature extremes (eg, direct ‘+ Donotallow any objects (eg, flammable materia, sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating ‘coins, pins) or liquids of any kind (water, soft uct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or drinks, ete} to penetrate the unit + Damp (e4-baths, washrooms, on wet floors); '@O emi ee) ‘+ Immediately turn the power of, remove the AC _ F adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by Expoard to rainy or are Yout retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center or + Dusty: orare ‘an authorized Reland distributor, as listed on the + Subject to high levels of vibration, “Information” page when: + The AC adopor, the power-supply cor, othe ‘+ Make sure you always have the unit placed so itis plug has been damaged; oF level and tre to remain stable Never pace on 4 smoke or unusual odor occurs and that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces Cee ae spill oto the ton + Be sue tose only the AC adaptor supplied with ‘The nit as been exposed to rin (or otherwise the unit Also, make sure the ie voltage the has become wet or installation matches the input vllnge pci on ee re eer the AC adnporstndy Other AC adap may lege earn bese tse ciferet polarity, orbe designed fora Aitfrentvoltngeso tei use could result ‘damage, malfunction or eet shockAXWARNING - AXCAUTION In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential forthe sale operation ofthe unit. Protect the unit from strong impact (Do not drop itt) Donot force the unit's power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable numberof other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all, devices you have connected tothe extension cord’ outlet must never exceed the power rating (eats /amperes forthe extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on te cord to heat uupand eventually met through Before using the unit in a foreign county, consult with your retailer the nearest Roland Service ‘Center, of an authorized Roland distributor, 3s. listed on the “Information” page. The unit and the AC adaptor should be located 50 their location or position does not interfere with, their proper ventilation > Always grasp only the plug onthe AC adaptor cord when plugging int, of unplugging fom, an ful or this unit At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth 0 wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power pg fom the ower outlet whenever the units to remain ‘unused for an extended period of time. Any fccumulation of dust between the power pig and. the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fre, Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming, entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out ofthe reach of children. [Never climb on top of nor place heavy objects on the uni cuamncairmcmesce @ ‘Before moving the unit disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices ‘Whenever you suspect the possibilty of lightning ‘in your area, disconnect the AC adapior from the outletIMPORTANT NOTES {In addition tothe tems listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2-3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply ‘+ Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (atich as an electric rotor or variable lighting system) ‘+ The AC adaptor will Begin to generate eat afte long ‘hours of consecutive use. This s normal, and is not 2 ‘use for concer. + 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 ther devices, Placement + Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing lage power transformers) may induce hun, ‘Toalleviate the problem, change the orientation ofthis unit; or move farther away from the source of inter- Terence. 4+ This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in dhe vicinity of such + Nolse may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this uit. Such novse ould oecur when receiving oF iit ating. call or while conversing, Should you experience ‘uch problems, you should relocate such witeless devices 0 they are ata greater distance from this uit or switch them off + Do not expose the nit to direc sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit. + When moved from one location to another where the temperature and or humidity is very diferent, water troplets (condensation) may form inside the unit, Damage ‘or malfunction may result f you attempt to use the uni in this condition. Therefore, bere using the unit, you must allow ito stand for several hours, anil the condensation hhas completely evaporated. Maintenance ‘+ For everyclay cleaning wipe the unit witha sot, dry loth for one that has boen slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with 2 ‘mild, nonabrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure #0 wipe the unit thoroughly with a sof, dry cloth ‘+ Never use benzine, thinners alcahol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation. Repairs and Data ‘Please be aware that all data contained inthe unit's memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs Important data should always be backed up in another MIDI device (eg, sequencer) or written down on paper (oshen possible). During repairs, due cares taken to avoid the los of data However in certain cases (sich as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of erder), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no ability concerning such loss of data Additional Precautions ‘+ Pease be aware that the contents of memory can be lrreteievably lost a6 2 result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit-To protect yourself against the risk of lasing important dats, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you hhave stored in the units memory in another MIDI device (eg 2 sequence) + Unfortunately, itmay be impossible to restore the contents fof data that was stored in another MIDI device (ea Sequencer) once it has heen lst. Roland Corporation ‘assumes no liability concerning such los of dat, + Usea reasonable amount of care when using the units button, sliders or ather controls; and when using its jacks and connectors, Rough handling can lead to malfunctions. + When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you ‘will avoid causing shorts, or damage tothe cable's internal elements + To avoid disturbing your neighbors try te keep the unit's volume at reasonable levels, You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need tobe concerned about those around you (especially when itis late at nigh). + When you need to transport the unit, package iin the box (including padding) that it came in if posible. Otherwise, you will eed to vse equivalent packaging materials, + Usea cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection eable, please note the following precautions. + Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use ‘ables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this tuit, The ute of such cables can cause the sound level tobe extremely low, or impossible to hear For infor ‘mation on eabe specifications contact the manufac- turer o the cable > All product names mentioned in this document are trade ‘marks or registered trademarks oftheir respective owners.Introduction ‘The GR-20isa guitar synthesizer (guitar synth) which contains a high-quality sound generator and is designed for easy operation, ‘The GR-20 carefully analyses the pitch and volume of each string as tracks the signals being output by the divided pickup ( pickup installed on your guitar which outputs a separate signal fr each string) andl uses this information to trigger its built-in sound generator, At the same time a data stream interpreting your guitar performance can also be transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector, and used ta play an extemal MIDI slovice such asa sound module Main Features ‘= Youcan play more than 450 different conventionally - of syath sounds in the same way as when playing your guitar + In addition t playing the synth sounds by themssives, you can combine the normal guitar sound with the synth sound *+ When applying an external eects unit to the normal guita sound, you ean use the Mix In jack to mix the processed sound with the synth sound, + The GR-20 can be used with any stee-string guitar on which a GK-3 or GK-2A (divided pickup: sold separately) an be correctly installed. + Built.in effects (reverb, delay, chorus) are provided for the synth sound, creating arch and spacious ambiance. (p. 20) ‘+ You can adjust and store sotings suchas attack and decay time, and effec depth. (p. 29) + You can use the GR-208 two foot pedals to apply a Hold efector Glide effect: (p15) + Use the built + Since your guitar performance is output as MIDI data, you can use your guitar to play an extemal sound module or as an inpst device for your MIDI sequence. (p28) in expression pedal to control parameters such as volume o iter. (p. 16) ‘+ A guitar toner fs built-in for quick and accurate tuning. (p. 13)USING THE UNIT SAFELY. IMPORTANT NOTES .. Introduction... Main Features. Names of Things and What They Do. Front Panel, Rear Panel.. Chapter 1 Play the Sounds! Preparing Your Guitar Connections nnn sens Turing the Power On. 2 Adjusting the Output Level 2 Adjusting the Input Sensitivity (GK SENS). 2 Tuning Your Guitar (Tuner Function). B Specifying the Output Device (OUTPUT SELECT). 4 Selecting a Sound (Patch) wns : : = 4 Using the Knob to Select Patches. os Using the Switches of the GK Pickup to Select Patches o pene IS Using the Foot Pedals to Select Patches. 15 Using an External Device Via MIDI to Select Patches soe S Play the GR-20!. - Using the Foot Pedal to Change the Pith (GLIDE) AS Using the Foot Pedal to Sustain the Sound (HOLD). 16 Using the Expression Pedal to Modify the Sound (EXP PEDAL). 16 ‘Turning the Power Off. son 16 Chapter 2 Using the GR-20 with Guitar Effects. ‘Connections. Switching between the Synth Sound and Guitar Sound Using the GR-20 with a Multi-effects Unit (Channel (CH)... . 18 Patch Link Setup (PATCH LINK SETUP) sooo 19 Chapter 3 Editing The Sounds.. Selecting a Sound to Start From Use the Knobs to Adjust the Sound. Adjusting the Attack—ATTACK. Adjusting the Release—RELEASE. Adjusting the Spaciousness of the Sound CHORUS Adjusting the Reverberation—DELAY /REVERB. Adjusting the Volume—LEVEL. sepeseee8Editing Other Parameters. — Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound FREQ. a1 ‘Adding a Distinctive Character tothe Tone—RESO... . 21 Adjusting the Pitch TRANSPOSE, . 21 Adjusting the Playing Fee!—PLAY FEEL sus 21 Selecting the Type of Glide Effect GUIDE TYPE ss 2 Selecting the Type of Hold Effect-HOLD TYPE. a Selecting the Etfct Controlled by the Expresion PedalEXP PEDAL wenn 33 Storing the Sounds You Create (WRITE)... 24 Chapter 4 Other Function 25 Copying Patch nn : 5 Exchanging Patche : 25 Changing the function ofthe foot pedals (SW MODE) 26 Switch Mode 1 26 Switch Mode 2 sn 26 Saving Patches and System Parameter Settings onan External Device (BULK DUMP) 28 Loading Patches and System Parameter Setings From an External Devie (BULK LOAD)....27 Chapter 5 Connecting an External Sound Module or Sequencer Connecting an Extemal Sound Module or Sequencer sn Setting the Transmission Mode Setting the MIDI Channel (BASIC CHANNEL). 29 Specifying the Bend Range vcs o 2 MIDI Messages Transmitted by the GR-20.. 29 Local Control Off. Chapter 6 Appendices Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset Calibrating the Expression Pedal sw ‘Troubleshooting... st 7 During Normal Performance Using the GR-20 Alone 32 When Using the GR-20 with other MIDI devices. nmin SD Other: sen 3S Patch List senna 3S User Patch List 1-38 MIDI implementation 9 MIDI Implementation Chart 46 Main Specifications snr —— INDEX. 48Names of Things and What They Do Front Panel 1. BANK indicators ‘These indicators light to indicate the currently selected sound bank. If the bank has been switched from an external device (such as via MIDI or by the switches of your GK pickup), the indicator forthe selected bank will ight regardless ofthe position ofthe BANK knob, 2. [BANK] knob Selects the sound bank. The banks are ongaized into ten categories of sound, Sounds you edt canbe stored inthe User bank (p24) 3. splay Indies the cureily sled sound umber, When you'te iting parameter he diplay inde the value you've ete the sound the dt wl ight (p20 4. [NUMBER/VALUE] knob Use this to select the number ofthe sound you want to play. Use the [BANK] knob (2) to select a category of sounds, and use this knob to select a sound within that category This knob i also used to change the values of other parameters GK SIGNAL indicator ‘This indicator lights when a signals received from the divided pickup. [GK SENS] button Pres this button when you want fo aust the sensitivity to match the output ofthe divided pickup, The system may malfunction f this adjusiment snot made correctly. Please adjust his sting accurately to match your gla (p 12). OUTPUT/FREG indicator ts when you edit the System FTSelect or the Patch parameter ‘This indicator parameter OUT FREQ(p. Hp. 21), SW MODE/RESO indicator ‘This indicator lights when you edit the System parameter SW MODE or the Patch parameter RESO (p, p20,Names of Things and What They Do 9. PATCH LINK SETUP/TRANSPOSE indicator This indicator lights when you edit the System parameter PATCH LINK SETUP or the Patch ‘parameter TRANSPOSE (p. 19, p-21) 10. MIDI CH/PLAY FEEL indicator ‘Tis indicator lights when you edit the System parameter MIDI CH or the Patch parameter PLAY FEEL (p18, p. 21). 11. [SYSTEM EDIT] button Press this when you want to edit System parameters (p 14,p-18,p-19,p.26 p.27. 12. [PATCH EDIT] button ress this when you want to edit Patch parameters (p. 2», 13. [ATTACK] knob Adjusts the sped ofthe attack (. 20 14, [RELEASE] knob Aalst the length ofthe ease (p20) 15. [CHORUS] knob Adjusts the chorus dept (p20. 16. [DELAY/REVERB] knob Adjusts the delay or reverb depth p20 17. [LEVEL] knob Aalst the volume of the synth sound fr each patch 2, 18. [EXIT] button Press this to cancel an operation, oF toreturn toa previous state 19. [WRITE] button Press this but to write store) or copy a patch (p24, p25) 20. [TUNER] button Press ths button when you want to use the Tuner fonetion (p13) 21. [EXP PEDAL] button Tress thisbutton o selec the function ofthe expression pedal p23). 22. [GLIDE TYPE] button Press this button to select the function ofthe Gide pedal(p.22. 23. [HOLD TYPE] button Pres this button to slat the faction ofthe Hold pedal (p23). 24, GUIDE pedal ‘ress this pedal to apply the Gide efet othe sound (15) 25. GUDE indicator ‘This indicator wil light or blink according to how you ‘operate the GLIDE pedal 26.HOLD pedal Tres this pedal to apply the Hold effect to the sound 19) 27.HOLD indicator This indicator wl Hight or blink according to hove you ‘operate the HOLD pedal 28. Expression pedal Use this pedal to adjust the volume orto apply continuous change tothe sound (p. 16) ros ‘When you operate the expression pedal, please be careful not to get your Fingers pinched between the movable part and the panel Tn households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of Fotlosing al the rules essential forthe safe operation of the unit —_—Names of Things and What They Do Rear Panel 29.GK IN connector Use the included GK cable (or GKC-3/5/10 sold separately) to connect this connector to your divided pickup. + Fordetilsom connections toa conmmercaly available GK compte guitar, refer to he sultar manufacturer or your deer. 30. GUITAR OUT jack ‘This jack outputs the sound from the normal pickup of your guitae. Connect this jack to your guitaramp or suite effects unit 31, MIX IN R(MONO)/L jacks ‘The sound that i input to these jacks Is mixed with the synth sound ofthe GR-20 and sent from the OUTPUT Iacks (2). If you have connected the GUITAR OUT jack (30 to an, external effects unit, connect the output of your effects ‘unit t this jack; the synth sound and the sound processed by the effects unit will be output together from the OUTPUT jacks (32) (p. 17. 32, OUTPUT R (MONO)/L (PHONES) jacks ‘These jacks output the GR-20's synth sound combined ‘withthe sound that is input othe MIX IN jacks (31) f ‘you're making connections toa monaural amp, use R (MONO) jack The L (PHONES) jack can also be used asa headphone fack teroo) (However, iheadphones are connected to L (PHONES) jack, you cannot simultaneously use R (MONO) jack as an output) lfmothing is connected to the GUITAR OUT jack (30) oF [MIXIN jacks (31), the guita’s normal pickup sound will also be mixed into this output + ‘This is avila only if the output of your guitar oct othe normal pickup input ack ofthe ddd pickup. 33, [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob ‘Adjusts the volume thats sent from the output jacks 34, MIDI IN/OUT connectors ‘These can be connected to external MIDI devices, allowing the GR-20 to send and receive MIDI dao 35. [POWER] switch Turns the power on at. 36..AC Adaptor jack Connect the included AC adaptor (BRC series) hee be Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device, 37. Cable hook Loop the AC adaptor cable around this hook to prevent the cable from being accidentally disconnected, 38, Security Slot (if) bitps/ /www kensington com/ 10Chapter 1 Play the Sounds! Prepai ig Your Guitar + Inorderto use theGR20 you willed a guitar that has _»-Notes may b sounded incorety if there are sing 4 divided pice (Gk pick) such a the Roland GK-S buzzes duet imprope neck curvature or buzzing ies, oF GK2A, which an independent ouput a separate co the octave austen (intonation income signal or ech sting + Fordson instaling the GK pickap refer to the Eta Various guitar manufacturers sell GK-Compatible guitars {hat havea preinstalled GK pickup or contain equivalent functionality. For details, contact your guitar desler or guitar manufactures. ‘manual that came with your GK pickup. Connections Syren amp Stereo set (soybourd apie PA syste) radocassete payer, ig Te AUX, LINE IN Guitar ame ‘utara processors ‘Stereo headphones Geena | emsraveprowelaae ‘Gutar wih X33 /GK-24/ bpok-inats yuo citer GX-Compatole guar ‘Se amen pg and reo pupae sare + To prov! malfunction andor damage to speakers or ether > Toprevnt the indecrtent lstupton of per to your it decices, alwys turn down the volume, and turn of the porwr (should te pug be ple out accidentally), and to aoid imal devices before making any connections applying undue stress lo the AC adaptor ck anchor the + The volume of your ani shouldbe raised only ofler you he oer cord using the cod ho, as sha in the stration turned othe pce ofa your eter equipment + Hf you're outputting in monaural, comncet te cable tothe R (MONO) OUTPUT jack WChapter 1 Play the Sounds! Turning the Power On ‘Once the connections have boen completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on ‘devices the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and /or damage to speakers and other devices, 1, Ifyou've connected a device to MIX IN, tum on the power of that device 2. Tum on the power ofthe GR-20. This uni quips ith a potion circuit brig inter rp is ogi fore he wt il (a fra seconds) apr p oper nornally EMD After you've turned on the power, you'l be ready to play when the panel indicators and the display rench the state shown in the illustration. This state is alled “Play mode. 3. Turnon the power of your amp. Adjusting the Output Level Use the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob onthe rear panel adjust the output level of the GR2U, “Torning the knob toward the right (toward MAX) will, increase the volume. With the knob turned al the way tthe left toward MIN), the volume willbe 7er0 * Normally, you show so his nr dhe middle of Ue range. 12 Adjusting the Input Sensitivity (GK SENS) You'll ned to adjust the input sensitivity ofeach sting according to your picking strength and how the divided pickup is installed, oe IF this adjustment is not made coerectly, the system won't work propery. You must perform this adjustment to ensure that you're taking Full advantage of the GR-20's capa * Once you moke this adjustment i's storad within the GR-20; yo con ne to make it again, Hower, you shoul perform: the adjastent again afer changing he strings o adjusting the action of your guitar. o before using a dfnent GK. guitar. 1. Press the [GK SENS] button 2. Play only the 6th string. ‘The left side ofthe display wil show "6," indicating that you played the 6th string, “The right digit will show the GK SENS setting. The BANK indicators wil funetion asa level meter and show the strength ofthe guitar signal. + fie ep digi of the display does nt show the number of te string yon played, press the HOLD pola or GLIDE peel several tes to make the desired string number appr Level Meter 3. Adjust the sensitivity ‘Tur the [NUMBER,/VALUE] knob to adjust the sensitivity. ‘The sensitivity will increase as the number in the right of the display increases. Adjust the sensitivity so that all of the level meter indicators light briefly when you picks note strongly You ca os use your GK pickups UP/S2 button and DOWNS bt to ast the sensitivity the sate wy. Perform stops 2-3 fr strings 5-1 to adjust the sensitivity ofall stringsChapter 1 Play the Sounds! '5. Pres the [GK SENS] button or [EXIT] button. ‘The GK SENS settings you made are stored inthe GR- 20k, and you will return to Play mode, + The dial point Gin th aslo tl Bin eae the sein ling stor Don’ ur of the poer during this ine. + Fy tur ofthe power befor etn to Play mde, he settings you mae will ot he stored Tuning Your Guitar (Tuner Function) Since the GR-20 analyzes the pitch of ech string in order to determine the sound it should produce, you must tune your sitar accurately. * If your guitar is mistuned, the sound produced wil be ou of ume ad the ster ell not operate correctly 1. Press the [TUNER] button ‘The [TUNER] button wil light, and the Tuner function will be on. The lower two digits ofthe current reference pitch will be shown for approximately two seconds in the display. Then you will be able to tune your guitar Example: When the pitch is set to 440Hz + You ean also turn onthe Tuner function by pressing the HOLD posal and GLIDE yal simultanousl. 2. Use the [NUMBER/VALUE] knob to adjust the reference pitch, you turn the [NUMBER /VALUE] knob slighty, the current reference pitch will be displayed for several seconds. By turing the [NUMBER/ VALUE] knob dling this time, you can adjust the reference pitch, 52 Yow en asst the reference pein a mange of 27 When the Gi HOH The reference pitch yo specify ill be stored sien youre he ‘Tuner fection. Be mare that the sething il at strc if you er off the por bor ings, D's shipped from the factory, this set to a ‘Cleanly play an unfretted note on the string that you ‘The display will indicate the note name, Ee: @e- EO a Te e o> Be o do» As : Be» Bee Bo: ‘Watch the indicator in the panel, and tune your guitar so ‘hat only the green indicator in the mide flit u Tune your guitar. “toolow too high Repeat steps 3-4 to tune each string of your guitar Press the [TUNER] or [EXTT] button to ext the Tuner ‘The reference pitch you specified will be stored, and you will rturn to Play mode. “Te dein pot inthe isla wl Wink we the reference pit beng store. Dont tur off the poser ring thie tine. 13,Chapter 1 Play the Sounds! Specifying the Output Device (OUTPUT SELECT) Here you can specity the type of system connected to the (OUTPUT jacks. This setting allows the GR-20 to internally ‘optimize its sound forthe type of playback system you are using, * This dacs nt affect the sound tha is input to MIX IN. 1L._ Press the [SYSTEM EDIT] button a number of ies until the OUTPUT/FREQ indicator lights 2. Use the [NUMBER/VALUE] knob to Guitar amp GA Use this setting if you've connected the GR-20 to guitar amp. Line the setting 1 mn Us this setting if you've connected the GR-20 fo a keyboard amp, mixer, headphones, of recorder ‘3. Press the EXIT] button The setting will be stored, and you will eturn to Play mode + The lecimal point in the splay wl ink oie the sting és wing stoned. Dont turn of the pve ing this ne IF yon tr of the power fre returning to Play m he setting you made il no be stored 14 Selecting a Sound (Patch) ? . ‘What isa Patch ‘A *patch’ isa sound you play on the GR-2;in addition to the type of sound, a patch also contains settings for effects such as reverb and chorus, The GR20's patches are organized into ten banks by typ, with the patches numbered within each bank. In Play mode, the BANK indicator and the display show the patch that is currently selected, ‘You can eit the settings ofa patch to your taste, and store ‘edited patches in the USER bank (p. 24), You can use any ofthe following ways to select patch Using the Knob to Select Patches 1. Use the [BANK] knob to select the type of sound you From the ten sound banks and the user ban, select the bank that contains the ound you want to use. 2. Use the [NUMBER/ VALUE] knob to select a sound within the bank, ‘Turning the [NUMBER/VALUE] knob will change the number shown in the display, letting you choose from various sounds within the selected bank.Using the Switches of the GK Pickup to Select Patches Jn Play mode, you can use the UP/S2 button and DOWN/S button ofthe GX pickup to selec the next or previous umber. When you rach the upper of lower limit within a bank, you will move to the next Bank Using the Foot Pedals to Select Patches (hen hipped rom he cry. the GR-20 wo feat pedals devas the Ho fancon ane Gide (eh Bend) funtion respectively. Youcanchnge thee igen 0 that th fot pedal ict pace For deta ero Chanting nto fhe oot pels (SW MODE) (p25 Using an External Device Via MIDI to Select Patches You can connect an extemal device (¢.,mult-ffects unit) to the MIDIIN connector, and sclet patches on the GR-20 by ‘operating the external MIDI device. For details, refer to Using the GR-20 with a Mult-effects Unit. 18). Play the GR-20! Let's get stared playing the GR-20, Check the following. points. 1. Make sure that the GR-20 isin Play mode (the state i's normally in immediately following power ep) In some cases, you won't hear any sound ifthe GR-20 is not n Play mode, Set the select switeh of your GK pickup to the “GK” position (on the GK-2A, the “SYNTH” position). If this switch is set to "GUITAR," the normal pickup sound will be output. f this switch is set to "MIX." the synth sound and the guitarnormel pickup sound willbe mixed and output 3, Tum the volume ofthe GK pickup tothe right. ‘This volume controls the synth sounds ofthe GR.20. © Using the Foot Pedal to Change the Pitch (GLIDE) ‘You can press the GLIDE pedal to change the pitch ofthe currently playing synth sound smoothly. ‘The type of change will depend on the sound, and you an also adjust the change to your taste (p. 22) * "The GLIDE intientr el Bink le you are pressing te pedal 15[chapter 1 Play the Sounds! Using the Foot Pedal to Sustain the Sound (HOLD) You can press the HOLD pedal to sustain the synth sound you're playing. The effect will depend on the sound, and you canals adjust the effect to your taste (p.23) + The HOLD indcror wl Bink woe ow are pressing the petal. Using the Expression Pedal to Modify the Sound (EXP PEDAL) ‘You can use the expression pedal to continuously vary the volume or tone ofthe synth sound, ‘The effect will depend on the sound, and you ean also adjust the effect to your taste (p. 23. Turning the Power Off ‘When you'te ready totum off he power, be sure to das in {he following onde 1. Tumoffthe power of your amp. 2, Tom offthe power ofthe GR2O. 3, Tum off the power ofthe device connected to MIX IN, 16Chapter 2 Using the GR-20 with Guitar Effects Here's how you can use your own effects unit anit combine the sound of the guitar with the synth sound to crente an even more Interesting range of possi ‘The sound of the guita’s normal pickups will passthrough the GK cable and be output from the GR-20' GUITAR OUT jack 20's MIX IN, and internally mixed wit the GR-20. ‘The sound that is processed by your elects tnt can be connected to the GI synth sound. + Connect the output of your guitar to He norma pickup int ack ofthe GK pickup Connections Using a compact effect device or a multi-effects unit that has no MIDI connector Guitar amp 20's OUTPUT SELECT "1. to "Guitar A Using a multi-effects unit that has @ MIDI connector Keyboard ampli, PA system, et © sf you'reusing a malifets ut st ‘he GR-20 a flows: Guitar Amp Sinulation: on Output Stet tne Sette GR-20's OUTPUT SELECT to “Line” ip. 14 + your muit-efets device docs not have ea sinlator, se the GR-20's OUTPUT SELECT to "Guitar Amp," and connect the culpat toa guitar amp, 7[chapter 2 Using the GR-20 with Guitar Effects Switching between the Synth Sound and Guitar Sound Using the GR-20 with a Multi-effects Unit Toswitch between the synth sound and guitar sound, use the selector switch provided on your GK pickup. Ifthe selector of your GK pickup (e GK-3, GK-2A) is st to the GK position (labeled SYNTH on the GK-2A), the synth sound willbe output. I set tothe GUITAR position, the _uitar sound will be output I the selector is set to MIX, both sounds wil be mixed and output © Toaajust the lume bolanc ete the synth sound and itr sour, ws oon (p20) of ach patch tas the "yt sound, ond he vole of guitar or the connectat cffct device ta adjust the sum of the guitar sound. 18 ‘By connecting Your mult-efects unit via MIDI, you ean automatically change sounds (patches) on the GR-20 by selecting sounds (patches) on your mult-effects unit Channel (CH) [MIDI uses “channels” to send independent streams of data ‘vera single cable. In order for data tobe received, the receiving device must be sett receive the channel that the transmiting device i sending on. This means you must set the transmit channel of your mult-effects unit to match the seceive channel of the GR-20. 1. Check the MIDI transmit channe! of your multi-effets For details, refer tothe manual of your mult-effects unit. 2. Press the [SYSTEM EDIT] button a number of times untit the MIDI CH/PLAY FEEL indicator lights, ‘3. Use the [NUMBER/ VALUE] knob to change the setting Set the channel sit’ the same asthe MIDI transmit chanel of your multi-effets unit 4, Press the [EXIT] button. ‘The setting wll be stored, and you will eturn to Play made, ‘The dino point in he display wi ink we the setting is Being stor. Don’t turn off the pwr daring this time. + IF you turnoff the power before returning to Ploy mae the set you made will not be storedChapter 2 Using the GR-20 with Guitar Effects Patch Link Setup (PATCH LINK SETUP) Here's how to link the patches (sounds) of your multeects ‘nit with the patches sounds) ofthe GR-20 This wil ease the GR2D to automatically switch tothe specified sound (patch) when you change patches on your multvtfets unt 1s. Usea MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of your snul-etects unit othe GR-20 MIDI IN. Make sure thatthe MID ransmit chanel of your malt- lft uni isthe sme asthe MIDI chan ofthe GR-20 19, 3. Press the [SYSTEM EDIT] button a numberof mes uni the PATCH LINK SETUP/ TRANSPOSE indicator lights, (On your mult-effects unit, selec the patch for which you want to specify a link Wen you selec patch on your mutes wi, send {4 °MIDI Program Change” mesage to Hee R20. The GR20 tol remember the conte of this message, nnd wil beady fo yo to specify the path ink sting, + Ifa more eonscutie patch changes occur sehen you ae selecting a patehon your mutts uni the GR-20 will rementber only the lst recized MIDI program change 'S._ Use the [BANK] knob and [NUMBER/VALUE] knob to select dhe synth sound in the GR.20 that you want to use with the effect you chose in step 4 6, Repeat steps 4-5 to set as many inks 2s you need, 7__ Press the [EXIT] button ‘You will retusn to Play mode, and the settings you made willbe stored ‘The docinal point inthe displays ink wi he setting fs being stn. Don turn of the poor during this ie 1 you ture ofthe oer bore returning to Pay mode, your Settings wl mo! be stored 19Chapter 3 Editing The Sounds ‘The GR20 lets you modify the sound to your taste. This process iscalled “editing When yos edit the settings, the decimal point in the display ‘will ight indicating thatthe sound has been modified from the original setings Selecting a Sound to Start From Use the {BANK} knob and [NUMBER/VALUE] knob to selec the sound (patch) from which you want to start editing (p18), Use the Knobs to Adjust the Sound O58 9O5 > mms afer a patch chang reflect the stngs stoned nthe pats, regan ofthe pwsitons of the knobs Adjusting the Attack—ATTACK ‘This adjusts the attack time ofthe sound, Turning the knob toward the right will lengthen the time, producing a more ‘gradual attack, Turning the knob toward the eft will shorten the time, producing a sharper attack, the sound you hen + Yow el ar the orginal sound whe the ko sa te center position + For sme sownds, mong Hh ol ay ot make ony tifference. Adjusting the Release—RELEASE ‘This adjusts the reas decays to silence, Turning the knob toward the righ will lengthen the release, andl turing i toward the left wil shorten the release From when you matea sting until it * Yow il ear the orginal sound te the ia ter enter postion + For sume sounds, moving the nl nay not make ty sifferece ‘With the knob turns all the way to the left it aetvates the envelope follower function Envelope Follower (E FLW) function “The gla yn analyzes the vibration of your guitar sting todetet the pitch and then plays the appropriate synth sound This means that fhe string vibration ses than @ certain lev, it will not be possible to detect the pte and the synth sound willbe silenced at that point. For some patches, the way in which the sound islonce at this tay produce an unnatural esl ‘The envelope follower furction causes the volume ofthe Synth sounk! to always lle the ting vibration ofthe ‘itr, making the sth sound decay naturally along ith the decay ofthe string vitation * Forse pts, Hof nay be light + sing teeter faction oo dnp sy oun suchas pia uitar may ete opposite ee roi a wunatur sont dey. Adjusting the Spaciousness of the Sound—CHORUS ‘This adjusts the depth ofthe chorus effec, which gives the sound a spacious fee. Turing the knob toward te right will deepen the effet, and turning it toward the lft will lessen the eect. * 0 arte ongine sound en th ob a the center postion + For some sounds, moving the kno may not make any tien Adjusting the Reverberation —DELAY/REVERB This controls two types of reverberation effect. Delay is an effect that produces echo-lke effects, while Reverb is an eect that simulates the way in which sound reflects from the walls of hall or tunnel. The left alf of the nol’s range applies a delay effec, and the right half applies overb. In either case, turing the knob farther will deepen the eect Adjusting the Volume—LEVEL This adjusts the volume ofthe patch + fn nt tke your tite son eae We. 28) to ite your settings into a LSE pate, 20Chapter 3 Editing The Sounds Editing Other Parameters You will use the [PATCH EDIT] button and [NUMBER/ VALUE] knob to eit these parameters. Press the [PATCH EDIT] button a numberof times until the indicator of the parameter you want to edit i it 2. Use the [NUMBER/VALUE] knob to edit the value. re) Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound—FREQ ‘Ths controls the culo Frequency ofthe iter witha the sound generator. Increasing this setting will ase the Fequency, producing a brighter tone. Conversely, decreasing this setting will lower the fequency, producing a softer tone. Adding a Distinctive Character to the Tone—RESO ‘This controls the resonance ofthe filter within the sound generator. Increasing this setting will produce a more dlstinctive tone, while decreasing the setting will produce a milder tone, Adjusting the Pitch —TRANSPOSE The pitch of the synth sound produced by the GR-20 ean be raised of lowered in one-octave steps relative to the pitch you play on your guitar (2,-1.0,41, 2) Adjusting the Playing Feel —PLAY FEEL You can select the way in which the symth sou wil respond tn your picking dynamics. You can more naturally ‘express your playing dynamics by changing this setting to sus particulr playing style or sound. a: —— J THe 1 setting gives you the widest range of 1,0) volume change in response to your picking 4B _. dynamics. With higher-numbered settings, OU evemsotty picked notes llound at high volume, making the volume more consistent leven when you se tapping techniques ori Your picking snot consistent. gam = Ce 3, Press the [EXIT] button to return to Play mode + Uf you ant to kop you tit sound, execute Write p24) to ite our stings into USER pth 21Chapter 3 Editing The Sound: Selecting the Type of Glide Effect—GLIDE TYPE You can sclect how the ple changes when you press the DE peda 1. Press the [GLIDE TYPE] button 2. Use the [NUMBER /VALUE] knob to change the setting wi:GLIDE UP 1 <1: GLIDE DOWN 1 ‘The pitch will change one semitone (up/ fa low when you prs the GLIDE pedal LIEU Sedwalreum tnarmal when youre py bosothe pda d 1 2: cLIDEUP2 2: GLIDE DOWN? “The ieh wllhangea whale (op/ ue down) when you press the GLIDE pedal A 2 leave the pedal and will retuin to normal when you re- 3: GLIDE UP 3 {8.GLIDEDOWN3 Thepich wil sang apes fourth ud (up/down) when you press the GLIDE. 4 a release the pedal pedal snd will etm to normal when you wk: GUIDE UPS 4: GLIDE DOWN 4 Tre pith wl change pret th (p/ ol down) when you press the GLIDE pedal, yy lease the pedal and will turn to normal when you re- Sus: GLIDE UPS.8 5-d: GLIDE DOWN 5.8 G inion when You peste CIDE pl u Sd wi rtm normal when youre Tease he pel Higher settings il short us = en the time aver which the pitch changes. VI-V4: VIBRATO 1-4 Phot ua uy 3, Press the [GLIDE TYPE} button or [EXIT] button to return to Play mode, Pressing the pedal applies vibrato (an ef- fact that changes the piteh cyclically). The celctquickens asthe value is increased + Ifyou wnt okey your ete sound, excete Write (p. 24) to write your settings inflow USER patch. 22Chapter 3 Editing The Sounds Selecting the Type of Hold Effect—HOLD TYPE ‘You can select the type of hold effect y press the HOLD pedal. I'get when you 1, Press the [HOLD TYPE] button, ie 2. Use the [NUMBER/ VALUE] knob to change the setting. HE: HOLD ‘The notes that were sounding when you pressed the pedal willbe held, and any notes you play while continuing to press the pedal will alsa be held, However, iF you play any notes on a string that was ready sounding, the previous note vill disappear and be replaced by the newly played note. This lets you smoothly play notes located at different fret positions. He Sssowekieee FAC Senne pepe sae ‘nomntyergy ey Seppe hend moter sous Hg ams, ee peated menace He HOLDS ‘The notes that were sounding when you HY, rctitepecat ite bl nd ays quent notes you play while continuing to press the pedal will sso be bel Tithe ame behavior asthe damper pedal of piano 8, Press the [HOLD TYPE] button or [EXIT] button to return to Play mode, + fyou ant to ep you dite sound, excute Write p24) 10 tet your settings into @ USER poe Selecting the Effect Controlled by the Expression Pedal—EXP PEDAL ‘You can select one ofthe following asthe eect controlled by the expression pedal 1. Press the [EXP TYPE] button 2. Use the INUMBER/VALUE] knob to change the setting. Vo: VOLUME. ‘The pedal will just the overall volume } la of the synth sound, FL bi: PITCH BEND 4, Woen te pedis pressed the ph yf oestrous) 2 PITCH BEND? 5 2 ‘When the pedal is pressed, the pitch changes up to perfect fh (max). bu PITCH BENDS re g ‘When the pedal is pressed, the pitch “The pedal will adjust the filter cutoff fre- quency ofthe sound generator, varying, the tone. changes up tone betave (max. 23Chapter 3 Editing The Sounds bk: PITCH BEND & When the pedal is pressed, the pitch b changes down ta sem tne a) 5: PITCH BENDS ig c ‘When the pedals pressed, the pitch changes down to a aehole tone (max) bb: PITCH BENDS g 5 ‘When the peda s pressed, the pitch changes down to one octave (em) EF: fect BE + The result wl fr french pate ‘The pedal will adjust the effect used with ineach patch For some pate, there will noe 3. Press the EXP TYPE] button or to Play mode + yo wnt tke your etd sound, execute Write p24) t9 tite your setings into USER path T] button to return 24 Storing the Sounds You Create (WRITE) “The sounds you create will be lost f you change the patch or simply turn off the power Ifyou want to keep the ‘modifications you've made, you must perform the Write procedue, 1. Press the [WRITE] button. ‘The BANK indicators will indicate USER, and the splay will link 2, Use the [NUMBER/ VALUE} knob to seluct the patch ‘number into which you want to write your satings. If yo decide toto the Write eration a pont prose he LEXITY button. 3. Press the [WRITE] button once again. ‘Your settings willbe written into the patch you selected, Use canton, since the settings previous ston in that patch tub orton an ost. ‘The decimal pont inthe splay wi link sie the setting is being stored. Don't turn of the por aring ths tineChapter 4 Other Functions Copying Patches Here's how you can copy patch settings. You can copy only to the USER bank, 1L._ Select the copy-source patch the patch you want to copy from). 2. Press the [WRITE] button ‘The BANK indicator will change to USER, and the display will link. 3. Use the [NUMBER/VALUE] knob to scect the copy destination patch number (patch number you want to copy 0) Press the [WRITE] button once again The setting willbe copied to the copy-destnation patch, + The decal point i the display il blink ale copying the setting Use caution, since testi previously toed inthe apy Akestination patch il be coeroiten and lst. Exchanging Patches Here's how you can exchange (swap) patches within the USER bank. Ths isa convenient way fo arrange USER bank patches inthe desived order. + This will ot anv if the selected patch not in the USER bon 1. Select one of the patches that you want to exchange, 22. Hold down the [EXIT] button and press the [WRITE] button The indication inthe display starts blinking te = oO 3, Use the [NUMBER /VALUE] knob to select the other patch that you want to exchange. ‘4, Pros the [WRITE] button once again. ‘The patches willbe exchange. ‘The decal point in the display ol ink ie he patches wing exchanged 25Chapter 4 Other Functions Changing the function of the foot pedals (SW MODE) ‘You can change the Function of the GLIDE pedal and the HOLD pedal by changing the switch mode. This setting aso changes the Function of yout GK pickup's DOWN/SI screen and UP/S2 switch. Switch Mode 1 ‘The GLIDE pedal operate the Glide function, and the HOLD pedal operates the Hold function. ‘Your GK pickup’s UP/S2 switch and DOWN/SI switeh will move up/down through the patches. * This move selected een the R20 shippfro the factory Switch Mode 2 ‘The HOLD pedal and GLIDE peal will move up/down through the patches, You can use your GK pickup's DOWN/SI switch and UP/S1 switch in conjunetion with the pedals to perform the following operations. + When you press the DOWN/SI switch, the GLIDE pedal will function as Octave Down and the HOLD pedal will function as Octave Up (TRANSPOSE), When you press DOWN/SI (or UP/S2) onee again, the pedals will revert to the patch up/down function. ‘+ When you press the UP/S2 switch, the GLIDE pedal will function as Glide and the HOLD pedal will netion as Hold, When you press UP/S2 (or DOWN/St) once again, the pedals will revert to the pateh up/down funtion, 1. Press the [SYSTEM EDIT] button enough tines to get the ‘SW MODE indicator to light 2. Use the NUMBER/VALUE knob to change the setting, + The actual mode of poration wil not change until you store the sting ad return to Pay nade, 38. Press the [EXIT] button, You will return to Play mode, and the setting will be stored. * Tie dein pon in the display sl link rile the setting is being stored. Don't tur of the poser during this tine ‘Dhesettng sil tb stored if yor tur of the pore thon! returning to Play mote > I Sitch Mode 1, the GLIDE indicntor and HOLD incor ell normally be it; they wil ink ony wile you press the peal > In Switch Mode 2, he GLIDE indicator and HOLD ingicator sell normally be wit hore, oe te aretion ofeach pala is bing changed by pressing the DOWNISI ste ar LUPYS2 switch, ue indicators wil behave the sae way 25 Hey {in Swit Made 1 Saving Patches and System Parameter Settings on an External Device (BULK DUMP) Here's how you can save the user bank patches and the system parameter settings via MIDI onan external device or computer (sequencer) You can also transfer data via a MIDI cable directly between tbv0 GR20 unis MEM Sending GR-20 data inthis way icalled “bulk dump,” and receiving this datas called “bulk fad” 2? . What are System Parameters? Parameters that apply tothe entire GR-20 (such as SW MODE and MIDI CH) are called “system parameters” 1. Connect the GR-20's MIDI OUT to your external device's MIDEN.Chapter 4 Other Fun: 2: Tumoff the power of the GR20, and then hold down the [PATCH EDIT] button while you turn the power on ‘The display will indicate “a.” 3. egin recording on the external device that will receive the daa If you want to transfer data between two GR-20 units pt the receiving GR-20 in the Bulk Load (p. 27) Ready state ‘4, Press the [WRITE] button. ‘The data willbe transmitted fom MIDI OUT tothe external device, During transmission, the display will show the following Sly - ee - 7 tN ue When the display returns to “AP” transmission has been completed. 5. Stop recording on the receiving deviee 6. Tumoffthe power Loading Patches and System Parameter Settings From an External Device (BULK LOAD) Here's how GR.20 settings saved via Bulk Dump on an external device can be loaded back into the GR-20 via MIDI. Performing the BULK LOAD operation will rewrite al the data in the will be lot 20, Be aware that all carrently enstng data 1. Connect your external device's MIDI OUT tothe GR-20s MIDIIN. 2. Tumoffthe poser of the GR-20,and then hold doven the IPATCH EDIT] button and turn the power back on agai, The display wil indicate “dP. 3. Using the INUMBER/VALUE] knob, get “Ld” to appear inthe display ‘4, ‘Transmit the data from your esternal device. During transmission the display will show the following, and the decimal point of the display will blink: rit ‘When the decimal point ofthe display stops blinking, and the display again shows "Ld," reception has been ‘completed, 5. Press the [WRITE] button + Ifthe power of the GR-20 00s ted off eile he data was boing eet, the tasted dtl ot be writen to he GR.2. If necessary, perform the Bul: Load operation ence 16. Press the [EXIT] button to return to Play mode 27You can use the GR-20 to play an external sound module via MIDI, or use its an input tool for your sequencer. Connecting an External Sound Module or Sequencer Connect the GR-20 to your extemal sound module or compu 1 (sequencer) as shown inthe diagram. Uf you are connecting Contr OFF tp. 30 20 toa sence, tart “Loca Chapter 5 Connecting an External Sound Module or Sequencer Setting the Transmission Mode “The GRO ets you select either "Mono Mode transmission or "Poly Mode transmission’ a the method it uses when teananitng MIDI messages Mono Mode transmission Performance data for each string willbe tansmitted individually ith ech using its on separate MIDI channel Starting with the selected MIDI CH, sx consecutive MIDI chan will be select ‘ulomatically. For example, f MIDICH ist to 3, the six channels 3-8 will tans MIDI data for strings 16, respectively. Since continuous pitch change dala (MIDI Fitch Bend messages) ca be transite ncdepensdenly far och string, hisllows you to use performance techniques typical ofa guitar such as use of the whammy bar and string bending > -Thecomect sound module must bea multitimral sunt mole tht fas is ports OPoly Mode transmi Performance data forall strings willbe transmitted ona single MIDI channel, The seleted MIDI CH will be used. Since the ‘entire guitar will use only one channel, this lets you conserve ‘MIDI channels, This als lets you control a sound module that isnot able to receive six channels simultaneously * Hower, if or more strings resounding, be data ‘no! be trons ites charge ps (hiss Hat th pith actualy being plays By the evita wil ot be completely lect by he sth sound. i occur only in semitone 1. Tum off the power of the GR-20, and hold down the [EXIT] button while you tuen the power on again 2. Use the [NUMBER/VALUE] knob to select the mode, MONO MODE nq mn POLY MODE PL 28J. Press the [EXIT] button ‘The setting willbe stored, and you will tum to Play mode The decimal point i Yn display wil ink oie he sting i wing stored. Don't tara of the power during this tine if you ta ofthe poser Ife ntrning to Play me the selling you ma il ot be soe. Setting the MIDI Channel (BASIC CHANNEL) = Yoncan et nly enue’ 1-11, Caml 12-16 are wt rewate = te cup eM Moth GX20 wil we siamese yen see 1. Press the [SYSTEM EDIT] button a mumber of times until ‘the MIDI CH/PLAY FEEL indicator lights 2. Use the [NUMBER/VALUE] knob to change the setting. Set the channel sits the same as the MIDI tanseit channel of your mult-ffects unit 3. Press the [EXIT] button, The setting will be stored, and you will return fo Play mode, * "Thedeioal point in Hip wil ink we he setting is wing stored, Don't tur of the poor ding this te > if you tun off the setting yw made wil ot be stoned or fre returning fo Play mae the Specifying the Bend Range Since the GR-20 transmits Pitch Bend data based on a bend range of 2, you must set your sound module toa bend range of #24, For cletails.on making tis setting, reer tothe manual for your sound module, Chapter 5 Connecting an External Sound Module or Sequencer MIDI Messages Transmitted by the GR-20 ‘As performance data, theGR-20 transmits nto mesge twhen you play ano, anot-off message when ano sop tnd pitch Bend messages when you bend a note. In addition to these messages the GR2H also transmis the flowing MIDI messages s that your performance cam be fthflly reproduced when recorded and play back bya ao OENVELOPE FOLLOW he RELEASE seting is E FLW (p.20), MIDI control change number 18 (general purpose controller 3) will be transmitted according tothe amplitade ofthe gitar string’ vibration, OGLIDE pedal [MID pitch bend messages wil be transmitted acconding to the change in pitch OHOLD pedal If the HOLD MODE is H1, H2, or H3 COutputting of MIDI note-off messages will be sspend long as you continue pressing the pedal If the HOLD MODE is H4 Control change number 64 will be transmitted. + Inthe case of Poly Made transmission (p28), the Fold effect ‘cannot be couceyed ently because it canna he processed Independently for identical ptees plays on ferent strings Obxpression pedal Control change number (Volume) or number 4 (Foot Type) is transmitted according to movements ofthe pedal OProgram change “This message tansmited when youswitch patches “Te sound banks transmitted by MIDI Bak Slat (CCH, and he sound number i transmitted asa Program Change 0. 29[chapter 5 Connecting an External Sound Module or Sequencer Local Control Off Tourn tal Cnet, the power he R200 then om again ‘The state in which the GR-20's guitar contro section is Inernally connect to the sound generator is refered to as ‘Local Control On.” In cntras, the Local Control Of setting internally disconnects the GR-20's sound generator frm the _guitar contro section, so thatthe sound generator will produce sound only in response to MIDI messages frort MIDIIN. The _gitar performance wil be transmitted only from MIDI OUT. Sequencer “Tae function to a MIDI OUT: On morout} | worn moi wioLouT ‘ound Gunar [Og laenerto| leona cca Cont! oe By selecting the Local Control Off eting and enabling the Soft Thru” setting on your externally connected sequencer, you can avoid conflicts from occurring between the performance data from your guitar and from the sequencer. 1. Tum off the GR-20, and then hold down the [SYSTEM EDIT] button while turing the power on again. The display will indicate “Lo” for approximately one second, and the GR-20 will then enter Play mode. The Local Control Offsetting eannt bested {fhe connections bt the GR-20 and youresteraal MIDI device frm o hop, you ust use He Lal Control OF setting 1 yo ake connections with this setting On, sites will ‘ot fiction, andthe system well ot operat correctly 30Chapter 6 Appendices Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) Ifyou want, you can get back ll the settings and patches that ‘heGR.20 had when you frst took it out of the box; this process is called “Factory Reset. ‘You can restore the entire GR.20 tothe factory-set state, or restore an individual tse patch tots fatory-set state. Calibration settings forthe expression peal (p.31) will not be retuned to the factory-st condition. This meansthat even if you execute Factory Reset, you don't need to calbrate the ‘expression pedal again. oe When you exceute Factory Reset all data you currently have stored inthe unit will be overwriten by the Factory-default daa, If the GR-20 contains important dats that you want to keep, use Bulk Dump (p. 26) to save it on an extemal MIDI device before you execute a Factory Reset, 1. Tum offthe GR-20, and then hold down the [WRITE] button while turing the power on again Roland 2. Use the INUMBER/VALUE] knob to select the range of lata that you want to restore to the factory settings All 1 The ene GR20 wl be retuned othe factory setings. m4 L g ue Only the specified pach willbe retuned fo the factory setings 8. Press the [WRITE] button. ‘The decimal point in the display wil blink, the Factory Reset operation will be executed. Then you will return to Play mode, + Dono tr of the power tie he decimal point sinking. Calibrating the Expression Pedal ‘When the GR.20 is shipped from the factory, the expression esl calibrated for optimum performance, However, with ‘extended use, oF depending on the conditions of use, this calibration may drift If you experience problems, suchas being unable to use the volume pedal to silence the sound entirely, rif the pitch does not rise or fall through the fl ange specified, you can use the following procedure to re- fe the expression pedal 11. Tum off the power of the GR-20. Then hold down [EXP PEDAL while you tur the power on aga ‘The display will indicate "Pu." 2. Fully release the pedal (applying pressure atthe heel and press the [WRITE] button ‘The display will indicate "Pd." 3. Depress the pedal completely (applying pressure a the toe), and press the [WRITE] button ‘The setting willbe stored, and you will eben to Play mode, ‘Tie deinal point inthe splay wl Blink while he setting ling stored. Dn turn of the power during this ime + IF you tur off the power before returning to Ply mode, the setting you made will ot be stored. 31[chapter 6 Appendices Troubleshooting During Normal Performance Using the GR-20 Alone (© Paying your guitar doesnot produce ant sound 4 could he OUTPUT LEVEE have been lowered? “+ Use the ear panel [OUTPUT LEVEL] kb to isthe level appropriately (p12) 4 could the volume othe GK pickupbe turned down? aise the volume ofthe GK pickup tan appropriate level © Could he eet sth ofthe GK plekup beset to cura -+Stthe swith fhe GK pickup tn GK (or SYNTH) ar ix could the expression pedal be released? ~ Depres th expresion pedal Could the LEVEL be turned down? Tey turing the [LEVEL] knob (p20. © Volume is uneven aman the strings vias tne “Gk SENS” sting adjusted corel foreach sting? > Perform the adjustment (p12 © When using Pitch Glide (or the pitch function of the cxpresion pedal the lich doesnt seal he way 4 Depending on the tne othe eon pth the range of pron change maybe rested for anton tht tof he lich continously ~ Use a narrower ange of change P2223. © hon sing the Gs pea eects or expression pedal the resis diferent for each pach 4 The effect produced using the expresian pedis ferent foreach sound (pate, “+ Check he fet of each patch beforehand 32 © ‘Intcena eects not applied tothe guitar sound © The GR-20's internal effects can only be applied to the synth sound. They cannot be applies to the normal ‘guitar sound. * By using the guitar out jack you can apply an external _gultar effects processor ony to the guilar sound. (If you want the synth sound and guitar sound to share @ ‘single amp, use the MIX IN jacks as well) (p. 17) © ‘The pitt of the synth sound does nt change in the sme way a5 the pitch ofthe guitar @ The pitch of some tones (uch as percussion instruments and sound effects) will change in a dlfferent way than the piteh of your gai indicate a malfunction itdoes not © You sometimes hear thin, modulated nase in an extremely high frequency ange # Thisisa phenomenon known as “aliasing nis,” ‘igue to digital sound generators. You may hear his ‘when playing slide or when using the glide function. This doesnot iat malfunction. © ‘The pitch changes in alfsteps wher bending or ete. © On some sounds (patches) such as piano or organ, the pitch will not change smoothly, but change ony in semitone steps. This is done intentionally in order to make the instrument sound more realistic; it does not indicate a malfunction When Using the GR-20 with other MIDI devices © The extemal sound module connected tothe MIDI OUT connector does not sound, # Do the MIDI channel of the transmitting and. receiving devices match? Match the MIDI channels (p. 29) © Could you have turned down the volume using the volume control ofthe GK pickup othe expression pedal? + Rsse the controller o volume,© Only onesting sounds onthe extemal sound module (ome stengs do nt sound) Could you be using Mono mode to transmit fom he GR2010. sound module that is unble to receive six MIDI channels simultaneously? * Use a sound mast that supports multitibrl operation p28. ~ Use the GR-20in Poly mode. © ich isincoret diferent han the guitar pte) @ isthe Bend Range of your external sound module set tore? + Set the Bend Range of your extemal soured moxile to +24 © Is your gitar tuned accurately? + Use the Gi-20's Tuner function to tune your gitar acurately. You must also adjust your gultr so that accurate pitches are sounded even on the high fe. @ Pitch doesnot change smoothiy # On the GR-20, could you have selected a patch such as piano or organ for which the pitch changes in semitone steps? ~Selet a patch en the GR-20 whose pitch will change smoothly. © When you view the note messages record in your sequence, the pitches fr from what sat sounded @ In omer to convey the beginning of «note as quickly as possible, and to allow the pitch to change flexibly, the GR.20 transmits the pitch as a combination of note messages and pitch bend messages. Tis means that when you view only the note data using the event list (*microscope”) screen of your sequencer, the data may ‘appeae to be diferent than the pitch that i actually sounded, Other © The volume level ofthe instrument connected fo MIX IN Jock is too low: © Could you be using a connection cable that contains a Use a connection cable that does not contain resistor. Patch List BANK | No | NAME PIANO [1] Gand EF a 3 Rock Pano 3 Piano 7 Base + [Hind Piano 3] Fnky Tonk (6 | ran ae iri 7 Piano & Orchesta {eT ano Choir Oo 3 [Piano & Choir Aas =] 10 | WestCoast “Touch Sense EP oa Sot Rhodes = Smooth Rhodes Love EP EP / oa 2a Wide EP 21 | Crysal Piano 22-| Gays Piano? | 3 Fantagy Piano | [20 Sy EF Fad] [-a5-| Beuned EP ad] GR Ballad 51] Pulse Er - 2 | Sharing Dynami Pina | Minor Mood 35 House GROAN [1 Rock Organ — ko 727 Rock Organ? 37 [Rock Organ & Pedal Organ [Rock Organ & Wood Bass [75 Rock Organ & ass [Cec Panpte Organ = 7 Rock Organ 3 | [8 [ase Ongant 7 | 9 [Tazz Organ | TH Jaze Organ Pedal Organ | |Chapter 6 Appendices BANK] No [NAME | (pane ne Trane ‘ORGANT [17 | Gide On BASS) 37 TInSinc - Ko GR Cathal — Gre SF [Throw ap 19" Church Choi 39 sso | [a0 Rotary Choc Onn 30 Nylon Guitar 21 [3 Tone Stack [31 Nylon Dt —— BE] Ong yt Srngs = 32 Nylon & Sings _ | 28 [ie Organ 35 Nyland Choi | 2 [Caw a ae Ae 7 | [-35-| Retro 35 [Acura | 26. | Phase Cavi | 36 | Aci ¢ Law | 27 [JUNO Caw 1 Sie Cuiae | 2B [TUNO Keys | Si & Sih SNS | Harpsichord 4 12SirHeaver aroque Fans a Guitar & Pad | Harpsichord & SS Feedback — Nev Harpsichord / Whammy Accordion | OD-Faradse Fan Trane | Small mp DBI Vb tell || | Digital Rock Gute “Twinkle | Ongar ky Way TRS Trumpet _ Dav Siack cz Drea Bell | 3 Drama Stack | 4 a | Heaven Chor — é Hybrid Sy | ty 7 ‘Archimedes J © Fag =| TS Wood ts 37 1p Secon Gr Wood Fick Bas 0"| Bras Secon Hectic Has ~ TI New York ras Phased ss 12 [Bass ST Frei ss (aa [aa son Frees Bass? | [Pench Homs Sap Be | 15 Touch Wak Shp Bas is Fibs | 7 Fit Bassy Law | Bay Sav Flats 9 Poy Brae : mh Base | 20] Synth Brass [ann ss 44 21 ipensve Sih ae So Res ae | 32 [ Sin Bas 2 ities 35 | Sym Bre 3 7808 I} | [ae fry bes 2 Aad = [GTM ie = Bs z = = 2 | bes — | [a = B | = — 4Chapter 6 Append (BANK BANK No | NAME a } TINE | | [StRINGS Tar Payback igs 2 | ——] JORCH | 95 | Moving Strings | 26 Chater Fareed ‘Wind & Sirings = Orchestra & Chole Ending Scene ——] - Sings & Warm Brae Sax Section & Batons Sx Stings & Bright Base Bras Section & Baritone Sax Sings & Home? Sx Section Oct a Synth Grass & Strings 1 “Guitar Attack Soft Lead Bioes Hap OD — Digi Ls | Blues Harp Dist | [5 [Precio | = [6 | Flute 17_| Attack Flute = _ 18 | Piccolo & Glocken ith Lead = 19 | Flute & Glocken | 20” | Pico & Fate Synth Pad & Saws 21_| Flute Clarinet Heavy Saws Lead [Tero Fate — 1} Saw d Square Leed | Synth Fates Poly Pulse (727 [Playback Flute | Daft Lead [a5 Taine Razor Lead | Clarinet Dt = Blister tad —— 7 [Oboe Sharp Ato tend 25 | Bassoon ‘Square Lend 1 [| Obed Bassoon ‘Square Lead? [307] Wind Ensemble Cresc. | ‘Square Lead 3 “31_| Wind Ensemble ‘Reso Lead 1 SHUNCS [1 Sengs [ar] Square Leads 7ORCH |-2~[ Hybrid Sings | Basie 3 [Dole Sings | oe “a [Strings &e Horna 1 = Sine 5_[ Warm Stings —] 35. | Wetead [Tremolo Sn 26 SH-2000 = 7_| Strings Oct (ar [Simple Soft Lead | Strings Timpani ("2s [soit Lesd 1 ville Stings — 35 | Sof Lesa? ‘Good Ol Sings Pad 30” | Reso Lead? — Silicon Strings 31_| Reso Lead 3 ~ —| LorBows 32] Saw Lend 1 | 33 | Saw Lead /_ 34 4 Violin Vib (35 Violin 36 Cello 7 = Celio Vi = ynth Cello —_ = Gang Sings Retro Synth Stings | Retro Synth Strings Ost | Playback Srngs 1 as)[chapter 6 Appendices BANK No | NAME [BANK ‘No | NAME: —) SYNTH] [4 | Haze ld VOICE 5] Choir Ake ca LEAD [a5 | Vocoder - ]] }paD eT choir asks 46_[ Sweep Reso Land [7] Female Ashe a7 Heavy Boost Lead 3 | Choir Oots ae Morph 3 | Pop Chorus | Sweep Lead 10 Pop Voie 50_| Syne Sweep 11 | Arpepgio Chir — 31 Vibro Sweep 12 | Meloncho SE| Rotary lad 1 13-| Spaced Vows 52_| Step Saws TH | Woe Pac 907 54 Touch Filter i 15 Trade Mark Land 16 | Retro Synth far 37 No Bob No Hope 18 33 | Howse OF Phase 9 59 Atack Organ Lead 20 | Minor nad. 2 | (| Heavy Oct Lead 2 ‘| Mental Chord | Howse Chord 3 | Howse Chord? 35 [JUNO Pola S| Pack 26_| Darishine | Waves 27 | Datkshine? 7 Enterprise 28_| Digi Saw Pad | Chasing VOC [Analog Drama T | Key in Syne 30" Saws Sweep 1 7 Gat BL Saws Sweep 2 7A_| Delay Gate “32 | Xpensive Synth Pad 7 Ac Shull 35 | Wall of Sand 73_| Didgeridoo Dance “30 | Super Bright Pad T | 7A | Phobia 5 Super Bright Pod | | 75_| Deep 36_[ Pivotal Fad | 76 Atmosphere 37 Pulaty | 77 Big Pipe Note : 38 | Vintage Orchesta 7a_| Sequencer 35 [ Cosmos Pad 73" | Poly Key 0 Aalog Drama = 30” Sandy Synth Avie I Soft Pad Oct SI Detune Synth Attack | Soft Pad 2_| For Synth Arpeggio | Pad / Bass ~ 33 Reo Synth Attack aa Silky Way | Tracy. 45” [70-8 Haunting J © [Fat Anatead 16 Shifted Gas 36_| Fat Ana Lend? 7_| Glass Voices 87_| Wire Key ‘4 | 22 Warm Dream _ = 9 Moving Fine Wine ® 50/22 Bight Dream 30 - S1_| Wine Pad a] 52] Glassy Pad 2 [53 Danie % Si | Soundtrack Sal VoIcey [7 55_| Warm Pad ~ PAD [2 [Jazz Seat Bop 56_| Changes 3 Tazz Seat Dos & Bop ETN [Siar — | Male Asks J Star Mooco Phase ——_—_—$———————————— 36BANK [No [ WANE ] | (BART We aE ETHNIC |_3 | SitareTampure RATVTHIM | T1_| Agogo Bell [Sitar & Drone Sj] | rere Fa Thublag — | ESiter 13_| Gamelan et 6 | Sitar & Table [ie Kajor - 7 Sitar & Tabla Phrase 15 [ Asian Gong | Sitar Pad 16_| Finger Bell | Bani 17 Balaphone 10] Bate Bano 18 | Angklung Fiddle 19_[ Dragon Fiat Mandal 20_| Voxset Flat Mandolin Tremolo Bi_| Vox & Per. Kit Guitar & Morocco Phrase 22 [ Drum & Pere. KI Koto | Drum Kit Koto Heaven 24_| Machine & Pere Kit Shamisen 35_| Machine Kit Shamisen Ensemble 26_| Guiro & Cowbell Fatorn wh Shamisen 27 batn Perc. Set Sanshin 28_| Conga Patter Sanshin Sof 29_| Tabla &e Conga Set Kayakeuo 30 | Pere & Moroero Pace Es 31_| Bell & Morocco Phrase Eihy Vib Sof (32 [Vox & China Phrase Eshu Vib Hard (33 [Cues & Drum Phrase Erin fe China Phase — 34_| Gules & Samba Phrase ‘Ocarina 35_| Stel Drum & Samba Phrase Didgeridoo © 36__| Brass & Samba Phrase Tia Flute 37_| Tambourine & Tabla Phrase ‘Andes 38 | Symh Puls & Tobla Phrase Pan Pipes [739 | Drum KieFatern 1 Pan Pipes Soft 40_| Dram Kit Pattern? ‘Zampona oft | Paymate Zampona Hard 2_| Delay Votes Shakuhachi &3_| Tribal Drums Shokuhochi & Dram Phrase [| Steet Noise Katmandw a5 Fx Tom Hit ~ Legato Bamboo 46 | Pere. Heaven ‘Culture Flute a7] Analog Snare Peru Lead a8 | Sth Gong. Mizmar _ | Back Noise MizmarTad 30_| Onygen a Shana aa azin Shana Gamelan Brest Vor & Sitar & Tabla aT Vibraphone PERC Glockenspiel Rylophone Marimba Steel Drum 7 ‘Timpani Impact | ‘Orchestra Hi Philly Ht | Kalimba 37Chapter 6 Appendices ii aa nt $$) User Patch List ae SHRTH/IEAD—[—5 = tae + 7 a Sar aaa TAS CTR Saree iN Sees SrwritEAD |r ci a TH Pee] — a GWOT i eax ip icra viata = Sin /LExO—| ~ | a “pirnreene—|— [pg SINTH LEAD SHRTR/LEAD—| at Sa Suc oie yea —| “is wig Fs Srune once | —1—[ bate sa wD Senet | af ees 7 [ise —} “sess 38MIDI Implementation 1. Recognized Receive Data Channel Voice Message sao ‘eProgram Change oem eee Bie ht so eer Torco Popa hp Nr pen epoch a ‘contro! Change : : a cas” ca : ° src >oonera poe a : . ‘cs 39Chapter 6 Appendices itch Bend Change sins secon ho Channel Mode Messa ‘@At1 Note Off + conte matty gh he cand ‘@0MnNt OFF ‘eount On + con teria hte ke tre eMono sans ScD eProLy system Realtime Message @Active Sensing msystom Exclusive Message sams = scunpa 2. Transmitted Data Channel voice messags ‘enote oft enote On contro! Change Dont Entry volume sans sco am + Tem el a tween pan CRT pti,>General Purpose #8 + nd eee i of stig en Eon, * punun ai t sneTeemtscn den he pi Sy md sans icon TRD sans COND TBD ‘inate ct prime da guy EN a oneal PM pene emie ionih ey fie Hae phy ‘eProgram change hemi rg Cg Nee ca i ‘ePtich Bond Change msystem Realtime Message system Exheve mseage ig Sci ae 3, Exclusive Communications (Wen ee ty Ree iy mp eon ty alChapter 6 Appen ‘eRequest Data! RT (11H) re mm aM ons ‘@Data Set 1: OTT (124) ug ei pret el eer he Fie eet 1h esi LYE Te ped SA ian nem ict 42‘@inguiry Message >rdenty Request ae ‘ame {The ede deve Dao rpatet 1 ty sent ete Be a standy yee ee 1 Wo ay Bat see, GR wl ro mae comets ™ ‘Brune tinea Revie Ms tout nay Cae Sram, ote Ne + wma ny gt end te Rl st 4, Parameter Address Map Aen nda ncaa? hes a Whe ctw ety en ep on hate tba ea feels} effete} el ele fee alesse elsle oll allele eieieieieleie) fehl eee eff eeel alee eae efsjeleeejelefelea|Chapter 6 Appendices os Ts mae oe =e ae Se — Ed eo pe BE ee ena = ao a4 —r [ap =e ee ay 2s eum FE Tanya cael cet eben e—24 oi kioe | | — pre ae amg ag 1) scm mpeg 0 Uinta tthe ill he EX FEDAL pom ah USER BANK Madd “Lar aha ohe lolol aal ale galsieiaieiig 4 sls} o}3|al=|9ael ale Wen nyeig + Mcneela a incest nye MN dann weed et ag me : seChapter 6 Appendices GUITAR SYNTHESIZER Date : Dec. 18, 2003 Model GR-20 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.00 rancion. Transmitted Recognized Remarks Base Default 1-16 “1 | ae “1 |Memorzes Channe! Changed | 116 116 Default Mode 3, 6(Ma8)*1 Memorzed Mode Messages. =| X Altered Seer Note or Nmber: True Voice (© an vai-ta7 ° Velocty © an veo x ‘Aor x x Touch x x Pitch Bond ° ° oa] 9 QwSB oni) 23 | Bark Somer “| 8 8 +3 |oatipe contoh 6,38] 9 g Baia Cry 7| 8 § +3 |Vatine Change 18/3 8 Seer Pane 9 e138 8 va |e 100,188 | 8 x FEN Pa ee Prog 0 0-127 rer “3 Change: True : ‘Sysom Excueve ° ° Seances songPos | X x system . System songsat_—_ |X x Tune x x System Clock x x RealTime Command | X x ‘Alsat |X x Acetone] x Tecionsor’| & x we stRomsorr | X Sra5-te7 Message :Synemfect_| X Xx *1 Can be memorized after powering off. rn *2 When PLAY FEEL="nd,"v=100 * 3 Can be received only through the Basic channel * 4 Can be received when Bulk Loads standby in System mode ‘Mode 1: OMNION, POLY Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY 46 Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO ‘0: ves X:NoChapter 6 Appendices Main Specifications GR-20: GUITAR SYNTHESIZER Sound Generator part Maximum Polyphony 48 voices Patches User: 99 Preset 469 Display 7 segments, 2 characters (LED) Effects MULTI-FX (included inthe patches) (Chorus Delay Reverb ‘Connectors/Jacks cKIN GUITAR OUT MDXINL, MIXIN R (MONO) OUTPUT L (PHONES) OUTPUT R (MONO) MIDLIN MIDIOUT ACIN, Power Supply AC AV (AC Adaptor) Current Draw 600 ma Dimensions 313.8 (W) x2489 (D) «63.1 (F1) mm 12.8/8 (W) x 9411/16 (D)x2-1/2 (Finches Maximum height: 3138 (W) x2449 (0) x975 (H) mm 12.8/8 (W) x 9411/16 (D) x3-7/8 FD inches Weight 17g 3hs 12 02 (excluding the AC Adaptor) Accessories (Owner's Manual AC Adaptor BRC series GK Cable (5m) Divided Pickup (GK-3) + Options GK Cable: GKC-3 (3 m), GKC-5 (6 m), GKC-10 (10m) Unit Selector: US-20 GK Parallel Box: GKP-4 * Inthe interes of product improvement, the specifications and/ ‘orcoutensof his package are sujet fo change without prior notice. a7A ATTACK poe 9:2) B BANK Bank Select woven BASIC CHANNEL Bend Range BULK DUMP... BULK LOAD c Channel es 18 ‘CHORUS ... : 9,20 Control change senna 29) (CUTOFF FREQEUCY in 2 D DELAY Display E EFLW sens Envelope Follower ooo 2» . 9 9,16 EXIT EXP PEDAL : i Expression Pedal . 9,16, 23, F iecttay Roped enc ee eT FREQ renrn 8,21 G cK 8 GKIN 10 [elie eee = 5 Glide nnn : 9 9 2 10 GLIDE pedal GLIDE TYPE GUITAR OUT H HOLD HOLD pedal HOLD TYPE L LEVEL 9 Local Control Off 28,30 M MIDI Hessen ooo) MIDI Channel . Ey MIXIN : 10 Mono Mode seen ree 2B N NUMBER - : 8 ° OUTPUT ‘OUTPUT LEVEL OUTPUT SELECT P Patch PATCH EDIT PATCH LINK SETUP, PLAY FEEL Play mode Poly Poly Mode Program Change R reference pitch . RELEASE RESO RESONANCE REVERB s ‘SW MODE. SYSTEM EDIT .. system parameter nn T ‘TRANSPOSE, TUNER v VALUE w WRITE 9,28 48$$$ rrr IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEA ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. LUE: NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE ‘As th colours of he wires inthe mains ond of tis eppartss may not correspond with the coloured markings destying {he lorminals your pig, proceed as follows ‘The wie which edloued BLUE must be connacod io the trminl which s marked wth tho let N cr coloured BLACK. ‘Th wie whieh i stoued BROWN must be connected to the armanal which is markau wih he eta Lr coloured FED. Under no ccumstances must eter othe sbove wres be connect tote earth erminal hee pe Bd For EU Counties C E “is protec wh ne agama of Ecpeen Ore SBBSSEC For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ‘This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the bits for 3 Class B cipal dove, pursuant to Par 15 of he FOG ‘Rules These limite are denigned Yo. prods reasonable protecion.agenst harm iiererence im a esi! ‘hetalation, This enuipment gonorates, uses and can radaterado roquoncy energy ana, not Wstaled and used In ‘Scordance wih the iatrectons mey cause hari intefernce to rade oommunicabone Howsver hare ro guaran ‘hat nerieranoe wil not cccur ina parieuar maaan. the equipment Goes cause harm lnerarence to rasa ot {sheviionresepton, which can be detained by tuming the coupmont of ana on bo user ig eneouragod oy fe correct Me Iorfernce by ane omar af the alow moasures! 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