Roland HS-5 User Manual

5
Using the HS-5
Selecting the Input Type
For each section, you can apply an amp simulator or eect that is suitable for guitar, bass, or vocal.
You can also switch the eect as appropriate for your performance.
Switching the Input Type
Press the [INPUT] button to switch the input type.
Type Explanation
LINE
Lets you hear the unmodied sound of the instrument, without applying any eect.
GTR
Applies an amp simulator eect for guitar.
Provides a natural resonance and fat distortion sound.
The eect applies to the input signal from the (L/MONO)/R jacks.
BASS
Applies an amp simulator eect for bass.
Boosts and fattens the low-frequency region.
The eect applies to the input signal from the (L/MONO)/R jacks.
MIC
Applies an eect that’s designed for vocals.
Raises the loudness and improves the presence of the vocal.
The eect applies to the input signal from the mic jack.
If you don’t want to apply an eect to your guitar, bass, or vocal, choose “LINE.”
You can also change the eect that’s applied. For details, refer to the following section.
Switching the Eect (Amp Simulator / Eect) and Editing the Parameters
The HS-5 provides several amp simulators or eects for guitar, bass, and vocal.
You can switch the eect as appropriate for your performance.
Editing the parameters
Turn the [A]–[E] knobs to adjust the parameters of the selected amp simulator/eect. The parameters
adjusted by each knob are printed below the knob.
1. Long-press the [INPUT] button of your own
section.
The [INPUT] button blinks.
2. Use the [A]–[D] knob to edit the eect
parameters.
Switching the eect (amp simulator/eect)
You can switch the Input type eect as appropriate for your performance.
1. Press the [INPUT] button to switch the input type.
2. Long-press the [INPUT] button of your own section.
3. Hold down the [INPUT] button and turn knob [A] to switch the eect (amp simulator/
eect) that’s applied.
Type indicators Eect (amp simulator/eect)
LINE
– LINE
Lets you hear the unmodied sound of the instrument, without applying any
eect.
GTR
1 JC-120 This models the sound of the Roland JC-120.
2 CLEAN TWIN This models a Fender Twin Reverb.
3 TWEED This models a Fender Bassman 4 x 10” Combo.
4
DELUXE
CRUNCH
This models a Fender Deluxe Reverb.
5 VO DRIVE
This models the drive sound of a VOX AC-30TB. This is a sound that it suited to
sixties-style British rock.
6 MS HIGAIN
High-gain sound of a vintage Marshall specially revamped in a way that is
possible only with COSM modeling technology.
7 BG LEAD
This models the lead sound of the MESA/ Boogie combo amp. The sound of a
tube amp typical of the late ‘70s to ‘80s.
8 MS1959 I+II
This models a Marshall 1959. The sound of connecting inputs I and II of the
guitar amp in parallel.
9 R FIER VNT
This models the sound of the Channel 2 VINTAGE Mode on the Mesa/Boogie
DUAL Rectier.
10 T AMP This models a Hughes & Kettner Triamp AMP3.
BASS
1 COMP BASS Compressor for bass.
2 COMP SLAP Compressor for slap bass.
3 AMP CLEAN Clean sound suitable for bass.
4
AMP
CRUNCH
Crunch sound with a natural distortion, suitable for bass.
5 AMP HIGAIN High-gain sound suitable for bass.
MIC
1 Compressor
2 Compressor + echo
3 Compressor + delay 1
4 Compressor + delay 2
5 Compressor + short delay
Stereo position
Low, mid, and high frequency volume
Eect depth

Roland HS-5 Specifications

General

Sample rate	44.1 kHz
Frequency range	20 - 20000 Hz
Channels quantity	- channels
Digital sound processing	24 bit
Microphone in	Yes
Product color	Black
Video capability	No
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Fuse	1.2 A
Cables included	AC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	248 mm
Width	257 mm
Height	68 mm
Weight	1100 g