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Main Features
■ A completely new bass system
The V-Bass is Roland’s proprietary and totally new bass
system, created using its acclaimed COSM technology.
The pickup signal includes not only pitch and volume, but
also a range of information such as nuances of playing
technique and the character produced by the body shape of
the bass and the type of strings. The GK divided pickup
individually detects each string, and generates the
corresponding set of pickup signals.
The V-Bass extracts information from this signal, and lets
you process it by (for example) emphasizing, adding, or
deleting overtones to create completely new bass sounds that
could not be produced using previously existing equipment.
Of course, since the sound is based on the original signal
from the string, the playing feel is extremely natural.
■ COSM BASS
—creating new possibilities for bass
In addition to sounds such as acoustic basses, fretless basses,
and electric basses, you can use special settings such as synth
bass sounds, altered tunings, or multi-stringed basses
without having to pick up a different bass guitar or change
your tuning. Virtually any conceivable bass sound is
immediately available simply by stepping on a pedal.
You can also create original bass sounds by adjusting the
pickup, tone, and volume controls, or by editing the body
settings.
Of course, these sounds can be played using all of the
playing techniques you are accustomed to using on bass.
Since the unit also includes a mixer section, you have
complete control over the normal pickup and divided pickup
inputs—you can combine both types of sound for additional
creative possibilities.
■ COSM AMP and multi-effects for
even greater potential
The COSM amp section provides six different modeled
amps, as well as six more original amps optimized for the
COSM bass. The multi-effect section provides a variety of
high-quality effects, including COMP/LM, WAH, OD/DS,
and EQ.
In addition, you can create connections (chains) that include
not only the COSM amp and multi-effects, but also COSM
bass mix points, giving you total control of your sound all
the way to the output.
■ A full array of useful functions
Various global parameters allow you to make adjustments to
suit the location in which you are performing, without
having to edit each sound individually. For example, this lets
you globally adjust certain aspects of the sound, such as the
reverb depth or the tone of the upper and lower ranges.
Both phone jacks and XLR balanced outputs are provided,
allowing direct connection to a PA system.
■ Flexible support for 4-string
through 6-string basses
Compared to guitars, bass guitars have a broader range of
variation in the number of strings. V-Bass is designed to
support the most widely used types, from 4-string to 6-string
basses.
Sound settings are designed for flexibility, and allow the
same data to be used with 4-string through 6-string basses.
You can store five separate sets of settings appropriate for
different basses, allowing you to change instruments during
a performance.
■ Graphic LCD
Thanks to the graphic LCD, settings such as pickup location
and body type can be made visually and intuitively.
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