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Panel Description

Guitar Channel (Lower Row)

This is the channel for connecting a guitar, such as an acoustic-

electric guitar.

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GUITAR jack

Connect your guitar here. You can connect any guitar that is 

equipped with a pickup.

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[PAD] button

Use this if the input level of the GUITAR jack is excessive. When the 

button is pressed, the input level is attenuated by 10 dB, and the 

button is lit green.

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[ACOUSTIC RESONANCE] button

Adds the natural resonance of an acoustic guitar.
The setting changes in the following order each time you press 

the button.

Button

Explanation

Green

A full sound with emphasized body resonance

Orange

A bright sound with boosted mid-range resonance

Red

A brilliant sound extending to the high range

Unlit

Off

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[VOLUME] knob

Adjusts the volume.

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EQUALIZER

[BASS] knob

Adjusts the sound level of the low-frequency range.

[MIDDLE] knob

Adjusts the sound level of middle-frequency range.

[TREBLE] knob

Adjusts the sound level of the high-frequency range.

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ANTI-FEEDBACK

[PHASE] button

If acoustic feedback is a problem, first try pressing the [PHASE] 

button. Switching the phase will help suppress acoustic feedback.

[NOTCH] knob

If turning on the [PHASE] button does not help, adjust the 

[NOTCH] knob.

 

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While acoustic feedback is occurring, turn the [NOTCH] 

(frequency) knob to find the location at which feedback is 

suppressed.

 

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Turning the knob toward the right suppresses feedback at a 

higher frequency; turning the knob toward the left suppresses 

feedback at a lower frequency.

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[CHORUS] knob

Applies a chorus effect to the sound that is input from the GUITAR 

jack. Turn the knob to adjust the depth of the effect.
*  Either TYPE1 or TYPE2 is selected depending on the position of 

the knob.

TYPE1 

depth

TYPE2 

depth

Type

Effect

TYPE1

Chorus with natural modulation.

TYPE2

Chorus with emphasized modulation.

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[REVERB] knob

Adjusts the reverb depth.

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LOOPER

You can record up to 40 seconds (MONO) of a performance 

and play back the recorded section over and over. You can also 

layer additional performances with the recording as it plays 

back (overdubbing). This lets you create real-time backing 

performances on the fly.
*  For more about how to operate the looper, refer to “Using the 

Looper” (p. 9).

[LOOPER] button

Switches between recording, loop playback, and overdubbing.

[STOP] button

Stops recording or playback.

REC/PLAY/OVERDUB indicator

Indicates the status of the looper.

Common to Both Channels

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[TWEETER ATT] button

Applies a filter to the high-frequency region, making the sound 

milder. If this is on, the button is lit green. This is effective in cases 

such as when you want the guitar strings to sound softer and 

more natural.

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[MUTE] button

You can mute the sound while leaving the unit powered-on. This 

lets you mute the amp without changing the volume or other 

settings when you leave the stage, such as between sets of your 

live performance.
*  The sound of the PHONES/REC OUT jack is not muted.
*  The sound from the AUX jack that is output to the DI/LINE OUT 

jacks is not muted.

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[POWER] switch

Turns the power of the Acoustic Singer on/off. 

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[MASTER] knob

Adjusts the overall volume.

Summary of Contents for Acoustic Singer Live ACS-LIVE

Page 1: ... vocal along with your guitar performance 5 5 The mix of your vocal and guitar sound can be recorded and used for loop performances 5 5 Independent effects are provided for the mic channel and guitar channel MIC channel Anti feedback delay echo reverb GUITAR channel Acoustic resonance anti feedback chorus reverb 5 5 A tweeter attenuator button is provided to deliver a milder sound 5 5 An AUX input...

Page 2: ...e ears you should immediately stop using the unit and consult a specialized physician Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or pets Used for instructions intended to alert...

Page 3: ...ce from this unit or switch them off Do not allow lighting devices that normally are used while their light source is very close to the unit such as a piano light or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same area of the unit for extended periods of time Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit When moved from one location to another where the temperature and or humidity is very different wa...

Page 4: ...ich feedback is suppressed 5 5 Turning the knob toward the right suppresses feedback at a higher frequency turning the knob toward the left suppresses feedback at a lower frequency 7 DELAY ECHO knob Applies delay echo to the audio that is input from the MIC jack Turn the knob to adjust the depth of the effect Either DELAY or ECHO is selected depending on the position of the knob DELAY depth ECHO d...

Page 5: ...the left suppresses feedback at a lower frequency 16 CHORUS knob Applies a chorus effect to the sound that is input from the GUITAR jack Turn the knob to adjust the depth of the effect Either TYPE1 or TYPE2 is selected depending on the position of the knob TYPE1 depth TYPE2 depth Type Effect TYPE1 Chorus with natural modulation TYPE2 Chorus with emphasized modulation 17 REVERB knob Adjusts the rev...

Page 6: ...ck is also mixed and output POST EFX The inputs from the MIC jack and the GUITAR jack pass through the effects of the respective channel and are then output separately from the MIC MIX jack and the GUITAR MIX jack DI The inputs from the MIC jack and GUITAR jack do not pass through the effects but are output separately from the MIC MIX jack and the GUITAR MIX jack 3 PHONES REC OUT jack Connect head...

Page 7: ... FC You can switch on off the REVERB of each channel DELAY ECHO HARMONY and MUTE Affix the included adhesive labels to the GA FC Using the expression pedals If you connect an expression pedal sold separately Roland EV 5 BOSS FV 500L BOSS FV 500H you can use the pedal to vary the volume of the guitar channel or control the volume of the HARMONY effect Use only the specified expression pedal By conn...

Page 8: ...evices in the reverse order to which they were switched on If you need to turn off the power completely first turn off the unit then unplug the power cord from the power outlet Refer to To completely turn off power to the unit pull out the plug from the outlet p 2 Specifying the Harmony Reference Pitch Here s how to specify the reference pitch that is used when adding harmony Match this reference ...

Page 9: ...using the LOOP button 5 5 If you press the footswitch TIP twice within one second the looper stops 5 5 If you hold down the footswitch TIP for two seconds or longer the phrase is cleared Stop Clear To stop press the STOP button To clear the phrase hold down the STOP button for at least two seconds while stopped Record When audio is input recording starts immediately At the point where you want to ...

Page 10: ...eo miniature phone type PHONES REC OUT jack Stereo 1 4 inch phone type DI LINE OUT MIC MIX jack XLR type DI LINE OUT GUITAR MIX jack XLR type FOOT CONTROL LOOPER CHORUS jack 1 4 inch TRS phone type FOOT CONTROL HARMONY MUTE jack 1 4 inch TRS phone type GA FC jack 1 4 inch TRS phone type USB port USB B type AC IN jack Power Consumption 40 W 50 W Dimensions 367 W x 274 D x 314 H mm 14 1 2 W x 10 13 ...

Page 11: ...ARMONY tip MUTE ring LA LA HA USB OUT SELECT PRE AMP MIX POST EFX DI GA FC MIC MIX GUITAR MIX VOLUME CHORUS REVERB DI LINE OUT DI OUT POST FX OUT MIC ACOUSTIC RESONANCE MUTE EQ HARMONY MIC DELAY ECHO REVERB GTR CHORUS REVERB HARMONY MUTE HARMONY LEVEL Expression pedal GTR volume Expression pedal EQ MIX POST EFX DI GUITAR FOOT CONTROL PRE AMP PAD PAD 10dB The sound of the AUX is not muted TW ATT MI...

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