Roland Blues Cube Artist, Owner'S Manual

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10
Using a Footswitch / Foot Controller
Connecting a Footswitch
(FS-6/FS-7/FS-5L)
If you connect a footswitch (separately sold: BOSS FS-6, FS-7, or
FS-5L), you can use it to switch channels or turn DUAL TONE (p. 6)
on/off. On the Blues Cube Artist, you can additionally use a
footswitch to turn the tremolo effect on/off and to turn the EFX
LOOP on/off with your foot.
* This unit is equipped with a TRS
type jack that is wired as follows.
Stereo 1/4” phone type
Stereo 1/4” phone type
or
FS-5L
RING RING
TIP TIP RING TIP
FS-6 FS-7
Blues Cube Artist
rear panel
Blues Cube Tour
rear panel
Blues Cube Stage
rear panel
Stereo 1/4” phone type
1/4” phone type x 2
or
* The Blues Cube is compatible with latch-type footswitches (FS-6,
FS-7, FS-5L). If you’re using an FS-6 or FS-7, set the mode of A
and B to FS-5L (LATCH). Momentary-type footswitches (e.g., FS-
5U) cannot be used.
When connected to the TIP: CH SELECT RING: DUAL TONE jack
Switch Explanation
TIP CH SELECT
Switches between the CLEAN channel and the
CRUNCH channel.
RING DUAL TONE Switches DUAL TONE (p. 6) on/off.
When connected to the TIP: TREMOLO RING: EFX LOOP jack
Artist only
Switch Explanation
TIP TREMOLO Turns the tremolo effect on/off.
RING EFX LOOP Turns the EFX LOOP on/off.
When connected to the TIP: TREMOLO RING: EFX LOOP jack
Tour only
Switch Explanation
TIP EFX LOOP A Turns the EFX LOOP A on/off.
RING EFX LOOP B Turns the EFX LOOP B on/off.
Connecting a GA Foot Controller
(sold separately: GA-FC)
Artist/Tour only
You can connect the separately sold Roland GA-FC to switch
channels and turn effects on/off.
Connecting the GA-FC
Connect a stereo cable to the FOOT SWITCH GA-FC jack.
* Always use a stereo cable.
* Use cables that do not contain resistors.
GA-FC
Using the GA-FC
You can use the GA-FC to switch between CLEAN, CRUNCH, and
DUAL TONE. You can also switch TREMOLO and EFX LOOP on/off.
Affix the included adhesive labels to the GA-FC.
Blues Cube Artist
Switch Explanation
CLEAN
Switches to the CLEAN channel.
CRUNCH
Switches to the CRUNCH channel.
DUAL TONE Turns the DUAL TONE. on.
CLEAN-BOOST Turns the CLEAN channel’s BOOST on/off on.
CRUNCH-BOOST Turns the CRUNCH channel’s BOOST on/off on.
FUNCTION
"
TREMOLO Turns the TREMOLO on/off.
FUNCTION
"
EFX LOOP Turns the EFX LOOP on/off.
FS-5U (TAP/INPUT jack)
(*fig. 1)
Specifies the rate of the tremolo effect (TAP).
FS-5U
TAP (TREMOLO)
FS-5U Setting
Artist only
fig. 1
1: GND 2: HOT
3: COLD
1: GND 2: HOT
3: COLD
TIP
RING
SLEEVE (GND)