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Owner’s Manual

 

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland

 

 CUBE-20X 

 

Guitar Amplifier.

Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every 
feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. 
The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

 

Main Features

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled

•IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (page 2)

•USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 3–5)

•IMPORTANT NOTES (page 5)

 

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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the 
written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

 

• 20-watt output, high-performance, DSP guitar amp with built-in 20 cm (8-inch) 

speaker.

• The “LEAD” offers six different COSM pedal effects: ACOUSTIC, OVERDRIVE, 

DISTORTION, METAL, METAL STACK, and TUBE DRIVE.

Composite Object Sound Modeling (

 

COSM

 

) is Roland’s innovative and powerful 

sound modeling technology. COSM analyzes the many factors that make up the 
original sound, such as the electrical and physical characteristics of the original, 
and then produces a digital model that can reproduce the same sound.

• Channels can be switched between CLEAN and LEAD. Channel switching can be 

done via optional footswitch.

• The CUBE-20X includes Roland’s Power Squeezer function. This feature enables 

you to reduce the maximum output from 20 watts to 2 watts at the press of a single 
button. When switched on, Power Squeezer reproduces the distortion of a fully-
cranked power amp along with a great sound, regardless of the volume level, but 
with a 2-watt output that is easy to handle in the home.

• A tuner function is also included. This feature allows you to tune your guitar 

while the instrument is connected to the CUBE-20X.

• Includes easy-to-use, three-band equalizer (Bass/Middle/Treble).

• Onboard EFX section includes 4 types of digital effect, chorus, flanger, phaser and 

tremolo; footswitch (optional) can be used to switch EFX on and off.

• Separate “Delay” and “Reverb” effects provided in addition to the EFX.

• Equipped with “RECORDING OUT jack” convenient for use in recording and for 

use as headphone out.

• The unit is equipped with an external input jack, which is convenient for your 

practice sessions. Use this to play along with sounds from CD players and MP3 
players.

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Summary of Contents for CUBE-20x

Page 1: ...istics of the original and then produces a digital model that can reproduce the same sound Channels can be switched between CLEAN and LEAD Channel switching can be done via optional footswitch The CUBE 20X includes Roland s Power Squeezer function This feature enables you to reduce the maximum output from 20 watts to 2 watts at the press of a single button When switched on Power Squeezer reproduce...

Page 2: ...lades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where...

Page 3: ... 011 Do not allow any objects e g flammable material coins pins or liquids of any kind water soft drinks etc to penetrate the unit 012a Immediately turn the power off remove the power cord from the outlet and request servicing by your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor as listed on the Information page when The power supply cord or the plug has been dama...

Page 4: ... place it near devices that radiate heat leave it inside an enclosed vehicle or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes Also 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 355b ...

Page 5: ...isconnected from the source of power If you need to turn off the power completely first turn off the POWER switch then unplug the power cord from the power outlet For this reason the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord s plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible Maintenance 401a For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth or one that has b...

Page 6: ...8 ACOUSTIC By combining acoustic guitar simulation with COSM amplifier modeling technology this original amplifier model gives you a dynamic acoustic guitar sound using a standard electric guitar OVERDRIVE Natural distortion sound similar to that obtained by turning an amp s volume up completely DISTORTION Harder distortion than OVERDRIVE METAL Even harder and heavier than DISTORTION which can get...

Page 7: ...f delay effects REVERB Turn the knob to adjust the reverb level 13 POWER SQUEEZER Switch The switch lights in red when the power squeezer function is on the switch is unlit when the power squeezer is off Switching on the Power Squeezer function allows you to reduce the amp s output to 2 watts Switching this on allows you to produce a sound that preserves the same tone and balance as when the amp i...

Page 8: ...ic tuning which automatically determines the closest pitch to that played by the string Tuning in Manual Mode 1 Press the TUNER switch 2 Use the Type switch to select the name of the string you want to tune then play a single note on the open string No sound is played through the unit s speaker while the tuner function is in use Reference Pitch A4 440 Hz 3 Tune the string until the green indicator...

Page 9: ... from sudden big sound always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power Even with the volume all the way down you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on and off but this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction 945 If you need to turn off the power completely first turn off the POWER switch then unplug the power cord from the power outlet Refer ...

Page 10: ...his produces a raging distortion sound that is very trebly and roughly textured Setting the GAIN knob to prevent excessive distortion of the guitar sound results in a straight guitar sound with brilliant harmonics and powerful chord sounds You can also add the FLANGER to produce a sound with a powerful swirling effect much like the sound from a jet Additionally using the guitar s front pickup and ...

Page 11: ...OLO DELAY REVERB DELAY REVERB Knob Indicators JC CLEAN Channel LEAD Channel EFX TUNER POWER SQUEEZER Connectors INPUT Jack AUX IN Jack FOOT SW Jack SELECT EFX RECORDING OUT PHONES Jack Power Supply AC 117 V AC 230 V or AC 240 V Power Consumption 24 W Dimensions 335 W x 240 D x 335 H mm 13 3 16 W x 9 1 2 D x 13 3 16 H inches Weight 7 2 kg 15 lbs 14 oz Accessories Owner s Manual Options Footswitch F...

Page 12: ... However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separatio...

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