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VG-99
V-Guitar System
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Roland VG-99. This TurboStart contains step-by-
step instructions that will quickly introduce you to the VG-99’s major features.
Making Connections
Confirm that the power is off on the VG-99.
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Connect one end of the 13-pin cable to the GK pickup.
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Connect the other end of the 13 -pin cable to the GK IN jack on the VG-99.
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With a standard guitar or instrument cable, connect the L(MONO) MAIN OUTPUT
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on the VG-99 to the input of your amp, mixer, or PA. Or if you prefer, connect your
headphones to the VG-99’s PHONES output.
Note:
Use the VG-99’s GUITAR OUT jack to send your dry guitar signal to a different amp if
you’d like—none of the VG-99’s modeled sound comes out of the GUITAR OUT jack.
Now turn on the VG-99 and your amp.
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Setting Sensitivity
Setting the sensitivity for the GK divided pickup is crucial for optimal playing results. Use
the following steps to adjust the pickup sensitivity:
Press the VG-99’s SYSTEM button.
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Press the PAGE
2
or
buttons to select Page 1.
Press the F3 button (GK).
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Press PAGE
4
or
to select Page 2.
Press F1 repeatedly to select the pickup type you have:
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GK-3
,
GK-2A
, or
PIEZO
.
Press PAGE
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twice to select Page 4.
Play the high E string repeatedly with moderate force.
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Turn the F1 knob while playing the string to adjust the sensitivity value until a
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square box appears at the right side of the display.
Adjust the sensitivity for each of the remaining strings using the F2-F6 knobs.
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Press EXIT twice when you’re finished to return to the Play screen.
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Tip:
To learn about further adjustments of the GK settings, refer to Pages 21and 22 in the
VG-99 Owner’s Manual
.
Using the Tuner
The VG-99 features an on-board tuner that lets you quickly and easily tune your guitar.
Here’s how to use the tuner:
Press TUNER.
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Repeatedly play the first—High E—string unfretted.
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Tune the guitar until “E” shows in the center of the VG-99 display between the two
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pointing arrows, like so:
E
. If a different letter shows in the display, continue
to tune the string until the “E” appears.
Repeat the tuning process for the remaining strings.
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Press EXIT when you’re finished to return to the Play screen.
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Output Select
It’s a good idea to tell the VG-99 what you’re connected to for amplification; i.e. a guitar
amp or PA system, etc. This setting—referred to as “Output Select”—allows the VG-99 to
optimize its sound for the type of system you’re using.
Press GLOBAL.
1
Press PAGE
2
to select Page 1.
Turn the F4 knob to select the output that best suits the amplifier or mixer you‘re
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connected to.
Press EXIT when you’re finished to return to the Play screen.
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Selecting Patches
To select a patch from the Play screen:
Turn the PATCH/VALUE dial to select the desired patch.
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You can also find and select patches by category. Here’s how:
Press CATEGORY.
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Press F1 or F2 to select the category you want.
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Turn the PATCH/VALUE dial or press F3 or F4 to select the desired patch.
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