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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland VGA-3 V-Guitar Amplifier.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: 

 

“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” 

(page 2)

 

 

“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (page 3–4)

 

, and 

 

“IMPORTANT NOTES” (page 5–6)

 

These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.

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

 

The VGA-3 guitar amp provides 50-watt output from a high-volume, 30-cm speaker housed in a 
portable cabinet. The unit features an advanced combination of core functions plus COSM technology 
for realistic V-Guitar amp sounds.

 

 

COSM AMPLIFIER

 

The VGA-3’s amp modeling function reproduces the sounds of many popular guitar amps. 
This amp features eleven amp types including modeled amp sounds, from the delicate clean 
sound of the combo type to the large stack’s massive distortion sound, and also an original flat 
amp perfect for use with acoustic guitar and synthesizer sound.

 

 

EFFECT

 

Including a newly developed spring reverb, the VGA-3 incorporates ten DSP effect types 
perfectly suited for use with guitar sounds.

 

 

COSM GUITAR

 

In addition to the regular guitar input, this amp also features GK input for guitar modeling.
Guitar modeling provides eleven realistic sound simulations, from electric and acoustic guitar 
sounds to special sounds available only with GK. Achieve a whole range of sound variations, 
without having to switch your guitar.

 

 

MEMORY

 

The VGA-3’s memory lets you store and instantly call up ten amp and effect settings internally. 
Additionally, with the use of a foot controller (optional), you can store and call up forty settings.

 

 

TUNER

 

A chromatic tuner is included.

 

 

EXPANDABILITY

 

Not only can you connect a foot switch, the VGA-3 also provides an input for an expression 
pedal, which can be used as a volume pedal or wah pedal.
Also included are an EXT IN jack for connecting a CD or rhythm machine, and a RECORDING 
OUT/PHONES jack, which comes in handy for recording sessions or when practicing at home.

 

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for VGA-3

Page 1: ...he combo type to the large stack s massive distortion sound and also an original flat amp perfect for use with acoustic guitar and synthesizer sound EFFECT Including a newly developed spring reverb th...

Page 2: ...electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet WARNING IMPORTANT As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the term...

Page 3: ...oducing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or r...

Page 4: ...s can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through 016 Before using the unit in a foreign country consult with your retailer the nearest Roland Service Center or an authoriz...

Page 5: ...u experience such problems you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit or switch them off 354b Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight place it near de...

Page 6: ...internal elements 557 A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation 558a To avoid disturbing your neighbors try to keep the unit s volume at reasonable levels You may prefe...

Page 7: ...AR 19 WARM 19 DOUBLING 19 REVERB 20 PLATE 20 SPRING 20 MEMORY 21 Calling Up Memory 21 Changing the Memory Settings Edit 21 Storing Knob and Button Settings to Memory Write 21 Confirming the Settings S...

Page 8: ...ssion in your performances Settings for the GK Pickup p 11 COSM GUITAR p 15 TUNER This is a built in chromatic tuner When you press the button the indicator lights and the tuner is activated Tune your...

Page 9: ...n use MASTER Knob Adjusts the VGA 3 s speaker volume level or the volume from RECORDING OUT PHONES The MASTER knob settings are not stored in memory POWER Switch This turns the VGA 3 s power on and of...

Page 10: ...s after power up is required before the unit will operate normally You should also turn down the volume level to protect the unit from any sudden peak in volume Even with the volume all the way down y...

Page 11: ...ormal pickup of the guitar GUITAR When using the normal pickup of the guitar About the SYNTH VOL knob of the GK Pickup This controls the volume of the COSM guitar About the S1 S2 button of the GK Pick...

Page 12: ...YPE to select LP GK DIRECTION 2 Press the MEMORY button 1 or 2 to select the direction in which the pickup is attached fig 0030 If it is difficult to determine the direction in which the GK pickup was...

Page 13: ...ng Set this to a value such that the center C indicator lights and the upper F indicator flashes from time to time during the most dynamic moments of a performance Also monitor the actual sound to mak...

Page 14: ...o set the level for the GK pickup The level increases the higher you set the value resulting in higher volume levels Move the select switch of the GK pickup between SYNTH and GUITAR and adjust the vol...

Page 15: ...ING This is the sound of an acoustic twelve string guitar SPECIAL SYNTH LEAD This is an analog synth sound that is suitable for lead and solos This features a fat tone with a boosted midrange SYNTH FI...

Page 16: ...2 GK WAH EXP PEDAL MODE Setting p 25 POLY OCTAVE STRING SELECT When POLY OCTAVE is selected you can then select the strings to which the octave sound is added As set at the factory an octave sound is...

Page 17: ...ED This is modeled on the Fender Bassman 4 x 10 Combo The amp features a clear upper midrange with a fat low end and the persistent distortion attained with a crunch tone is a favorite of Blues Rock g...

Page 18: ...onal foot switch BOSS FS 5U to switch EFX on and off FOOT SW FS1 FS2 Setting p 25 CHORUS This adds a slightly detuned sound to the direct sound to give it a sense of breadth and more body fig 0060 FLA...

Page 19: ...with TAP Input When CLEAR or WARM is selected as the delay variation you press TAP twice in time with the tempo of the song being performed the TAP indicator flashes at the tempo at which the button...

Page 20: ...proximate Check the sound of the effects as you make adjustments PLATE This simulates a plate reverb reverb unit that uses the vibrations of a metal plate Provides a bright reverberation with an exten...

Page 21: ...that time If before the setting is stored the mode is switched to Manual or Memory or the power is turned off all changes in the settings will be discarded Whenever working with important settings be...

Page 22: ...of the memories The forty memories can be accessed by specifying them in terms of the GFC 50 s banks 0 3 and numbers 1 10 fig 0190 How to Call Up the VGA 3 s Memories Using the GFC 50 fig 0200 1 Pres...

Page 23: ...he WRITE indicator flashes rapidly the write is completed when the WRITE indicator stops flashing and stays off Control Using an External Foot Switch or Pedal Connecting an external foot switch or exp...

Page 24: ...eady stored in the VGA 3 Always be sure to exit from SYSTEM Setup mode before turning off the power When you have finished SYSTEM Setup press TUNER once more There is no prescribed sequence for the SY...

Page 25: ...1 Rotate AMP TYPE to select MATCH EXP PEDAL HOLD 2 Press MEMORY button 1 or 2 to select the function for the expression pedal Memory button Setting 1 10 0 Off 9 Memory button Setting 1 EFX DELAY FS1 S...

Page 26: ...2 Press MEMORY button 1 or 2 to set the MIDI OMNI MODE Finishing the SYSTEM Setup 1 Press TUNER The settings are stored in the VGA 3 at the time the settings values are changed No separate action is n...

Page 27: ...E while you switch ON the POWER switch MEMORY 1 flashes while MEMORY 2 and 3 remain lit 2 Press MEMORY button 2 MEMORY 2 flashes while MEMORY 1 and 3 remain lit fig 0240 If you want to cancel the rese...

Page 28: ...that you want to call up switch ON the POWER switch To call up the Memory Sheet Bank 0 tone settings 1 6 To call up the Memory Sheet Bank 1 tone settings 2 7 To call up the Memory Sheet Bank 2 tone s...

Page 29: ...ORDING OUT PHONES jack Disconnect the plug No sound is output from the built in speaker when anything is plugged into the RECORDING OUT PHONES jack The COSM GUITAR sound isn t right Is the GK pickup s...

Page 30: ...ct is placed either before or after the COSM amplifier depending on the effect selected WAH is before and others are placed after TUNER Acoustic Guitar Simulator EFX WAH EFX COSM AMP DELAY REVERB AMP...

Page 31: ...I ON OFF X X X X X X X O 1 40 O X X X X X X X X X X Volume Volume GK Wah EFX Memory down Tap Manual Delay Memory up Delay Tuner 1 Depends on extension pedal 2 Depends on extension pedal Functions the...

Page 32: ...7 3 8 4 9 5 10 WRITE Button MASTER Knob POWER Switch Connectors GK IN Connector INPUT Jack RECORDING OUT PHONES Jack EXT INPUT Jack EXP PEDAL Jack FOOT SW Jack MIDI IN Connector Power Supply AC 117 V...

Page 33: ...CLEAR 6 HAZY DRIVE ST CLASSIC I PLATE 7 AIRY LEAD ST CLASSIC I II WARM SPRING 8 TRUE BRIT LP MODERN WARM PLATE 9 METAL STACK LP METAL CLEAR PLATE 10 LOW RIFFS LP R FIER DOUBLING 2 1 MIXED PICKUP ST J...

Page 34: ...34 MEMO...

Page 35: ...communications 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...

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