Roland JS-8 Stereo System User Manual


 
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Convenient Functions
Parameter
Frequency
These adjust
the volume of the
respective EQ
bands.
BASS
MIDDLE
PRESENCE
TREBLE
When you set the TYPE parameter to VO DRIVE, VO LEAD,
VO CLEAN, MATCH DRIVE, FAT MATCH, or MATCH LEAD, the
PRESENCE parameter functions as the high cut filter found
in the original amps.
BRIGHT
Turns the bright setting OFF/ON.
The BRIGHT parameter setting is
only partially available with some JC
CLEAN, TW CLEAN, CRUNCH, or BG
LEAD settings in AMP TYPE.
OFF Bright is not used.
ON
Bright is switched on to create
a lighter and crisper tone.
GAIN SW
Provides for selection from three levels
of distortion. Distortion will successively
increase for settings of LOW, MIDDLE and
HIGH.
SOLO SW
Set SOLO SW to ON to add a boost in
volume that’s suitable for solos.
SOLO LEVEL
Adjusts the volume level when the SOLO
SW is ON.
SP TYPE
Select the speaker type.
OFF
This turns off the speaker
simulator.
ORIGIN
This is the built-in speaker of
the amp you selected with
AMP TYPE.
1x8”
This is a open-back speaker
cabinet with one 8-inch
speaker.
1x10”
This is a open-back speaker
cabinet with one 10-inch
speaker.
1x12”
This is a open-back speaker
cabinet with one 12-inch
speaker.
2x12”
This is a open-back speaker
cabinet with two 12-inch
speakers.
4x10”
This is a closed-back speaker
cabinet with four 10-inch
speakers.
4x12”
This is a closed-back speaker
cabinet with four 12-inch
speakers.
8x12”
This is a double stack of two
closed-back cabinets, each
with four 12-inch speakers.
Parameter
MIC TYPE
This setting selects the simulated mic
type.
DYN57
This is the sound of the SHURE
SM-57, a general-use dynamic
mic used for instruments and
vocals. Optimal for use in mik-
ing guitar amps.
DYN421
This is the sound of the
SENNHEISER MD-421, a dy-
namic mic with extended low
end.
CND451
This is the sound of the AKG
C451, a small-diaphragm
condenser mic for use with
instruments.
CND87
This is the sound of the NEU-
MANN U87, a large-diaphragm
condenser mic with flat
response.
FLAT
Simulates a mic with perfectly
flat response.
Produces a sonic image close
to that of listening to the
sound directly from the speak-
ers (on site).
MIC DIS.
Simulates the distance between the mic
and speaker.
OFF MIC
This setting points the mic
away from the speaker.
ON MIC
Provides conditions whereby
the mic is directed more to-
wards the speaker.
MIC POS.
This simulates the mic position.
CENTER
Simulates the condition that
the mic is set in the middle of
the speaker cone.
1–10
Simulates the condition that
the mic is moved away from
the center of the speaker cone.
MIC LEVEL
Adjusts the volume of the mic.