Roland JS-8 Stereo System User Manual


 
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Convenient Functions
WAH parameter list
Parameter
MODE
Selects the wah mode.
MANUAL
An expression pedal connected
to the EXP/CTL PEDAL jack will
control wah.
T.UP This produces a wah effect
matched to the intensity of
picking.
T.DOWN
TYPE (*1)
Selects the type of wah.
CRY WAH
This models the sound of the
CRY BABY wah pedal popular
in the ‘70s.
VO WAH
This models the sound of the
VOX V846.
FAT WAH
This is a wah sound featuring a
bold tone.
LIGHT
This wah has a refined sound
with no unusual characteristics.
7ST WAH
This expanded wah features
a variable range compatible
with seven-string and baritone
guitars.
RESO
This completely original effect
offers enhancements on the
characteristic resonances pro-
duced by analog synth filters.
Parameter
PEDAL POS.
(*1)
Adjusts the position of the wah pedal.
This parameter will change when you oper-
ate the expression pedal.
SENS (*2)
This sets the sensitivity of response to the input
sound.
FR EQUENCY
(*2)
Adjusts the center frequency of the Wah effect.
PEAK (*2)
This sets the intensity of the wah sound.
(*1) Setting available with MODE set to MANUAL.
(*2) Setting available with MODE set to T.UP or T.DOWN.
OD/DS parameter list
BOOSTER
Mid Bst
This is a booster with unique characteristics in the
midrange. This produces a great sound for solos.
Cln Bst
This not only functions as a booster, but also pro-
duces a clean tone that has punch even when used
alone.
Trbl Bst
This is a booster that has bright sound characteris-
tics.
BLUES
Blues
This is the crunch sound of the BOSS BD-2.
This produces distortion that faithfully reproduces
the nuances of picking.
Crunch
A crunch sound with an added element of amp
distortion.
Natural
This provides the natural sounding distortion of a
slightly overdriven amp.
OD
OD-1
The sound of the BOSS OD-1.
This produces sweet, mild distortion.
T-Scrm
This models an Ibanez TS-808.
Turbo
This is the high-gain overdrive sound of the BOSS
OD-2.
Warm OD
This is a warm overdrive.
DIST
Dist
This gives a basic, traditional distortion sound.
Mild DS
This produces a mild distortion sound.
Mid DS
This distortion sound features a boosted midrange.
CLASSIC
RAT
This models a Pro Co RAT.
GUV DS
This models a Marshall GUV’ NOR.
DST+
This models an MXR DISTORTION+.
MODERN
Modern
This is the deep distortion sound of a large stack-type
amp.
Solid
This is a distortion sound featuring an edge effect.
Stack
A fat sound with an added element of a stack amp’s
distortion.
METAL
Loud
This distortion sound is ideal for performing heavy
riffs.
Metal Z
This is the sound of the BOSS MT-2.
It produces a wide range of metal sounds, from old
style to slash metal.
Lead
Produces a distortion sound with the smoothness of
an overdrive along with a deep distortion.
FUZZ
60s FZ
This models a FUZZFACE. It produces a fat fuzz
sound.
Oct FZ
This models an ACETONE FUZZ.
Muff FZ
This models an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff π.
Parameter
DRIVE
Adjusts the depth of distortion.
TONE
Adjusts the tone.
EFFECT LEVEL
Adjusts the volume of the OD/DS sound.