CUBE-80X

Guitar Amplifier

V-Bass System

The All-New Power CUBE
Introducing the most powerful guitar amplifier in the CUBE Series lineup: the new CUBE-80X. Expanding on the top-selling CUBE-60, the CUBE-80X delivers a massive 80 watts of power through a 12 speaker, and features a switchable clean and lead channel design derived from its predecessor. Other features include a Looper, a unique new SOLO function with memory for recalling preset amp tones or serving as a third channel. simultaneous reverb and delay with tap tempo, a built in automatic tuner, an aux input for connecting MP-3 players CD players, or other audio and more. Powerful 80-watt output into a high performance 12 speaker 10 COSM amp models including new DLX Combo model Two channels: Clean and Lead plus new SOLO memory function New Spring Reverb modeling for vintage reverb sounds Easy to use Looper for unique live performance Convenient built in chromatic tuner Aux input for connecting MP-3 players or other audio sources
Stunning New Possibilities in Bass Recording and Performance
When Roland introduced the original V-Bass System, serious bass players worldwide took notice. Now, we are proud to introduce the VB-99 V-Bass, which delivers three times the sonic firepower of the original model! Based on an all-new custom processing engine and 10 years of research and development, the VB-99 serves up a wide range of inspiring new COSM bass and amplifier models, powerful polyphonic effects, new string modeling technology, dual independent signal paths for blending sounds, and new controllers. It also features a host of thoughtful improvements that bassists demanded, such as bassto-MIDI converters, streaming audio via USB, and much more. Most advanced bass processor ever Dozens of COSM instrument models, including coveted vintage and modern basses, amps, synth basses, effects and even electric guitars Converts bass to MIDI and streams audio via USB Dual independent stereo signal paths can be layered or switched: allows two different virtual sounds at the same time Allows users to play polyphonic synth bass sounds without tracking issues Table top configuration, rack mountable, or stand mountable Stereo XLR, stereo 1/4, MIDI, SP/DIF and USB outputs Advanced new realtime controllers: D-Beam, ribbon and V-Link

Top Panel

CB-VG9 Carrying Bag for VB-99 and FC-300 For bassists using Rolands VB-99 and FC-300, the CB-VG9 is an ideal match for convenience, great fit and protection against common travel-related accidents. The CB-VG9 can also house a VB-99/PDS10 combination.

Rear Panel

Front Panel

CUBE-80X Specifications

Rated Power Output 80 W Nominal Input Level INPUT: -10 dBu/1 M , AUX IN: -10 dBu Speaker 30 cm (12 inches) Controls POWER Switch, SELECT Switch, TUNER Switch, <JC CLEAN CH> BRIGHT Switch, VOLUME Knob, <LEAD CH> TYPE Switch (ACOUSTIC SIM, BLACK PANEL, DLX COMBO, BRIT COMBO, TWEED, CLASSIC STACK, METAL STACK, R-FIER STACK, DYNA AMP), GAIN Knob, VOLUME Knob, SOLO Switch, VOLUME(SOLO) Knob, <EQUALIZER> BASS Knob, MIDDLE Knob, TREBLE Knob, <PRESENCE> PRESENCE Knob, <EFX> EFX Knob (CHORUS, FLANGER, PHASER, TREMOLO), <DELAY/LOOPER> TAP/REC/PLAY/DUB Switch, DELAY/LOOPER Knob, (WARM,CLEAR,LOOPER), <REVERB> REVERB Knob (SPRING, PLATE), FOOT SWITCH TYPE Switch (FS-5L/FS-5U) Indicators JC CLEAN Channel, LEAD Channel, SOLO, TUNER, EFX, DELAY/LOOPER, TAP/REC/PLAY/DUB, REVERB Connectors INPUT Jack (1/4 phone type), AUX IN Jack (Stereo miniature phone type), LINE OUT Jack (1/4 phone type), RECORDING OUT/PHONES Jack (Stereo 1/4 phone type), EXT SPEAKER (1/4 phone type), FOOT SW Jack (CH SELECT, SOLO) (1/4 TRS phone type), FOOT SW Jack (EFX, REVERB) (1/4 TRS phone type), FOOT SW Jack (TAP/REC/PLAY/DUB, DELAY/LOOPER) (1/4 TRS phone type) Power Supply AC117V, AC220V, AC230V, AC240V (50/60 Hz) Power Consumption 75 W Dimensions 440 (W) X275 (D) X440(H)mm / 17-3/8 (W) x 10-7/8 (D) x 17-3/8 (H) inches Weight 16 kg / 35 lbs 5 oz Accessory Owners Manual Option Foot Switch (BOSS FS-5L,FS-5U,FS-6), Connection Cable (PCS-31) * 0 dBu= 0.775 Vrms * The specifications are subject to change without notice. Rear Panel
VB-99 with Stand PDS-10 and Foot Controller FC-300

VB-99 Specifications

AD Conversion 24 bits + AF method DA Conversion 24 bits Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz Program Memories 400: 200 (User) + 200 (Preset) Nominal Input Level BASS INPUT: -10 dBu Input Impedance BASS INPUT: 2.2 M Nominal Output Level MAIN OUT: -10 dBu, SUB OUT (XLR): +4 dBu, BASS OUT: -10 dBu Output Impedance MAIN OUT: 1 k , SUB OUT (XLR): 600 Dynamic Range 100 dB or greater (IHF-A) Controls Top Panel: OUTPUT LEVEL knob, Function knobs x 6 (F1F6), BALANCE knob, V-BASS LEVEL knob, V-LINK button, DIRECT PATCH, buttons x 5 (15), CONTROL buttons x 2 (1, 2), COSM BASS buttons x 2 (A, B), BASS DIRECT button, POLY FX A/B buttons x 2 (A, B), FX buttons x 2 (A, B), COSM AMP buttons x 2 (A, B), MIXER buttons x 2 (A, B), DELAY/REVERB button, DYNAMIC button, CHAIN button, CONTROL ASSIGN button, NAME/KEY/BPM button, Function buttons x 6 (F1F6), EXIT button, WRITE button, PAGE buttons x 2 (Left, Right), BASS TO MIDI button, SYSTEM button, GLOBAL button, TUNER button, CATEGORY button, PATCH/VALUE dial, Power switch, D BEAM (D Beam Controller, PITCH button, FILTER button, ASSIGNABLE button) RIBBON CONTROLLER Ribbon Controller, PITCH button, FILTER button, ASSIGNABLE button, Rear Pane: Ground Lift switch (SUB OUT) Display 240x64 dots graphic LCD (with backlit) Connectors Top Panel: GK IN connector (13-pin DIN type), Rear Panel: BASS INPUT jack (1/4 phone type), BASS OUTPUT jack (1/4 phone type), SUB OUT jacks x 2 (L, R) (XLR type), MAIN OUT jacks x 2 (L/MONO, R) (1/4 phone type), PHONES jack (Stereo 1/4 phone type), DIGITAL OUT jack (Coaxial type, conforms to IEC60958-3), EXP PEDAL jack (1/4 TRS phone type), CTL 3,4 jack (1/4 TRS phone type), USB connector (B type), RRC2 IN connector (RJ45 type), MIDI connectors x 2 (IN, OUT) (5-pin DIN type), DC IN jack Power Supply AC Adaptor (PSB-1U) Current Draw 1.3 A Dimensions 384.0 (W) x 218.0 (D) x 93.5 (H) mm, 15-1/8 (W) x 8-5/8 (D) x 3-11/16 (H) inches * EIA-5U rack mount type: optional rack mount adaptor RAD-99 Weight 2.1 kg / 4 lbs 11 oz (excluding AC Adaptor) Accessories Owners Manual, GK cable (5 m), USB cable, RRC2 cable, VB-99 Software CD-ROM, AC adaptor (PSB-1U), Knob Bolt x 4 Options Divided Pickup: GK-3B, MIDI Foot Controller: FC-300, Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U, Dual Footswitch: BOSS FS-6, Expression Pedal: EV-5, BOSS FV-500L/500H, GK Cable: GKC-10/5/3, Unit Selector: US-20, Rack Mount Adaptor: RAD-99, Pad Stand: PDS-10, Footswitch Cable: PCS-31, Carrying Bag: CB-VG9 * 0 dBu= 0.775 Vrms * The specifications are subject to change without notice.

Q&A
A collection of popular articles from the CUBE-80X knowledge base
How Do I Use the Tuner?... 2 How Do I Save Solo Settings?... 3 What Are the CUBE 80-Xs COSM Preamp Models?.. 4 How Do I Use the CUBE 80-X Reverbs?... 5 What EFX Does the CUBE 80-X Have?... 6 How Do I Find CUBE-80X Articles in the RolandUS.com Knowledge Base?. 7
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C U B E- 80X How Do I Use the Tuner?
The CUBE-80X features an onboard tuner that lets you quickly and easily tune your guitar. Heres how to use it. 3 Press the TUNER button. Turn the TYPE switch to select the string you want to tune. Repeatedly play a single note on the open string you selected in Step 2. If: the left-side red LED lights upthe string is flat. the right-side red LED lights upthe string is sharp. 6 Tune the string until the green LED lights up. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the remaining strings. Press the TUNER button when youre finished.

How Do I Use the Tuner?

C U B E- 80X How Do I Save Solo Settings?
You can save and call up the panel settings for sounds you create for the LEAD channel. This feature is called SOLO. Create the desired sound by editing the LEAD channel settings. Set the SOLO volume at 0.
NoteIf the SOLO volume is set high, the sound may get unexpectedly loud as your settings are saved, so turn it down for now. Press and hold the SOLO switch on the panel until its LED begins to flash. The LED stops flashing when the settings are saved. Set the desired volume for the SOLO sound.
NoteNeither the VOLUME setting for the LEAD channel or the LOOPER settings are saved using SOLO.
How Do I Save Solo Settings?
C U B E- 80X What Are the CUBE 80-Xs COSM Preamp Models?
This is the PREAMP list for the ME-70: JC CleanThis models the Roland JC-120. Acoustic SimulatorThis models an acoustic sound. Black PanelThis is based on the classic Fender Twin Reverb amplifier. Deluxe ComboThis is based on the Fender Deluxe Reverb amplifier. British ComboThis is based on the Vox AC-30TB. TweedThis is based on the vintage Fender Tweed Bassman 4x10 Combo. Classic StackThis is based on the features of aMarshall JMP 1987. Metal StackThis is based on the Peavey EVH 5150. Rectifier StackThis super high-gain amp is based on the Mesa/Boogie Rectifier. Dyna AmpThis is an original amp type that lets you obtain unprecedented tonal changes according to your picking dynamics.
What Are the CUBE 80-Xs COSM Preamp Models?
C U B E- 80X How Do I Use the CUBE 80-X Reverbs?
There are two types of reverb in the CUBE 80-X. SPRINGThis models a spring reverb. It recreates the distinctive reverberations generated by a spring. Turning the knob clockwise makes the effect progressively more intense. PLATEThis is a plate reverb. This reverb features high-end sustain. Turning the knob clockwise makes the effect progressively more intense.
How Do I Use the CUBE 80-X Reverbs?
C U B E- 80X What EFX Does the CUBE 80-X Have?
The following is the EFX list for the CUBE-80X: CHORUSThis effect adds a slightly de-tuned sound to the original sound. FLANGERThis gently detunes a slightly delayed copy of the sound as it swirls around the original signal. PHASERThis adds a slightly delayed, phase-shifted signal to the original sound, producing a more pronounced swirling effect. TREMOLOThis effect produces cyclical changes in the volume level.
What EFX Does the CUBE 80-X Have?
C U B E- 80X How Do I Find CUBE-80X Articles in the RolandUS.com Knowledge Base?
3 Point your browser to the CUBE-80X Support area on RolandUS.com. Click Knowledge Base. If youre not already logged into Roland Backstage, the Roland Backstage login appears. If youre: a Roland Backstage memberenter your email address and password, and then click the Login button. not yet a Roland Backstage memberclick Create New Profile to create a free new user account. As a Roland Backstage member, you become part of the online Roland US.com community and gain access to helpful tools and services. 6 Once youre logged in, click the large Knowledge Base button. On the Knowledge Base screen, enter CUBE-80X in the Product field. Click the Find button in the middle of the screen to browse the available CUBE-80X Knowledge Base articles.