Workstation

Q&A
A collection of popular articles from the GW-8 knowledge base
How Do I Use Split Mode?... 2 How Do I Use Dual Mode?... 3 How Do I Use the Backing Track?... 4 How Do I Record a Song in Realtime?.. 5 How Do I Use Center Cancel?... 6 How Do I Find GW-8 Articles in the RolandUS.com Knowledge Base?. 7
2009 Roland Corporation US
GW- 8 How Do I Use Split Mode?
Use the following procedure to enter Split mode and set the GW-8 keyboards split point: Before entering Split mode, select a tonethis will be the tone used by the Upper (right-hand) part of the keyboard. Press the SPLIT button so it lightsyour Single-mode tone becomes the Upper sound. Cursor down to highlight the Lower area of the display and use the tone buttons to select an instrument for the Lower area of the keyboard. To exit Split mode, press SPLIT again so its not lit.

How Do I Use Split Mode?

GW- 8 How Do I Use Dual Mode?
Use the following procedure to layer two sounds using the GW-8s Dual mode: Press the DUAL button so it lights. Cursor to the Upper area of the display and use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the Upper sound. Use the tone buttons and VALUE dial to select the desired Upper tone. Cursor to the Lower area of the display and use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the Lower sound. Use the tone buttons and VALUE dial to select the desired Lower tone. To exit Dual mode, press DUAL again so its unlit.

How Do I Use Dual Mode?

GW- 8 How Do I Use the Backing Track?
Use the following procedure to use the GW-8 Backing Track feature: 5 Press the STYLE button so it lights. Press SYNC START so it lights. Use the STYLE SELECT buttons and the VALUE dial to select a backing track type and style. Play a chord on the left hand side of the keyboard to start playback of the style. As the style plays, play along on the Upper area of the keyboard.
Note: The GW-8 automatically splits the keyboard and mutes the tone on the left-hand side of the keyboard. Note: Use the VARIATION 1-4 buttons to trigger simple-to-more-complex versions of the selected style. 6 Press START/STOP to stop style playback.
How Do I Use the Backing Track?
GW- 8 How Do I Record a Song in Realtime?
Use the following procedure to record a song on the GW-8: Press the SONG button to light itthis selects New Song on the Main screen. Press the PART VIEW button to display the SONG TRACK screen. Select the part youd like to record. (You can select any part.) Highlight the Tone parameter and select the sound youd like that part to play using the tone buttons and the VALUE dial, or by using the GW-8s Numeric-entry feature. Press the SONG REC button so it flashes and shows the Rec Standby screen. If REC TYPE isnt already set to REALTIME, press the SONG REC button once. Press the START/STOP button and record your playing. When youre done, hit START/STOP once more to stop recording.
Note: The GW-8 automatically rewinds to the beginning of the song for you. 9 To hear what youve recorded, press START/STOP againthe button flashes during playback.
10 To record additional tracks, repeat Steps 3 through 9, selecting a different part each time in Step 3.
How Do I Record a Song in Realtime?
GW- 8 How Do I Use Center Cancel?
When connecting an external audio playersuch as personal music playerto the EXT INPUT jack, you can often use the GW-8s Center Cancel function to lower the volume of the main vocal in a recording, allowing you to sing the song yourself (how successful youll be depends on the original recording). Heres how to turn Center Cancel on and off: Press the MENU button. Use the 5 and 6 CURSOR buttons to select EXT INPUT SETTING. Press ENTER. Use the 5 and 6 CURSOR buttons to select CENTER CANCEL. Turn the VALUE dial to select ON or OFF. Press EXIT to return to the previous menu.

GW- 8 How Do I Find GW-8 Articles in the RolandUS.com Knowledge Base?
3 Point your browser to the GW-8 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 GW-8 in the Product field. Click the Find button in the middle of the screen to browse the available GW-8 Knowledge Base articles.
How Do I Find GW-8 Articles in the Knowledge Base?

Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!.... This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing 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 ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.... Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

011 010

This unit should be used only with a rack or stand that is recommended by Roland....
When using the unit with a rack or stand recommended by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling....

GW-8_e.book 4

Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Information page when: The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or If smoke or unusual odor occurs Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.... In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit....

014 013

The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.... This (GW-8) for use only with Roland stand KS-12. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.... Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.... At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire....

When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.
Use a reasonable amount of care when using the units buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

554 556

Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itselfnever pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cables internal elements.
Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.
Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.
To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the units volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).
When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.
Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

GW-8_e.book 6

Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

Copyright

* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

206e 204

Unauthorized duplication, reproduction, hiring, and lending prohibited.
* The screen shots in this document are used in compliance with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation.

213 220

* Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. * All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

The sensitivity of the D Beam controller will change depending on the amount of light in the vicinity of the unit. If it does not function as you expect, adjust the sensitivity as appropriate for the brightness of your location.

Using USB Memory

When connecting USB memory, firmly insert it all the way in.

705 704

* MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia Corporation.
Do not touch the pins of the USB memory connector, or allow them to become dirty.
* MatrixQuest 2008 TEPCO UQUEST, LTD. All rights reserved. The GW-8s USB functionality uses MatrixQuest middleware technology from TEPCO UQUEST, LTD.
USB memory is made using high-precision electronic components, so please observe the following points when handling it. To prevent damage from static electrical charges, discharge any static electricity that might be present in your body before handling USB memory. Do not touch the terminals with your fingers or any metal object. Do not bend or drop USB memory, or subject it to strong impact. Do not leave USB memory in direct sunlight or in locations such as a closed-up automobile. (Storage temperature: 050 degrees C) Do not allow USB memory to become wet. Do not disassemble or modify USB memory.

Addition

When connecting USB memory, position it horizontally with the USB memory connector and insert it without using excessive force. The USB memory connector may be damaged if you use excessive force when inserting USB memory.
Do not insert anything other than USB memory (e.g., wire, coins, other types of device) into the USB memory connector. Doing so will damage the USB memory connector.
Do not apply excessive force to the connected USB memory.
Attach the USB memory cover when youre not using USB memory.

Handling CD-ROMs

Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.

GW-8_e.book 7

Main Features
The Ideal Workstation for On-Stage Performance

High-quality sounds

The latest sounds generated by a top-level sound generator with 128 voice polyphony High-quality localized sounds
Three backing functions that assist your stage performances
High-quality Music Style engine with the latest Styles Four variations each for Intro, Main, and Ending. Included StyleConverter software lets you create Styles on your computer. Styles youve created can be installed in the GW-8 as User Styles via USB memory. USB Memory Player function lets you play MP3/WAV/AIFF/SMF data You can apply the Center Cancel function to audio, or enjoy minus-one performance using SMF data. Included Playlist Editor software lets you create playlists on your computer. You can easily create a playlist for each of your live performances. 16-track song sequencer is built-in, allowing you to record your performances on the GW-8 SMF data can be stored in internal memory, and played back or used for minus-one performance.

What is a USB Memory Player? (p. 31)
This plays audio files or SMF data that has been stored in USB memory. You can perform on the GW-8 accompanied by backing from an audio file or SMF.

Rewritable memory

System memory
System memory stores system parameter settings that determine how the GW-8 functions. * Some settings cannot be overwritten. For details, refer to System settings that are not stored (p. 48).

User memory

User memory is where you normally store the data you need. To store a Performance or a Song, execute Write procedure (p. 29, p. 41).

GW-8_e.book 14

Introduction Non-Rewritable memory

Preset memory

Data in Preset memory cannot be rewritten. However, you can call up settings from preset Performances into the temporary area, modify them and then store the modified data in rewritable memory. To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

Making Connections

USB memory
You can back up your settings to USB memory in the following units of data. (p. 49) Sound/System User Performances, Favorite Tones/Performances, system settings Style User Styles Song User Songs All Style and Song in addition to the Sound/System data listed above
When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the input (EXT INPUT jack) may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.
Connecting the AC Adaptor
1. Make sure that the [POWER] switch is off. 2. Move the VOLUME knob all the way to the left to minimize the volume. 3. Connect the included power cord to the included AC adaptor. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

fig.ACadap.eps

AC adaptor

Power cord

Indicator

to an AC outlet

Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards.
Depending on your region, the included AC adaptor may be a different type than the one shown above. If so, omit step 3 and proceed. 4. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on the GW-8s rear panel, and then plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration. Even if the cord is fastened, strong tension applied to the cord may cause it to be damaged or broken. Be careful not to pull the cord accidentally, or to apply strong pressure to it.

GW-8_e.book 15

GW-8_e.book 20

Selecting a Tone ([TONE])
The GW-8 contains more than 1000 different Tones. You can use these Tones in the three keyboard modes (Single, Split, Dual). In Split mode or Dual mode, you can use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to the Tone number of the Upper Tone or Lower Tone, and select a different Tone for each.
Registering Frequently Used Tones or Performances in a Button (FAVORITE Buttons)
The Favorite function lets you register frequently used Tones or Performances at TONE SELECT buttons ([0][9]) so that they can be called up easily. At each of the ten buttons you can register ten Tones or Performances. When you turn FAVORITE [BANK] on, the ten TONE SELECT buttons are used to specify the bank, allowing you to switch between the ten banks. This allows you to register a total of one hundred Favorite Tones or Performances (ten banks of ten). For more about Performances, refer to p. 38.

Using the VALUE dial

1. Press [TONE] so the button is lit. Alternatively, use the cursor buttons in the Main screen to move the cursor to the Tone number. 2. Turn the VALUE dial to step through the Tones one by one. Alternatively, you can press one of the TONE SELECT buttons ([PIANO][SPECIAL]) to select a Tone by category. When the cursor in the screen is at the Tone number, you can also select a Tone by turning [NUMERIC] on, using the TONE SELECT buttons to enter a Tone number, and then pressing [ENTER].
Registering a Favorite Tone/Performance
After selecting a Tone or a Performance, hold down FAVORITE [ON/OFF] and press one of [0][9] in which you want to register that Tone or Performance.
Choosing from the Tone list
1. In the Main screen, use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to the Tone number. 2. Press [ENTER]. 3. Use [ ][ ] or the VALUE dial to select a Tone.
Selecting a Favorite Tone/Performance
Press FAVORITE [ON/OFF] so the button is lit, and press one of [0][9] in which you registered the desired Tone or Performance.
Checking or Changing the Registered Bank

Explanation The volume will increase when you bring your hand closer to the D Beam. The volume will return to the original level when you take your hand away. The pitch will rise when you bring your hand closer to the D Beam. The pitch will return to the original level when you take your hand away. The pitch will fall when you bring your hand closer to the D Beam. The pitch will return to the original level when you take your hand away. When you bring your hand closer to the D Beam, the volume of the keyboard performance will increase and the pitch will rise. The pitch and volume will return to the original level when you take your hand away. When you bring your hand closer to the D Beam, the volume of the keyboard performance will increase and the pitch will fall. The pitch and volume will return to the original level when you take your hand away. The tempo will become faster when you bring your hand closer to the D Beam. The tempo will return to the original value when you take your hand away. The tempo will become slower when you bring your hand closer to the D Beam. The tempo will return to the original value when you take your hand away. Playback will start when you position your hand over the D Beam. Playback will stop when you position your hand over the D Beam once again. If you position your hand over the D Beam while the backing is playing, a fill-in will sound (p. 25). If you position your hand over the D Beam, the volume will begin decreasing and will then reach zero. The backing performance will stop, and then the original volume will return after two or three seconds.

STREAM

EXPRESSION

EXPLOSION

BEND UP

GUN SHOT

BEND DOWN

ENGINE

EXP+UP

APPLAUSE

EXP+ DOWN

LAUGHING

TEMPO UP

SCREAMING

TEMPO DOWN

START/ STOP

FILL UP FILL DOWN

SEASHORE

FADE OUT

THUNDER

MODULATION
If you turn off the power while the D BEAM screen is displayed, the D Beam setting you chose will not be remembered by the GW-8. You must press [EXIT] before you turn off the power.

6. Press [EXIT]. 7. Turn the power off and then on again.

GW-8_e.book 46

System Settings
Settings that affect the entire operating environment of the GW-8, such as tuning and MIDI message reception, are referred to as system settings. USB Driver VENDER, GENERIC Refer to Making the Settings for the USB Driver (p. 45). SYSTEM PEDAL
How to Make System Settings ([MENU])
1. Press [MENU]. 2. Use [ 3. Use [ ][ ][ ] to select System then press [ENTER]. ] to select a page, and use [ ][ ] to
Selects the function that will be controlled when you press a separately available pedal connected to the CONTROL PEDAL jack.
The pedal will function as an Expression pedal. Chord detection in the Lower Part area of the keyboard will be off while you hold down the pedal, allowing you to perform using the entire keyboard. The setting will return to its previous state when you release the pedal. Chord detection in the Lower Part area will turn off when you press the pedal, allowing you to perform using the entire keyboard. The setting will return to its previous state when you press the pedal once again, so that chord detection will be on for the Lower Part area. The pedal will function as a Sostenuto pedal. When you press the pedal, notes that are already being held down will be sustained. (This function can be used only for the keyboard part.) The pedal will function as a Soft pedal. Notes you play while holding down the pedal will have a softer tone. (This function can be used only for the keyboard part.) The pedal will switch the speed of the rotary effect. This is valid only if the ROTARY type is selected for MFX (p. 42). The pedal will start/stop the backing or song playback. The pedal will switch the Bass Inversion function on/off (p. 39). The pedal will control punch-in and punch-out during song recording (p. 29).
select the parameter that you want to edit. For details, refer to System Parameters (below). 4. Turn the VALUE dial to edit the value. 5. When youre finished making system settings, press [EXIT].

CHORD OFF

System Parameters
SYSTEM GENERAL CHORD TOGGLE Explanation Adjusts the tuning of the entire GW8. The displayed value is the frequency of the A4 key (middle A). Refer to Local Switch (p. 43). Transposes the pitch of the GW-8 in semitone steps. The pitch bend lever will operate in the conventional way. If you play a note when the pitch bend lever is already moved to one side, the pitch will sound as though the lever were in the center position. When the lever passes through the center position, it will once again begin affecting the pitch. This will apply only to the most recently played note. You can use this to simulate the double-bending technique of an electric guitarist. Set the time (minutes) until the screen saver begins working. If this is OFF, the screen saver will not appear. SOFT

Power Does Not Turn On

p. 43 p. 46 p. 25 p. 30 p. 43 p. 46 p. 44 p. 46 p. 44 p. 46

No Sound from the GW-8

No Sound from a Connected MIDI Device

Effects Are Not Applied

Pitch Bend Not Obtained When Pitch Bend Lever Is Moved

Sound Is Distorted

p. 25 p. 42 p. 24

GW-8_e.book 54

Problem
Check/Solution For some Tones, the pitch in certain ranges may sound different than other Tones.

Page p. 46

Pitch Is Wrong
Could the tuning of the GW-8 be incorrect? Check the Master Tune setting. Could the pitch have been changed by pedal operations or by pitch bend messages received from an external MIDI device?
Notes Are Cut Off USB memory is not detected. The files are not shown.
If you attempt to play more than 128 voices simultaneously, currently sounding notes may be cut off. Check the format of your USB memory. The GW-8 can use USB memory that has been formatted as FAT. If your USB memory was formatted using any other method, please re-format it using FAT. Check the following points.
Cant back up to USB memory
Could the USB memory be write protected? Is there sufficient free space on the USB memory? This may be due to the following reasons. Playlists may not be shown if you directly add/delete/modify the song data in the ROLAND folder without using Playlist Editor. For some reason the USB memory is not recognized. It is possible that the USB memory was not formatted correctly. The GW-8 can use USB memory that has been formatted as FAT. If your USB memory was formatted using any other method, please re-format it using FAT. Are the songs placed in the root directory? Songs may not be shown if you directly add/delete/modify the song data in the ROLAND folder without using Playlist Editor. It is possible that the USB memory was not formatted correctly. The GW-8 can use USB memory that has been formatted as FAT. If your USB memory was formatted using any other method, please re-format it using FAT. Check the file name. The file name for a Style or Song that can be used by the GW-8 must be no longer than sixteen characters (not including the filename extension). You can use the following characters. AZ 09 ! # $ % & ( ) - @ ^ _ ` { } You must assign a filename extension of.stl to Style files, and a filename extension of.mid to Song files. This may be due to the following reasons. The file type of the song is not one of the file types that the GW-8 can play. It may be that the song data is damaged. Songs cannot be played if you directly add/delete/modify the song data in the ROLAND folder without using Playlist Editor.

Playlists are not shown

Songs are not shown
Songs or Styles saved on USB memory are not shown

Songs wont play

p. 31 p. 50

GW-8_e.book 55

Error Messages
If an incorrect operation is performed, or if processing could not be performed as you specified, an error message will appear. Refer to the explanation for the error message that appears, and take the appropriate action. Message USB Memory Not Ready! Meaning USB memory is not connected. The data could not be read. Failed to load data from USB memory. Read Error! It may be that the file is damaged. This file cannot be loaded since its format is incorrect. Failed to write the data. Failed to write data to USB memory. Write Error! Data cannot be written because the USB memory has no more free space. The file or the USB memory itself is write protected. This is a file that the GW-8 is unable to play. Incorrect File! This song has not been transferred from Playlist Editor to USB memory. The file uses a sampling rate that the GW-8 cannot play. System Memory Damaged! It is possible that the contents of system memory have been damaged. The file was not found in user memory. The file was not found in USB memory. An unusually large amount of MIDI data was received, and could not be processed. The MIDI IN connection was broken. MIDI Offline! The Style/Song/USB Memory Player is currently playing. That operation cannot be executed because recording is in progress. The Style/Song could not be saved because there is insufficient user memory. Recording could not be started. Cannot Record! Cannot Store Anymore Styles! Cannot Store Anymore Songs! No more Styles can be saved. No more Songs can be saved. Action Connect USB memory. Load the data once again. Make sure that USB memory is correctly connected. Do not use this file. Do not use this file. Write the data once again. Make sure that USB memory is correctly connected. Delete unneeded files from the USB memory. Alternatively, use a different USB memory device, one that has more free space available. Make sure that the file or the USB memory is not write protected. Do not use this file. Select the song for transfer from Playlist Editor, and transfer the data once again to USB memory. Use a song whose sampling rate is 44.1 kHz. Please execute a Factory Reset. If this does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center. Save the file once again in user memory. Save the file once again in USB memory. Reduce the amount of MIDI messages that are being transmitted. Check that there is no problem with the MIDI cable connected to the GW-8s MIDI IN, and that the MIDI cable was not disconnected. Either stop playback, or wait until playback has ended. Either stop recording, or wait until recording is finished. Delete unneeded user data. You cannot record if BACKING TYPE [USB MEMORY PLAYER] is on. Set BACKING TYPE to something other than [USB MEMORY PLAYER]. Please delete unneeded user Styles. Please delete unneeded user Songs.

Type of reverb NORMAL: conventional gated reverb REVERSE: backwards reverb SWEEP1: the reverberant sound moves from right to left SWEEP2: the reverberant sound moves from left to right Adjusts the delay time from the direct sound until the reverb sound is heard. Adjusts the time from when the reverb is heard until it disappears. Gain of the low range Gain of the high range Volume balance between the direct sound (D) and the reverb sound (W) Output Level

Flanger Balance

D100:0WD0:100W

fig.MFX-66

OVERDRIVE CHORUS

Balance D Balance W

fig.MFX-68

OVERDRIVE DELAY

Chorus

Overdrive R out

Overdrive Drive Overdrive Pan Chorus Pre Delay Chorus Rate Chorus Depth
0127 L6463R 0.0100.0 ms 0.0510.00 Hz, note 0127
Degree of distortion Also changes the volume. Stereo location of the overdrive sound Adjusts the delay time from the direct sound until the chorus sound is heard. Frequency of modulation Depth of modulation Adjusts the volume balance between the sound that is sent through the chorus (W) and the sound that is not sent through the chorus (D). Output Level
Overdrive Drive Overdrive Pan Delay Time
0127 L6463R 02600 ms, note
Degree of distortion Also changes the volume. Stereo location of the overdrive sound Adjusts the delay time from the direct sound until the delay sound is heard. Adjusts the proportion of the delay sound that is fed back into the effect. Negative (-) settings will invert the phase. Adjusts the frequency above which sound fed back to the effect will be cut. If you do not want to cut the high frequencies, set this parameter to BYPASS. Adjusts the volume balance between the sound that is sent through the delay (W) and the sound that is not sent through the delay (D). Output Level

Delay Feedback

Chorus Balance

Delay HF Damp

Delay Balance

GW-8_e.book 79

DISTORTION CHORUS
Chorus Rate Chorus Depth Chorus Balance Level
0.0510.00 Hz, note 0127 D100:0W D0:100W 0127
Frequency of modulation Depth of modulation Adjusts the volume balance between the sound that is sent through the chorus (W) and the sound that is not sent through the chorus (D). Output Level
The parameters are essentially the same as in 66: OVERDRIVE CHORUS, with the exception of the following two. Overdrive Drive Distortion Drive, Overdrive Pan Distortion Pan

fig.MFX-69

L in Distortion R in

fig.MFX-73

ENHANCER FLANGER

Mix Feedback

DISTORTION FLANGER

Flanger Pre Delay 0.0100.0 ms Flanger Rate Flanger Depth Flanger Feedback 0.0510.00 Hz, note 0127 -98 +98%

fig.MFX-75

CHORUS DELAY
Delay Balance D100:0WD0:100W 0127
Adjusts the volume balance between the sound that is sent through the delay (W) and the sound that is not sent through the delay (D). Output Level

Balance D Balance D

Chorus Pre Delay Chorus Rate Chorus Depth Chorus Balance
0.0100.0 ms 0.0510.00 Hz, note 0127 D100:0WD0:100W
Adjusts the delay time from the direct sound until the chorus sound is heard. Frequency of modulation Depth of modulation Volume balance between the direct sound (D) and the chorus sound (W) Adjusts the delay time from the direct sound until the delay sound is heard. Adjusts the proportion of the delay sound that is fed back into the effect. Negative (-) settings will invert the phase. Adjusts the frequency above which sound fed back to the effect will be cut. If you do not want to cut the high frequencies, set this parameter to BYPASS. Adjusts the volume balance between the sound that is sent through the delay (W) and the sound that is not sent through the delay (D). Output Level

Delay Balance Level

GW-8_e.book 81

CHORUS FLANGER

fig.MFX-77
SYMPATHETIC RESO (SYMPATHETIC RESONANCE)
On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal allows other strings to resonate in sympathy with the notes you play, creating rich and spacious resonances. This effect simulates these sympathetic resonances.

fig.MFX-78

L in Sym. Resonance R in Parameter

Depth Damper

3-Band EQ
Chorus Pre Delay Chorus Rate Chorus Depth Chorus Balance Flanger Pre Delay Flanger Rate Flanger Depth Flanger Feedback

Flanger Balance Level

Adjusts the delay time from the direct sound until the chorus sound is heard. Modulation frequency of the chorus 0.0510.00 Hz, note effect 0127 Modulation depth of the chorus effect Volume balance between the direct D100:0WD0:100W sound (D) and the chorus sound (W) Adjusts the delay time from when 0.0100.0 ms the direct sound begins until the flanger sound is heard. Modulation frequency of the flanger 0.0510.00 Hz, note effect 0127 Modulation depth of the flanger effect Adjusts the proportion of the flanger sound that is fed back into the ef-98 +98% fect. Negative (-) settings will invert the phase. Adjusts the volume balance between the sound that is sent through the D100:0WD0:100W flanger (W) and the sound that is not sent through the flanger (D). Output Level 0127

Thirty-second-note triplet Dotted thirty-second note Dotted sixteenth note Dotted eighth note Dotted quarter note Dotted half note Dotted whole note

Cutoff Freq Phase

2008000 Hz 0180

02: DELAY

Delay Left Delay Right Delay Center Center Feedback -98+98% 01000 ms, note Adjusts the delay time from the direct sound until the delay sound is heard. Adjusts the proportion of the delay sound that is fed back into the effect. Negative (-) settings will invert the phase. Adjusts the frequency above which sound fed back to the effect will be cut. If you do not want to cut the high frequencies, set this parameter to BYPASS. Volume of each delay sound

Whole note Double note

03: GM2 CHORUS
Pre-LPF Level Feedback Delay Rate Depth Send Level To Reverb 0127 Cuts the high frequency range of the sound coming into the chorus. Higher values will cut more of the high frequencies. Volume of the chorus sound Adjusts the amount of the chorus sound that is fed back into the effect. Adjusts the delay time from the direct sound until the chorus sound is heard. Frequency of modulation Depth of modulation Adjusts the amount of chorus sound that will be sent to the reverb.

GW-8_e.book 83

Reverb Parameters
These settings allow you to select the desired type of reverb, and its characteristics.

Reverb Type

(OFF), (REVERB), (SRV ROOM), (SRV HALL), (SRV PLATE), (GM2 REVERB)
Description Type of reverb 0 (OFF): Reverb is not used. 1 (REVERB): Normal reverb 2 (SRV ROOM): This simulates typical room acoustic reflections. 3 (SRV HALL): This simulates typical concert hall acoustic reflections. 4 (SRV PLATE): This simulates a reverb plate, a popular type of artificial reverb unit that derives its sound from the vibration of a metallic plate. 5 (GM2 REVERB): GM2 Reverb

05: GM2 REVERB

Character 07 Type of reverb 05: reverb 6, 7: delay Cuts the high frequency range of the sound coming into the reverb. Higher values will cut more of the high frequencies. Output level of reverberation Time length of reverberation Adjusts the amount of the delay sound that is fed back into the effect when the Reverb Character setting is 6 or 7.
Pre-LPF Level Time Delay Feedback

01: REVERB

Type of reverb/delay ROOM1: short reverb with high density ROOM2: short reverb with low density STAGE1: reverb with greater late reverberation STAGE2: reverb with strong early reflections HALL1: very clear-sounding reverb HALL2: rich reverb DELAY: conventional delay effect PAN-DELAY: delay effect with echoes that pan left and right Time length of reverberation (Type: ROOM1HALL2) Delay time (Type: DELAY, PAN-DELAY) Adjusts the frequency above which the high-frequency content of the reverb sound will be cut, or damped. If you do not want to cut the high frequencies, set this parameter to BYPASS. Adjusts the amount of delay feedback when the Type setting is DELAY or PAN-DELAY. Amount of delay sound returned to the input (this setting is valid only if Type is DELAY or PAN-DELAY)

1173 Machine Kit2 AnalogKick 5 AnalogKick6a Analog Snr 1 AnalogKick1a TR808 Snr 4 FB Kick TR808 PHH AnalogKick6b AnalogKick6c R&B ShrtRim2 TR909 Snr 1 TR707 Clap Lo-Bit Snr 2 Deep Tom L TR606 CHH 1 Deep Tom L TR606 PHH 1 Deep Tom M TR909 OHH 2 Deep Tom M Deep Tom H Lite OHH Deep Tom H TR808 OHH 1 TR606 Cym 2a TR909 Ride 1 CR78 Tamb TR606 Cym 2b JD Sm Metal TR909 Ride 2 Syn Swt Atk3 AnalogKick1b AnalogKick 4 Urbn SnRoll1 Analog Snr 2 Dist Clap Analog Snr 3 R8 Shaker TR909 CHH 2 R8 Shaker TR909 PHH 2 Syn Hrd Atk1 TR909 OHH 2 SynHrd Atk1a SynHrd Atk1b TR909 Crash SynHrd Atk1c TR909 Ride 3 TR909 Crash TR909 Ride 1 CR78 Tamb MG Zap 2 JD Sm Metal MG Zap 6 Syn Swt Atk1 MG Zap Maracas TR808 Claves Triangle Mt Triangle Op Euro Hit Scratch 4 Brt Strat C Crotale MG Zap 4 Urbn SnRoll2 Calc.Saw White Noise Blow Loop Shaker 2 Shaker 3 Cajon 1 Euro Hit Laugh Office Phone Door Creak
1174 ArtificalKit TR909 Kick 2 AnalogKick 2 TR808 Snr 5 TR909 Kick 3 Vint Snr 3 FB Kick TR606 Cym 2a AnalogKick 3 TVF Trigger TR909 Rim TR909 Snr 1 Claptail TR909 Snr 3 TR909 Tom L2 TR909 CHH 1 TR909 Tom L1 TR909 PHH 1 TR909 Tom M2 TR909 OHH 2 TR909 Tom M1 TR909 Tom H2 TR909 Crash TR909 Tom H1 TR909 Ride White Noise1 CR78 Beat Tamborine 3 Atmosphere Cowbell Mute Syn Swt Atk1 Cowbell Reverse Cym AnalogKick 5 Metal Vox W1 Metal Vox W2 Metal Vox W3 White Noise2 White Noise3 TR606 Cym 2b MG Blip MG Blip Rev. DigiSpectrum Ice Crash Metal Vox L2 Thin Beef LoFi Min Hit Trance Saw TB DstSqr Finger Snap Conga Slp Op Conga Lo Op Conga Hi Op Triangle Mt Triangle Op Cabasa Cut R8 Shaker AnalogKick 1 PlasticKick2 PlasticKick3 TR909 Kick 1 AnalogKick 4 AnalogKick 6 TR909 Snr 2 TR909 Snr 4 TR909 Snr 5 TR909 Snr 6 TR808 Snr 1 TR808 Snr 2 TR808 CHH 1 TR808 OHH 1 TR909 CHH 2 TR909 OHH 2 Lite CHH Lite OHH TR606 Cym 2c China Cymbal
1175 Noise Kit TR909 Kick 2 TR909 Kick 4 Urbn SnRoll1 TR909 Kick 5 Door Creak 1 TR909 Kick 1 SynSwt Atk7a Cajon 3a Cajon 3b Laser Door Creak2a Train Pass Door Creak2b Syn Swt AtkL SynSwt Atk7b Syn Swt AtkL Syn Mtl Atk2 Syn Swt AtkM White Noise Syn Swt AtkM Syn Swt AtkH Syn Mtl Atk1 Syn Swt AtkH SynLow Atk1a Crotale 1 Laser 1 MG Zap 11 Laser 2 MG Zap 4a Digi Loop 1 MG Zap 6a SynLow Atk2a SynLow Atk2b MG Attack Syn Hrd Atk4 Train Pass Syn Mtl Atk1 Syn Swt AtkL Syn Swt Atk7 Syn Swt AtkL Syn Mtl Atk2 Syn Swt AtkM DigiSpectrum Syn Swt AtkM Syn Swt AtkH Digi Loop 1 Syn Swt AtkH SynLow Atk1b Crotale 2 Laser 3 MG Zap 11 Laser 4 MG Zap 4b Crotale 3 MG Zap 6b Syn Low AtkMaracas TR808 Claves Triangle Mt Triangle Op Dry Lo Tom Conga Thumb Funk Gtr Digi Loop 1 MG Zap 4c Urbn SnRoll2 Sweep Saw White Noise Monsoon Shaker 3 Scream Cajon 1 Euro Hit Laugh ConcertBD Timpani