Roland Musical Instrument Amplifier CUBE 20XL User Guide

Owners Manual  
Guitar Amplifier  
Owner’s Manual  
Bedienungsanleitung  
Mode d'emploi  
Manuale dell'utente  
Manual del usuario  
Manual do proprietário  
Gebruikershandleiding  
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Owners Manual  
Guitar Amplifier  
20-watt output, high-performance, DSP guitar amp with built-in 20 cm (8-inch) speaker  
Compact size that’s perfect for anything from at-home practice to rehearsing in the studio, and is conveniently portable.  
Channel switching can be done via optional foot switch.  
The “LEAD” offers six different COSM pedal effects (p. 4)  
The LEAD channel provides six types of pedal effects, including ACOUSTIC SIM, OVERDRIVE, DISTORTION, METAL, METAL STACK, and the original  
EXTREME effect, giving you sounds for a broad range of styles.  
Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM) is Roland’s innovative and powerful sound modeling technology. COSM analyzes the many factors that  
make up the original sound, such as the electrical and physical characteristics of the original, and then produces a digital model that can reproduce the  
same sound.  
Effects include EFX/SOLO and an independent DELAY/REVERB (p. 5)  
Onboard EFX section includes 5 types of digital effect, CHORUS, FLANGER, PHASER, TREMOLO, and HEAVY OCTAVE.  
Foot switch (optional) can be used to switch EFX/SOLO on and off (p. 5).  
Power Squeezer function (p. 5)  
This allows you to obtain a good tonal balance even at low volume, letting you enjoy powerful sound even when you’re at home.  
This feature allows you to tune your guitar while the instrument is connected to the CUBE-20XL.  
The tuning reference function sounds a reference pitch for your tuning convenience.  
Equipped with an AUX IN jack, which is convenient for your practice sessions (p. 5)  
Use this to play along with sounds from CD players and digital audio players.  
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(inside front cover), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”  
(p. 2), and “IMPORTANT NOTES(p. 3). 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.  
Copyright © 2010 ROLAND CORPORATION  
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION  
Roland is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
About WARNING and CAUTION Notices  
About the Symbols  
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or  
Used for instructions intended to alert the  
user to the risk of death or severe injury  
should the unit be used improperly.  
warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is  
determined by the design contained within the triangle. In  
the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general  
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.  
Used for instructions intended to alert the  
user to the risk of injury or material  
damage should the unit be used  
improperly.  
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be  
carried out (are forbidden).The specific thing that must  
not be done is indicated by the design contained within  
the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that  
the unit must never be disassembled.  
* Material damage refers to damage or  
other adverse effects caused with  
respect to the home and all its  
furnishings, as well to domestic animals  
or pets.  
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be  
carried out.The specific thing that must be done is  
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the  
case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord  
plug must be unplugged from the outlet.  
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING  
WARNING  
WARNING  
Protect the unit from strong impact.  
(Do not drop it!)  
Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.  
Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an  
unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using  
extension cords---the total power used by all devices you have connected  
to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/  
amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on  
the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.  
Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when  
this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all  
servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized  
Roland distributor, as listed on the “Informationpage.  
Never install the unit in any of the following locations.  
Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are  
Exposed to steam or smoke; or are  
Subject to salt exposure; or are  
Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the  
nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed  
on the “Informationpage.  
Humid; or are  
Exposed to rain; or are  
Dusty or sandy; or are  
Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.  
CAUTION  
The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere  
with its proper ventilation.  
Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or  
unplugging from an outlet.  
Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain  
stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.  
The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described  
as marked on the rear side of unit.  
At regular intervals, you should unplug the power plug 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.  
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.  
Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and  
cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.  
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.  
Do not place containers containing liquid on this product. Never allow  
foreign objects (e.g., flammable objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water  
or juice) to enter this product. Doing so may cause short circuits, faulty  
operation, or other malfunctions.  
Never handle the power cord or its plug with wet hands when plugging into,  
or unplugging from, an outlet.  
Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and pull  
out all cords from external devices.  
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from  
Immediately turn the power off, remove the power cord from the outlet, and  
request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an  
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Informationpage when:  
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  
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, pull the plug  
on the power cord out of the outlet.  
The cooling vents on either side of the unit may become hot, so take care to  
avoid burns.  
Do not remove the speaker grille and speaker by any means. Speaker not  
user replaceable. Shock hazardous voltages and currents are present inside  
the enclosure.  
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.  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
Power Supply  
Maintenance  
Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used  
by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a  
refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner),  
or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the  
electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to  
malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a  
separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between  
this unit and the electrical outlet.  
For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that  
has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a  
cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be  
sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.  
Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid  
the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.  
Additional Precautions  
Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all  
units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers  
or other devices.  
Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders,  
or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough  
handling can lead to malfunctions.  
Although the LEDs are switched off when the POWER switch is  
switched off, this does not mean that the unit has been completely  
disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn off the  
power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the  
power cord from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into  
which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one  
that is within easy reach and readily accessible.  
When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector  
itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts,  
or damage to the cable’s internal elements.  
A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal  
operation.  
To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at  
reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not  
need to be concerned about those around you.  
Placement  
Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing  
large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem,  
change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the  
source of interference.  
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.  
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.  
This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not  
use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.  
Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as  
cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could  
occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should  
you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless  
devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them  
off.  
Wrap the power cord around the cord hook when transporting or  
storing the unit.  
Trademarks  
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that  
radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject  
it to temperature extremes. Also, do not allow lighting devices that  
normally are used while their light source is very close to the unit (such  
as a piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same area  
of the unit for extended periods of time. Excessive heat can deform or  
discolor the unit.  
The product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are not related  
to Roland Corporation. In this manual, these names are used because  
it is the most practical way of describing the sounds that are simulated  
using COSM technology.  
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.  
Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on this  
unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise  
harmfully affect the finish.  
Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling  
such matter off the instrument may damage the exterior finish.  
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.  
Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on this  
unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish,  
spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills  
on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.  
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Panel Descriptions  
Control Panel  
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9
10  
11  
12  
15  
16  
7  
1
4
5
6
7
1. INPUT Jack  
LEAD Channel  
5. Type Switch  
Connect your electric guitar here.  
2. [SELECT] Switch  
You can select from the following six types.  
When the tuner function is on, you can use this to select the name of  
Switches between the JC CLEAN and LEAD channels.  
You can confirm which channel is selected by checking which red  
indicator is lit. (JC CLEAN: left; LEAD: right).  
Channels can be switched using optional BOSS FS-5U or FS-6 foot  
switches.  
Type  
Description  
This original amp model gives you a dynamic  
acoustic guitar sound using a standard electric  
guitar.  
3. [TUNER] Switch  
ACOUSTIC SIM  
Use this when you want to tune your guitar. When you turn on the  
switch, it will light red, and you’ll be able to use the Tuner function.  
Natural distortion sound similar to that obtained  
by turning an amp’s volume up completely.  
OVERDRIVE  
DISTORTION  
METAL  
For more detailed information, refer to“Using the Tuner Function(p. 7).  
Harder distortion than OVERDRIVE.  
Even harder and heavier than DISTORTION, which  
can get long sustained notes.  
JC CLEAN Channel  
METAL STACK  
Very fat sound of a Heavy Metal full amp stack.  
This is a model of Roland’s famous JC-120 Jazz Chorus guitar amplifier.  
The ultra-clean, ultra-flat sound offers a smooth feel. This amp is ideal  
for creating sounds in combination with a multi-effects device.  
High-gain sound delivering thick lows and  
intense distortion while still preserving the  
sound’s clear definition.  
EXTREME  
4. [VOLUME] Knob  
Adjusts the JC CLEAN channel volume.  
6. [GAIN] Knob  
Adjusts the LEAD channel’s distortion level.  
7. [VOLUME] Knob  
Adjusts the LEAD channel volume.  
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13. [POWER SQUEEZER] Switch  
EQUALIZER  
The switch lights in red when the power squeezer  
function is on; the switch is unlit when the power  
squeezer is off.  
8. [BASS] Knob  
Adjusts the tone quality of the lower range.  
Switching on the Power Squeezer function allows you to  
reduce the amp’s output to 2 watts.  
9. [MIDDLE] Knob  
Adjusts the tone quality of the midrange.  
10. [TREBLE] Knob  
Switching this on allows you to produce a sound that  
preserves the same tone and balance at an output of 2  
watts, for volume levels that are more suitable for the  
average home.  
Adjusts the tone quality of the upper range.  
* The Power Squeezer function affects only sounds input through the  
INPUT jack. It has no effect on sounds input via the AUX IN jack.  
EFX/SOLO (Effects/Solo)  
11. [EFX/SOLO] (Effects/Solo) Knob  
14. AUX IN Jack  
You can connect a CD player, digital audio player or other kind of  
device and have it play along with your guitar.  
Turn this knob to CHORUS, FLANGER, PHASER,  
TREMOLO, or HEAVY OCTAVE to select the  
corresponding effect, or to SOLO. Turn the knob to  
adjust the amount of effect applied.  
This accepts a stereo miniature phone plug. However, the speaker  
and RECORDING OUT/PHONES output is monaural. Use a cable (sold  
separately) that’s appropriate for the device you’re connecting.  
The ON indicator lights up when EFX is turned on,  
and goes out when EFX is turned off. You can also  
turn EFX on and off using optional foot switches  
* Determine the volume level by adjusting the volume control of the  
connected device.  
Graduations for CHORUS, FLANGER, PHASER,  
TREMOLO, SOLO, HEAVY OCTAVE on a panel are  
for reference. Be sure to check the sound as you  
adjust the effects.  
* When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level  
of equipment connected to the AUX IN jack may be low. If this  
happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.  
15. FOOT SW (Foot switch) Jack  
Type  
Description  
You can use foot switches (optional BOSS FS-5U or FS-6) to switch  
channels (JC CLEAN/LEAD), and to turn EFX/SOLO on and off.  
In this effect, a slightly detuned sound is  
added to the original sound, giving the  
sound greater breadth and fullness.  
CHORUS  
* CUBE-20XL is equipped with a TRS-type FOOT SW jack that accepts  
plugs of the configuration shown in the figure. To connect a foot  
switch pedal, use a TRS-compatible cable.  
This creates a flanging effect that creates a  
sort of spinning sensation with the sound.  
FLANGER  
PHASER  
This effect adds a variable phaseshifted  
signal to the direct sound, giving the sound  
a swirling character.  
TIP : SELECT  
Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic  
change in volume.  
TREMOLO  
RING : EFX/SOLO  
This applies a boost effect to the original  
sound. By using a foot switch to turn SOLO  
on/off individually for the JC CLEAN and  
LEAD channels, you can vary the volume  
and distortion of your sound.  
* For details on connecting foot switches, refer to “Connections” (p. 6).  
SOLO  
* If you use a monaural cable to connect only one foot switch, it can  
be used to switch channels (JC CLEAN/LEAD).  
This adds sound lowered by an octave  
to the original sound. Since you can play  
chords even when using this effect, you can  
use it to fatten the sound of your chordal  
playing as well.  
16. RECORDING OUT/PHONES Jack  
HEAVY OCTAVE  
When Using RECORDING OUT  
Use mono 1/4phone plugs when connecting to this jack.  
Volume level of RECORDING OUT can be easily adjusted if  
you set the JC CLEAN or LEAD Channel [VOLUME] knob as  
shown in the diagram on the right.  
DELAY/REVERB  
12. [DELAY/REVERB] Knob  
When Using Headphones  
Connect headphones to this jack.  
Turn this knob to DELAY or REVERB to switch to that  
effect. Turn the knob to adjust the amount of effect  
applied. Set the knob to the SPRING position to enjoy  
the sound of a spring reverb unit.  
* No sound is played through the unit’s speaker while the RECORDING  
OUT/PHONES jack is in use.  
17. [POWER] Switch  
* Graduations for DELAY, REVERB on a panel are for  
reference.  
This switches the power on and off.  
Type  
Description  
Turn the knob to change the time and  
amount of delay effects.  
DELAY  
REVERB  
Turn the knob to adjust the reverb level.  
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Connections  
Foot switches  
Set the switches as shown bellow.  
FS-6  
FS-5U  
or  
or  
B
A
EFX/  
SOLO  
SELECT  
EFX/  
SOLO  
SELECT  
SELECT  
Recorder  
* 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.  
* Before making the connections, be sure that the volume setting of  
the [VOLUME] knob for both amplifiers is set to 0.  
* When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level  
of equipment connected to the AUX IN jack may be low. If this  
happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.  
CD Player  
Electric Guitar  
Digital Audio Player etc  
Switching the Power On and Off  
Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your  
various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the  
wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers  
and other devices.  
4. Adjust the volume levels for the devices.  
5. Before switching off the power, lower the volume on each of  
the devices in your system and then TURN OFF the devices in  
the reverse order to which they were switched on.  
1. Make sure that all [VOLUME] knobs on the CUBE-20XL and  
* If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the  
POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet.  
all the connected devices are set to 0.  
2. Turn on all the devices connected to the CUBE-20XL’s input  
jacks (INPUT jack and AUX IN jack).  
3. Turn on the CUBE-20XL.  
* Always make sure to have the volume level turned  
down before switching on power. Even with the  
volume all the way down, you may still hear some  
sound when the power is switched on, but this is  
normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.  
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a  
few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate  
normally.  
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Using the Tuner Function  
CUBE-20XL is equipped with a tuner function. In addition to manual  
tuning, you can also use it as a chromatic tuner.  
Chromatic Tuning  
When tuning manually, the sound of the guitar will be output from  
the speaker and from the RECORDING OUT/PHONES jack. In chromatic  
tuner mode, sound will not be output from the speaker nor from the  
RECORDING OUT/PHONES jack.  
If you press the [TUNER] switch for one full second or more, the  
[TUNER] switch flashes and the unit becomes usable as a “chromatic  
tuner,which automatically determines the name of the note closest to  
the one played.  
When tuning manually, you can press the [SELECT] switch to activate a  
tuning reference tone.  
Once in the Chromatic Tuner mode, no sound is played from the  
speaker or the RECORDING OUT/PHONES jack.  
1. Press and hold the [TUNER] switch for at least one second.  
[TUNER] switch flashes and CUBE-20XL enters the chromatic tuner  
mode.  
2. Play a single note on the open string that you want to tune.  
Tune the string until the green indicator lights.  
Using the Tuning Fork Function  
Manual Tuning  
When using manual tuning, you can press the [SELECT] switch to  
sound a tuning reference tone at the pitch selected by the Type switch.  
Use manual tuning when the strings are substantially out of tune (such  
as after changing strings).  
In manual tuning mode, you can tune while listening to the sound of  
your guitar through the speakers or headphones.  
1. Press the [TUNER] switch.  
CUBE-20XL enters the Tuner mode and the [TUNER] switch lights up.  
The volume can be adjusted with the JC CLEAN’s [VOLUME] knob.  
If you don’t want the sound of your guitar to be output from the  
speakers or headphones, set the JC CLEAN’s [VOLUME] knob to 0.  
2. Use the Type switch to select the string that you want to  
tune.  
* The reference pitch is A=440 Hz. This cannot be changed.  
1. Press the [TUNER] switch.  
CUBE-20XL enters the Tuner mode and the [TUNER] switch lights up.  
3. Use the JC CLEAN channel’s [VOLUME] knob to adjust the  
volume.  
2. Use the Type switch to select the string that you want to  
4. Press the [SELECT] switch.  
tune.  
The reference tone will sound at the pitch of the string selected by the  
Type switch.  
Knob Position  
Description  
6E  
5A  
4D  
3G  
2B  
1E  
Open sixth string (E)  
Open fifth string (A)  
Open fourth string (D)  
Open third string (G)  
Open second string (B)  
Open first string (E)  
5. Play a single note on the open string that you want to tune.  
Play an open string or a harmonic, and tune your guitar to match the  
reference tone.  
6. When you have finished tuning, press the [TUNER] switch  
once again.  
* The reference pitch is A=440 Hz. This cannot be changed.  
3. Use the JC CLEAN channel’s [VOLUME] knob to adjust the  
volume.  
4. Play a single note on the open string that you want to tune.  
Tune the string until the green indicator lights.  
Sharp  
Flat  
Pitch is correct  
Lights red  
Lights green  
Lights red  
* The red indicator flashes if the pitch is substantially out of tune.  
* Press the [SELECT] switch, and you’ll hear a reference tone of the  
pitch selected by the Type switch. (This is the Tuning Fork function.)  
5. When you have finished tuning, press the [TUNER] switch  
once again.  
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Sample Settings  
EXTREME  
This is an extreme sound with intense distortion.  
This is a high-gain sound that packs a lot of punch in the low end,  
while delivering a great deal of edge in the upper range.  
You can obtain variations in the sound by moving the [MIDDLE] knob.  
If you turn on HEAVY OCTAVE, you can achieve an even greater sense  
of distortion in the low end.  
[SELECT] switch : LEAD  
Space Clean  
This is a transparent sound using spacial effects.  
Select the JC CLEAN amp, modeled on the Roland JC-120, then add  
chorus and long delay.  
Using this setting with a guitar equipped with single coil pickups  
makes great sounding arpeggios and chord strumming.  
Depending on the phrase being played, it can be effective to set the  
delay sound’s delay time slightly slower than the phrase’s tempo.  
[SELECT] switch : JC CLEAN  
Power Grunge  
This produces a raging distortion sound that is very trebly and roughly  
textured.  
Setting the [GAIN] knob to prevent excessive distortion of the guitar  
sound results in a straight guitar sound with brilliant harmonics and  
powerful chord sounds.  
You can also add the FLANGER to produce a sound with a powerful  
swirling effect, much like the sound from a jet.  
Additionally, using the guitar’s front pickup and raising the [GAIN] and  
[MIDDLE] knobs results in a fat lead sound with long sustain.  
[SELECT] switch : LEAD  
Alternative Metal  
The perfect sound for heavy, sharp riffs.  
Select the high-gain METAL STACK, then use the equalizer to boost the  
low end even more.  
Used with a humbucking pickup in the rear position, it results in an  
extreme distortion effect.  
Plus, you can add a long delay to use this as a lead sound with great  
sustain.  
Adding a short delay produces a doubling sound like that from two  
performers playing the same phrases simultaneously.  
[SELECT] switch : LEAD  
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Setting Memo  
[SELECT] switch :  
[SELECT] switch :  
[SELECT] switch :  
[SELECT] switch :  
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Specifications  
CUBE-20XL  
Rated Power Output  
Nominal Input Level  
Speakers  
20 W  
INPUT (JC CLEAN channel)  
AUX IN  
-10dBu/1MΩ  
-10dBu  
20 cm (8 inch)  
[POWER] Switch  
[SELECT] Switch  
[TUNER] Switch  
[POWER SQUEEZER] Switch  
<JC CLEAN Channel>  
[VOLUME] Knob  
Controls  
Type switch (ACOUSTIC SIM, OVERDRIVE, DISTORTION, METAL, METAL STACK, EXTREME),  
[GAIN] Knob, [VOLUME] Knob  
<LEAD Channel>  
<EQUALIZER>  
<EFX/SOLO>  
[BASS] Knob, [MIDDLE] Knob, [TREBLE] Knob  
[EFX /SOLO] Knob (CHORUS, FLANGER, PHASER, TREMOLO, SOLO, HEAVY OCTAVE)  
[DELAY/REVERB] Knob (DELAY, REVERB, SPRING)  
<DELAY/REVERB>  
Indicators  
JC CLEAN Channel, LEAD Channel, EFX/SOLO, TUNER, POWER SQUEEZER  
Connectors  
INPUT Jack, AUX IN Jack, FOOT SW Jack (SELECT, EFX/SOLO), RECORDING OUT/PHONES Jack  
24 W  
Power Consumption  
385 (W) x 240 (D) x 385 (H) mm  
Dimensions  
15-3/16 (W) x 9-1/2 (D) x 15-3/16 (H) inches  
Weight  
9 kg / 19 lbs 14 oz  
Owner’s Manual  
Accessories  
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms  
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.  
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PHILIPPINES  
CURACAO  
URUGUAY  
POLAND  
JORDAN  
AFRICA  
G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.  
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue  
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,  
PHILIPPINES  
Zeelandia Music Center Inc.  
Orionweg 30  
Todo Musica S.A.  
Francisco Acuna de Figueroa  
1771  
ROLAND POLSKA SP. Z O.O.  
ul. Kty Grodziskie 16B  
MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD.  
FREDDY FOR MUSIC  
P. O. Box 922846  
Amman 11192, JORDAN  
TEL: (06) 5692696  
Curacao, Netherland Antilles  
TEL: (305) 5926866  
03-289 Warszawa, POLAND  
TEL: (022) 678 9512  
C.P.: 11.800  
Montevideo, URUGUAY  
TEL: (02) 924-2335  
EGYPT  
TEL: (02) 899 9801  
Al Fanny Trading Oꢀce  
9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street,  
ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis,  
Cairo 11341, EGYPT  
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
PORTUGAL  
MALAYSIA/  
SINGAPORE  
Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez  
Calle Proyecto Central No.3  
Ens.La Esperilla  
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KUWAIT  
VENEZUELA  
Branch Oꢀce Porto  
Edifício Tower Plaza  
Rotunda Eng. Edgar Cardoso  
23, 9ºG  
4400-676 Vila Nova de Gaia,  
PORTUGAL  
EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI &  
Instrumentos Musicales  
TEL: (022)-417-1828  
Roland Asia PaciŠc Sdn. Bhd.  
45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39,  
Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling  
Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA  
TEL: (03) 7805-3263  
SONS CO.  
Santo Domingo,  
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
TEL: (809) 683 0305  
Allegro,C.A.  
Al-Yousi¥ Service Center  
P.O.Box 126 (Safat) 13002,  
KUWAIT  
REUNION  
Av.las industrias edf.Guitar import  
#7 zona Industrial de Turumo  
Caracas, VENEZUELA  
MARCEL FO-YAM Sarl  
25 Rue Jules Hermann,  
Chaudron - BP79 97 491  
Ste Clotilde Cedex,  
TEL: 00 965 802929  
ECUADOR  
TEL: (212) 244-1122  
TEL: (+351) 22 608 00 60  
Mas Musika  
TAIWAN  
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ROMANIA  
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George Zeidan St., Chahine Bldg.,  
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Beirut, LEBANON  
CO., LTD.  
Piata Libertatii 1,  
535500 Gheorgheni, ROMANIA  
TEL: (266) 364 609  
EUROPE  
9F-5, No. 112 Chung Shan  
North Road Sec. 2 Taipei 104,  
TAIWAN R.O.C.  
SOUTH AFRICA  
EL SALVADOR  
T.O.M.S. Sound & Music (Pty)Ltd.  
2 ASTRON ROAD DENVER  
JOHANNESBURG ZA 2195,  
SOUTH AFRICA  
TEL: (01) 20-1441  
OMNI MUSIC  
TEL: (02) 2561 3339  
BELGIUM/FRANCE/  
HOLLAND/  
75 Avenida Norte y Final Alameda  
Juan Pablo II,  
Edi¥cio No.4010 San Salvador,  
EL SALVADOR  
RUSSIA  
OMAN  
Roland Music LLC  
THAILAND  
TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.  
Malatan House No.1  
Al Noor Street, Ruwi  
SULTANATE OF OMAN  
TEL: 2478 3443  
Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6  
117 545 Moscow, RUSSIA  
TEL: (495) 981-4967  
LUXEMBOURG  
TEL: (011) 417 3400  
Theera Music Co. , Ltd.  
100-108 Soi Verng Nakornkasem,  
New Road,Sumpantawong,  
Bangkok 10100, THAILAND  
TEL: (02) 224-8821  
Roland Central Europe N.V.  
Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel  
(Westerlo) BELGIUM  
TEL: 262-0788  
Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.  
Royal Cape Park, Unit 24  
Londonderry Road, Ottery 7800  
Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA  
TEL: (021) 799 4900  
GUATEMALA  
SERBIA  
TEL: (014) 575811  
Casa Instrumental  
Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11  
Ciudad de Guatemala,  
GUATEMALA  
Music AP Ltd.  
QATAR  
Sutjeska br. 5 XS - 24413 Palic,  
SERBIA  
TEL: (024) 539 395  
CROATIA  
AL-EMADI TRADING &  
ART-CENTAR  
CONTRACTING CO.  
P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR  
TEL: 4423-554  
Degenova 3.  
HR - 10000 Zagreb, CROATIA  
TEL: (1) 466 8493  
OCEANIA  
TEL: (502) 599-2888  
SLOVAKIA  
ASIA  
HONDURAS  
DAN Acoustic s.r.o.  
Povazská 18.  
SAUDI ARABIA  
AUSTRALIA/  
Almacen Pajaro Azul S.A. de C.V.  
BO.Paz Barahona  
CZECH REP.  
aDawliah Universal Electronics  
SK - 940 01 Nové Zámky,  
SLOVAKIA  
TEL: (035) 6424 330  
NEW ZEALAND  
CZECH REPUBLIC DISTRIBUTOR  
APL  
CHINA  
3 Ave.11 Calle S.O  
San Pedro Sula, HONDURAS  
TEL: (504) 553-2029  
Roland Corporation  
s.r.o  
Behind Pizza Inn  
Prince Turkey Street  
aDawliah Building,  
PO BOX 2154,  
Alkhobar 31952,  
SAUDI ARABIA  
TEL: (03) 8643601  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
Australia Pty.,Ltd.  
38 Campbell Avenue  
Dee Why West. NSW 2099,  
AUSTRALIA  
Voctárova 247/16  
180 00 Praha 8, CZECH REP.  
TEL: (2) 830 20270  
Co.,Ltd.  
SPAIN  
5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road  
Shanghai 200090, CHINA  
TEL: (021) 5580-0800  
MARTINIQUE  
Roland Iberia, S.L.  
Paseo García Faria, 33-35  
08005 Barcelona, SPAIN  
TEL: 93 493 91 00  
Musique & Son  
DENMARK  
Z.I.Les Mangle  
For Australia  
Roland Scandinavia A/S  
Skagerrakvej 7 Postbox 880  
DK-2100 Copenhagen,  
DENMARK  
97232 Le Lamantin,  
MARTINIQUE F.W.I.  
TEL: 596 596 426860  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
TEL: (02) 9982 8266  
For New Zealand  
TEL: (09) 3098 715  
Co.,Ltd. (BEIJING OFFICE)  
10F. No.18 3 Section Anhuaxili  
Chaoyang District Beijing  
100011, CHINA  
SYRIA  
SWEDEN  
Technical Light & Sound Center  
PO Box 13520 Bldg No.49  
Khaled Abn Alwalid St.  
Damascus, SYRIA  
Roland Scandinavia A/S  
TEL: 3916 6200  
Gigamusic SARL  
SWEDISH SALES OFFICE  
Mårbackagatan 31, 4 tr.  
SE-123 43 Farsta, SWEDEN  
TEL: (0) 8 683 04 30  
10 Rte De La Folie  
97200 Fort De France  
MARTINIQUE F.W.I.  
TEL: 596 596 715222  
FINLAND  
TEL: (010) 6426-5050  
Roland Scandinavia As, Filial  
CENTRAL/LATIN  
AMERICA  
TEL: (011) 223-5384  
HONG KONG  
Finland  
Tom Lee Music  
TURKEY  
Vanha Nurmijarventie 62  
01670 Vantaa, FINLAND  
TEL: (0) 9 68 24 020  
SWITZERLAND  
11/F Silvercord Tower 1  
30 Canton Rd  
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon,  
HONG KONG  
ZUHAL DIS TICARET A.S.  
Galip Dede Cad. No.33  
Beyoglu, Istanbul, TURKEY  
TEL: (0212) 249 85 10  
MEXICO  
Roland (Switzerland) AG  
Landstrasse 5, Postfach,  
CH-4452 Itingen, SWITZERLAND  
TEL: (061) 975-9987  
Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.  
Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar  
de los Padres 01780 Mexico D.F.,  
MEXICO  
ARGENTINA  
GERMANY/AUSTRIA  
Instrumentos Musicales S.A.  
Av.Santa Fe 2055  
TEL: 825-2737-7688  
Roland Elektronische  
U.A.E.  
(1123) Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA  
TEL: (011) 4508-2700  
Musikinstrumente HmbH.  
Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt,  
GERMANY  
UKRAINE  
TEL: (55) 5668-6699  
Zak Electronics & Musical  
Parsons Music Ltd.  
EURHYTHMICS Ltd.  
P.O.Box: 37-a.  
8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39  
Chatham Road South, T.S.T,  
Kowloon, HONG KONG  
TEL: 2333 1863  
Instruments Co. L.L.C.  
Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,  
No. 14, Ground Floor, Dubai,  
U.A.E.  
NICARAGUA  
BARBADOS  
TEL: (040) 52 60090  
Bansbach Instrumentos  
Nedecey Str. 30  
UA - 89600 Mukachevo, UKRAINE  
TEL: (03131) 414-40  
A&B Music Supplies LTD  
12 Webster Industrial Park  
Wildey, St.Michael, BARBADOS  
TEL: (246) 430-1100  
Musicales Nicaragua  
Altamira D'Este Calle Principal  
de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida  
1 Cuadra al Lago.#503  
Managua, NICARAGUA  
TEL: (505) 277-2557  
GREECE/CYPRUS  
TEL: (04) 3360715  
STOLLAS S.A.  
INDIA  
Music Sound Light  
155, New National Road  
Patras 26442, GREECE  
TEL: 2610 435400  
UNITED KINGDOM  
Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.  
411, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi  
Flats Compound O¢. Dr. Edwin  
Moses Road, Mumbai-400011,  
INDIA  
Roland (U.K.) Ltd.  
BRAZIL  
Atlantic Close, Swansea  
Enterprise Park, SWANSEA SA7  
9FJ, UNITED KINGDOM  
TEL: (01792) 702701  
Roland Brasil Ltda.  
NORTH AMERICA  
Rua San Jose, 211  
PANAMA  
Parque Industrial San Jose  
Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL  
TEL: (011) 4615 5666  
HUNGARY  
SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.  
Boulevard Andrews, Albrook,  
Panama City, REP. DE PANAMA  
TEL: 315-0101  
TEL: (022) 2493 9051  
Roland East Europe Ltd.  
2045 Torokbalint, FSD Park,  
building 3., HUNGARY  
TEL: (23) 511011  
CANADA  
Roland Canada Ltd.  
INDONESIA  
CHILE  
(Head Oꢀce)  
PT Citra Intirama  
Jl. Cideng Timur No. 15J-15O  
Jakarta Pusat,  
MIDDLE EAST  
5480 Parkwood Way Richmond B.  
C., V6V 2M4, CANADA  
TEL: (604) 270 6626  
Comercial Fancy II S.A.  
Rut.: 96.919.420-1  
PARAGUAY  
IRELAND  
Distribuidora De Instrumentos  
INDONESIA  
TEL: (021) 6324170  
Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor  
Santiago - Centro, CHILE  
TEL: (02) 688-9540  
Roland Ireland  
Musicales  
BAHRAIN  
G2 Calmount Park, Calmount  
Avenue, Dublin 12,  
Republic of IRELAND  
TEL: (01) 4294444  
J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira  
Asuncion, PARAGUAY  
TEL: (595) 21 492147  
Roland Canada Ltd.  
Moon Stores  
KOREA  
(Toronto Oꢀce)  
170 Admiral Boulevard  
Mississauga On L5T 2N6,  
CANADA  
No.1231&1249 Rumaytha  
Building Road 3931,  
Manama 339, BAHRAIN  
TEL: 17 813 942  
COLOMBIA  
Cosmos Corporation  
1461-9, Seocho-Dong,  
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA  
TEL: (02) 3486-8855  
Centro Musical Ltda.  
Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9  
Medellin, COLOMBIA  
PERU  
ITALY  
Audionet  
TEL: (905) 362 9707  
Roland Italy S. p. A.  
Viale delle Industrie 8,  
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY  
TEL: (02) 937-78300  
Distribuciones Musicales SAC  
Juan Fanning 530  
Mira©ores  
Lima - PERU  
TEL: (511) 4461388  
TEL: (574) 3812529  
IRAN  
MALAYSIA  
U. S. A.  
MOCO INC.  
COSTA RICA  
Roland Asia PaciŠc Sdn. Bhd.  
45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39,  
Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling  
Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA  
TEL: (03) 7805-3263  
Roland Corporation U.S.  
5100 S. Eastern Avenue  
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,  
U. S. A.  
NO.16 End of Nike St. Shariaty  
Ave, Roberouye Cerah Mirdamad  
Teheran, IRAN  
JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos  
Musicales  
NORWAY  
Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237,  
San Jose, COSTA RICA  
TEL: 258-0211  
TEL: (021)-2288-2998  
Roland Scandinavia Avd.  
TRINIDAD  
TEL: (323) 890 3700  
Kontor Norge  
AMR Ltd  
ISRAEL  
Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95  
Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo,  
NORWAY  
VIET NAM  
Ground Floor  
Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons  
Maritime Plaza  
Barataria TRINIDAD W.I.  
TEL: (868) 638 6385  
VIET THUONG CORPORATION  
386 CACH MANG THANG TAM ST.  
DIST.3, HO CHI MINH CITY,  
VIET NAM  
Ltd.  
8 Retzif Ha'alia Hashnia St.  
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL  
TEL: (03) 6823666  
TEL: 2273 0074  
TEL: (08) 9316540  
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This product complies with the requirements of EMCD 2004/108/EC and LVD 2006/95/EC.  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION  
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 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 be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.  
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.  
For Canada  
NOTICE  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.  
AVIS  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
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WARNING  
This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.  
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