Roland Musical Instrument Amplifier CUBE 80X User Guide

Owner’s Manual  
Bedienungsanleitung  
Guide d’utilisation  
Manuale dell'utente  
Manual del usuario  
Manual do proprietário  
Gebruikershandleiding  
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201b  
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS”, “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4). 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.  
Control Panel  
SOLO Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
EQUALIZER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
PRESENCE Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Contents  
Main Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Using the SOLO Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Using the LOOPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Using the Tuner Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Sample Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
About WARNING and CAUTION Notices  
About the Symbols  
Used for instructions intended to alert the  
user to the risk of death or severe injury  
should the unit be used improperly.  
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING  
001-50  
Connect mains plug of this model to a mains  
008aThe unit should be connected to a power supply  
socket outlet with a protective earthing  
connection.  
only of the type described in the operating  
instructions, or as marked on the rear side of unit.  
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009  
002aDo not open or perform any internal modifications  
on the unit.  
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!  
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003  
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  
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010  
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.  
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.  
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004  
Never install the unit in any of the following  
locations.  
Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct  
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating  
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or  
are  
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011  
Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,  
coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft  
drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.  
Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);  
or are  
Exposed to steam or smoke; or are  
Subject to salt exposure; or are  
Humid; or are  
Exposed to rain; or are  
Dusty or sandy; or are  
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013  
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.  
Subject to high levels of vibration and  
shakiness.  
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007  
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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.  
014  
Protect the unit from strong impact.  
(Do not drop it!)  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
012aImmediately turn the power off, remove the  
101aThe unit should be located so that its location or  
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 “Information” page when:  
position does not interfere with its proper  
ventilation.  
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102aAlways grasp only the plug on the power-supply  
The power-supply cord or the plug has been  
damaged; or  
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from an  
outlet.  
If smoke or unusual odor occurs  
Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been  
spilled onto the unit; or  
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103aAt regular intervals, you should unplug the power  
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.  
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.  
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Add A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit  
during normal operation. Do not use the unit in  
an area with less than the air space shown below.  
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104  
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.  
5 cm (2 inch) 15 cm (6 inch)  
or greater or greater  
30 cm (12 inch)  
or greater  
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106  
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on  
the unit.  
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107aNever handle the power cord or its plug with wet  
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from,  
an outlet.  
20 cm (8 inch)  
or greater  
20 cm (8 inch)  
or greater  
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015  
108aBefore moving the unit, disconnect the power  
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  
plug from the outlet, and pull out all cords from  
external devices.  
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.  
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109aBefore cleaning the unit, turn off the power and  
unplug the power cord from the outlet.  
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110aWhenever you suspect the possibility of lightning  
016  
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 “Information” page.  
in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out  
of the outlet.  
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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.  
026  
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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IMPORTANT NOTES  
360  
Power Supply  
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.  
301  
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.  
Maintenance  
401a  
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.  
307  
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.  
402  
308  
Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind,  
to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.  
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.  
452Kai  
Please be aware that unit settings or the contents of the solo  
function stored in memory may be lost when the unit is sent for  
servicing. Important data should always be written down on  
paper. Roland assumes no liability with respect to recovery of  
any lost data.  
Additional Precautions  
Placement  
551Kai  
351  
Please be aware that unit settings or the contents of the solo  
function stored in memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of  
a malfunction or the improper operation of the unit. To protect  
yourself against the risk of losing important data, we recommend  
that you periodically write down on paper any important data  
you have stored in the unit’s memory.  
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.  
352a  
This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do  
not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.  
552Kai  
Roland Corporation assumes no liability with respect to recovery  
352b  
of any lost unit settings or contents of the solo function stored in  
memory.  
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.  
553  
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.  
556  
354b  
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.  
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.  
557  
A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal  
operation.  
558a  
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 (especially  
when it is late at night).  
355b  
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.  
559a  
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.  
562  
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.  
356  
Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on the  
unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or  
otherwise harmfully affect the finish.  
359  
Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument.  
Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the exterior  
finish.  
Add  
Do not insert hands, fingers, etc, into the openings in the unit’s  
rear panel. In particular, if the unit is to used in households with  
small children, always provide adult supervision to ensure that  
children keep their hands and feet out of these openings.  
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Main Features  
A high-performance guitar amp equipped with a 30-cm (12-inch) speaker and delivering 80 watts of output  
Switchable between two-channels: JC CLEAN and LEAD  
Switchable using a footswitch pedal (optional BOSS FS-6, FS-5U, or FS-5L).  
Ten types of COSM amplifiers (p. 6, p. 7)  
A total of ten COSM amp types are built in, including a clean amp for the JC CLEAN channel and acoustic, crunch, high-gain, and the  
original Dyna Amp for the LEAD channel.  
Dyna Amp lets you achieve unprecedented tonal change and new expressiveness by varying your picking dynamics.  
COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) is proprietary Roland modeling technology, which analyzes the way in which sound is  
affected by elements such as electronic circuitry, structure, and materials, and combines these elements to reconstruct the desired  
sound.  
SOLO function (p. 8, p. 16)  
This lets you save and call up panel settings for tones you create with the LEAD channel, including amp type, gain, equalizer, and  
effects. You can also manipulate these using a footswitch pedal (the optional BOSS FS-6, FS-5U, or FS-5L), letting you put them to use  
in live performances.  
LOOPER function (p. 9, p. 17)  
This lets you record, play back, and overdub a phrase you play to create your own loop phrase, enabling you to enjoy playing along  
with the recorded loop phrase.  
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The maximum recording time is approximately 40 seconds.  
Tuner function (p. 6, p. 19)  
An easy-to-operate tuner is built in. This even supports flat tuning and seven-string guitars.  
Chromatic tuning is possible, too.  
Independently operable delay and reverb (p. 9)  
The unit is equipped with a DELAY knob and a REVERB knob. These let you control delay and reverb independently.  
Delay time adjustable through TAP input  
You can also enter a short delay (30 to 90 ms) by giving the TAP switch a long press.  
Spring reverb modeling  
Four types of easy-to-operate effects (p. 8)  
Four types of effects — chorus, flanger, phaser, and tremolo — are built in, allowing easy operation with a single control.  
RECORDING OUT jack (p. 15)  
The unit features a RECORDING OUT jack for connecting recording equipment. You can also use this as a headphone jack.  
AUX IN jack (p. 15)  
You can use this to connect and play along with an MP3 or CD player.  
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Panel Descriptions  
Control Panel  
INPUT Jack  
SELECT Switch  
Connect your guitar here.  
This switches between the JC CLEAN and LEAD channels.  
The indicator shows you which channel is selected.  
You can also switch on the solo function by using this in  
combination with the SOLO switch. For more information, refer  
to “Using the SOLO Function” (p. 16).  
JC CLEAN Channel  
This models the Roland JC-120.  
This is a sound that readily extends up  
to the treble range. This amp is ideal  
for creating sounds in combination  
with a multi-effects device.  
Switching channels can also be accomplished using a footswitch  
pedal (optional BOSS FS-5U, FS-5L, or FS-6).  
You use this when tuning the guitar.  
Turning this on makes the switch light  
in red and enables tuning.  
BRIGHT Switch  
This makes the mid and high ranges more brilliant, for  
a crisper sound.  
For information on how to use the tuner,  
refer to “Using the Tuner Function” (p. 19).  
VOLUME Knob  
This adjusts the volume level of the JC CLEAN channel.  
As an original function on this unit, this can produce  
a powerful crunch at volume levels near the maximum.  
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Panel Descriptions  
Type  
Description  
LEAD Channel  
This is modeled on the Peavey EVH 5150.  
This is a high-gain amp, so you can get  
heavy distortion and sustain even at low  
volumes.  
METAL STACK  
This super high-gain amp is modeled on  
the Mesa/Boogie Rectifier.  
R-FIER STACK  
This is a super high-gain amp. It’s capable of  
producing slash metal, grunge, and a wide  
range of other lead sounds.  
This is an original amp type that lets you  
obtain unprecedented tonal changes  
according to your picking dynamics.  
Soft picking produces a transparent clean  
amp sound, whereas hard picking yields  
a deeply distorted high-gain amp sound.  
Once the sound is distorted, the tone then  
changes according to the force used in  
picking, greatly expanding your range of  
expression.  
You can select from nine COSM amp types.  
Type  
Description  
This is an original amp type that includes an  
acoustic simulator.  
It transforms the sounds from your electric  
guitar into a clear, refined acoustic-guitar  
sound.  
DYNA AMP  
ACOUSTIC SIM Using this type together with a single-coil  
pickup in the front position produces  
optimal sound quality.  
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Setting the GAIN knob at the optimal position  
provides maximum effectiveness. Start with  
the GAIN knob centered. Then adjust the  
GAIN knob so that soft picking yields a clean  
tone and hard picking produces heavy  
distortion.  
If you’re using humbucker pickups, turn  
down the equalizer’s BASS and MIDDLE  
controls slightly.  
This is modeled on the classic Fender Twin  
Reverb amplifier.  
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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.  
BLACK PANEL  
DLX COMBO  
BRIT COMBO  
TWEED  
It’s used in a wide range of musical styles,  
from country to blues, jazz, and rock.  
It features rich lows and a bright high end.  
This is modeled on the Fender Deluxe  
Reverb amplifier.  
This amp finds use in a full range of genres,  
including surf music, blues, country, jazz,  
soul, and hard rock.  
GAIN Knob  
This adjusts the distortion level for the LEAD channel.  
It features clear, clean tones and sparkling  
overdrive at high volumes.  
VOLUME Knob  
This adjusts the volume level for the LEAD channel.  
This is modeled on the Vox AC-30TB.  
This is the rock amplifier that created the  
Liverpool sound of the 1960s.  
It can produce a broad range of sounds,  
from clean to overdrive.  
This is modeled on the vintage Fender  
Tweed Bassman 4x10” Combo.  
It produces a clear mid to upper range with  
a fat low end, and its unique crunch tones  
with persistent distortion have earned it  
a loyal following among blues and rock  
guitarists.  
This is modeled on the features of  
a Marshall JMP 1987.  
Used extensively in hard rock in the 1970s,  
this is truly the perfect amp for the “top  
rock” guitar sound.  
CLASSIC  
STACK  
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Panel Descriptions  
SOLO Function  
PRESENCE Knob  
This gives the midrange and high end a more lustrous contour.  
This is effective when you want to make the sound more airy and  
open.  
This lets you save the panel settings  
for sounds you create with the LEAD  
channel (such as amp type, gain,  
equalizer, and various effects) and  
call them up later.  
EFX (Effects) Knob  
On this unit, this function is called  
“SOLO.”  
You can adjust the intensity of four types of  
effects—chorus, flanger, phaser, and  
tremolo—by adjusting the positioning of this  
knob.  
The SOLO function is handy in situations like these:  
When you’re using the LEAD channel and you want to switch  
the amp type and effect at the same time  
The indicator lights up when this is on, and  
goes out when it’s off. You can also switch  
this on and off using an optional footswitch pedal.  
When you’re using the LEAD channel and you want to switch  
the equalizer settings and volume level at the same time  
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Settings for the JC CLEAN channel can’t be stored in memory.  
The scale indications for CHORUS, FLANGER, PHASER, and TREMOLO on  
the panel are just a general guide. Be sure to check the actual sound as  
you adjust the effect.  
SOLO Switch  
This saves panel settings and calls up it.  
Knob Position  
CHORUS  
Description  
VOLUME (SOLO) Knob  
This adds a slightly detuned sound to  
the original sound, giving the sound  
greater breadth and fullness.  
This adjusts the volume level for the called-up settings.  
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For information on how to use the SOLO function, refer to “Using the  
SOLO Function” (p. 16).  
This creates a flanging effect that  
creates a sort of spinning sensation  
with the sound.  
FLANGER  
EQUALIZER  
This adds a phase-shifted signal to the  
original sound, giving the sound  
a swirling sensation.  
PHASER  
Knob  
Description  
This adjusts the sound level of the low-  
frequency range.  
BASS Knob  
This effect produces cyclical changes in  
the volume level.  
TREMOLO  
This adjusts the sound level of the  
middle-frequency range.  
MIDDLE Knob  
TREBLE Knob  
This adjusts the sound level of the high-  
frequency range.  
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When the LEAD channel Type switch is set to BLACK PANEL, DLX  
COMBO, or TWEED, setting BASS, MIDDLE and TREBLE all to 0 (zero)  
stops all sound.  
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Panel Descriptions  
TAP Switch  
When the knob is positioned at WARM or CLEAR, you can  
use this to adjust the delay time.  
DELAY/LOOPER Knob  
When the knob is positioned at LOOPER, this switch  
controls recording, playback, and overdubbing.  
You can switch to either of two delay  
types or the LOOPER function by  
positioning this knob.  
Knob  
Position  
Function  
Operation  
When the knob is at WARM or CLEAR,  
this functions as a delay, and you can  
adjust the volume level of the delay by  
adjusting the knob’s position.  
Delay time of 90 ms or more  
Pressing the switch twice sets  
a delay time equal to the  
interval between presses. You  
can set a time of up to 2,000 ms  
when the knob is at WARM or  
up to 1,000 ms when the knob  
is at CLEAR.  
Delay time of 90 to 30 ms  
Holding down the TAP switch  
ms, according to the number of  
seconds you hold the switch  
depressed (four stages: 30 ms,  
50 ms, 70 ms, and 90 ms).  
The indicator lights up when delay is on and goes out when it’s  
off. You can also switch this on and off using an optional  
footswitch pedal.  
When the knob is positioned at LOOPER, you can use it to adjust  
the volume level of playback using the LOOPER function.  
This indicator lights up when the LOOPER function is on. The  
indicator flashes when a footswitch pedal is used to switch off  
(mute) LOOPER.  
WARM,  
CLEAR  
Adjusts the  
delay time  
Knob Position  
Function  
Description  
This is a feedback delay with  
a warm analog-delay feel.  
Turn the knob clockwise to  
increase the effect sound.  
WARM  
Starts and  
stops Looper  
recording  
Refer to “Using the LOOPER  
Function and Delay at the Same  
Time” (p. 18).  
Delay  
LOOPER  
This is a delay with one to  
two repetitions.  
Turn the knob clockwise to  
and playback  
CLEAR  
REVERB Knob  
This enables the loop-play  
mode.  
You can vary the volume  
level for playback by  
adjusting the position of the  
(p. 17).  
You can switch between use of two types of  
reverb by changing the position of the knob.  
varying the knob position.  
LOOPER  
Looper  
The indicator lights up when reverb is on and  
goes out when the effect is off. You can also  
switch reverb on and off using an optional  
footswitch pedal.  
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The scale indications for WARM, CLEAR, and LOOPER are just a general  
guide. Be sure to check the actual sound as you adjust the effect.  
When the knob is positioned at LOOPER, no delay effect is applied. To  
use the LOOPER and delay simultaneously, refer to “Using the LOOPER  
Function and Delay at the Same Time” (p. 18).  
Knob Position  
Description  
This is modeled on spring reverb.  
It produces the distinctive  
SPRING  
reverberations of a spring. Turning the  
knob clockwise makes the effect  
progressively more intense.  
This is a plate reverb.  
This reverb features high-end sustain.  
Turning the knob clockwise makes the  
effect progressively more intense.  
PLATE  
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Panel Descriptions  
s
POWER Switch  
Turns the power on and off.  
941  
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Once the connections have been completed (p. 11), 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.  
1. Make sure that all volume controls on this  
unit and connected devices are set to 0.  
2. Turn on all the devices connected to this  
unit’s INPUT jack and AUX IN jack.  
3. Turn on this unit.  
943  
*
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.  
942  
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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.  
4. Adjust the volume levels for the devices.  
system, and then turn off the devices in the  
reverse of the order followed when switching  
them on.  
945  
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If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER  
switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer to  
“Power Supply” (p. 4).  
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Panel Descriptions  
Rear Panel  
Recorder, etc.  
MP3/CD Player, etc.  
Speaker Cable  
INPUT  
External Speaker  
1
2
3
4
7
6
8
5
PCS-31  
BOSS FS-6, etc.  
Headphones  
DELAY/LOOPER MUTE  
REVERB  
EFX  
SOLO  
CH SELECT  
TAP/REC/PLAY/DUB  
Foot Switches  
Mixer, etc.  
921  
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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.  
FOOT SW Jacks  
FOOT SW TYPE Switch  
Either momentary or latch type footswitch pedals can be used with this unit.  
However, be sure to connect only a momentary-type footswitch such as the BOSS FS-5U to the TAP/REC/PLAY/DUB jack. A latch-type  
footswitch pedal may fail to operate correctly.  
*
*
The footswitch pedal is available separately.  
The BOSS FS-6 can operate as either a momentary or latch-type pedal switch.  
Momentary type: This type remains on (or off) while depressed and switches off (or on) when released. BOSS FS-5U, etc.  
Latch type: This type switches on or off each time it is depressed. BOSS FS-5L, etc.  
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This unit is equipped with a TRS-type FOOT SW jack that accepts plugs of the configuration shown in the figure. To connect  
a footswitch pedal, use a TRS-compatible cable such as the optionally available PCS-31.  
TIP  
RING  
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Panel Descriptions  
Connection and Settings When Using an FS-5L or Latch-type Footswitch Pedal  
When you’re using the FS-6 or FS-5L, you can determine whether the footswitch pedal is on or off by checking its indicator light.  
Jack  
Jack  
Jack  
TIP: SELECT  
TIP: TAP/REC/PLAY/DUB  
TIP: EFX  
For DELAY: Adjusts the delay time  
For LOOPER: LOOPER operation (p. 17)  
Switches EFX on and off  
Switches between the JC  
CLEAN and LEAD channels  
Function  
RING: DELAY/LOOPER MUTE  
For DELAY: Switches DELAY on and off  
For LOOPER: Mutes LOOPER  
RING: REVERB  
Switches REVERB on and off  
RING: SOLO  
Calls up the SOLO function  
When  
connecting  
the FS-5L  
PCS-31  
PCS-31  
Polarity switch  
Red  
(RING)  
White  
(TIP)  
Red  
(RING)  
White  
(TIP)  
Polarity switch  
CUBE-80X  
Rear Panel  
REVERB  
SOLO  
EFX  
SELECT  
TAP/REC/PLAY/DUB  
DELAY/LOOPER MUTE  
PCS-31  
PCS-31  
Red  
(RING)  
White  
(TIP)  
Red  
(RING)  
White  
(TIP)  
When  
connecting  
the FS-6  
CUBE-80X  
Rear Panel  
REVERB  
SOLO  
EFX  
SELECT  
DELAY/LOOPER MUTE  
TAP/REC/PLAY/DUB  
Set the switches as shown as bellow.  
Set the switches as shown as bellow.  
B
A
B
A
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Panel Descriptions  
Important Notes When Using a Latch-type Footswitch Pedal  
Normally, the on/off state of the footswitch pedal takes precedence over the control panel for switching EFX, delay, or reverb on  
and off.  
However, the on or off states stored in memory using the SOLO function take precedence when saved SOLO-function panel  
settings are called up. Such cases may result in conflicting indicator displays on the control panel and the footswitch pedal, but this  
is not a malfunction.  
To make the indicator displays match up  
Depress the footswitch pedal whose indicator display is different.  
Make it match the indicator display on the control panel.  
To make the on/off state of the footswitch pedal take priority at all times  
On this unit, you can use either of the following settings to control operation when the panel settings for EFX, delay, and  
reverb are called up using the SOLO function.  
Make the on/off state of the footswitch pedal always take priority  
Make the on/off state saved using the SOLO function take priority (default)  
1. How to make the on/off state of the footswitch pedal always take priority  
Hold down the TAP and SELECT switches at the same time and switch on the power.  
2. How to make the on/off state saved using the SOLO function take priority  
Hold down the TAP and TUNER switches at the same time and switch on the power.  
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The changed setting remains in memory after the power is switched off.  
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Panel Descriptions  
Connection and Settings When Using an FS-5U or Momentary-type Footswitch Pedal  
Jack  
Jack  
Jack  
TIP: SELECT  
TIP: TAP/REC/PLAY/DUB  
TIP: EFX  
For DELAY: Adjusts the delay time  
For LOOPER: LOOPER operation (p. 17)  
Switches EFX on and off  
Switches between the JC  
CLEAN and LEAD channels  
Function  
RING: DELAY/LOOPER MUTE  
For DELAY: Switches DELAY on and off  
For LOOPER: Mutes LOOPER  
RING: REVERB  
Switches REVERB on and off  
RING: SOLO  
Calls up the SOLO function  
When  
connecting  
the FS-5U  
PCS-31  
Polarity switch  
White  
(TIP)  
Red  
(RING)  
CUBE-80X  
Rear Panel  
DELAY/LOOPER MUTE TAP/REC/PLAY/DUB  
REVERB EFX  
SOLO SELECT  
When  
connecting  
the FS-6  
PCS-31  
Set the switches as shown bellow.  
B
A
Red  
(RING)  
White  
(TIP)  
CUBE-80X  
Rear Panel  
DELAY/LOOPER MUTE TAP/REC/PLAY/DUB  
REVERB EFX  
SOLO SELECT  
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Panel Descriptions  
EXT SPEAKER Jack  
LINE OUT Jack  
This is for connecting an external speaker.  
This is for connecting a PA system, recorder, or other external  
equipment.  
When one is connected, sound is played both from the external  
speaker and from the unit’s built-in speaker.  
Add  
This features COSM speaker modeling, enabling production of  
impressive guitar-amp sound.  
*
When connecting to an external speaker, make sure the speaker  
conforms to the following specifications.  
You use this when you want to use the unit in combination with  
an external PA system or when you want to line-record  
a performance while listening to the sound from the unit’s built-  
in speaker.  
Impedance:  
8 ohms or less  
Allowable power input: 80 watts or greater  
Add  
Adjust the output level using the VOLUME knobs for the JC  
CLEAN and LEAD channels and the SOLO function.  
*
No sound is output from this unit’s speaker or any external speaker  
when the RECORDING OUT/PHONES jack is in use.  
Add  
*
The sound input to the AUX IN jack is NOT output.  
*
Only use speaker cable to connect the speaker. Do not use any shielded  
cable designed for use with guitars.  
AUX IN Jack  
RECORDING OUT/PHONES Jack  
This lets you connect a CD player, digital audio player, electronic  
instrument, or other such device and play it at the same time as  
the guitar.  
This functions either as an output jack for recording or as  
a phones jack.  
This unit is equipped with a stereo mini AUX IN jack. Use a cable  
(sold separately) that’s appropriate for the device you’re  
connecting.  
*
When a plug is connectedto this jack, no sound is played from either the  
unit or any connected external speaker. This is handy at night or in  
other situations when you want to avoid high-volume sound from the  
speakers.  
926a  
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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.  
When using as an output jack for recording  
Use a monaural 1/4” phone plug to connect a recorder or  
other recording device.  
*
*
Use the connected device to adjust the volume level.  
Output is monaural.  
This features COSM speaker modeling, enabling  
production of impressive guitar sound.  
Power Cord  
Adjust the output level using the VOLUME knobs for the JC  
CLEAN and LEAD channels and the SOLO function.  
Connecting the Power Cord  
When using as a headphones jack  
Connect headphones.  
1. Make sure that the POWER switch is off.  
This features COSM speaker modeling, enabling  
production of impressive guitar sound.  
Adjust the headphones volume using the VOLUME knobs  
for the JC CLEAN and LEAD channels and the SOLO  
function.  
2. Connect the power cord to an AC outlet.  
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*
When no panel settings have been saved, or when you’re using the unit  
for the first time, the product’s factory-default settings (“Loud Metal” (p.  
20) sample settings) are called up.  
You can save and call up the panel settings (those enclosed by  
the line in the figure) for sounds you create with the LEAD  
channel. On this unit, this function is called “SOLO.”  
By default, “Loud Metal” (p. 20) sample settings are saved in the  
SOLO function.  
Changing or Checking Saved Panel  
Settings  
*
*
The VOLUME setting for the LEAD channel is not saved.  
The LOOPER settings and the recorded phrase are not saved.  
1. Press the SOLO switch on the panel to call up  
the saved settings.  
2. Turn the panel knob for the item you want to  
change, and modify the setting.  
*
The SOLO indicator goes out briefly when the position of the  
turned knob coincides with the position stored in memory.  
3. Pressing the SOLO switch on the panel until  
the indicator starts to flash (approximately 2  
seconds or longer) saves the changes to the  
settings.  
Saving the Panel Settings  
1. Create a sound with the LEAD channel.  
*
Never switch off the power while the indicator is flashing.  
*
Once the new settings have been saved, the previous settings in  
effect before the changes cannot be called up again.  
2. Set the SOLO volume at 0 (zero).  
If the SOLO volume is set  
high, the sound may be  
unexpectedly loud when the  
panel settings are saved.  
Before saving, lower the  
volume to 0.  
*
To quit without saving the changes, press the SOLO switch or the  
SELECT switch.  
Switching the SOLO Function and the  
LEAD and JC CLEAN Channels  
You can switch channels using the SELECT switch and the SOLO  
switch.  
3. Press and hold the SOLO switch on the panel  
until the indicator starts to flash  
(approximately 2 seconds or longer).  
SELECT  
switch  
SOLO  
switch  
When the panel settings are  
saved, the indicator  
changes to a steadily  
lighted state.  
*
Never switch off the power  
SELECT switch  
while the indicator is flashing.  
SOLO switch  
*
When a momentary-type footswitch pedal is connected, it also  
performs the same operation.  
4. Adjust the volume for the SOLO function.  
*
Saved panel settings remain in memory even after the power is  
turned off.  
Calling Up Panel Settings  
Returning to the Factory-default Settings  
1. While at the JC CLEAN or LEAD channel, press  
the SOLO switch on the panel.  
Hold down the TAP switch and the SOLO switch at the same  
time and switch on the power.  
The SOLO indicator lights up and the panel settings stored  
in memory are called up.  
The SOLO indicator flashes and the settings saved with the  
SOLO function are returned to their factory defaults.  
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Using the LOOPER  
This lets you record a phrase you play, and play it back any  
number of times. You can also use it to overdub a recorded  
phrase.  
3. Start playing the guitar.  
If the unit is in recording standby, the TAP switch lights up  
and recording starts.  
On this unit, this feature is called the “LOOPER.”  
You can also operate the LOOPER function using an optionally  
available footswitch pedal.  
4. To end recording, press the TAP switch or  
depress the TAP/REC/PLAY/DUB footswitch  
pedal.  
*
*
The recorded phrase is deleted when the unit is turned off.  
The TAP switch lights in green and the recorded  
performance is played back.  
Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public performance,  
broadcasting, or the like, in whole or in part, of a work (musical  
composition, video, broadcast, public performance, or the like) whose  
copyright is held by a third party is prohibited by law.  
5. Pressing either the TAP switch or the TAP/  
REC/PLAY/DUB footswitch twice in rapid  
succession stops playback.  
*
Never use this unit for any purpose that may infringe on a copyright  
held by a third party. Roland assumes no responsibility for any  
infringement of third-party copyright arising through your use of this  
unit.  
The TAP switch flashes green.  
*
*
You can also stop this by turning the DELAY/LOOPER knob to a position  
other than LOOPER.  
Recording a Phrase  
The maximum recording time is approximately 40 seconds. When the  
maximum recording time is reached, recording automatically stops and  
playback starts.  
1. Set the DELAY/LOOPER knob at LOOPER.  
Set the knob at the  
Playing Back the Recorded Phrase  
maximum setting. With  
the knob at the  
1. While the TAP switch is flashing green, press  
the TAP switch or depress the TAP/REC/PLAY/  
DUB footswitch pedal.  
maximum, the phrase will  
be played back at the  
same volume as when it  
was recorded.  
The TAP switch lights in green and loop playback starts  
from the beginning of the phrase.  
2. Press the TAP switch or depress the TAP/REC/  
PLAY/DUB footswitch.  
2. Adjust the volume for the phrase.  
You can adjust the volume level of phrase playback by  
adjusting the position of the DELAY/LOOPER knob.  
When you press the TAP  
Flashes red  
switch, it begins flashing in  
red and the unit enters  
recording standby.  
3. Pressing the TAP switch twice in rapid  
succession stops playback.  
The TAP switch flashes green.  
If instead you depress the TAP/  
REC/ PLAY/DUB footswitch, the  
Lights red  
TAP switch lights in red, and  
recording starts immediately.  
i
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Using the LOOPER  
Overdubbing the Phrase  
Deleting the Phrase  
1. Press the TAP switch or depress the TAP/REC/  
PLAY/DUB footswitch pedal to play back the  
phrase.  
1. While phrase playback is stopped (and the  
TAP switch is flashing green), press and hold  
the TAP switch or the TAP/REC/PLAY/DUB  
footswitch pedal for approximately 2  
seconds or longer.  
The TAP switch lights in green and loop playback of the  
phrase starts.  
The TAP switch flashes red and the phrase is deleted.  
2. Press the TAP switch or depress the TAP/REC/  
PLAY/DUB footswitch pedal a once time.  
The TAP switch lights in orange and overdubbing starts.  
*
Sound may be produced while the delete operation is in progress,  
but this doesn’t indicate a malfunction. If you mute the unit before  
performing the deletion, the deletion can be carried out silently.  
*
The deleted phrase cannot be recovered.  
3. To end recording, press the TAP switch or  
depress the TAP/REC/PLAY/DUB footswitch  
pedal.  
Using the LOOPER Function and Delay  
at the Same Time  
The TAP switch lights in green and loop playback of the  
recorded performance starts.  
Through use together with the SOLO function, you can also use  
the LOOPER function and delay at the same time.  
4. Pressing the TAP switch twice in rapid  
succession stops playback.  
Although delay normally cannot be used when the DELAY/  
LOOPER knob is set at the LOOPER position, you can use delay by  
using the SOLO function to save panel settings that call for delay  
to be applied, then activating SOLO while you’re using the  
LOOPER function, thereby enabling the delay.  
The TAP switch flashes green.  
Muting the Phrase  
*
Phrase muting can be carried out only when a footswitch pedal is  
connected. Muting cannot be accomplished via the panel.  
*
Switching the delay on or off or changing the delay time is not possible.  
1. During phrase playback, depress the DELAY/  
LOOPER MUTE footswitch pedal.  
The playback sound is muted. The DELAY/LOOPER  
indicator flashes while muting is in effect.  
2. To end muting, depress the DELAY/LOOPER  
MUTE footswitch pedal again.  
*
Recording, deleting and overdubbing can be accomplished even  
while muting is in effect.  
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Using the Tuner Function  
This unit is equipped with a tuner function. In addition to manual  
tuning, you can also use it as a chromatic tuner.  
3. Play a single note on the open string that you  
want to tune.  
Tune the string until the green indicator lights.  
*
Use manual tuning when the strings are substantially out of tune (such  
as after changing strings).  
Flat  
Pitch is correct  
Sharp  
Manual Tuning  
1. Press the TUNER button.  
The unit enters the Tuner mode and the TUNER switch  
lights up. Once in the Tuner mode, no sound is played from  
the speaker, the REC OUT/PHONES jack, or the LINE OUT  
jack.  
Lights red  
Lights green  
Lights red  
*
The red indicator flashes if the pitch is substantially out of tune.  
*
The sound input to the AUX IN jack is output.  
4. When you have finished tuning, press the  
TUNER button once again.  
2. Use the TYPE switch to select the string that  
you want to tune.  
Chromatic Tuning  
If you press the TUNER button for one full second or more, the  
TUNER button flashes and the unit becomes usable as  
a “chromatic tuner,” which automatically determines the name  
of the note closest to the one played.  
As with manual tuning, chromatic tuning allows you to play  
a single note on the string that you want to tune. Tune the string  
until the green indicator lights.  
Knob Position  
7B  
Description  
Open seventh string of a seven-string  
guitar with an additional low string (B)  
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)  
A
A
Open fifth string (semitone down) (A  
)
Open fifth string (whole tone down) (G)  
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The reference pitch is A=440 Hz. This cannot be changed.  
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Appendices  
Sample Settings  
*
For information on how to set the delay time, refer to “DELAY/LOOPER Knob (p. 17).”  
Loud Metal  
This sound produces heavy low-end reverberations when lower strings  
are played while muted, and airy sustain when chords are played.  
Playing with a humbucking rear pickup produces even more extreme  
distortion. What’s more, you can make the sound even heavier by using  
drop tuning or other such settings.  
Delay time = approx. 600 ms (reference)  
When you want to make the distortion edgier, boost the PRESENCE  
setting. Also, when you’re using this as the lead sound, raising the  
midrange and applying a long delay produces a fat sound with sustain.  
SELECT switch = LEAD  
Space Clean  
This is a transparent sound that uses spatial effects.  
Use the JC CLEAN amp, which is modeled on the Roland JC-120, and  
add chorus, long delay, and reverb.  
Delay time = approx. 250 ms (reference)  
Using this setting with a guitar that has single-coil pickups makes for  
arpeggios and chord strumming with beautiful resonance. If you’re  
using a guitar with humbucker pickups, turn the BRIGHT switch to ON  
to achieve a bright, open sound.  
Setting the delay time to a value that makes the delay sound heard  
slightly ahead of the tempo of the phrase played produces a thicker  
sound.  
SELECT switch = JC CLEAN  
BRIGHT switch = OFF  
Surf Line  
This sound is perfect for the surf music popular in the 1960s.  
Using this setting with a guitar that has single-coil pickups makes for an  
edgy sound.  
Applying deep spring reverb and using muting picking and chromatic  
runs (muted picking with glissandos) produces the classic surf sound.  
SELECT switch = LEAD  
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Appendices  
Tube Crunch  
When the GAIN knob is at maximum, this produces a sound with the  
lustrous distortion obtained from a vacuum-tube amplifier with the  
volume turned all the way up.  
You can obtain a near-clean sound with little distortion and unchanged  
airy brightness simply by slightly turning down the volume on the  
guitar.  
By adjusting the volume knob on the guitar together with the GAIN  
knob setting, adjusting the GAIN knob so that the amount of distortion  
changes naturally depending on your picking dynamics with little  
change in volume, you can obtain sound with a broad range of  
expressiveness.  
SELECT switch = LEAD  
Swamp Crunch  
This is a blues sound found in vintage amps, with a tenacious midrange  
and low end and a bright, open high band.  
The boosted midrange and high end are distinguishing characteristics  
of the TWEED amp. By turning up the TREBLE knob or lowering the  
BASS knob slightly, you can adjust the attack sound of the picking.  
To create a fat, sweet sound, reducing the presence a little may be  
beneficial.  
Conversely, to produce a transparent and sharp crunch sound with  
little distortion, lower the midrange while boosting the presence  
slightly.  
SELECT switch = LEAD  
Hard Stack  
This is a 1970s-style hard-rock sound.  
Delay time = 30 ms  
Turning up the gain and the equalizer all the way produces a powerful  
rock sound in all riffs and solos.  
Applying a clean delay with a short delay time of 30 ms produces a fat  
sound characteristic of the sounds emitted by the surfaces of the  
cabinet.  
Adding just a touch of phaser can also make the sound even broader.  
Using effects devices like overdrive as well can produce distortion with  
even richer harmonics.  
You can also obtain a clear and airy crunch sound by turning down the  
GAIN and BASS knobs.  
SELECT switch = LEAD  
Tapping Lead  
This is a high-gain lead sound with sustain.  
Delay time = approx. 650 ms (reference)  
If you’re using a guitar with single-coil pickups, boost the gain to  
produce sustain.  
Raise the high end and presence to produce fully developed picking  
harmonics. To produce smooth legato notes when using tapping, turn  
down the midrange.  
To make the sound even fuller, add just a light amount of delay and  
reverb. Set a long delay time to keep phrases from becoming muddy.  
Applying FLANGER produces a sound with smooth breadth, even when  
playing riffs.  
SELECT switch = LEAD  
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Appendices  
Rockabilly Slap  
This is the slapback-echo sound used in rockabilly and country.  
The BLACK PANEL amp produces a clean sound that is bright and  
sweet, with a powerful midrange and high end supported by a thick  
bass.  
Delay time = 90 ms  
By making the low and high ends more prominent while keeping them  
balanced, and also suppressing the midrange if the situation calls for it,  
you can bring out the dazzling resonance of the guitar even more  
beautifully.  
The sound of a guitar that has single-coil pickups with heavy tremolo  
and reverb applied is also distinctive.  
SELECT switch = LEAD  
Mersey Beat  
This is the famous Liverpool sound of years gone by.  
This sound features a mild distortion that still lets all the notes in  
a chord come through clearly and distinctly.  
Raise the midrange and presence on the BRIT COMBO amp to create  
a lively, energetic sound.  
Adjust the GAIN knob so that the sound doesn’t distort too much when  
you play chords.  
Using a rear pickup provides a powerful sound with no muddiness,  
producing a beautiful resonance when mixing open strings with  
chords.  
SELECT switch = LEAD  
The sound may distort excessively if you’re using a high-output guitar,  
such as one with humbucker pickups. If this happens, reduce the gain  
to obtain a better balance of guitar sound and distortion. In some cases  
you can also adjust the sound by cutting back the low end.  
Dynamic Style  
DYNA AMP is an original amp that uses relative picking intensity to  
create changes in distortion depth.  
Delay time = approx. 650 ms (reference)  
First, adjust the GAIN knob so that a clean tone is obtained with soft  
picking and heavy distortion is obtained when you pick hard.  
Now mixing arpeggios played with a gentle touch along with firmly  
picked chords and solos results in a guitar sound with huge dynamics.  
Now, to create a broader, more open sound, cut the midrange and raise  
the low end and presence.  
Using this in combination with the EFX as well as delay and reverb  
creates a sound with an even greater feeling of scale.  
SELECT switch = LEAD  
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Appendices  
Specifications  
CUBE-80X: Guitar Amplifier  
Indicators  
JC CLEAN Channel, LEAD Channel, SOLO, TUNER, EFX, DELAY/  
LOOPER, TAP/REC/PLAY/DUB, REVERB  
Rated Power Output  
80 W  
Connectors  
Nominal Input Level (@ 1 kHz)  
INPUT (JC CLEAN channel):  
-10 dBu/1 M ohms  
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),  
AUX IN:  
-10 dBu  
Speaker  
30 cm (12 inches)  
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)  
Controls  
POWER Switch, SELECT Switch, TUNER Switch  
<JC CLEAN CH>  
BRIGHT Switch, VOLUME Knob  
Power Supply  
AC 117 V, AC220 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)  
<LEAD CH>  
TYPE Switch (ACOUSTIC SIM, BLACK PANEL, DLX COMBO,  
BRIT COMBO, TWEED, CLASSIC STACK, METAL STACK, R-FIER  
STACK, DYNA AMP),  
Power Consumption  
75 W  
Dimensions  
440 (W) X 275 (D) X 440 (H) mm  
17-3/8 (W) x 10-7/8 (D) x 17-3/8 (H) inches  
GAIN Knob, VOLUME Knob, SOLO Switch, VOLUME (SOLO) Knob  
<EQUALIZER>  
BASS Knob, MIDDLE Knob, TREBLE Knob  
Weight  
16 kg / 35 lbs., 5 oz.  
<PRESENCE>  
PRESENCE Knob  
Accessory  
Owner’s Manual  
<EFX>  
EFX Knob (CHORUS, FLANGER, PHASER, TREMOLO)  
Options  
Foot Switch (BOSS FS-5L, FS-5U, FS-6)  
Connection Cable (PCS-31)  
<DELAY/LOOPER>  
TAP/REC/PLAY/DUB Switch,  
DELAY/LOOPER Knob (WARM, CLEAR, LOOPER)  
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In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or  
appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.  
<REVERB>  
REVERB Knob (SPRING, PLATE)  
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms  
FOOT SWITCH TYPE Switch (FS-5L, FS-5U)  
Block Diagram  
AUX IN  
POWER  
AMP  
SPEAKER  
AMPLIFIER  
MUTE  
EFX  
SELECT  
INPUT  
DELAY  
REVERB  
JC CLEAN  
LEAD  
ACOUSTIC SIM  
BLACK PANEL  
DLX COMBO  
BRIT COMBO  
TWEED  
VOLUME  
VOLUME  
CHORUS /  
TREMOLO  
EFX  
SOLO  
FLANGER/  
PHASER  
EXT SPEAKER  
LOOPER  
VOLUME  
LOOPER  
RECORDING OUT/  
PHONES  
CLASSIC STACK  
METAL  
R-FIER  
DYNA AMP  
TUNER  
CABINET &  
SPEAKER  
SIMULATOR  
SOLO  
VOLUME  
* No sound is played through the unit’s  
speaker while the phone jack is in use.  
LINE OUT  
LOOPER MUTE  
FOOT SWITCH  
CABINET &  
SPEAKER  
SIMULATOR  
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Information  
When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland  
distributor in your country as shown below.  
PHILIPPINES  
CURACAO  
Zeelandia Music Center Inc.  
Orionweg 30  
Curacao, Netherland Antilles  
TEL:(305)5926866  
URUGUAY  
Todo Musica S.A.  
Francisco Acuna de Figueroa  
1771  
C.P.: 11.800  
Montevideo, URUGUAY  
TEL: (02) 924-2335  
NORWAY  
JORDAN  
AFRICA  
G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.  
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue  
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,  
PHILIPPINES  
Roland Scandinavia Avd. Kontor  
MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD. FREDDY  
Norge  
FOR MUSIC  
EGYPT  
Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95  
Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo  
NORWAY  
P. O. Box 922846  
Amman 11192 JORDAN  
TEL: (06) 5692696  
Al Fanny Trading Office  
9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street,  
ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis,  
Cairo 11341, EGYPT  
TEL: (02) 899 9801  
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez  
Calle Proyecto Central No.3  
Ens.La Esperilla  
Santo Domingo,  
Dominican Republic  
TEL:(809) 683 0305  
TEL: 2273 0074  
SINGAPORE  
SWEE LEE MUSIC COMPANY PTE.  
LTD.  
150 Sims Drive,  
SINGAPORE 387381  
TEL: 6846-3676  
KUWAIT  
EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI &  
SONS CO.  
Al-YousiService Center  
P. O. Box 126 (Safat) 13002 KUWAIT  
TEL: 00 965 802929  
TEL: (022)-418-5531  
VENEZUELA  
Instrumentos Musicales  
Allegro,C.A.  
Av.las industrias edf.Guitar import  
#7 zona Industrial de Turumo  
Caracas, Venezuela  
POLAND  
ROLAND POLSKA SP. Z O.O.  
UL. Gibraltarska 4.  
PL-03 664 Warszawa  
POLAND  
REUNION  
Maison FO - YAM Marcel  
25 Rue Jules Hermann,  
Chaudron - BP79 97 491  
Ste Clotilde Cedex,  
TEL: (022) 679 4419  
ECUADOR  
Mas Musika  
Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma  
Guayaquil - Ecuador  
TEL:(593-4)2302364  
TAIWAN  
ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE  
CO., LTD.  
Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung Shan  
N.Road Sec.2, Taipei, TAIWAN,  
R.O.C.  
LEBANON  
Chahine S.A.L.  
George Zeidan St., Chahine Bldg.,  
Achraeh, P. O. Box: 16-5857  
Beirut, LEBANON  
TEL: (212) 244-1122  
REUNION ISLAND  
TEL: (0262) 218-429  
PORTUGAL  
Roland Iberia, S.L.  
Portugal Office  
Cais das Pedras, 8/9-1 Dto  
4050-465, Porto, PORTUGAL  
TEL: 22 608 00 60  
EUROPE  
SOUTH AFRICA  
T.O.M.S. Sound & Music (Pty)Ltd.  
2 ASTRON ROAD DENVER  
JOHANNESBURG ZA 2195,  
SOUTH AFRICA  
TEL: (01) 20-1441  
AUSTRIA  
Roland Elektronische  
Musikinstrumente HmbH.  
EL SALVADOR  
OMNI MUSIC  
75 Avenida Norte y Final  
Alameda Juan Pablo II,  
Edicio No.4010 San Salvador,  
EL SALVADOR  
TEL: (02) 2561 3339  
OMAN  
ROMANIA  
FBS LINES  
Piata Libertatii 1,  
535500 Gheorgheni, ROMANIA  
TEL: (266) 364 609  
THAILAND  
Theera Music Co. , Ltd.  
100-108 Soi Verng Nakornkasem,  
New Road,Sumpantawongse,  
Bangkok 10100 THAILAND  
TEL: (02) 224-8821  
TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.  
Malatan House No.1  
Al Noor Street, Ruwi  
SULTANATE OF OMAN  
TEL: 2478 3443  
TEL: (011)417 3400  
Austrian Office  
Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 8,  
A-6020 Innsbruck, AUSTRIA  
TEL: (0512) 26 44 260  
Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.  
Royal Cape Park, Unit 24  
Londonderry Road, Ottery 7800  
Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA  
TEL: (021) 799 4900  
TEL: 262-0788  
GUATEMALA  
BELGIUM/FRANCE/  
HOLLAND/  
LUXEMBOURG  
Roland Central Europe N.V.  
Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel  
(Westerlo) BELGIUM  
RUSSIA  
MuTek  
Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6  
117 545 Moscow, RUSSIA  
TEL: (095) 981-4967  
QATAR  
Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio &  
Stores)  
P. O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR  
TEL: 4423-554  
Casa Instrumental  
Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11  
Ciudad de Guatemala  
Guatemala  
AUSTRALIA/  
NEW ZEALAND  
ASIA  
TEL:(502) 599-2888  
SLOVAKIA  
DAN Acoustic s.r.o.  
Povazská 18.  
SK - 940 01 Nové Zámky  
TEL: (035) 6424 330  
SAUDI ARABIA  
aDawliah Universal Electronics  
APL  
Behind Pizza Inn  
Prince Turkey Street  
aDawliah Building,  
PO BOX 2154,  
Alkhobar 31952  
SAUDI ARABIA  
TEL: (03) 8643601  
AUSTRALIA/  
CHINA  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
Co.,Ltd.  
5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road  
Shanghai 200090, CHINA  
TEL: (021) 5580-0800  
TEL: (014) 575811  
HONDURAS  
Almacen Pajaro Azul S.A. de C.V.  
BO.Paz Barahona  
3 Ave.11 Calle S.O  
San Pedro Sula, Honduras  
TEL: (504) 553-2029  
NEW ZEALAND  
Roland Corporation  
Australia Pty.,Ltd.  
38 Campbell Avenue  
Dee Why West. NSW 2099  
AUSTRALIA  
CROATIA  
ART-CENTAR  
Degenova 3.  
HR - 10000 Zagreb  
TEL: (1) 466 8493  
SPAIN  
Roland Iberia, S.L.  
Paseo García Faria, 33-35  
08005 Barcelona SPAIN  
TEL: 93 493 91 00  
MARTINIQUE  
Musique & Son  
Z.I.Les Mangle  
97232 Le Lamantin  
Martinique F.W.I.  
TEL: 596 596 426860  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
Co.,Ltd.  
(BEIJING OFFICE)  
10F. No.18 3 Section Anhuaxili  
Chaoyang District Beijing 100011  
CHINA  
CZECH REP.  
CZECH REPUBLIC DISTRIBUTOR  
s.r.o  
Voctárova 247/16  
CZ - 180 00 PRAHA 8,  
CZECH REP.  
For Australia  
Tel: (02) 9982 8266  
For New Zealand  
Tel: (09) 3098 715  
SYRIA  
SWEDEN  
Roland Scandinavia A/S  
SWEDISH SALES OFFICE  
Danvik Center 28, 2 tr.  
S-131 30 Nacka SWEDEN  
TEL: (0)8 702 00 20  
Technical Light & Sound Center  
Rawda, Abdul Qader Jazairi St.  
Bldg. No. 21, P.O.BOX 13520,  
Damascus, SYRIA  
TEL: (010) 6426-5050  
TEL: (2) 830 20270  
Gigamusic SARL  
CENTRAL/LATIN  
AMERICA  
HONG KONG  
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd. Service  
Division  
22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen  
Wan, New Territories,  
HONG KONG  
10 Rte De La Folie  
97200 Fort De France  
Martinique F.W.I.  
DENMARK  
TEL: (011) 223-5384  
Roland Scandinavia A/S  
Nordhavnsvej 7, Postbox 880,  
DK-2100 Copenhagen  
DENMARK  
TURKEY  
SWITZERLAND  
ARGENTINA  
Instrumentos Musicales S.A.  
Av.Santa Fe 2055  
(1123) Buenos Aires  
ARGENTINA  
TEL: (011) 4508-2700  
TEL: 596 596 715222  
ZUHAL DIS TICARET A.S.  
Galip Dede Cad. No.37  
Beyoglu - Istanbul / TURKEY  
TEL: (0212) 249 85 10  
Roland (Switzerland) AG  
Landstrasse 5, Postfach,  
CH-4452 Itingen, SWITZERLAND  
TEL: (061) 927-8383  
MEXICO  
TEL: 3916 6200  
Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.  
Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar de  
los Padres 01780 Mexico D.F.  
MEXICO  
TEL: 2415 0911  
FINLAND  
Roland Scandinavia As, Filial  
Finland  
Elannontie 5  
FIN-01510 Vantaa, FINLAND  
TEL: (0)9 68 24 020  
U.A.E.  
Zak Electronics & Musical  
Instruments Co. L.L.C.  
Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,  
No. 14, Ground Floor, Dubai,  
U.A.E.  
Parsons Music Ltd.  
UKRAINE  
EURHYTHMICS Ltd.  
P. O. Box: 37-a.  
Nedecey Str. 30  
UA - 89600 Mukachevo, UKRAINE  
TEL: (03131) 414-40  
8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39  
Chatham Road South, T.S.T,  
Kowloon, HONG KONG  
TEL: 2333 1863  
BARBADOS  
TEL: (55) 5668-6699  
A&B Music Supplies LTD  
12 Webster Industrial Park  
Wildey, St.Michael, Barbados  
TEL: (246)430-1100  
NICARAGUA  
Bansbach Instrumentos  
Musicales Nicaragua  
Altamira D'Este Calle Principal  
de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida  
1 Cuadra al Lago.#503  
Managua, Nicaragua  
INDIA  
GERMANY  
Roland Elektronische  
Musikinstrumente HmbH.  
Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt,  
GERMANY  
TEL: (04) 3360715  
Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.  
411, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi  
Flats Compound O. Dr. Edwin  
Moses Road, Mumbai-400011,  
INDIA  
UNITED KINGDOM  
BRAZIL  
Roland Brasil Ltda.  
Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B  
Parque Industrial San Jose  
Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL  
TEL: (011) 4615 5666  
Roland (U.K.) Ltd.  
Atlantic Close, Swansea  
Enterprise Park, SWANSEA  
SA7 9FJ,  
NORTH AMERICA  
TEL: (505)277-2557  
TEL: (040) 52 60090  
TEL: (022) 2493 9051  
UNITED KINGDOM  
TEL: (01792) 702701  
CANADA  
Roland Canada Ltd.  
(Head Office)  
5480 Parkwood Way Richmond B.  
C., V6V 2M4 CANADA  
TEL: (604) 270 6626  
PANAMA  
GREECE/CYPRUS  
STOLLAS S.A.  
Music Sound Light  
155, New National Road  
Patras 26442, GREECE  
TEL: 2610 435400  
SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.  
Boulevard Andrews, Albrook,  
Panama City, REP. DE PANAMA  
TEL: 315-0101  
INDONESIA  
PT Citra IntiRama  
Jl. Cideng Timur No. 15J-15O  
Jakarta Pusat  
INDONESIA  
TEL: (021) 6324170  
CHILE  
Comercial Fancy II S.A.  
Rut.: 96.919.420-1  
Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor  
Santiago - Centro, CHILE  
TEL: (02) 688-9540  
MIDDLE EAST  
PARAGUAY  
Distribuidora De Instrumentos  
Musicales  
J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira  
Asuncion PARAGUAY  
TEL: (595) 21 492147  
BAHRAIN  
Moon Stores  
No.1231&1249 Rumaytha  
Building Road 3931, Manama 339  
BAHRAIN  
Roland Canada Ltd.  
(Toronto Office)  
170 Admiral Boulevard  
Mississauga On L5T 2N6 CANADA  
TEL: (905) 362 9707  
HUNGARY  
KOREA  
COLOMBIA  
Centro Musical Ltda.  
Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9  
Medellin, Colombia  
Roland East Europe Ltd.  
Warehouse AreaDEPOPf.83  
H-2046 Torokbalint, HUNGARY  
TEL: (23) 511011  
Cosmos Corporation  
1461-9, Seocho-Dong,  
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA  
TEL: (02) 3486-8855  
TEL: 17 813 942  
TEL: (574)3812529  
PERU  
Audionet  
Distribuciones Musicales SAC  
Juan Fanning 530  
Miraores  
U. S. A.  
IRELAND  
Roland Ireland  
G2 Calmount Park, Calmount  
Avenue, Dublin 12  
Republic of IRELAND  
TEL: (01) 4294444  
IRAN  
MOCO INC.  
No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave.,  
Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad  
Tehran, IRAN  
MALAYSIA  
Roland Corporation U.S.  
5100 S. Eastern Avenue  
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,  
U. S. A.  
COSTA RICA  
JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos  
Musicales  
Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237,  
San Jose, COSTA RICA  
TEL: 258-0211  
Roland Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.  
45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39,  
Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling  
Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA  
TEL: (03) 7805-3263  
Lima - Peru  
TEL: (511) 4461388  
TEL: (323) 890 3700  
TEL: (021)-2285-4169  
ITALY  
Roland Italy S. p. A.  
Viale delle Industrie 8,  
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY  
TEL: (02) 937-78300  
ISRAEL  
Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons Ltd.  
8 Retzif Ha'alia Hashnia St.  
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL  
TRINIDAD  
AMR Ltd  
Ground Floor  
Maritime Plaza  
Barataria Trinidad W.I.  
TEL: (868) 638 6385  
VIET NAM  
Suoi Nhac Company, Ltd  
370 Cach Mang Thang Tam St.  
Dist.3, Ho Chi Minh City,  
VIET NAM  
TEL: (03) 6823666  
TEL: 9316540  
As of Oct. 1, 2007 (ROLAND)  
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