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Performance Functions and Effects
Adjusting the currently selected Tone
Use
[SELECT]
to choose “EFFECT,” “FILTER,” or “ENVELOPE,”
and use the knobs to adjust the Tone settings.
The knob settings will apply only to the currently selected
Tone.
You can connect a separately available foot switch (Boss FS-
5U) or a separately available expression pedal (Roland EV-5)
to the CONTROL PEDAL jack on the rear panel.
You can assign a variety of functions to this pedal. For details,
refer to “System Parameters” (p. 46).
By selecting a preset Performance, you can quickly recall
settings that are appropriate for the song you’re playing.
When you select a preset performance, settings for the
following items will be recalled.
• Keyboard mode
• Upper Tone/Lower Tone settings
• Style settings
• Song settings
• Effects settings
• Transpose
• Octave shift
• D Beam settings
• Keyboard touch
• Chord mode
• Melody Intelligence
The Performance memory locations are organized as follows.
Using the VALUE dial
1.
Press [PERFORM] so the button is lit.
2.
Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to the right of
“PERFORM,” located in the upper left of the screen, then
use the VALUE dial to choose “PRST” or “USER.”
You’ll be able to select preset Performances if you choose
“PRST,” or user Performances if you choose “USER.”
3.
Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to the
Performance number, and use the VALUE dial to select a
Performance.
When the cursor in the screen is at the Performance number,
you can also select a Performance by turning [NUMERIC] on,
using the TONE SELECT buttons to enter a Performance
number, and then pressing [ENTER].
If you’ve used [SELECT] to choose “EFFECT”
Knob Explanation
REVERB
Reverb adds the reverberation characteristics
of halls or auditoriums. This adjusts the level
of the signal sent to Reverb.
CHORUS
Chorus adds depth and spaciousness to the
sound. This adjusts the level of the signal sent
to Chorus.
If you’ve used [SELECT] to choose “FILTER”
Knob Explanation
CUTOFF
This specifies the cutoff frequency at which
the filter will begin affecting the spectral
components of the sound. Turn the knob
toward the right to brighten the sound, or
toward the left to darken the sound.
RESO-
NANCE
This boosts the sound in the region of the
cutoff frequency, adding a distinctive
character to the sound. Turn the knob toward
the right to strengthen this character, or
toward the left to decrease it.
If you’ve used [SELECT] to choose “ENVELOPE”
Knob Explanation
ATTACK
Adjusts the attack time (the time from when
you press a key until the sound reaches its full
volume). Turn the knob toward the right to
lengthen the attack time, or toward the left to
shorten it.
RELEASE
Adjusts the release time (the time from when
you release a key until the sound disappears).
Turn the knob toward the right to lengthen the
release time, or toward the left to shorten it.
Assignable Pedal
Using Preset Performances
Selecting a Performance ([PERFORM])
Type
Explanation
PRST
(Preset)
These are the Performances built into the GW-8.
They cannot be overwritten.
USER
You can use these memory locations to store
Performances you’ve edited.
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