User manual ROLAND ME-50B

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS ME-50B Bass Multiple Effects. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (page 2­3) and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (page 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. [. . . ] For this reason, if the FEEDBACK is turned up when the Delay is turned off, the delay sound will remain briefly. * When a setting other than HOLD DLY, CHO + REVERB, or REVERB is selected, you can use the DELAY/MOD pedal to input the tempo, and set the delay time synchronized to the performance tempo. HOLD DLY Up to 2. 8 seconds of performance content is recorded, then played back repeatedly. You can also layer this as you perform something else, then record these together (overdub). You can keep the recorded content playing continuously as backing and produce other special effects. "Using the HOLD DLY Function" (p. 16) TIME/RATE knob This has no effect or function. FEEDBACK/DEPTH knob This has no effect or function. E. LEVEL/RESONANCE knob Adjusts the volume of the playback sound. 14 Using the Effects ANALOG DLY/0-400 ms DLY/300-1400 ms DLY ANALOG DLY: This gives a mild analog delay sound. The delay time can be set within the range of 100 ms to 500 ms. CHORUS This is a stereo chorus effect that adds different chorus sounds to L and R. TIME/RATE knob Adjusts the rate of modulation. 0-400 ms DLY: Delay sound of 0 to 400 ms delay time. FEEDBACK/DEPTH knob Adjusts the depth of modulation. 300-1400 ms DLY: Delay sound of 300 to 1400 ms delay time. E. LEVEL/RESONANCE knob Adjusts the volume of the chorus sound. TIME/RATE knob Adjusts the delay time. CHO+DELAY An effect combining chorus and delay. * The chorus setting is fixed. FEEDBACK/DEPTH knob Adjusts the amount of feedback (number of repeats). Turning the knob to the right increases the number of times the sound repeats. E. LEVEL/RESONANCE knob Adjusts the volume of the delay sound. TIME/RATE knob Adjusts the delay time. PHASER By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, adds a twisting "warp" effect to the sound. FEEDBACK/DEPTH knob Adjusts the amount of feedback (number of repeats). Turning the knob to the right increases the number of times the sound repeats. TIME/RATE knob Adjusts the rate of phaser effect. E. LEVEL/RESONANCE knob Adjusts the volume of the delay sound. FEEDBACK/DEPTH knob Adjusts the depth of phaser effect. CHO+REVERB An effect combining chorus and reverb. * The chorus setting is fixed. E. LEVEL/RESONANCE Knob Adjusts the amount of resonance. FLANGER Adds a undulation like that of a jet ascending or descending. TIME/RATE knob Adjusts the reverb time. FEEDBACK/DEPTH knob Adjusts the tonal quality of the reverb sound. Turn the knob to the right for a brighter sound. TIME/RATE knob Adjusts the rate of flanging effect. FEEDBACK/DEPTH knob Adjusts the depth of flanging effect. E. LEVEL/RESONANCE knob Adjusts the volume of the reverb sound. E. LEVEL/RESONANCE knob Adjusts the amount of resonance. REVERB This effect adds reverberation to the sound. TIME/RATE knob Adjusts the reverb time. FEEDBACK/DEPTH knob Adjusts the tonal quality of the reverb sound. Turn the knob to the right for a brighter sound. E. LEVEL/RESONANCE knob Adjusts the volume of the reverb sound. 15 Using the Effects Using the HOLD DLY Function 1. The unit goes into recording standby and the pedal's indicator flashes at a fixed interval. * After switching to HOLD DLY, you cannot perform any operation during the 2. 8-second period before the unit switches to recording standby. Playback of the recorded content begins simultaneously (the indicator remains lit). If the recording time exceeds 2. 8 seconds, the recording stops automatically, and the recorded content is then played back. * An oscillating sound may be audible with extremely short recording times. * The recorded content is cleared when the TYPE knob is switched to a different setting or when the power is turned off. Adjust the volume of the playback sound with the E. LEVEL/RESONANCE knob. When returning to the recording standby, hold down the DELAY/MOD pedal for the same length of time as the recording. The unit returns to recording standby, and the pedal's indicator flashes at a fixed interval. Using the . TAP DLY Function 1. Press the DELAY/MOD pedal in timing with the tempo more than two times. [. . . ] * If the TUNING indicator flashes during steps 2 and 3, press the pedal again, then press [WRITE]. 28 Appendices Troubleshooting If there is no sound, or if it appears the ME-50B is not functioning correctly, first check the points below. If the following measures do not solve the problem, contact your dealer or the nearest Roland Service Center. No Sound/Volume is Low Are connections to other devices correctly made? Can you hear sound through the headphones when headphones are connected?If you can hear sound, it may be that there is a short in the cable used to connect the amp or other device, or perhaps a mistake in an external device's settings. [. . . ]