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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (separate sheet “Read Me First” and Owner’s Manual p. 15). 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 of your new unit, read the Owner’s Manual in its entirety. This manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Owner’s Manual (this document)

Read this rst. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the GP-10.

PDF Manual (download from the Web)

• Parameter Guide

This explains the parameters and audio signal ow of the GP-10.

• Sound List

This is a list of the sounds built into the GP-10.

• MIDI Implementation

This is detailed information about MIDI messages.

To obtain the PDF manual

1. Enter the following URL in your computer.

http: //www.roland.com/manuals/

2. Choose “GP-10” as the product name.

Owner’s Manual

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Turning the Power On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Specifying the Output System (Sys: Output) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Setting Up the GK Pickups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Basic Operation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Modeling/Poly FX/Alternate Tuning Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Modeling Settings (Mdl: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Electric Guitar (EG: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Acoustic (AC: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Bass (EB: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Synthesizer (Synth: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Poly FX (PolyFx: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Alternate Tuning Settings (AltTune: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

12-String Guitar Settings (12Str: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

String Bend Function Settings (StrBend: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Other Modeling Settings (Mdl: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Eects/Patch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Eects Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Preamp (Amp: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

FX (FX: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wah (Wah: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Chorus (Chorus: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Delay (Delay: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Reverb (Reverb: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

EQ (EQ: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Noise Suppressor (NS: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Foot Volume (FV: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Settings for Normal Pickup (Nrml PU: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Volume Balance of the Modeling and the Normal Pickup (Mixer: ) . .11

FX Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Patch Settings (Patch: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Patch Volume (Patch: Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Patch Tempo Settings (Patch: Tempo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

GK Set Selection for the Patch (Patch: GK Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Pedal and Switch Settings for Each Patch (Ctl: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Assign Settings (Asgn 1–8: ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Specifying the Output System (Sys: Output) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Settings of the GK Pickups (GK: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

System Settings for the Pedals and Switches (SysCtl: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

USB Audio Settings (USBAudio: ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Guitar Performance MIDI Output Settings (MIDI: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Tuner Settings (Tuner: ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Adjusting the Display’s Contrast (Sys: Contrast) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Panel Lock Settings (Sys: Knob Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Auto O Settings (Sys: Auto O) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Limiting the Patches Selectable in the Play Screen (Sys: Patch Extent) . . . . .14

Adjusting the Expression Pedal (Calibration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Patch Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Exchanging Patches (Exchange) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Inserting a Patch (Insert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Initializing a Patch (Initialize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Error Message List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Cutting-edge modeling guitar powered by COSM

The GP-10 provides a wide range of modeling guitars powered by COSM technology, including Stratocaster, Telecaster, Les Paul, Jazz Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, and Sitar. In

addition, it can also create new dimensions of sound that are unavailable from conventional electric guitars, such as a Wide Range model that gives you a fat sound while

preserving the wide range of a single-coil pickup, and a Bright Humbucker model that keeps the rich mid- and low-range of a humbucker while oering a crisp high end.

A variety of alternate tunings

You can choose from alternate tunings such as Drop-D, Open-G, and D-MODAL. Without swapping guitars or changing the string tension, you can instantly switch between

a wide variety of alternate tunings. There’s also a 12-string guitar mode. You can even use “USER” to specify your own tuning.

Powerful eects and amp modeling

High quality eects and amp modeling are built in. There is also a dedicated “Poly FX” specically for the GK pickup, which allows you to extract an independent string

signal for each string. This lets you experience completely new sounds that were impossible for a guitar of the past, equipped with a conventional pickup.

Summary of content (20 pages)

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Owner’s Manual Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Turning the Power On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Specifying the Output System (Sys: Output). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Connections * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. GK IN connector OUTPUT jacks PHONES jack AUX IN jack DC IN jack Connect a guitar equipped with a GK pickup (Roland GK-3/GK-2A) or a GKcompatible guitar such as the Roland V-Guitar GC-1 to this connector. Connect these jacks to your guitar amp or to PA (LINE). Connect a set of headphones (sold separately) here.
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Initial Setup Check the following points before using the GP-10 You must set the GK pickup select switch to the “MIX” position! If the switch is set to any position other than MIX, the unit won’t operate correctly (there will be no sound). Is the GK-pickup correctly installed? • After reading the instructions in the GK-pickup Owner’s Manual, check the installation once more. • On the Roland website, the “How to install the GK pickup” page provides an explanation and photos on how to attach a GK pickup.
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Basic Operation Guide Adjusting the Volume This adjusts the volume. Selecting a Patch Guitar modeling, alternate tuning, and effect settings can be recalled as 99 different “patches” (sounds). 1. Use the [I] [H] pedals or [PATCH] knob to select a patch. Dual Sync Patch name Patch number Saving a Patch If you select a different patch or turn off the power after editing the settings, edited settings will be lost. If you want to keep the data, you must save it. 1. Press the [WRITE] button.
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Basic Operation Guide Basic Procedure for Editing the Settings Editing the GP-10’s settings is a simple and consistent procedure. Before you continue, please take a moment to learn the basic editing procedures. 2. Use the [K] [J] buttons to select the desired parameter. Then use the [VALUE] knob to edit the value. Select a parameter 1. Press the button for the type of item you want to edit. Edit the value Modeling/Poly FX/Alternate Tuning Settings&p. 6 GK1:Type Effects/Patch Settings&p.
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Modeling/Poly FX/Alternate Tuning Settings Modeling Settings (Mdl: ) Press the [MODELING/ALT TUNE] button to edit. Acoustic (AC: ) Parameter * The parameters shown depend on the modeling type you’ve selected. MEMO For details on +/, marks, refer to “Basic Procedure for Editing the Settings” (p. 5). Parameter On/Off Type Explanation Turns the Modeling on/off (mute). Type of Modeling E. GTR Electric guitar ACOUSTIC Acoustic E.
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Modeling/Poly FX/Alternate Tuning Settings Synthesizer (Synth: ) Parameter Type Explanation Type of Synthesizer This models the Roland GR-300, the famed analog GR-300 polyphonic guitar synthesizer of yesteryear. This is an analog synth modeling sound generated by a DSP OSC SYNTH oscillator. This algorithm creates synth sounds by directly processing WAVE the string signal from the Divided pickup. It allows a natural SYNTH feeling of playability.
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Modeling/Poly FX/Alternate Tuning Settings Parameter Explanation Specifies the Hold effect controlled by the [CTL 1] [CTL 2] pedals. * In order to use the Hold effect, make settings for “Patch: CTL” (p. 11) or “Sys: CTL” (p. 13). Notes that are newly played while Hold is on will also be MODE 1 held. MODE 2 Newly played notes are not accepted while Hold is on. While Hold is on, notes newly played on a string that’s being MODE 3 held are accepted.
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Effects/Patch Settings Effects Settings Parameter Press the [EFFECTS] button to edit. * The parameters shown depend on the type of effect that you select. MEMO For details on +/, marks, refer to “Basic Procedure for Editing the Settings” (p. 5). Preamp (Amp: ) COSM technology is used to simulate the response of the preamp, the size of the speakers, and the type of cabinet. Parameter On/Off Gain Sw Solo Sw Solo Level T-Comp Speaker Type *1 This models the drive sound of a VOX AC-30TB.
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Effects/Patch Settings Parameter Type Drive Tone Level Bottom D. Level Solo Sw Solo Lv Explanation Parameter This models the sound of the BOSS MT-2. METAL ZONE It produces a wide range of metal sounds, from old style to slash metal. This models a Fuzz Face. ‘60S FUZZ It produces a fat fuzz sound. MUFF FUZZ This models an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff π. Adjusts the depth of distortion. Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the volume of the effect sound. Adjusts the tone for the low frequency range.
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Effects/Patch Settings EQ (EQ: ) Patch Settings (Patch: ) Press the [EFFECTS] button to edit. This adjusts the tone as a equalizer. Parameter On/Off Low Gain Hi Gain Low Mid Freq Low Mid Q Low Mid Gain Hi Mid Freq Hi Mid Q Hi Mid Gain Low Cut Level Noise Suppressor (NS: ) This effect reduces the noise and hum picked up by guitar pickups.
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Effects/Patch Settings Example setting When a specific patch is selected, use the expression pedal to control the volume of the modeling Select the patch whose settings you want to edit, then make the following parameter settings. Button [SYSTEM] [EFFECTS] Parameter SysCtl: EXP1on Fnc Ctl: EXP1on Func Value PATCH SETTING MODELING VOL Assign Settings (Asgn 1–8: ) Target Target Min Target Max Source Explanation Turns Assign 1–8 on/off. Selects the parameter that will be controlled.
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System Settings Press the [SYSTEM] button to edit. MEMO For details on +/, marks, refer to “Basic Procedure for Editing the Settings” (p. 5). Specifying the Output System (Sys: Output) Parameter Output Explanation Refer to “Specifying the Output System (Sys: Output)” (p. 3). Settings of the GK Pickups (GK: ) Parameter Connect Buttons [SYSTEM] Buttons [SYSTEM] PU Direction *1 Sw Position *1 Dwn Tune Shift Nrml PU Gain System Settings for the Pedals and Switches (SysCtl: ) Parameter C1–4 Pat.
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Patch Operations Adjusting the Display’s Contrast (Sys: Contrast) Parameter Contrast Explanation Adjusts the contrast of the display. Panel Lock Settings (Sys: Knob Lock) Parameter Knob Lock Explanation If this is ON, patch selection using the [PATCH/VALUE] knob is disabled. This prevents the patch number from being changed if your toe contacts the [PATCH/VALUE] knob when you operate the pedal.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY WARNING WARNING To completely turn off power to the unit, pull out the plug from the outlet Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage Even with the power switch turned off, this unit is not completely separated from its main source of power. When the power needs to be completely turned off, turn off the power switch on the unit, then pull out the plug from the outlet.
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Troubleshooting Problem No sound/Low volume The volume level of the instrument connected to AUX IN jack is too low Items to check Is the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob turned down completely? Could the volume of the GK pickup be turned down? Could the select switch of the GK pickup be set to “GUITAR”? Could the expression pedal be released? Could the Patch: Level be turned down? Are the GP-10 and other devices connected properly? If there are no sounds through USB, are the USBAudio: settings correct? Could you be u
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For the USA Model Name : Type of Equipment : Responsible Party : Address : Telephone : DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement GP-10 Guitar Synthesizer Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890-3700 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT For the USA Model Name : V-STUDIO 20 (Model Number: VS-20) Type of Equipment : USB Audio Controller ThisResponsible equipment has tested and Partybeen : Cakewalk Inc.
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For EU Countries For China
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