Operation Manual

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Panel Descriptions
5
4 SELECT buttons
Use the SELECT buttons to quickly switch between the CUBE’s three
channels: JC CLEAN, LEAD, and SOLO.
An indicator shows the channel that’s selected.
You can connect a footswitch
(BOSS FS-5U, FS-6; sold separately) or a GA foot controller (GA-FC;
sold separately
CUBE-40GX/80GX
only
) and use it to switch
channels (p. 8).
[JC CLEAN] button
This selects the JC CLEAN channel.
The current settings of the knobs will determine the sound.
[LEAD] button
This selects the LEAD channel.
The current settings of the knobs will determine the sound.
[SOLO] (MEMORY) button
This lets you store and call up your panel settings (the positions of
the knobs other than the [MASTER] knob, as well as the JC CLEAN
and LEAD settings) (p. 10).
You can store the settings of either the JC CLEAN channel or the
LEAD channel.
5 JC CLEAN channel
This is a model of Roland’s famous JC-120 Jazz Chorus guitar
amplier. The ultra-clean, ultra-at sound oers a smooth feel. This
amp is ideal for creating sounds in combination with a multi-eects
device.
[BRIGHT] switch
CUBE-80GX
only
This makes the mid and high ranges more brilliant, for acrisper
sound.
[VOLUME] knob
This adjusts the volume level of the JC CLEAN channel.
Asan original function on the CUBE, this can produce apowerful
crunch at volume levels near the maximum.
6 LEAD channel
Type switch
Use this to select the COSM amp type.
* If the Tuner function is on (p. 11), use this to select the string that
you’re tuning.
CUBE-20GX
only
You can select from the following six amp types:
Type Explanation
ACOUSTIC SIM
This original amp model gives you a dynamic acoustic
guitar sound using a standard electric guitar.
OVERDRIVE
Natural distortion sound similar to that obtained by
turning an amp’s volume up completely.
DISTORTION Harder distortion than OVERDRIVE.
METAL
Even harder and heavier than DISTORTION, which can get
long sustained notes.
METAL STACK Very fat sound of a Heavy Metal full amp stack.
EXTREME
High-gain sound delivering thick lows and intense distor-
tion while still preserving the sound’s clear denition.
CUBE-40GX/80GX
only
You can select from the following ten amp types:
Type Explanation
ACOUSTIC
SIM
This is an original amp type that includes an acoustic
simulator.
Using this type together with a single-coil pickup in the front
position produces optimal sound quality.
If you’re using humbucker pickups, turn down the equalizer’s
BASS and MIDDLE controls slightly.
BLACK
PANEL
This is modeled on the classic Fender Twin Reverb amplier.
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.
DLX
COMBO
This is modeled on the Fender Deluxe Reverb amplier.
This amp nds use in a full range of genres, including surf
music, blues, country, jazz, soul, and hard rock.
It features clear, clean tones and sparkling overdrive at high
volumes.
BRIT
COMBO
This is modeled on the Vox AC-30TB.
This is the rock amplier that created the Liverpool sound of
the 1960s.
It can produce a broad range of sounds, from clean to
overdrive.
TWEED
This is modeled on the vintage Fender Tweed Bassman 4 x 10”
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.
CLASSIC
STACK
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.
METAL
STACK
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.
R-FIER
STACK
This super high-gain amp is modeled on the Mesa/Boogie
Rectier.
This is a super high-gain amp. It’s capable of producing slash
metal, grunge, and a wide range of other lead sounds.
EXTREME
This original high-gain amp delivers thick lows and intense
distortion while still preserving the sound’s clear denition.
DYNA AMP
This is an original amp type that lets you obtain unprec-
edented 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.
Setting the [GAIN] knob at the optimal position provides
maximum eectiveness. 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.
[GAIN] knob
This adjusts the distortion level for the LEAD channel.
[VOLUME] knob
This adjusts the volume level for the LEAD channel.