Operation Manual

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Main Features

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Using “

Acoustic modeling

,” the unit converts the output from piezo pickups to the sound of a real

acoustic guitar, as captured by a high-quality mic.

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COSM

modeling recreates the important components of a variety of recording situations. Offered are

six world-famous acoustic guitars along with a number of top-quality condenser mics. Now you can

always obtain the best acoustic sound, whether performing live or recording in your home studio.

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Built-in “

reverb

,” developed especially for use with acoustic guitars, lets you produce a wide range of

spatial sounds, from the natural airiness to concert hall reverberation.

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Includes “

anti-feedback

” function that automatically suppresses howling.

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Built-in

tuner

lets you tune up easily, is ready whenever needed. The output can also be muted with the

AD-8’s pedal during tuning.

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“

Memory

” function allows you to configure up to four groups of settings to suit the material being

played or the type of guitar you are using.

Owner’s Manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS AD-8 Acoustic Guitar Processor.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:

“USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

(page 2–3) 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, this

manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient

reference.

be reproduced in any form without the written

permission of BOSS CORPORATION.

COSM

(Composite Object Sound Modeling)

Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM) is

Roland’s innovative and powerful sound

modeling technology. COSM analyzes the

many factors that make up the original sound,

such as the electrical and physical

characteristics of the original, and then

produces a digital model that can reproduce the

same sound.

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Summary of content (28 pages)

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AD-8_e.book 1 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS AD-8 Acoustic Guitar Processor. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (page 2–3) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (page 4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
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AD-8_e.book 2 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 USING THE UNIT SAFELY The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
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AD-8_e.book 3 ページ２００７年６月２０日 013 • 水曜日午前９時３４分 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. ................................................................................................ 014 • Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) ................................................................................................
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AD-8_e.book 4 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply: Use of Batteries 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). 302 • The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.
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AD-8_e.book 5 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 Installing Batteries Installing Batteries * Batteries are supplied with the unit. The life of these batteries may be limited, however, since their primary purpose was to enable testing. Insert the included batteries as shown in figure, being careful to orient the batteries correctly. fig.01-01 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY................. 2 IMPORTANT NOTES ........................ 4 Installing Batteries ......................... 5 Connections ...............
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AD-8_e.book 6 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 Connections 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. * The pin assignment for the XLR type connectors is as shown below. Before making any connections, make sure that this pin assignment is compatible with that of all your other devices. fig.02-01 * Rise the amp volume only after turning on the power to all connected devices.
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AD-8_e.book 7 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 Connections Stereo Connection fig.02-07 Acoustic Guitar (Piezo Pickup) Stereo Headphones AC Adaptor (PSA series) Mixer Connecting to Acoustic Guitar Amps or Multitrack Recorders Mono Connection fig.02-03 Acoustic Guitar (Piezo Pickup) Stereo Headphones ■ Recommended settings for the AC-60 AC Adaptor (PSA series) GUITAR CHANNEL * The AC-60 is designed to produce optimal sound with an electric acoustic guitar connected directly to the unit.
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AD-8_e.book 8 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 Connections Stereo Connection fig.02-04 Acoustic Guitar (Piezo Pickup) Stereo Headphones ■ Recommended settings for the AC-60 GUITAR CHANNEL AC Adaptor (PSA series) GUITAR CHANNEL * The AC-60 is designed to produce optimal sound with an electric acoustic guitar connected directly to the unit. You can produce the best results when connecting to the AD-8 by setting the AC-60’s GUITAR CHANNEL as shown in the figure. Acoustic Guitar Amp (Roland AC-60 etc.
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AD-8_e.book 9 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 Part Names and Functions Front Panel REVERB knob You can switch this knob to attain any of three different reverb effects. The effect deepens as the knob is turned to the right. No effects are applied with this is switched to OFF. AMBIENCE: This provides a sense of distance in the sound, like that obtained with off-mic recording. ROOM: This provides reverb like that obtained in a recording studio. HALL: This provides reverb like that obtained in a concert hall.
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AD-8_e.book 10 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 Part Names and Functions BODY TYPE List The AD-8 includes six settings that model the beautiful resonance of these guitars as captured by ideally matched microphones. Guitar Mic Description 1 Martin D-28 Neumann U87 Combination of the exquisite and balanced sound of this early-model Martin through a Neumann U87, the standard in studio condenser mics.
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AD-8_e.book 11 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 Part Names and Functions MEMORY MANUAL indicator WRITE button This lights when MANUAL (p. 14) is selected. Press this to store settings to MEMORY 1–4. MEMORY Number indicators 1–4 This lights when MEMORY 1–4 (p. 14) is selected. “Storing Settings (Write Operation)” (p. 16) During the write operation, the indicator flashes during write standby, flashing rapidly while data is being written. SELECT button Provides for selection among MANUAL and MEMORY 1–4.
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AD-8_e.book 12 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 Part Names and Functions TUNER TUNER meter PITCH button This shows the difference between the note indicated in the tuner display and the pitch of the sound being input while the tuner is operating. This sets the tuner’s reference pitch. “Changing the Reference Pitch (PITCH)” (p. 18) TUNER display This indicates the note names when the tuner is operating. BYPASS/MUTE button “How to Use the Tuner” (p.
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AD-8_e.book 13 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 Part Names and Functions Rear Panel INPUT jack PHONES jack Connect the output from your acoustic guitar or effects processor here. You can connect headphones here to listen to the sounds. * Connect headphones only after turning on the power. Also be sure to disconnect the headphones before turning off the power. “Connections” (p. 6) * The AD-8 is switched on when a plug is connected to the INPUT jack.
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AD-8_e.book 14 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 Operation ON/OFF Pedal Operation MEMORY ▼/▲ Pedal Functions ON/OFF Pedal Operation The ON/OFF pedal is set to “ON” when the power is turned on. This turns the AD-8’s effects on and off. The ON/OFF indicator lights up when the effect is on. On: Lit Off: Unlit When the effects are switched off, the input sounds are output as is (when set to the factory settings); the tuner is also operational. You can also mute the output when the effects are turned off.
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AD-8_e.book 15 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 Operation Panel Operation So that you will be better able to follow along with the instructions in this document, first press the ON/OFF pedal so that the effects are “ON” (ON/OFF indicator is lit), and set the SELECT button to “MANUAL” (MANUAL indicator is lit). Also, all knobs should be set as shown in the illustration. * The AD-8 switches to “MANUAL” when the power is turned on. fig.03-02 6 5 1 2 1.
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AD-8_e.book 16 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 Operation Storing Settings (Write Operation) You can store up to four groupings of panel knob settings (MEMORY 1–4). * The anti-feedback effect settings can also be stored. Storing the “MANUAL” Sound in Memory Changing and Storing the “MEMORY” Sound 1. Create the sound you want using knobs. 1. Press the MEMORY ▼/▲ pedal or the SELECT button to change to the “MEMORY” sound. 2. Press the WRITE button.
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AD-8_e.book 17 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 Setting the Function Used When the Effects Are Off (Bypass/Mute) You can choose whether the AD-8 switches to Bypass mode or Mute mode when you switch the effects off with the ON/ OFF pedal. * This is set to switch to “Bypass” at the factory. BYPASS: Input sounds are output as is. Select this when you want to use the guitar output without any changes in the sound. fig.
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AD-8_e.book 18 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 How to Use the Tuner The tuner is activated when the ON/OFF pedal is switched to “OFF” (when the ON/OFF indicator is off). Tune your instrument in this mode. You can mute the output while the tuner is in operation. fig.06-05a On: Lit Off: Unlit “Setting the Function Used When the Effects Are Off (Bypass/ Mute)” (p.
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AD-8_e.book 19 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 How to Use the ANTI-FEEDBACK “Anti-feedback” is a function that suppresses feedback that occurs between the guitar and the amp. Feedback is suppressed by cutting the volume in frequencies at which it occurs. The AD-8’s anti-feedback function automatically detects the frequencies at which feedback occurs, and automatically attenuates the sounds at the detected frequencies, so feedback is rapidly and accurately suppressed.
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AD-8_e.book 20 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 Returning Settings to Their Factory Defaults You can restore the following settings to their original factory values. MEMORY 1 MEMORY 2 MEMORY 3 MEMORY 4 Function when effects are off (p. 17) Memory number indication (p. 17) TUNER reference pitch (p. 18) Sample Setting 1 (p.
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AD-8_e.book 21 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 Troubleshooting The power doesn’t come on Sound is distorted ❍ ❍ Are the BODY, EQUALIZER, and OUTPUT LEVEL knobs at suitable settings? → Increasing the BODY, EQUALIZER (BASS, MIDDLE GAIN, TREBLE, PRESENCE), and OUTPUT LEVEL knob settings also raises the volume level. In such instances, turn the OUTPUT LEVEL knob to the left (counterclockwise) to reduce the output level.
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AD-8_e.book 22 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 Sample Settings Chord Strumming . . . . . . . . . . . . . (MEMORY 1) Finger Picking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (MEMORY 2) Flat Picking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (MEMORY 3) Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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AD-8_e.book 26 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 Specifications Weight 1.9 kg (including batteries) Accessories Owner’s Manual Dry battery (R6 (AA) type) x 6 * We recommend that alkaline batteries be used when replacing the batteries. Options AC Adaptor (PSA series) * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
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AD-8_e.book 27 ページ２００７年６月２０日水曜日午前９時３４分 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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