New VF-1 Multi-Effects from Boss
 July 26, 1999
Built in the tradition of the now-legendary SE-50 and
SE-70 Stereo Effects Processors, the new BOSS VF-1 24-Bit Multiple Effects
Processor is a compact, ultra-powerful, extremely musical multi-effects
processor with applications ranging from project studios to guitar rigs,
live sound racks, DJ setups and more. This affordable 24-bit powerhouse
features lush reverb, delay, chorus, guitar and COSM-based effects derived
from Roland's legendary VG-8 V-Guitar System, V-Studio workstations, and
BOSS effects products-easily making it BOSS' most powerful and flexible
effects processor ever.
Much
of the musical power of the half-rack sized VF-1 stems from Roland's proprietary
COSM sound modeling technology. Previously only available in high-end
products, such as the VG-8 V-Guitar System and V-Studio workstations,
COSM Guitar Amp Modeling and Mic Modeling technology expands the VF-1's
sonic possibilities by providing instant access to various guitar amp
and microphone "models"-each with comprehensive editing capabilities.
The VF-1's sonic performance is far beyond other processors in its class.
Incorporating 24-bit AD/DA converters and 30-bit internal processing,
it offers 400 Patches (200 Preset, 200 User) of the highest quality which
can be quickly selected via the unit's Category Search function and easily
edited and stored. Patches range from guitar and bass multi-effects to
keyboard multi-effects, high-quality vocal effects, DJ/groove-oriented
effects, extensive reverb, delay, and chorus processing and more.
A dedicated high-impedance guitar input allows direct connection from
a guitar or bass, while an easy-to-read, built-in chromatic tuner allows
tuning without unplugging. Stereo input/output jacks with selectable +4/-10dB
operation are offered for serial or parallel effects processing. For digital
recording environments, such as Roland's popular V-Studio workstations
or compact V-Mixing Stations, the VF-1 offers a coaxial digital output
to keep its signal processing in the digital domain.
An optional RAD-50 Rackmount Adapter is offered for rack or studio mounting
applications. An optional MIDI footswitch controller like the FC-200 can
be used for hands-free changing of Patches during performance and for
realtime parameter control. Full MIDI In/Out functionality is offered
for remote operation or Patch storage.
For more information,
visit the Roland web site at www.rolandus.com. |
