Roland VB-99 V-Bass System

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The Roland VB-99 V-Bass lets bassists enter the world of MIDI synth. With COSM modeling, the Roland VB-99 V-Bass offers dozens of ways to sound great.

When Roland introduced the original V-Bass System, serious bass players worldwide took notice. They are proud to introduce the VB-99 V-Bass, which delivers three times the sonic firepower of the original model! Based on an all-new custom processing engine and 10 years of research and development, the VB-99 serves up a wide range of inspiring new COSM(r) bass and amplifier models, powerful polyphonic effects, new string modeling technology, dual independent signal paths for blending sounds, and new controllers. It also features a host of thoughtful improvements that bassists demanded, such as bass-to-MIDI converters, streaming audio via USB, and much more.

Features
Most advanced bass processor ever

Dozens of COSM instrument models, including coveted vintage and modern basses, amps, synth basses, effects and even electric guitars

Converts bass to MIDI and streams audio via USB audio sources

Dual independent stereo signal paths can be layered or switched: allows two different virtual sounds at the same time

Allows users to play polyphonic synth bass sounds without tracking issues

Table-top configuration, rack mountable, or stand mountable

Stereo XLR, stereo 1/4 in., MIDI, SP/DIF and USB outputs

Advanced new real-time controllers: D Beam, ribbon and V-Link

AD Conversion: 24 bit +AF method (Adaptive Focus is a proprietary from Roland)

DA Conversion: 24 bit

Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz

Program Memories: 400: 200 (user) + 200 (preset)

Nominal Input Level: Bass input: -10 dBu

Input Impedance: Bass input: 2.2M ohm

Nominal Output Level: Main Out: -10 dBu, Sub Out (XLR): +4 dBu, Bass Out: -10 dBu

Output Impedance: Main Out: 1 k ohm, Sub out (XLR): 600 ohm

Dynamic Range: 100 dB or greater (IFH-A)

Controls: Top Panel: OUTPUT LEVEL knob, Function knobs x 6 (F1-F6), BALANCE knob, V-BASS LEVEL knob, V-LINK button, DIRECT PATCH buttons x 5 (1-5), CONTROL buttons x 2 (1, 2), COSM BASS buttons x 2 (A, B), BASS DIRECT button, POLY FX A/B buttons x 2 (A, B), FX buttons x 2 (A, B), COSM AMP buttons x 2 (A, B), MIXER buttons x 2 (A, B), DELAY/REVERB button, DYNAMIC button, CHAIN button, CONTROL ASSIGN button, NAME/KEY/BPM button, Function buttons x 6 (F1-F6), EXIT button, WRITE button, PAGE buttons x 2 (Left, Right), BASS TO MIDI button, SYSTEM button, GLOBAL button, TUNER button, CATEGORY button, PATCH/VALUE dial, Power switch, Rear Panel: Ground Lift switch (SUB OUT)

D Beam: D Beam Controller, Pitch Button, Filter Button, Assignable button

Ribbon Controller: Ribbon Controller, Pitch Button, Filter Button, Assignable Button

Display: 240 x 64 dots graphic LCD (with backlit)

Top Panel: GK In connector (13 pin DIN type)

Rear Panel: BASS INPUT jack (1/4 inch phone type), BASS OUTPUT jack (1/4 inch phone type), SUB OUT jacks x 2 (L, R) (XLR type), MAIN OUT jacks x 2 (L/MONO, R) (1/4 inch phone type), PHONES jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type), DIGITAL OUT jack (Coaxial type, conforms to IEC60958-3), EXP PEDAL jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type), CTL 3,4 jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type), USB connector (B type), RRC2 IN connector (RJ45 type), MIDI connectors x 2 (IN, OUT) (5-pin DIN type), DC IN jack

Power Supply: AC Adaptor (PSB1U)

Current Draw: 1.3 Amps

Accessories Included: Owner's Manual, GK cable (5 m), USB cable, RRC2 cable, VB-99 Software CD-ROM, AC adaptor (PSB-1U), Knob Bolt x 4

Options: Divided Pickup: GK-3B, MIDI Foot Controller: FC-300, Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U, Dual Footswitch: BOSS FS-6, Expression Pedal: EV-5, BOSS FV-500L/500H, GK Cable: GKC-10/5/3, Unit Selector: US-20, Rack Mount Adaptor: RAD-99, Pad Stand: PDS-10, Footswitch Cable: PCS-31, Carrying Bag: CB-VG9

Dimensions (WxDxH): 15 1/8 x 8 5/8 x 3 11/16 inches, 384 x 218 x 94 mm

Weight: 4 lbs. 11 oz., 2.1 kg

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-890-3700
Manual
Preset Patch List

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. (6 ratings)
Submitted October 21, 2011 by a customer from hotmail

Roland VB-99 V-Bass Customer Review

Overall: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
Nice sounds for bass emulation. I bought this mainly for the midi to bass feature to replace my GI-20 unit. If that's what your buying this for, don't waste your time. Still some of the same latency issues that I experience with the GI-20. This unit does not have all of the midi features that the GI-20 has, and with the latency issues still present, I sent this back.

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

Classic Rock, Blues, Country
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