Roland VB-99 V-Bass System
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Roland VB-99 V-Bass Guitar System
The Roland VB-99 Virtual Bass System is such an amazing product, with so many different features and functions that if you find yourself owning and using one, we suspect it will be quite a while before you are fully exploiting its potential.
The VB-99 is primarily designed for live performance, but it is a hugely useful addition to a bass player within a studio recording session too. To use the VB-99 to its full potential, your bass must be fitted with the GK-3B Divided Bass Pickup which provides an independent signal for each string. The VB-99 modelling processors employ Roland’s ground breaking COSM (Composite Object Sound Modelling) technology which is now a main stay of many Roland & Boss products.
"COSM takes the pitch, amplitude and dynamics of the input signal and, drawing on a stored library of predefined parameters, morphs the sound in real time to take on an alternative identity"
Roland's VB-99 V-Bass System has captured the imagination of bassists wordwide, including some high-profile players. The mighty Darryl Jones, Gary Willis, Derrick Murdock and Bubby Lewis have all used and now own the VB-99 and it has seriously influenced their creative capabilities with the bass. Here Snoop Dogg's Bassist, Robert "Bubby" Lewis talks about his love for the Roland VB-99 V-Bass and how he uses it for recording in the studio and live applications. He also runs you through some of his favourite pre sets.
Key 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", MIDI, SP/DIF and USB outputs
- Advanced new real-time controllers: D Beam, ribbon and V-Link
Optional Accessories for Roland VB-99 Virtual Bass System:
- GK-3B Divided Bass Pickup
- FS-5U Footswitch
- FS-6 Dual Footswitch
- FC-300 MIDI Foot Controller
- GKC-5 Guitar Synth Cable
- RAD-99 Mount Bracket
- PDS-10 Pad Stand
Check out Roland's Interactive Tour of the VB99 HERE
Check out Dolphin's Product Page on the Roland VB-99 for further information on this great unit.
