Owner’s Manual

Acoustic Amplifier

Acoustic Singer Live

ACS-LIVE

Acoustic Singer Pro

ACS-PRO

Main Features
Acoustic Singer is an amp that’s designed to let the singer-instrumentalist perform powerfully on acoustic guitar and
vocals.

5 Independent mic and guitar channels are provided, and can be mixed.

5 A newly developed two-way speaker is bi-amped to deliver clear and powerful sound.

5 You can automatically add harmony to your vocal along with your guitar performance.

5 The mix of your vocal and guitar sound can be recorded and used for loop performances.

5 Independent effects are provided for the mic channel and guitar channel.

MIC channel Anti-feedback, delay/echo, reverb

GUITAR channel Acoustic resonance, anti-feedback, chorus reverb

5 A tweeter attenuator button is provided to deliver a milder sound.

5 An AUX input allows you to connect your audio player or other audio source, and the line output can be connected
to your PA system.
 USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (inside front cover), “USING THE UNIT
SAFELY” (p. 2), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 3). 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 of your new unit, read Owner’s Manual in its entirety.
This manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2016 ROLAND CORPORATION

WARNING
About WARNING and CAUTION Notices About the Symbols
Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or
Used for instructions intended to alert the warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is unit; never place containers with liquid on unit
user to the risk of death or severe injury determined by the design contained within the triangle. In
should the unit be used improperly. Do not place containers containing liquid
the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. (e.g., flower vases) on this product. Never
Used for instructions intended to alert the allow foreign objects (e.g., flammable
user to the risk of injury or material The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be
damage should the unit be used carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water
improperly. not be done is indicated by the design contained within or juice) to enter this product. Doing so
the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that may cause short circuits, faulty operation,
* Material damage refers to damage or the unit must never be disassembled.
other adverse effects caused with or other malfunctions.
respect to the home and all its The symbol alerts the user to things that must be
furnishings, as well to domestic animals carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
or pets. indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the
case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord Turn off the unit if an abnormality or malfunction
plug must be unplugged from the outlet. occurs
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING Immediately turn the unit off, remove the
power cord from the outlet, and request
servicing by your retailer, the nearest
Roland Service Center, or an authorized
Roland distributor, as listed on the
WARNING WARNING “Information” when:
• The power cord has been damaged; or
Make sure that the power cord is grounded Do not use or store in the following types of • If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or
Connect mains plug of this model to a locations • Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled
mains socket outlet with a protective • Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., onto the unit; or
earthing connection. direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, • The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has
near a heating duct, on top of heat- become wet); or
To completely turn off power to the unit, pull out generating equipment); or are • The unit does not appear to operate normally or
the plug from the outlet • Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet exhibits a marked change in performance.
Even with the power switch turned off, this floors); or are
• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
Be cautious to protect children from injury
unit is not completely separated from its
Always make sure that an adult is on hand
main source of power. When the power • Subject to salt exposure; or are
to provide supervision and guidance when
needs to be completely turned off, turn • Exposed to rain; or are using the unit in places where children
off the power switch on the unit, then • Dusty or sandy; or are are present, or when a child will be using
pull out the plug from the outlet. For this reason, the
• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness; the unit.
outlet into which you choose to connect the power
or are
cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach and Do not drop or subject to strong impact
readily accessible. • Placed in a poorly ventilated location.
Otherwise, you risk causing damage or
Secure a sufficient amount of space at the setup Do not place in an unstable location malfunction.
Otherwise, you risk injury as the result of
location the unit toppling over or dropping down.
Since this unit normally emits a slight
amount of heat, make sure to secure Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable
sufficient space around it, as shown below. number of other devices
Connect the power cord to an outlet of the correct Otherwise, you risk overheating or fire.
Front Side voltage
30 cm (12 in.) 5 cm (2 in.) 15 cm (6 in.)
or greater or greater or greater The unit should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described as
marked on the rear side of unit. Do not use overseas
Before using the unit in overseas, consult
with your retailer, the nearest Roland
Use only the supplied power cord Service Center, or an authorized Roland
Use only the attached power cord. Also, distributor, as listed on the “Information.”
20 cm (8 in.) 20 cm (8 in.) the supplied power cord must not be used
or greater or greater with any other device. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering
the ventilation openings with items such
Do not disassemble or modify by yourself as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.
Do not carry out anything unless you are Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects
instructed to do so in the owner’s manual. on it
Otherwise, you risk causing malfunction. Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result.
No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should
be placed on the apparatus.
Do not repair or replace parts by yourself
Refer all servicing to your retailer, the
nearest Roland Service Center, or an Avoid extended use at high volume
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on Use of the unit at high volume for Use the apparatus in moderate climates.
the “Information.” extended periods of time may cause
hearing loss. If you ever experience any
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you
should immediately stop using the unit
and consult a specialized physician.

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 IMPORTANT NOTES

CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION

When disconnecting the power cord, grasp it by the Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy Whenever there is a threat of lightning, disconnect
plug objects on it the power plug from the outlet
To prevent conductor damage, always Otherwise, you risk injury as the result of If the power plug is not removed from the
grasp the power cord by its plug when the unit toppling over or dropping down. outlet, you risk causing malfunction or
disconnecting it. receiving an electric shock.

Periodically clean the power plug Never connect/disconnect a power plug if your Precautions concerning use of phantom power
An accumulation of dust or foreign objects hands are wet supply
between the power plug and the power Otherwise, you could receive an electric Always turn the phantom power off
outlet can lead to fire or electric shock. shock. when connecting any device other than
At regular intervals, be sure to pull out condenser microphones that require
the power plug, and using a dry cloth, phantom power. You risk causing damage
wipe away any dust or foreign objects that may have if you mistakenly supply phantom power
accumulated. Disconnect all cords/cables before moving the unit to dynamic microphones, audio playback devices, or
Before moving the unit, disconnect the other devices that don’t require such power. Be sure to
Disconnect the power plug whenever the unit will power plug from the outlet, and pull out all check the specifications of any microphone you intend
not be used for an extended period of time cords from external devices. to use by referring to the manual that came with it.
Fire may result in the unlikely event that a (This instrument’s phantom power: 48 V DC, 14 mA
breakdown occurs. Before cleaning the unit, disconnect the power Max)
plug from the outlet Do not remove the speaker grille and speaker
If the power plug is not removed from the
Route all power cords and cables in such a way as Do not remove the speaker grille and
outlet, you risk receiving an electric shock.
speaker by any means. Speaker is not user
to prevent them from getting entangled replaceable. Shock hazardous voltages and
Injury could result if someone were to currents are present inside the enclosure.
trip on a cable and cause the unit to fall
or topple.

IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply • Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this • A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit
instrument. Peeling such matter off the instrument during normal operation.
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet may damage the exterior finish.
that is being used by an electrical appliance that • To avoid disturbing others nearby, try to keep the
is controlled by an inverter or a motor (such as a • Depending on the material and temperature of the unit’s volume at reasonable levels.
refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet
may discolor or mar the surface. • Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in
air conditioner). Depending on the way in which resistor.
the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise • Do not place containers or anything else containing
may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce liquid on top of this unit. Also, whenever any liquid
audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate has been spilled on the surface of this unit, be sure
Intellectual Property Right
electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter to promptly wipe it away using a soft, dry cloth. • It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording,
between this unit and the electrical outlet. video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s
Maintenance copyrighted work (musical work, video work,
Placement
• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that broadcast, live performance, or other work), whether
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other is slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease,
equipment containing large power transformers) using an equal amount of strength, moving the perform or broadcast it without the permission of
may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change cloth along with the grain of the wood. Rubbing too the copyright owner.
the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away hard in the same area can damage the finish. • Do not use this product for purposes that could
from the source of interference. infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of
• This unit may interfere with radio and television any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration
assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to
reception. Do not use this unit in the vicinity of such any infringements of third-party copyrights arising
and/or deformation.
receivers. through your use of this product.
Repairs and Data • Roland and BOSS are either registered trademarks
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications
or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the • Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to States and/or other countries.
vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when make a backup of the data stored within it; or you • ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media
receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. may prefer to write down the needed information. Technologies GmbH.
Should you experience such problems, you should Although we will do our utmost to preserve the
relocate such wireless devices so they are at a • This product contains eParts integrated software
data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs, platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eParts is a trademark of
greater distance from this unit, or switch them off. in some cases, such as when the memory section eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.
• Do not allow lighting devices that normally are used is physically damaged, restoration of the stored
• Company names and product names appearing
while their light source is very close to the unit (such content may be impossible. Roland assumes no
in this document are registered trademarks or
as a piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine liability concerning the restoration of any stored
trademarks of their respective owners.
upon the same area of the unit for extended periods content that has been lost.
of time. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the Additional Precautions
unit.
• Roland assumes no liability concerning the
• When moved from one location to another where restoration of any stored content that has been lost.
the temperature and/or humidity is very different,
water droplets (condensation) may form inside • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the
the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when
attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can
before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for lead to malfunctions.
several hours, until the condensation has completely • When disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector
evaporated. itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will
avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s
internal elements.

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Front Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 21

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22

Mic Channel (Upper Row)

This is the channel for connecting a vocal mic. 7 [DELAY/ECHO] knob
1 MIC jack Applies delay/echo to the audio that is input from the MIC jack.
Turn the knob to adjust the depth of the effect.
Connect your mic here.
* Either DELAY or ECHO is selected depending on the position of
* Pin assignment of MIC jack
the knob.
2: HOT 1: GND
TIP: HOT
RING: COLD DELAY ECHO
SLEEVE: GND 3: COLD depth depth

2 [PAD] button
Type Effect
Use this if the input level of the MIC jack is excessive, or if the
sound is distorted. When the button is pressed, the input level is DELAY Produces an echo-like effect.
attenuated by 15 dB, and the button is lit green. Produces a distinctively spacious effect similar to a
ECHO
tape echo unit.
3 [PHANTOM] switch
Supplies phantom power. Turn this ON if you connect a condenser 8 [REVERB] knob
mic that requires a phantom power supply.
Adjusts the reverb depth.
4 [VOLUME] knob 9 HARMONY
Adjusts the volume.
Lets you add natural harmony to the audio that is input from the
5 EQUALIZER MIC jack.

[BASS] knob [LEVEL] knob

Adjusts the sound level of the low-frequency range. Adjusts the volume of the harmony.

[MIDDLE] knob [ON] button

Adjusts the sound level of middle-frequency range. Switches HARMONY on/off.

[TREBLE] knob [TYPE] button

Adjusts the sound level of the high-frequency range. Selects the type of harmony. The type switches each time you
press the button.
6 ANTI-FEEDBACK Type Explanation
[PHASE] button HIGH
Adds harmony above the vocal sound that is
input.
If acoustic feedback is a problem, first try pressing the [PHASE]
Simulates the doubling effect produced when a
button. Switching the phase will help suppress acoustic feedback.
UNISON vocalist records the same melody a second time,
[NOTCH] knob adding richness to the sound.
Adds harmony below the vocal sound that is
If turning on the [PHASE] button does not help, adjust the LOW
input.
[NOTCH] knob.
5 While acoustic feedback is occurring, turn the [NOTCH] * You can specify the reference pitch used when the harmony
(frequency) knob to find the location at which feedback is is added. For details, refer to “Specifying the Harmony
suppressed. Reference Pitch” (p. 8).
5 Turning the knob toward the right suppresses feedback at a
higher frequency; turning the knob toward the left suppresses
feedback at a lower frequency.
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16 [CHORUS] knob
Guitar Channel (Lower Row) Applies a chorus effect to the sound that is input from the GUITAR
This is the channel for connecting a guitar, such as an acoustic- jack. Turn the knob to adjust the depth of the effect.
electric guitar. * Either TYPE1 or TYPE2 is selected depending on the position of
the knob.
10 GUITAR jack
Connect your guitar here. You can connect any guitar that is
equipped with a pickup. TYPE1 TYPE2
depth depth
11 [PAD] button
Use this if the input level of the GUITAR jack is excessive. When the Type Effect
button is pressed, the input level is attenuated by 10 dB, and the
button is lit green. TYPE1 Chorus with natural modulation.
TYPE2 Chorus with emphasized modulation.
12 [ACOUSTIC RESONANCE] button
Adds the natural resonance of an acoustic guitar. 17 [REVERB] knob
The setting changes in the following order each time you press Adjusts the reverb depth.
the button.
Button Explanation 18 LOOPER
Green A full sound with emphasized body resonance You can record up to 40 seconds (MONO) of a performance
and play back the recorded section over and over. You can also
Orange A bright sound with boosted mid-range resonance layer additional performances with the recording as it plays
Red A brilliant sound extending to the high range back (overdubbing). This lets you create real-time backing
Unlit Off performances on the fly.
* For more about how to operate the looper, refer to “Using the
13 [VOLUME] knob Looper” (p. 9).
Adjusts the volume. [LOOPER] button
14 EQUALIZER Switches between recording, loop playback, and overdubbing.

[BASS] knob [STOP] button

Adjusts the sound level of the low-frequency range. Stops recording or playback.

[MIDDLE] knob REC/PLAY/OVERDUB indicator

Adjusts the sound level of middle-frequency range. Indicates the status of the looper.

[TREBLE] knob
Adjusts the sound level of the high-frequency range.
Common to Both Channels
15 ANTI-FEEDBACK 19 [TWEETER ATT] button
[PHASE] button Applies a filter to the high-frequency region, making the sound
milder. If this is on, the button is lit green. This is effective in cases
If acoustic feedback is a problem, first try pressing the [PHASE] such as when you want the guitar strings to sound softer and
button. Switching the phase will help suppress acoustic feedback. more natural.
[NOTCH] knob 20 [MUTE] button
If turning on the [PHASE] button does not help, adjust the You can mute the sound while leaving the unit powered-on. This
[NOTCH] knob. lets you mute the amp without changing the volume or other
5 While acoustic feedback is occurring, turn the [NOTCH] settings when you leave the stage, such as between sets of your
(frequency) knob to find the location at which feedback is live performance.
suppressed. * The sound of the PHONES/REC OUT jack is not muted.
5 Turning the knob toward the right suppresses feedback at a * The sound from the AUX jack that is output to the DI/LINE OUT
higher frequency; turning the knob toward the left suppresses jacks is not muted.
feedback at a lower frequency.
21 [POWER] switch
Turns the power of the Acoustic Singer on/off.

22 [MASTER] knob
Adjusts the overall volume.

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Rear Panel
1 2 3 5 6

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the 4

volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

1 AC IN jack 4 REC OUT O jack

Connect the included power cord. If a commercially-available USB 2.0 cable is connected here, you
* Use only the power cord that was included with the unit. can record the sound of this unit into your computer, or use this
unit to play back sound from your computer.
2 DI/LINE OUT
Connect this to your PA system or recorder.
You can use this in conjunction with an external PA system, or
to record your performance via direct line while monitoring the
sound from this unit.
Adjust the output level using the [VOLUME] knob of each
channel. * Set your computer’s sample rate and bit depth to 44.1 kHz and
MIC/MIX jack 24-bit respectively.
* The nominal level of the signal that is output from USB provides
From this jack, the audio that is input from the MIC jack can be 20 dB of margin from the maximum level. If the sound is not
output by itself, or mixed with the audio that is input from the loud enough, adjust the level on your computer.
GUITAR jack.
You must install the USB driver when connecting the unit to
GUITAR/MIX jack your computer.
Download the USB driver from the BOSS website. For details, refer
From this jack, the audio that is input from the GUITAR jack can
to Readme.htm which is included in the download.
be output by itself, or mixed with the audio that is input from the
MIC jack. www.boss.info/support/
* Pin assignment of MIC/MIX jack 1: GND 2: HOT
and GUITAR/MIX jack
3: COLD
[OUT SELECT] switch
Specifies the output of the MIC/MIX jack and GUITAR/MIX jack.
Setting Explanation
The inputs from the MIC jack and the GUITAR jack
pass through the effects of the respective channel,
MIX
and are then mixed and output. The input from the
AUX jack is also mixed and output.
The inputs from the MIC jack and the GUITAR jack
pass through the effects of the respective channel,
POST EFX
and are then output separately from the MIC/MIX
jack and the GUITAR/MIX jack.
The inputs from the MIC jack and GUITAR jack
do not pass through the effects, but are output
DI
separately from the MIC/MIX jack and the GUITAR/
MIX jack.

3 PHONES/REC OUT jack

Connect headphones here. To adjust the volume, use the
[VOLUME] knob along with the [MASTER] knob.
* If a plug is inserted in this jack, no sound will be output from
the Acoustic Singer’s own speaker. This is convenient if you
don’t want loud sound to be produced from the speaker, such
as when you’re practicing at night.
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5 FOOT CONTROL Using the GA-FC

If you connect a footswitch (sold separately: BOSS FS-6, FS-7, or You can switch on/off the REVERB of each channel, DELAY/ECHO,
FS-5U), you can use your foot to control LOOPER operations (p. 9) HARMONY, and MUTE.
or turn CHORUS, HARMONY, and MUTE on/off.
Affix the included adhesive labels to the GA-FC.
* Pin assignment of LOOPER/CHORUS jack, HARMONY/MUTE
jack, and GA-FC jack.
TIP
RING
SLEEVE (GND)

Rear Panel

Stereo 1/4” phone type Stereo 1/4” phone type

Stereo 1/4” phone type 1/4” phone type x 2 Using the expression pedals
If you connect an expression pedal (sold separately: Roland EV-5,
or or BOSS FV-500L, BOSS FV-500H), you can use the pedal to vary
FS-6 FS-7 FS-5U the volume of the guitar channel or control the volume of the
RING TIP RING TIP HARMONY effect.
TIP
* Use only the specified expression pedal. By connecting any
other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or
RING damage to the unit.

GA-FC

If connected to the LOOPER/CHORUS jack

Switch Explanation Expression Pedal

TIP LOOPER Operates LOOPER (p. 9).

RING CHORUS Turns CHORUS (p. 5) on/off. Jack Explanation
GTR VOL. Adjusts the volume of the guitar channel.
If connected to the HARMONY/MUTE jack HARMONY LEV. Controls the HARMONY volume.

Switch Explanation Setting MINIMUM VOLUME of an expression pedal

TIP HARMONY Turns HARMONY (p. 4) on/off. With the [MINIMUM VOLUME]
knob of an expression pedal, [MINIMUM
RING MUTE Turns MUTE (p. 5) on/off. VOLUME]
you can set the value for when
the pedal is lifted up all the way knob
GA-FC jack (lowest value).
You can connect a GA-FC (sold separately) and turn on/off the 6 AUX
following.
You can connect a CD player, audio player, or electronic musical
DELAY/ECHO and REVERB of the mic channel, instrument, and hear it play along with your own performance.
CHORUS and REVERB of the guitar channel.
INPUT jack
HARMONY, MUTE
Connecting the GA-FC Connect your CD player, audio player, or electronic musical
instrument here.
Connect a stereo cable to the GA-FC jack.
* Always use a stereo cable. [LEVEL] knob
Adjusts the volume of the connected instrument.

GA-FC

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Turning the Power On/Off Specifying the Harmony Reference Pitch

* Once everything is properly connected (p. 6), be sure to follow Here’s how to specify the reference pitch that is used when adding
the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on harmony. Match this reference pitch to the tuning of your guitar
equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or or other accompaniment instrument.
equipment failure.
1. Long-press the [TYPE] button.
1. Make sure that the Acoustic Singer’s [MASTER] The Acoustic Singer is in harmony reference
knob and the volume of the devices connected to pitch setting mode.
the Acoustic Singer are set to 0.
2. Use the [TYPE] button to select a
2. Turn on the Acoustic Singer. reference pitch.
* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to Each time you press the button, you’ll cycle
turn the volume down. Even with the volume through the following settings in the order of 1–7.
turned down, you might hear some sound when
switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal Indicator Explanation
and does not indicate a malfunction. 1 UNISON lit 440 Hz (factory setting)

3. Turn on the power of the devices 2 UNISON+HIGH lit 441 Hz

connected to the LINE OUT jack, 3 UNISON+HIGH blinking 442 Hz
PHONES jack, and REC OUT O port. 4 HIGH blinking 443 Hz
5 UNISON+LOW lit 439 Hz
4. Use each channel’s [VOLUME] knob and [MASTER] 6 UNISON+LOW blinking 438 Hz
knob to adjust the volume of the Acoustic Singer. 7 LOW blinking 437 Hz
5. Adjust the volume levels for the connected devices.
Before switching off the power, lower the volume on each of the 3. Long-press the [TYPE] button to exit reference
devices in your system and then TURN OFF the devices in the pitch setting mode.
reverse order to which they were switched on. * This setting is remembered even when the
* If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the power is switched off. When you switch on the
unit, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer power and enter reference pitch setting mode,
to “To completely turn off power to the unit, pull out the the currently specified setting (1–7 listed
plug from the outlet” (p. 2). above) is shown.

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Using the Looper

Record-standby Stop/Clear
Press the [LOOPER] button To stop, press the [STOP]
to enter record-standby button.
mode. To clear the phrase, hold
down the [STOP] button for
at least two seconds while
stopped.

Record Loop Playback Overdub

When audio is input, Play back the loop. Record additional layers
recording starts immediately. Pressing the [LOOPER] while playing back the
At the point where you want button will switch to loop.
to loop, press the [LOOPER] overdubbing. Press the [LOOPER] button
button to playback. to switch to playback.

REC/PLAY/OVERDUB indicator status

Indicator Explanation
REC Blinking while in record-standby, lit while recording.
PLAY Lit while playing back.
OVERDUB Lit while overdubbing.

Looper operations using a footswitch

You can also operate the looper by using a footswitch (sold
separately: FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7).
5 If a footswitch is connected, recording starts not when audio
is input but when you press the footswitch (TIP). Playback
and overdubbing operations are the same as when using the
[LOOP] button.
5 If you press the footswitch (TIP) twice within one second, the
looper stops.
5 If you hold down the footswitch (TIP) for two seconds or longer,
the phrase is cleared.

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 Main Specifications
BOSS Acoustic Singer Pro: Acoustic Amp
BOSS Acoustic Singer Live: Acoustic Amp
Acoustic Singer Live Acoustic Singer Pro
Rated Power
60 W (Woofer: 50 W, Tweeter: 10 W) 120 W (Woofer: 100 W, Tweeter: 20 W)
Output
MIC INPUT: -33 dBu (2.5 k Ω)
Nominal Input
GUITAR INPUT: -10 dBu (5 M Ω)
Level
AUX INPUT: -8 dBu (10 k Ω)
16 cm (6.5 inches) Woofer x 1, 2.5 cm 20 cm (8 inches) Woofer x 1, 2.5 cm
Speaker
(1 inch) Dome Tweeter x 1 (1 inch) Dome Tweeter x 1
MIC jack: Combo type (XLR, 1/4-inch TRS phone type)
GUITAR jack: 1/4-inch phone type
AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
PHONES/REC OUT jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
DI/LINE OUT MIC/MIX jack: XLR type
Connectors DI/LINE OUT GUITAR/MIX jack: XLR type
FOOT CONTROL LOOPER/CHORUS jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
FOOT CONTROL HARMONY/MUTE jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
GA-FC jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
USB port: USB B type
AC IN jack
Power
40 W 50 W
Consumption
367 (W) x 274 (D) x 314 (H) mm 417 (W) x 330 (D) x 358 (H) mm
Dimensions 14-1/2 (W) x 10-13/16 (D) x 12-3/8 (H) 16-7/16 (W) x 13 (D) x 14-1/8 (H)
inches inches
10.5 kg 14.5 kg
Weight
23 lbs 3 oz 32 lbs oz
Owner’s manual
Accessories Power cord
GA-FC sticker

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

* This document explains the specifications of the product at the
time that the document was issued. For the latest information,
refer to the Roland website.

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 Block Diagram
VOLUME
DELAY/ECHO,
PRE AMP PAD AFB HARMONY EQ USB
REVERB
MIC -15dB
HPF
PHANTOM TW
1 : GND MASTER MUTE
2 : HOT +48V TW
3 : COLD DI OUT POST FX OUT LOOPER
ATT LPF
WF

MIX OUT
ACOUSTIC CHORUS,
PRE AMP PAD AFB EQ HA PHONES
GUITAR RESONANCE REVERB
-10dB
VOLUME DI/LINE OUT
DI
MIC POST EFX LA MIC/MIX
MIX
The sound of the
OUT SELECT
AUX is not muted
L DI
AUX PRE AMP GUITAR POST EFX LA GUITAR/MIX
R MIX
VOLUME
LOOPER: REC/PLAY/OVERDUB/
STOP/CLEAR (tip)
CHORUS (ring)

HARMONY (tip) FOOT

MUTE (ring)
CONTROL

GA-FC
MIC: DELAY/ECHO, REVERB
GTR: CHORUS, REVERB
HARMONY, MUTE
HARMONY LEVEL (Expression pedal)
GTR volume (Expression pedal)