DUAL CUBE LX Eng01 W
DUAL CUBE LX Eng01 W
DUAL CUBE LX Eng01 W
Guitar Amplifier
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s Manual (p. 12)). After reading, keep
the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
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4 [GAIN] knob
Adjusts the gain (amount of distortion).
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Panel Descriptions
10 LOOPER indicator
You can use the looper by connecting a footswitch (FS-5U, FS-6,
FS-7; sold separately) to the FOOT SW jack (p. 7).
L
R
GND
MIC
12 [MASTER] knob
Adjusts the output volume.
13 POWER indicator
This indicator lights when the unit is turned on.
* When operating on battery power, the unit’s POWER indicator
blinks if the batteries are nearly depleted. Replace the batteries as
soon as possible (p. 5).
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Panel Descriptions
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3 USB port
Connect a commercially available USB 2.0 cable to play back and
record the sound from this unit on your computer. You can also use
dedicated software to edit the settings of the internal effects.
Configuring the USB driver to use Using the DUAL CUBE LX’s dedicated software
USB driver What to do You can connect the DUAL CUBE LX via USB to your computer and
Set the [AMP TYPE] knob to “ACOUSTIC SIM”, use it with dedicated software. Using the dedicated software lets
Dedicated USB driver and turn on the power while holding down the you do the following:
[MEMORY] button.
Set the [AMP TYPE] knob to “JC CLEAN”, and turn
Standard OS USB
on the power while holding down the [MEMORY]
¹¹ Edit the effect settings.
driver
button. ¹¹ Back up effects and other internal settings, or restore settings
from a backup.
[LOOPBACK] switch
Download the dedicated software from the BOSS website (https://
When the [LOOPBACK] switch is on, the USB audio input sound can
www.boss.info/support/).
be sent back to your computer, iPad or iPhone.
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Panel Descriptions
5 FOOT SW jack
You can control the looper (p. 7) and switch the memories on/off Operating on Battery Power
(p. 6) using your foot by connecting a footswitch (BOSS FS-6, FS-7 or
FS-5U; sold separately). This unit can be used with alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH
* Pin assignment of FOOT SW jack batteries.
Type of battery Operating time
TIP
RING 2: HOT 1: GND 1: GND Alkaline batteries
2: HOT Approx. 8 hr.
SLEEVE (GND) Rechargeable Ni-MH
Approx. 10 hr.
batteries
3: COLD 3: COLD
* Times are approximate, and differ depending on the conditions of use.
* If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid
leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe all of the items related to
batteries that are listed in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT
NOTES” (the leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual
p. 12).
* When operating on battery power, the unit’s POWER indicator blinks
Stereo 1/4” phone typeÐ if the batteries are nearly depleted. Replace the batteries as soon as
Stereo 1/4” phone typeÐ 1/4” phone type x 2
possible.
Stereo 1/4” phone type * Sounds may distort easily or cut off when played at high volume as the
battery power is nearly depleted, but this is not a malfunction. In such
or or instances, replace the batteries or use the AC adaptor included with
FS-6 FS-7 FS-5U the unit.
RING TIP RING TIP
TIP Turns the memory function on/off. 2. Insert the batteries, making sure they face the right way.
RING Operates the looper.
+ +
+ +
6 LINE OUT jacks + +
You can connect an audio interface or recorder to record your + +
playing, or output the sound to a mixer.
You can also use dedicated software (p. 4) or an app on your mobile
device (p. 9) to adjust the output volume.
[LOOPBACK] switch
By turning the [LOOPBACK] switch on, you can send the input
sound from the i-CUBE LINK/AUX IN jack back to your mobile
device. 3. Turn on the power of the devices connected to the LINE
OUT and PHONES/REC OUT jacks.
8 Ground terminal
Connect this to an external earth or ground. This should be
4. Adjust the volume levels of the devices.
connected when necessary. * Before switching off the power, lower the volume on each of the
If you hear noise when connecting an electric guitar or another devices in your system and then turn off the power of this unit (the
external device, connect the ground terminal to reduce the noise. reverse of when you switch this unit on).
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Useful Functions
Using the Memories
You can use the memory feature to store the current settings of the knobs, in three different sets of knob configurations for each amp type.
1. Press the [MEMORY] button to select the memory where the settings are to be stored.
Each press of the button cycles through the memory numbers (greenÓredÓorangeÓunlitÓgreen), and the LED color changes accordingly.
Recalling a Memory
Here’s how to recall the knob settings that are stored in memory.
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Useful Functions
Stop/clear
If you press the footswitch (connected via the
ring) twice in one second, the looper stops.
Hold for two seconds or longer to clear the
phrase.
* Once you reach the maximum available recording time, the unit automatically switches to playback mode.
* Anything you record is lost once you turn off the power.
LOOPER indicators
Indicator Explanation
REC Lights up during recording
PLAY Lights up during playback, and blinks when stopped
DUB Lights up while overdubbing
Audio input Audio from mobile device Audio from mobile device
Bluetooth audio
Audio input
or
Turn the [LOOPBACK] switch on to send the input sound from the Turn the [LOOPBACK] switch on to play back or record the sound
i-CUBE LINK/AUX IN jack back to your mobile device. from your headset mic or Bluetooth audio using a mobile device.
For details on i-CUBE LINK and on mobile device apps that can use i-CUBE LINK, visit the BOSS website.
https://www.boss.info/
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Wireless Connection with a Mobile Device
Here’s what you can do when the BT-DUAL (sold separately) is connected
to the DUAL CUBE LX. Registering a Mobile Device (Pairing)
¹¹ Play music wirelessly from a mobile device
“Pairing” involves registering the mobile device that you want to use with
¹¹ Edit the effects using an app on your mobile device the DUAL CUBE LX (making the two devices recognize each other).
¹¹ Control the volume and other parameters from an EV-1-WL wireless Here we’ll configure the settings so that music data saved on your mobile
MIDI expression pedal (sold separately) device can be played wirelessly via the DUAL CUBE LX.
* Note that the DUAL CUBE LX does not offer Bluetooth functionality. MEMO
You’ll need to attach the BT-DUAL (sold separately) to use Bluetooth.
The following explanation is only one example. For details, refer to
the owner’s manual of your mobile device.
Attaching the BT-DUAL 1. Turn on the power of the DUAL CUBE LX.
Attach the BT-DUAL to the Bluetooth ADAPTOR connector of the 2. Place the mobile device that you want to connect close to
DUAL CUBE LX. the DUAL CUBE LX.
1. Power down the DUAL CUBE LX and unplug the AC 3. Hold down the pairing button on Bluetooth indicator
adaptor from the AC outlet. the BT-DUAL until the Bluetooth
indicator blinks rapidly.
2. Remove the cover and screw from the Bluetooth
ADAPTOR connector on the rear panel. 4. Turn on the Bluetooth function of the
mobile device.
MEMO
This explanation uses the iPhone as an example. For details, refer to
3. Attach the BT-DUAL and fasten the screw that you the owner’s manual of your mobile device.
removed in step 2 in place. 5. Tap “DUAL CUBE Audio”, shown on the Bluetooth device
screen of your mobile device.
This pairs the BT-DUAL with your mobile device. When pairing
succeeds, “DUAL CUBE Audio” is added to the list of “Paired Devices”
on your mobile device.
* If you don’t complete the pairing within a certain time, the
Bluetooth indicator goes dark and the unit exits pairing standby
mode.
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Wireless Connection with a Mobile Device
MEMO
If you’ve checked these points and the problem still occurs, please refer to the BOSS support website.
https://www.boss.info/support/
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Restoring the Factory Settings
Here’s how to restore the settings of the to their factory-set condition (factory reset).
MEMO
You can use the dedicated software (p. 4) or an app on your mobile device (p. 9) to back up the settings stored on this unit.
To save the settings, use the dedicated software or app on your mobile device to perform a backup.
1. Set the [AMP TYPE] knob to “STEREO IN”, and turn on the power while holding down the [MEMORY] button.
The [TAP] button blinks.
Block Diagram
i-CUBE LINK OUT
USB OUT
INPUT SPEAKER OUT POWER AMP
TO DIRECT IN USB
SECONDARY ( Windows )
FROM DIRECT OUT INPUT 3/4, OUTPUT 3/4 ( Mac )
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Main Specifications
Rated Power Output 10 W (5 W + 5 W)
GUITAR/STEREO IN L, R: -10 dBu (1 MΩ)
Nominal Input Level
i-CUBE LINK/AUX IN: -20 dBu (15 kΩ)
Nominal Output Level LINE OUT L/MONO, R: -10 dBu
Speakers 10 cm (4 inches) x 2
[POWER] switch
[AMP TYPE] knob (ACOUSTIC SIM, JC CLEAN, US COMBO, BRIT COMBO, HI-GAIN STACK, METAL STACK, EXTREME, MIC, STEREO IN)
[MEMORY] button
[GAIN] knob
[VOLUME] knob
[BASS] knob
[MIDDLE] knob
Controls [TREBLE] knob
[EFFECTS] knob (CHORUS, FLANGER, PHASER, TREMOLO, HEAVY OCTAVE)
[DELAY/REVERB] knob (DELAY, REVERB, SPRING)
[TAP] button
[MIC VOL] knob
[MASTER] knob
[LOOPBACK] switch (i-CUBE LINK/AUX IN)
[LOOPBACK] switch (USB )
POWER
MEMORY
TAP
Indicators
REC
PLAY
DUB
GUITAR jack/STEREO IN L, R jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
PHONES/REC OUT jack: Stereo Miniature phone type (Stereo, CTIA)
i-CUBE LINK/AUX IN jack: Stereo Miniature phone type (Stereo, CTIA)
LINE OUT L/MONO, R jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
Connectors
FOOT SW jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
Bluetooth ADAPTOR connector: Dedicated connector
USB port: USB B
DC IN jack
AC adaptor (DC 9 V)
Power Supply Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 8
Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 8
Current Draw 360 mA
Alkaline battery: Approximately 8 hours
Ni-MH battery: Approximately 10 hours (*1)
Expected battery life
under continuous use
*1 When using batteries having a capacity of 2,500 mAh.
* These can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.
341 (W) x 162 (D) x 215 (H) mm
Dimensions
13-7/16 (W) x 6-7/16 (D) x 8-1/2 (H) inches
Weight (excluding AC 3.3 kg
adaptor) 7 lbs 5 oz
Owner’s Manual
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
Accessories AC adaptor
Power cord
Mini cable (4-pole miniature phone type)
Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7
Options
Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor (Model: BT-DUAL)
(sold separately)
Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal: EV-1-WL
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
WARNING CAUTION
Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct Keep small items out of the reach of children
voltage To prevent accidental ingestion of the
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor parts listed below, always keep them out
supplied with the unit. Also, make of the reach of small children.
sure the line voltage at the installation • Removable Parts
matches the input voltage specified on Bluetooth ADAPTOR cover, screw (p. 8)
the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors
may use a different polarity, or be designed for a Handle the ground terminal carefully
different voltage, so their use could result in damage, If you remove the screw from the ground
malfunction, or electric shock. terminal, be sure to replace it; don’t leave
it lying around where it could accidentally
Use only the supplied power cord be swallowed by small children. When
Use only the attached power cord. Also, refastening the screw, make that it is
the supplied power cord must not be firmly fastened, so it won’t come loose.
used with any other device.
Take care not to get burned
Batteries may reach a high temperature;
Turn the unit off before installing BT-DUAL please be careful to avoid burning
Before installing the BT-DUAL, you yourself.
must first always turn off the DUAL CUBE LX
and unplug the AC adaptor.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply Additional Precautions Intellectual Property Right
• Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator • Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the • It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording,
faces upwards. The indicator will light when you result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s
plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. To protect yourself against the irretrievable loss of copyrighted work (musical work, video work,
data, be sure to make a backup of the data stored broadcast, live performance, or other work),
Power Supply: Use of Batteries within it; or you may prefer to write down the whether in whole or in part, and distribute,
• Sounds may distort easily or may cut off when needed information. sell, lease, perform or broadcast it without the
played at high volume as the battery power begins permission of the copyright owner.
• Roland assumes no liability concerning the
to fade, but this is normal and does not indicate a restoration of any stored content that has been lost. • Do not use this product for purposes that could
malfunction. In such instances, either replace the infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We
batteries or use the AC adaptor included with the • Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to
unit. resistor. any infringements of third-party copyrights arising
through your use of this product.
• If operating this unit on batteries, please use
alkaline batteries or Ni-MH batteries. • ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media
Technologies GmbH.
• If operating this unit on batteries, please disconnect
the AC adaptor from this unit. • The Bluetooth® word mark is registered trademark
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
Placement marks by Roland is under license.
• Depending on the material and temperature of the • This product includes third party open source
surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet software.
may discolor or mar the surface. Copyright (c) 2009-2017 ARM Limited. All rights
reserved.
Repairs and Data Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0
(the “License”);
• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to
You may obtain a copy of the License at
make a backup of the data stored within it; or you
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
may prefer to write down the needed information.
Although we will do our utmost to preserve the • This Product uses the Source Code of μT-Kernel
data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs, under T-License 2.0 granted by the T-Engine Forum
in some cases, such as when the memory section (www.tron.org).
is physically damaged, restoration of the stored • Roland and BOSS are either registered trademarks
content may be impossible. Roland assumes no or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United
liability concerning the restoration of any stored States and/or other countries.
content that has been lost.
• Company names and product names appearing
in this document are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners.
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