VG-88 FAQ
From VG-8.com
[edit] Is there a patch editor for the VG-88?
No, but there is a patch editor for the VG-88 Version 2. See the Software page.
[edit] What was upgraded in VG-88 Version 2?
For one, it accepts MIDI all the time so that an editor could be written. But there's more...
(The following is from the Addendum document:)
Additional Algorithms New algorithms have been added to the COSM guitar, COSM amp, and effects (Modulation, Wah).
COSM Guitar With the addition of “Sitar,” “Wave Synth,” and “Nylon II,” which produces an even more realistic nylon guitar tone, the VG-88 now features 22 different COSM guitar types in all.
COSM Amp The addition of 18 new amp algorithms now means you have a total of 32 amp types to choose from.
Modulation Addition of “Defretter” and “Uni-V” brings the total number of modulation algorithms to 12.
Wah 5 types of “COSM Wah,” modeling vintage wah and other wah sounds, have been added to the “Pedal Wah,” so now you can choose from 6 different pedal wah sounds.
Additional Functions
GK Connection Detect A new function, which automatically detects whether or not a GK instrument is connected, and further, provides for the switching of the internal settings, has been added. Even when the instrument is only connected to GUITAR INPUT, you can use all the functions except COSM GUITAR (including the COSM AMP, effects, tuner, and other features).
Bulk Load in Play page It is possible to receive the bulk dump data in Play page. [Nikhil: this is related to the item referenced above, when it says MIDI is always available. The instrument can now receive MIDI Program Change requests when in standard operating mode. This is what allows Ralph Benchetrit's excellent V-Editor program to work.]
Using the VG88v2 with Non-GK equipped Guitar As noted in 'GK Connection Detect', you can plug a a "normal" guitar directly into the unit and utilize all the COSM Amps and all of the Effects. In conjunction with the VG-88 Editor software (See the Software page), one can create patches that are specifically designed to be used with a normal guitar. It is like having a water-downed Boss GT unit. A good way to start creating a usable set of non-GK patches is to page thru the preset patches. Some preset patches will produce no sound at all, but others will sound very much like the GK equipped equivalent. Having the software up and running is invaluable in creating/modifying the patches. These patches can also be used with the GK connected and the selector switch set to "guitar".
