VG-99 - Got one coming again...

Started by BROCKSTAR, January 24, 2022, 01:03:37 PM

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BROCKSTAR

I was able to just pick up a VG-99 on ebay for $350 and $30 shipping / tax :D Super excited to add it back since I'm on the roll of collecting all 13-pin stuff lol.

Seller description says "It is in great working and cosmetic condition. Power supply is not included."

Makes me wonder how they know if it's in great working condition if they have no power supply? So I hope it's legit and works excellent without hassle.

So I was wondering... can I use my boss gp-10 power supply with it until I get a permanent one for it?


philjynx

Quote from: BROCKSTAR on January 24, 2022, 01:03:37 PM
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So I was wondering... can I use my boss gp-10 power supply with it until I get a permanent one for it?

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No doubt they have a power supply that is not included in the deal.

alexmcginness

I( believe the GR-55 power supply will work with it. Check to make sure first.
VG-88V2, GR-50, GR-55, 4 X VG-99s,2 X FC-300,  2 X GP-10 AXON AX 100 MKII, FISHMAN TRIPLE PLAY,MIDX-10, MIDX-20, AVID 11 RACK, BEHRINGER FCB 1010, LIVID GUITAR WING, ROLAND US-20, 3 X GUYATONE TO-2. MARSHALL BLUESBREAKER, SERBIAN ELIMINATOR AMP. GR-33.

Nobulusprime

I think the GP10 is compatible (can't remember!) - The SY1000's PSU is definitely compatible

gumtown

Quote from: Nobulusprime on January 24, 2022, 03:01:48 PM
I think the GP10 is compatible (can't remember!) - The SY1000's PSU is definitely compatible
The GP-10 power supply is the small one (PSA 120/230 = 500mA), which I think will be too under powered for the job.

It will require the PSB-1U 2000mA power adapter
Free "GR-55 FloorBoard" editor software from https://sourceforge.net/projects/grfloorboard/

BROCKSTAR

Quote from: gumtown on January 24, 2022, 04:22:50 PM
The GP-10 power supply is the small one (PSA 120/230 = 500mA), which I think will be too under powered for the job.

It will require the PSB-1U 2000mA power adapter

What about the roland gr-55 adapter then? or the sy-1000, or the gr-33 or gr-30 or sy-300 that i have as well, will any of those work

gumtown

Quote from: BROCKSTAR on January 24, 2022, 04:24:40 PM
What about the roland gr-55 adapter then? or the sy-1000, or the gr-33 or gr-30 or sy-300 that i have as well, will any of those work

GR-55 = PSB-1U 9v DC 2A = YES fine
GR-33 = BRC-120 = 14V AC = NO will kill the VG
GR-30 = BRC-120 = 14V AC = NO will kill the VG
SY-300 = PSA-120 9V 0.5A = NO not enough current
Free "GR-55 FloorBoard" editor software from https://sourceforge.net/projects/grfloorboard/

BROCKSTAR

Quote from: gumtown on January 24, 2022, 04:33:37 PM
GR-55 = PSB-1U 9v DC 2A = YES fine
GR-33 = BRC-120 = 14V AC = NO will kill the VG
GR-30 = BRC-120 = 14V AC = NO will kill the VG
SY-300 = PSA-120 9V 0.5A = NO not enough current

Ok thanks! Will borrow the gr-55 one for a bit until I get new one for vg-99 next week :D Will this one be fine for the vg-99 then?

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PSB120--roland-psb-120-ac-adapter


BROCKSTAR

Quote from: admin on January 24, 2022, 04:39:19 PM
Roland/Boss master list of AC power adapters

https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/roland_ac_adaptor_information.pdf

Nice list! Thanks! Looks like gr-55 and sy-1000 adapters can work for the vg-99 until I get one for it :D

gumtown

Free "GR-55 FloorBoard" editor software from https://sourceforge.net/projects/grfloorboard/

BROCKSTAR

Quote from: gumtown on January 24, 2022, 04:49:35 PM
PSB-1U has been replaced by the PSB-120
so same thing.
https://www.roland.com/global/products/vg-99/specifications/



Thanks! :) got your new vg-99 editor downloaded and waiting for it to arrive. Also just a little fyi, there's a bug issue I found. When you click the "debug" check box and hit ok, it just keeps coming back, it doesn't go away and open program like it should. Instead it just keeps popping up until you hit cancel and then it'll open program. I'm on windows 10.

aliensporebomb

Make sure you check and see if there's any cool patches the previous owner put on there!  Congrats!
My music projects online at http://www.aliensporebomb.com/

GK Devices:  Roland VG-99, Boss GP-10, Boss SY-1000.

thebrushwithin

QuoteGR-30 = BRC-120 = 14V AC = NO will kill the VG

The power adapter for the GR30 will NOT kill the VG99, it is 9volt.

admin

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Quote from: thebrushwithin on January 25, 2022, 06:47:06 AM
The power adapter for the GR30 will NOT kill the VG99, it is 9volt.

But not enough current for VG-99

Gr-30 uses 9VDC @500mA

Do Not use with VG-99

The VG-99 supply is 9VDC @1500mA

A Visual Sound OneSpot works (9VDC @1700mA


BROCKSTAR

No worries. I will only use the gr-55 power supply since it's compatible until a replacement comes for the vg-99 :)

BROCKSTAR

Oh I just seen your edit "A Visual Sound OneSpot works (9VDC @1700mA)"

I have some of those, so one of those will work fine on vg-99 then when it comes if I don't use the gr-55 power supply?

chrish

Quote from: BROCKSTAR on January 25, 2022, 09:12:44 AM
Oh I just seen your edit "A Visual Sound OneSpot works (9VDC @1700mA)"

I have some of those, so one of those will work fine on vg-99 then when it comes if I don't use the gr-55 power supply?
always check your polarity also.

gumtown

Quote from: chrish on January 25, 2022, 12:15:35 PM
always check your polarity also.

I couldn't stress the importance of that point any more.
Free "GR-55 FloorBoard" editor software from https://sourceforge.net/projects/grfloorboard/

BROCKSTAR

It's here! gr-55 power supply worked fine for it until I buy a replacement one for the vg-99... :D


alexmcginness

Nice. Hope you enjoy it. Ive bought 4 of them over the years. Still have all of them. I bought the first in 2007? and used it on the road until Nov 2019. Its a bit beat up but it still works and in all those years I got quite a few compliments on the guitar sounds I got out of it. No warbles with my road guitar from it. It just works and sounds great. Have fun.
VG-88V2, GR-50, GR-55, 4 X VG-99s,2 X FC-300,  2 X GP-10 AXON AX 100 MKII, FISHMAN TRIPLE PLAY,MIDX-10, MIDX-20, AVID 11 RACK, BEHRINGER FCB 1010, LIVID GUITAR WING, ROLAND US-20, 3 X GUYATONE TO-2. MARSHALL BLUESBREAKER, SERBIAN ELIMINATOR AMP. GR-33.

aliensporebomb

Cool Brock!   Any cool patches onboard the previous owner(s) created?
My music projects online at http://www.aliensporebomb.com/

GK Devices:  Roland VG-99, Boss GP-10, Boss SY-1000.

BROCKSTAR

Quote from: aliensporebomb on January 28, 2022, 02:05:26 PM
Cool Brock!   Any cool patches onboard the previous owner(s) created?


Not that I've noticed so far. User bank looks like a copy of the preset bank but going to go through it again in few and check to be sure.

clayman

Think I know the one you're talking about, was thinking of getting it but decided not to. Nice grab!

pasha811

Well done! Enjoy! I enjoy mine every day!
Listen to my music at :  http://alonetone.com/pasha/