Alesis BassFX Musical Instrument User Manual


 
9 Deferred Program Change
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When you switch programs, the BassFX normally changes
immediately to the program shown on the display. However,
in some situations—especially when playing live—you may
want the ability to scroll through program numbers while
remaining in the current program setting. For example, let’s
say you’re soloing in program A3, which gives you strong
distortion and fat chorus. If you want to scroll up to program
C6 for a cleaner sound while you continue playing, you’ll have
to be in deferred program-change mode, which allows you to
defer a program change until you confirm it. Here’s how:
To Defer Program Change
1. As you turn on the BassFX, hold down either foot
pedal. Letters will scroll by on the display, spelling the
word “deferred.”
2. While in PLAY mode, step on one of the foot pedals or
turn the VALUE knob to change the program number.
You’ll notice that the BassFX remains in the program it
was in before you changed the program value. Also, the
display will flash the digit that is different from the
currently selected program. For example, if you are
playing in program D5 and scroll up to program D7,
the 7 will flash. If you scroll up to F2, both digits will
flash.
3. Once the display shows the program number you desire,
step on both foot pedals at the same time
to
confirm the program change. The display will stop
flashing and the BassFX will switch to the new
program.
4. To return to normal program-change mode, turn off
the BassFX and turn it back on without holding down
either foot pedal.
Deferred program-
change mode is
especially useful when
you’re performing and
want to switch easily
between settings as you
continue playing.