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Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds
Chapter 1
10.
Press PAGE [ ] to go to Page 5.
fig.01-060d
11.
Rotate the F1–F6 knobs to adjust the divided
pickup sensitivity for each string.
First play the Low B string with the maximum force to be used
during actual performance, and as you play the string, set the
sensitivity with the F1 knob until the meter registers at a point
just before it crosses beyond the maximum level.
Set the sensitivity for the fifth through Hi C strings in the same
manner.
* If the level meter registers in excess of the maximum level, it means
the level is set too high. Lower the sensitivity setting.
* Depending on the bass you are using, the level meter may move to
the maximum level even when the sensitivity is set to the minimum
setting. If this occurs, adjust the clearance separating the divided
pickup and the strings so the distance is slightly greater than
specified.
12.
Check the volume balance of the six strings.
Play the Low B through Hi C strings with the normal amount
of force; if any string sounds particularly loud, lower the
sensitivity setting for that string, and keep adjusting until the
differences in the strings’ volume levels are minimal.
13.
Press [EXIT] several times to return to the Play
screen.
* Making these settings is necessary whenever you install the divided
pickup on a new or different bass and when the divided pickup height
is changed. Once the settings are completed properly, they are saved
when the power is turned off. Afterwards, you need not make the
settings each time you play the instrument.
For more information on other parameters in the GK
Settings, refer to
“GK SETTING”
(p. 145).
Tune the bass using the VB-99’s tuner function.
* To get the best tone quality from the VB-99, make sure the tuning is
accurate.
fig.01-190
1.
Press [TUNER].
The tuner function is switched on.
2.
Set the following with the PAGE [ ] [ ]
buttons.
3.
Press the function button ([F5], [F6])
corresponding to the function you want to set,
then rotate the knobs to select the value for
the setting.
If you do not want to change these settings, proceed to Step 4.
• [F5] (PITCH: 435 Hz–445 Hz)
This sets the reference pitch.
* With the factory settings, this is set to 440 Hz.
* The COSM bass PITCH SHIFT, HARMO, and BEND settings
controlled by the KEY parameter and the HARMONIST effect refer
to this reference pitch.
Tuning the Bass (TUNER)
TUNER
Explanation
MULTI MODE
You can play and tune six strings simulta-
neously.
SINGLE MODE
You can play one individual string to
tune that string.
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1
2
7
7
What is the Reference Pitch?
This is the frequency at A4 (the note played with the A key at
the middle of the piano keyboard) played by the instrument
(e.g., piano) used as the reference for tuning for performances.
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