Peavey Cyberbass 5 User's Manual
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1. enclosure Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product CAUTION Risk of electrical shock DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING To prevent electrical shock or fire hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Before using this appliance read the operating guide for further warnings INTRODUCTION Congratulations You are now the proud owner of a PEAVEY CYBERBASS 5 With this technologically advanced instrument you now have access to the world of MIDI The CYBERBASS 5 translates bass guitar playing into MIDI CODE Using this MIDI CODE the CYBERBASS 5 trigger synthesizers samplers sequencers or any other musical instrument or computer that has a MIDI INPUT As well as opening the door to the world of MIDI the CYBERBASS 5 is also a professional bass guitar So you can have the best of both worlds at the same time For example you can double your regular bass sound with any sound you want a double bass a vibraphone ora sample of2. STRING FRET 14 FRETLESS SPEED The display will show SP to 16 This is the speed at which the fretless mode will slide The higher the value the slower the speed A STRING FRET 15 DYNAMICS The display will show DY 0 or DY 1 If the display shows DY 1 the synthesizer sound will respond to how hard you pluck the string If the display shows DY 0 the synthesizer will NOT respond to how hard you pluck the string i e the CYBERBASS will transmit a constant MIDI velocity if you play loud or soft See the next heading for further details on VELOCITY NOTE Some early s thesizers do not respond to the VELOCITY MIDI MESSAGE Also some sounds in the synthesizers may be programmed specifically to NOT respond to the VELOCITY MIDI MESSAGE A STRING FRET 16 VELOCITY This message varies from 0 to 127 This VELOCITY parameter in the CYBERBASS gives you some contrel over how the instrument responds to firm and light playing The VELOCITY parameter works in conjunction with the DYNAMICS parameter as follows When DY 0 CYBERBASS will not respond to DYNAMICS Therefore if you pluck a string firmly or lightly the synthesizer will only sound at one consistent level This level is determined by the VELOCITY parameter For example If V 49 the MIDI VELOCITY VALUE of 49 is transmitted whenever a note is plucked REGARDLESS if it is plucked firmly or lightly When DY 1 shows th
3. 16 you will only have to very lightly pluck the E string to get a trigger you will have to pluck the E string firmly to get a trigger You will have to play with the sensitivities of cach string rela is better than a higher one As general rule of thumb start with the sensitivity set to 8 and 5 are all concerned with STRING SENSITIVITIES These parameters determine how sensitive the f you set E each other A lower setti FRET 6 E STRING NULL FRET CB This fet is non operational in other words it has no function other than its usual role in an ordinary bass guitar FRETS 7 to 11 E STRIN BEND CALIBRATION FRET 7 B STRING B STRING BEND CALIBRATION FRET 8 E STRING E STRING BEND CALIBRATION FRET 9 A STRING A STRING BEND CALIBRATION FRET 10 DSTRING D STRING BEND CALIBRATION FRET HI G STRING G STRING BEND CALIBRATION G B 1 32 FRETS 7 8 9 10 and 11 are concerned with PITCH BEND CALIBRATION These parameters are used to make the bend of the synthesizer equal to the bend of the natural sound of the stri NOTE This section works in close conjunction with the PITCH WHEEL SETTING Both of these sections must be set correctly or you will have problems Also please refer to the SYNTHESIZER section of this manual to make sure that your synthe sizer is set correctly Basicall ur PITCH WHEEL setting on the CYBERBASS FRET 18 A STRING and the PITCH WHEEL SETTING on the synthesize
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5. A String Fret A Siring Fret g Fret 17 String Fret 18 A String Fret 19 A String Fret 20 A String Fret 21 A String MIDI Mode Octave Transpose Null Pret B String Patch E String Patch String Patch D Swing Patch G String Patch Null Fret Style Fingers Pi Bend Range Footswitch Function or Tap Fretless Mode Fretless Speed Dynamics On or Off MIDI Velocity Note Off Format Pitch Wheel Setting MIDI Output Channel Performance Setup Store Location Execute Store Function GLOBAL PARAMETERS Once a GLOBAL PARAMETER has been set to a particular value this value will be applied to all performance setups For example E STRING TRIGGER SENSITIVITY This determines how sensitive the strings are to triggering MIDI note on commands It does not matter What performance setup you are using or whether you are in the process of editing it the trigger sensitivity on the E string will always be just as you set it The GLOBAL PARAMETERS to be found on the E string They are as follows FRETS 1 to 5 E STRING TRIGGER SENSITIVITY FRET B STRING B STRING TRIGGER SENSITIVITY 85 1 16 FRET 2 E STRING E STRING TRIGGER SENSITIVITY ES 1 16 FRET 3 A STRING A STRING TRIGGER SENSITIVITY AS 1 16 FRET 4 D STRING D STRING TR FRET 5 GSTRIN G STRING TR S IVITY DS 1 16 NSITIVITY GS 1 16 FRETS strings are to tri For example if you set ES
6. BOTTLE Dab a little of the cleaning fluid on the string Fold the cloth over the string and drag back and forth about 5 10 times along the full length of the string Do this to each string You should clean your strings about once a week or before every live performance as they use only nickel wound bass strings Peavey Accuwrap strings are recommen NOTI or optimum trackin I content contain a higher nici his tarnish if present will impede good string fret contact good rule is that every time you change your strings clean your frets as well YOU MUST ONLY USE PLASTIC SCOTCHBRITE SCOURING PADS NEVER USE STEEL WOOL Carefully polish the fret Do not use any cleaning fluids or pastes Also be careful not to polish the surface of the fingerboard You cannot harm it but with polishing it can end up with an uneven look MUI CORE CABLE The cable which connects the guitar to the splitter rack is a multi core cable i e it has eight conductors within the cable as compared to a standard 1 4 jack to jack cable which has only two This cable is built to a high standard with quality Neutrik connectors at each end However care must be taken as cables of this sort will break if exposed to harsh treat ment SMOKE MACHINES If you use smoke machines during live gigs be careful that extra care is taken in the cleaning of you CY BERBASS as an oil residue could possibly build
7. MERIDIAN MS MADE IN U S A AC POWER PACK INPUT The 16 V AC 16 5 V 1000 mA pow MIDI OUTPUT JACK Standard 5 pin DIN jack used for sending MIDI data MIDI INPUT JACK Standard 5 pin DIN jack used for receiving MIDI data 1 4 AUDIO OUTPUT JACK audio is available from this jack The analog MIDI PICKUPS The MIDI pickups for the CYBERBASS 5 are located in the analog bridge pickup When your CYBERBASS 5 leaves the factory the bridge pickup is preset to a correct adjustment However if you decide to change the action on your CYBERBASS 5 the bridge pickup may have to be reset See Page 19 MIDI PICKUP ADJUSTMENT If the bridge pickup is not adjusted correctly the PEAVEY CYBERBASS will not operate properly CLEANING You will find that the CYBERBASS 5 has excellent tracking This is due to the SENSING FRET technology used in iis design The CYBERBASS 5 is a fret string CONTACT system What this means is that the fret and the string have to make CLEAN CONTACT with each other so that your CYBERBASS 5 will be able to accurately locate your finger position on the fret Once the CYBERBASS 5 has ascertained where your fingers are this information is relayed to the synthesizer instantaneously and the result is the sounding of the correct note There are many materials that can get between the string and the fret and interfere with contact grease from your fingers tarnish on the frets rust on the strings lint
8. VOLUME PEDAL To control the level of the synthesizer a foot volume pedal is very handy You run the AUDIO QUT of the synthesizer through the foot volume pedal Once again this gives you control of the balance of your bass synthesizer sound while you are actually playing COMMON PROBLEMS amp SOLUTIONS PROBLEM 1 THE SYNTHESIZER MAKES NO SOUND WHEN A NOTE IS PLUCKED ON THE BASS There are many things that could cause this to happen Herc is a check list Check that the power is connected to the CYBERBASS and the synthesizer B Check that the audio out of the synthesizer is connected to the audio input of the amplifier c Check that the volume controls on both the amplifier and the synthesizer module are turned up D Check that the MIDI cable is connected from the MIDI OUT jack on the CYBERBASS splitter rack to the MIDI IN jack on the synthesizer E Check that the MIDI volume control on the CYBERBASS is turned up F Check that the velocity parameter A STRING FRET 16 is NOT set to zero G Check that the synthesizer is on the same MIDI channel as the CYBERBASS MIDI OUT is located on the A STRING FRET 19 H The key group range on the synthesizer has not been set to a restrictive value PROBLEM 2 THE SYNTHESIZER IS OUT OF TUNE WITH THE BASS WHEN I HAMMER OR SLIDE A NOTE The pitch wheel parameter in the synthesizer must be set to the same value as the pitch wheel par CYBERBASS A STRING FRET 18 This parameter can h
9. of defects in material or workmanship d The serial number affixed to the product is altered defaced or removed In the event of a detect in material and or workmanship covered by this limited warranty Peavey will In the case of tubes or meters replace the defective component without charge b In other covered eases Le cases involving anything other than covers footswitches patchcords tubes or meters repair the defect in material or workmanship or replace the product at Peavey s option and provided however that in any case all costs of shipping if necessary are paid by you the purchaser THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD SHOULD BE ACCURATELY COMPLETED AND MAILED TO AND RECEIVED BY PEAVEY WITHIN FOURTEEN 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR PURCHASE In order to obtain service under these warranties you must Bring the defective item to eny PEAVEY AUTHORIZED DEALER AUTHORIZED PEAVEY SERVICE CENTER and present therewith the ORIGINAL PROOF OF PURCHASE supplied to you by the AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER in connection with your purchase from him of this product Ifthe DEALER or SERVICE CENTER is unable to provide the necessary warranty service you will be directod to the nearest other PEAVEY AUTHORIZED DEALER or AUTHORIZED PEAVEY SERVICE CENTER which can provide such service b Ship the defective item prepaid to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Intemational Service Center 326 Hwy 11 amp 80 East Meridian MS
10. played on the CYBERBASS If you try to you will find that the bass will not play the open note achieve the same effect as a PULL OFF you need to PLUCK the string simultaneously as you release the string 22ND FRET Note that the 22nd fret will not sound MIDI notes We refer to this fret as a STOP FRET It is necessary for wired fret technology TAP STYLE It is possible to TAP on the CYBERBASS in two ways L With ST T which is a dedicated MODE 2 With s style You will have to tape firmly in order to get a trigger which is fi Only try tapping with the MIDI mode set to PY1A PYIB PY2B Also you will need to have the pitch wheel set to PW24 or there will be limitations NEVER USE PLY 3 FOR TAPPING AS IT WILL NOT TRACK CARE amp MAINTENANCE NALOG PICKUP BRIDG The correct bridge pickup height is as follows Cross Sectional 118 View of Strings 1 8 99 g Cross Sectional View of Rear Pickup THE PEAVEY CYBERBASS 5 IS A FRET CONTACT SYSTEM you MUST CLEAN YOUR This means that there must always be good contact between your strings and the frets STRINGS in the following manner Fold a lint free cleaning cloth into a rectangular shape and put the cloth under the string as illustrated LL Nu I I Apply small amount of string cleaner to the string which is now lounging comfortably on folded cloth DO NOT SQUEEZE THE
11. sound by manipulating your available parameters until you get a sound that you really like Then you store it in one of the 32 PERFORMANCE SETUPS Later on you can recall it quickly and use it during a live performance As just mentioned the CYBERBASS is capable of storing in its memory 32 PERFORMANCE SETUPS For example PERFORMANCE SETUP 1 PERFORMANC ETUP 2 And so on PERFORMANCE SE PF32 Each PERFORM PERFORMANCE SE FORMANC ICE SETUP is made up of a number of parameters that can be programmed uniquely to each This allows you to develop a sound on CYBERBASS then store it into one of the 32 PER ETUPS The CYBERBASS will remember this SETUP even when the power has been turned off At a click TTCH the entire sound you have developed can be instantaneously recalled The main idea of this is for live performance so you can change sounds quickly A MIDI foot controller can also be plugged into the MIDI INPUT socket on CYBERBASS SPLITTER RACK This will allow you to change sounds with your feet while performing These 32 PERFORMANCE SETUPS are accessed from the CYBERB by clicking frets 1 16 on the G amp D strings For example FRET 1 G STRING PF01 FRET 2 G STRING PF02 and so on to FRET 16 G STRING PFI6 THEN FRET D STRING PFIT FRET 2 D STRING PFIS and so on to FRET 16 DSTRING PF32 At this point set up your CYBERBASS click on these frets on th
12. still too loud you should read the CARE amp MAINTENANCE section on MIDI PICKUP ADJUSTMENT Contact Peavey the name of the nearest authorized service center SYNTHESIZERS When selecting synthesizer module to use with the PEAVEY CYBERBASS there are several important factors that need to be considered The CYBERBASS formats the MIDI data it transmits in a form that emulates or tracks what you are playing If you want the synthesizer to faithfully reproduce your playing there are two important functions that your synthesizer must have 1 IL must have the ability to set the pitch wheel range to or 24 semitones AND If must be able to set to MULTI mode and receive on five different MIDI channels PEAVEY SYNTHESIZER MODULES CYBERBASS MODULE SPECTRUM BASS MODULE SPECTRUM BASS SPECTRUM SYNTH SPECTRUM SAMPLE PLAYER DPM SP DPM SP PLUS All support these necessary features The listed Peavey sound modules have been specially designed for use in conjunction with the PEAVEY CYBERBASS There are not many synthesizers on the market that can have the pitch wheel set to or 24 semitones SO BE WARNED When purchasing a synthesizer these features MUST be available A good bet is NOT to buy a synthesizer until you have actually plugged your CYBERBASS into it and played it to make sure it supports the features you require Also do not underestimate the amount of time reading and exper
13. the above mentioned synthesizer modules then you should now go to the section on SYNTHESIZERS SYSTEMS OVERVIEW When you unpack your PEAVEY CYBERBASS 5 check that the following components are present CYBERBASS GUITAR SPLITTER RACK POWER PACK CYBERBASS CABLE MANUAL At this point it is good idea to refer to the SAFETY SECTION page 28 CABLE SETUP AND TURNING ON If you want to hear the regular bass sound as well as the synthesizer sound you will need an amplifier with two inputs If you do not have an amplifier with two or more inputs then you will have to use an AUDIO MIXER The following cables need to be connected The CYBERBASS CABLE is connected between the guitar and the SPLITTER RACK gt MIDI OUT on the CYBERBASS SPLITTER RACK is connected to MIDI IN on the synthesizer using a standard MIDI cable The AUDIOC cable gt The AUDIO OUT on the back of the splitter rack is connected to the second input of the amplifier using a standard 1 4 jack to jack cable Now connect the po ack of the splitter rack Make sure the volume settings on the amplifier are set to zero Now turn the power on to the amplifier followed by the then finally connect power to power pack that is plugged into the splitter rack of the synthesizer is connected to one input of the amplifier using a standard 1 4 jack to jack er supplies first to the synthesizer then connect the
14. up on the fingerboard resulting in inferior tracking HUMID CONDITIONS If you take your PEAVEY CYBERBASS into a high humi environment like the tropics be sure to pack SILICA GEL CRYSTALS or the like i e moisture absorbing bzgs in the case with your CYBERBASS to avoid excessive moisture build up on the fingerboard SAFETY Read the electronic equipment safety rules at the end of this manual CYBERBASS LIVE This section presents a run down of what is involved in using the PEAVEY CYBERBASS in a live situation What follows is the result of years of experience working with a number of internationally acclaimed bass players who have CYBERBASS technology in a live situation AMPLIFICATION If you are using a single channel amplifier you will require a mixer or Peavey Spectrum Analog Filter to blend the real bass with the synthesizer A rack mount mixer is best as you will want your live rig to be a rack mounted system If you can afford it an even better system is a stereo rig where you have an amp speaker for the bass sound and an amp r for the synthesizer Also when selecting a speaker cabinet look for the ore that has a better high frequency capability as the synthesizer is capable of producing much higher harmonics that a regular bass speal MIDI FOOTSWITCH Although not essential you will probably find a MIDI footswitch controller desirable This will enable you to change performance setups with your fee
15. ER I This facility is supplied so that you only have to change onc paramcter to change the sounds on all strings A STRING FRET 6 A STRING PATCH NUMBER The display will show A 00 499 This will select which PATCH NUMBER will be selected for the A STRING The parameter only has an effect when modes PY A PY IB PY2A or PY2B are selected This allows you if desired to have a different sound on the A string If 4 is displayed it uses the PATCH NUMBER programmed in FRET 4 B STRING PATCH NUMBER A STRING 7 D STRING PATCH NUMBER The display will show D 00 499 This will select which PATCH NUMBER will be selected for the D string This parameter only has an effect when modes PY 1A PY B PY2A or PY2B are selected This allows you if desired to have a different sound on the D string If D is displayed it uses the PATCH NUMBER programmed in FRET 4 B STRING PATCH NUMBER A STRING 8 G STRING PATCH NUMBER The display will show G 00 499 This will select which PATCH NUMBER will be selected for the G string This parameter only has an effect when modes PY IA PY 1B PY2A or PY2B are selected This allows you if desired to have a different sound on the G string If G is displayed it uses the PATCH NUMBER programmed in FRET 4 STRING PATCH NUMBER ASTRING FRET9 NULL FRET This fret is non operational in other words it has no function other tha
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17. LE 3 With the headstock to your left fret the B string at the Ist fret If the red LED at the top of the circuit board does not ight up turn the neck calibration trim pot at the top of the row until the LED is lit When the LED lights up the B string neck circuit is calibrated 4 Fret the B string atthe 12th fret If the red LED does not light up turn the bend calibration trim pot at the top of the row until the LED is lit When the LED lights up the B string bend circuit is calibrated 5 Repeat this procedure with the remaining strings using the subsequent rows of trim pots LED eres 0 000000 0 0 0 Neck Bend THIS LIMITED WARRANTY VALID ONLY WHEN PURCHASED REGISTERED IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA ALL EXPORTED PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO WARRANTY AND SERVICES TO BE SPECIFIED AND PROVIDED BY THE AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR FOR EACH COUNTRY Ces clauses de garantie sont valables qu aux Etats Unis et au Canada Dans tour les autres pays les clauses de garantie et de maintenance sont fixees par le distributeur national et assuree par Iul seion la legislation envigueur Diese Garantie ist nur in den USA and Kanada gultig Alle Export Produkte sind der Garantie und dem Service des Importeurs des jewelligen Landes unterworfen Esta garantia es valida solamente cuando el producto es comprado en E U continentales en Canada Todos los productos que sean co
18. ON IN THE SYNTHESIZER Check that you have the right footswitch It should be a Momentary Contact Type Unplug the footswitch from the SPLITTER RACK If notes are still stuck on tum the synthesizer main power switch off and back on Then check your MIDI cables NOTE SEQUENCERS CAN SUFFER FROM THE HABIT OF LEAVING NOTES STUCK ON PROBLEM 8 ONE OR MORE STRING TRIGGER AND PLAY NO EEM TOO SENSITIVE TO ES I DO NOT INTEND OR THE STRINGS ARE TOO INSENSITIVE Read the information on setting up the MIDI pickups in the CARE amp MAINTENANCE section Page 23 Also read STRING SENSITIVITIES in the GLOBAL PARAMETERS section Page 12 PROBLEM 9 WHEN I SLIDE A NOTE UP THE SYNTHESIZER TRIGGERS NEW NOTES AND DOES NOT SLIDE UP SMOOTHLY If you are playing using your fingers check that the STYLE parameter A STRING FRET 10 is set for FINGERS ST F PROBLEM 10 NOTES SEEM TO WOBBLE IN PITCH Tt is time to clean your CYBERBASS frets and strings For more information about this see the CARE amp MAINTE NANCE SECTION PROBLEM 11 ONE STRING SEEMS TO TRIGGER THE SYNTHESIZER MUCH LOUDER THAN THE OTHER STRINGS Set the MIDI mode parameter of the CYBERBASS to MON 1 A STRING FRET 1 If the volume of the string has corrected itself then the problem is in the synthesizer You need to read the SYNTHE SIZER OPERATING MANUAL and establish how to adjust the volume of individual MIDI channels If the string is
19. The slides have to be semitone slides as in fretless bass playing Fretless mode 2 As above but notes will slide for any type of slide or hammer This is more like a portamento effect um POo oo PF02 II PF04 PF05 PF06 PF07 PF08 PF09 PF10 PF11 PF17 pris PFt Pr2o 6624 PF22 Pr23 pros PF26 prov we ass WE stama aree 6 lt paren Parch Hf Parch PaTcH smie mace serae e stama lfa stama srame I stana s stame erem stama o eric SENS sens ses sens BEND BEN c e e 12 Prts Pria erts Prie 28 prai PF32 ce ca siren woo SpEEp nance orr HI fl fj coe exe e sex tose power 8 e qp CB CB c8 cB cB CB CB CB CB CB c8
20. a 747 taking off The only limit to sound creation is your imagination Due to the accurate and quick tracking speed of the CYBERBASS 5 you will find it exceptionally invaluable in live situations We all know how synthesizer bass sounds have dominated music in recent times Well now you can access the big synth sounds so popular today using your CY BERBASS 5 You can record these grooves into sequencers and your artistry translates perfectly into the digital domain As well as laying down the bass line you can trigger the drums and provide your own percussion as well as string lines horn arrangements etc Your ability to access a greater range of tones and textures will be invaluable in writing recording and performing ANALOG BRIDGE PICKUP As on a standard bass ANALOG NECK PICKUP As on a standard bass LED DISPLAY DATA SWITCH Switch used for adjusting data in the CYBERBASS MIDI VOLUME CONTROL Volume control for the synthesizer VOLUME CONTROL ANALOG PICKUPS ANALOG PICKUP BALANCE CONTROL ANALOG CONTROL CYBERBASS CABLE INPUT JACK The CYBERBASS cable is plugged in here 14 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT Only used when NOT using MIDI CYBERBASS CABLE INPUT JACK The 15 plugged in here FOOTSWITCH INPUT JACK POWER LED This red LED shines when power is connected AUDIO OUT 16 VAC 16 5 1000 mA ZN IN PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORP
21. ave only one of three values i e 8 12 or 24 The display on the CYBERBASS will show PW08 PWI2 or PW24 The synthesizer must be programmed correspondingly to 8 12 or 24 PROBLEM 3 THE SYNTHESIZER IS OUT OF TUNE WITH OTHER GUITARS IN THE BAND WHEN THEY TUNE TO THEIR TUNERS Find the master tune parameter on the synthesizer and adjust this value until the synthesizer comes into tune with the guitars PROBLEM 4 WHEN IN MIDI MODES PY 1A PY 1B PY2A or PY2B A STRING FRET THE STRINGS SEEM TO INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER ESPECIALLY WHEN SLIDING NOTES The synthesizer is probably programmed for OMNI ON play in these POLY modes the synthesizer must be set to OMNI OFF PROBL 5 ONLY ONE STRING WILL TRIGGER THE SYNTHESIZER The synthesizer needs to be put into MULTI mode so it can receive MIDI data on four individual channels For example if thc PEAVEY CYBERBASS is set to PLY 1 STRING FRET 1 and its MIDI output cl MO 1 A STRING FRET 19 then the synthesizer MUST be set as follows nel is set to MULTI MODE ON RECEIVING ON MIDI CHANNELS 1 2 3 4 amp 5 6 WHEN I TO SLIDE OR HAMMER NOTE THE PITCH DOES NOT CHANGE Ti could be one of the following footswitch is being held down thus disabling slides The CYBERBASS MIDI mode is set to PLY 3 A STRING FRET 1 The footswitch is the wrong type See PROBLEM 7 NOTES SEEM STUCK
22. cable from the MIDI QUT socket of the MIDI storage device to the MIDI IN socket of the CYBERBASS splitter rack Ther send the CYBERBASS SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE file from the MIDI storage device to the CYBERBASS ur performance The LED display on the CYBERDASS will show SYSX This operation will take approximately one minute You will need to consult the MIDI storage device manual for more details LL FRETS CB FRETS 17 21 ESTRING This fret is non operational in other words it has function other than its usual role in an ordinary bass guitar PERFORMANCE SETUP EDITING All the parameters that make up a performance setup are located on the A string The following section deals with the operation and effect of those parameters A STRING FRET 1 MIDI MODE There are 7 different modes of MIDI transmission that can be selected MONI In this mode only one note can be played at a time YOU CANNOT PLAY CHORDS For example if you play the open E string and then a note on the G string the E string note will tum off then the G string note will sound This mode is great for play live All MIDI data is transmitted on ONE MIDI channel If the pitch wheel setting is set to PWOR slides of 8 semitones maximum will only be possible If the pitch wheel is set to PW 12 slides of 12 semitones maximum will on be possible Sce PLAYING TECHNIQUES section for more details ig monophonic bass lines I
23. e CYBERBASS WILL respond to DYNAMICS The harder you pluek the string the higher VELOCITY MIDI VALUE so the louder the synth The VELOCITY param eter in this case provides a ceiling level or maximum value of MIDI VELOCITY transmitted For example V 68 You begin to play lightly at first then gradually play harder and harder The MIDI VELOCITY will increase for example 20 30 35 40 48 52 60 68 68 68 Even though you are playing hard enough to warrant higher VELOCITY MIDI VALUE the computer will limit you to your set value of 68 This parameter sets the maximum loudness or VELOCITY at 127 NOTE If 10 the synth will not sound at all This can be very useful in a live situation if you are using a MIDI footswitch controller As well as programming in all your favorite live synth sounds program one performance setup with DY 0 and V 00 Then if you do not want synth bass hit that performance setup This can be used as a synth MUTE A STRING FRET 17 NOTE OFF The display will show NO 0 Notes will turn off as soon as the vibrations on the string have decayed NO 1 Notes will not be turned off as long as note is fretted This gives yon infinite sustain on all fretted notes A STRING FRET 18 PITCH WHEEL This formats the pitch wheel MIDI data that the CYBERBASS transmits The display will show PW08 The synthesizer pitch wheel MUST bc sct to or 8 semitones PW12 T
24. e D amp G strings and watch the LED DISPLAY change If you click on a fret on the G amp D string higher than 16 FRET 17 you will see in the LED display This disp G STRING select the PERFORMANCE SETUP you wish to EDIT iy indicates that you have clicked on a fret which stores no parameter or alternately has no function Don t worry nothing will change in your sound The CB will just appear to indicate th You may now ask how do change or EDIT a PERFORMANCE SETUP at you are on a null fret t click on a fret on the G or D string and If you wish to EDIT for example PERFORMANCE SETUP 18 the LED DISPLAY should now be showing PF18 A copy of the parameters of PF18 are loaded into the EDIT BUFFER ready for editing You do not have to edit these parameters but you can if you want to The EDIT BUFFER is part of the computer s memory into which the parameters that make up the PERFORMANCE SETUP are loaded when that particular PERFORMANCE SETUP is being played When you edit these pz ameters it allows you to instantaneously hear what effect they have on your sound I you like the sound then you can save it if you want to Fret A Suing Fret 2 A String Fret 3 A String Fret 4 A String Fret 5 A String Fret 6 A String Fret 7 A String Fret 8 A String Pret 0 A String Fret 10 String Fret 11 A String Fret 12 A Swing Fret 13 A String Fret 14
25. electronics in the back of the bass so that you can access the MIDI world You will also notice that each fret is divided into four sections These sections will from now on be called FRET SEGMENTS Each FRET SEGMENT has been assigned a different task See FRET access the task of a given FRET SEGMENT you must hold down the relevant string so that it makes contact with the relevant fret and at the same time switch the DATA SWITCH Now look at the LED DISPLAY This will show an abbrevi ated four character visualization of the task assigned to that FRET SEGMENT The DATA SWITCH is pressed UP to increase the value of the selected parameter and is pressed DOWN to decrease the value so the DATA SWITCH is used not only for ACCESS but also for manipulation One click selects the parameter Two clicks will change the value of that parameter NOTE XCEPT in the case of the D and G strings which are instantaneous when selecting PERFORMANCE SETUP When holding down the string on the fret be careful to only hold down ONE string at a time or you many accidentally trigger the wrong fret When CLICKING always make sure that the string is in contact with the selected fret NOTE Some frets will alter the values of parameters others will trigger functions and some frets are non operational i e they are just frets PERFORMANCE SETUPS What is a PERFORMANCE SETUP you ask It is exactly that You set up a
26. es However there are a few minor adjustments that you must make to your technique so that you can realize that full potential of the CYBERBASS system When playing the CYBERBASS the key hints are ACCURACY and COMMITMENT to the note that you are playing As you are now an owner of a CYBERBASS we assume that you are interested in mixing real bass sounds and synthe ther The number size and texture of the sounds that you can create are limited only by your imagination sizer sounds As contemporary electric bass player you will be aware that the playing of musical notes is not the only function of bass ive instrument more now than at any other time in its these days As well as providing pitch the bass has role has percus history This is evident in the styles of play that are so popular toda When you use a percussive technique e g slap while your bass is hooked up to synthesizer the nature of MIDI is that the synthesizer will translate this information into notes To get around this so that you can hear the percussive texture of the sound as well as the pitch make sure you mix in high degree of real bass and pull back the synthesizer sound a little FINGER STYLE To get optimum performance when playing finger style using the CYBERBASS play over the bridge pickup of the bass THE BUMP FACTOR This is best explained using an exercise The purpose of this exercise is to illustrate what happens if you are
27. from unsuitable cleaning cloths oil from oil based smoke machines etc But DON T PANIC The solution is so simple Just clean your strings It is essential to keep not only your strings but also your frets clean and free of tamish grease and grime It cannot be stressed enough how important this is Which leads us to the MOST IMPORTANT piece of information regarding the care of the CYBERBAS 5 and that is EVER USE STEEL WOOL TO CLEAN FRETS OR STRINGS SYNTHESIZERS If you use the Peavey CyberBass Module or the Spectrum Bass module you will have no MIDI compatibility problems as these modules have been set up for use in conjunction with the CYBERBASS 5 MIDI COMPATIBILITY 1 OMNI OFF 2 MULTI MODE 3 PITCH WHEEL SETTING TO OR 24 SEMITONES 4 MIDI CHANNEL ALLOCATION If you do not fully understand how to set these parameters on all the sounds in your synthesizer you will be unable to operate the system successfully DO NOT DESPAIR The Peavey Spectrum Bass Spectrum Synth and CyberBass Modules have taken the hard work out of parameter setting etc As well as having all the necessary MIDI facilities and features required for successful operation of the CYBERBASS 5 they have also been preprogrammed However if you are NOT using one of the above mentioned synthesizers then there are certain parameters that need to be set in the synthesizer OR THE SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE If you are NOT using one of
28. he synthesizers pitch wheel MUST be set to 12 semitones PW24 The synthesizer pitch wheel MUST be set to or 24 semitones A STRING FRET 19 MIDI OUTPUT CHANNEL This display will show This selects the MIDI output channel on which MIDI data will be transmitted For example If you select 6 and have selected or PY2A mode then the strings will transmit as follows GSTRING MIDI CHANNEL 6 DSTRING MIDI CHANNEL 7 ASTRING MIDI CHANNEL 8 ESTRING MIDI CHANNEL 9 BSTRING MIDI CHANNEL 10 A STRING FRET 20 STORE The display will show gt gt 01 to gt gt 32 Into this parameter is placed the location at which you want to store your edited performance setup After you have selected the performance setup location then move to the 21st fret on the A string and click again The display will show SURE Another click up and the display will show EXEC for a split second and then the number of the performance setup in which the sound is stored is displayed The patch is now said to be STORED Clicking while NOT fretting any strin ie all strings are open will cancel the STORE procedure PLAYING TECHNIQUES The purpose of this section is to help you the player come to terms with some of the idiosyncrasies that will become evident when accessing synthesizer sounds using a bass guitar The PEAVEY CYBERBASS system was designed to preserve most of your bass playing techniqu
29. hes whether you slide or finger a note If you record into a sequencer while using this mode and then view the notes that have been recorded you will see only one note value per string and lots of pitch wheel data In a live situation this is the better of the two monophonic modes when the pitch wheel is set to or 8 PYIA PYIB This mode is similar to MON 1 except you will be able to play chords PY2A PY2B This mode is similar to MON 2 except you will be able to play chords PLY3 There are no penalties This mode works as well as if the pitch wheel was set to or 24 SYNTHESIZERS THAT DO NOT SUPPORT MULTI This in effect means that the synthesizer can receive MIDI on ONE channel only The only modes that will work will be MON 1 MON 2 and PLY 3 The penalty for synthesizers that only go to or 12 semitones in their pitch wheel is only for MIDI modes MON 1 PY IA and PY1B The restriction is that you will only be able to do 12 note slides CALIBRATING THE CYBERBASS 5 1 Tocalibrate the CY BERBASS first remove the back cover being careful not to disturb any of the internal wiring or connections 2 Locate the two rows of trim pots located at the bridge end of the circuit board The trim pots closest to the neck of the bass are for neck calibration and the row closest to the bridge for bend calibration IMPORTANT ALL ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE MADE WITH SCREWDRIVER THAT HAS AN INSULATED HAND
30. imenting that is required to successfully program sounds on a synthesizer module This is an advantage of purchasing a Peavey sound module as all this hard work is done for you SYNTHESIZERS THAT DO NOT GO TO OR 24 SEMITONES ON THE PITCH WHEEL If you already have or intend buying a synth that is NOT capable of having the pitch wheel set to or 24 then the only alternative is to set its pitch wheel to or 8 12 If the pitch wheel does not go to 8 then DO NOT buy it or use it with the CYBERBA get them in tune The limitations of using the pitch wheel set to or 8 semitones in conjunction with the 7 MIDI modes A STRING FRET 1 are as follows S as you will NEVER be able to When you slide a note on the CYBERBASS it can only be a maximum of 8 semitones If you slide further than 8 the synthesizer will reach a point where it runs out of range and the synthesizer will fail to track the slide You will find this mode a little restrictive as you will always have to be careful not to break this rule In a live situation this can be a problem as you cannot go back and correct mistakes However if you are sequencing into a computer you will find this setup okay MON 2 You will be able to achieve 16 semitone slides The limitation is that you cannot play above the 16th fret If you do play above the 16th fret notes will not sound The CYBERBASS achieves this by using pitch wheel MIDI data to establish all the pitc
31. in the habit of resting your fingers on strings while plucking other strings If you do this while using PY1A PY 1B PY2A PY2B or PLY 3 modes you will encounter THE BUMP FACTOR Make sure that your CYBERBASS is programmed for FINGER STYLE 10th Fret A String Program the CYBERBASS to PLY 3 Ist fret string You will now be able to play chords on the synthesizer via the bass On the G string hold down the Sth fret and on the D string hold down the Sth fret Now with your finger pluck the G string firmly The G string will sound and the D string will sound as well When you plucked the G string your finger followed through and bumped into the D string resulting in the D string triggering as well This is what is known as THE BUMP FACTOR 6 Now hold down the Sth fret on G string and leave the D string open Again pluck the G string The G string will sound but this time the open D string will not sound ever though you bumped into the D string This is because the computer in the CY BERBASS vill not play any open string notes that are bumped but will play any fretted notes that are bumped So if you are playing a note on a string make sure that you are not fretting a note on the string above it or that note may sound as well NOTE THE BUMP FACTOR ONLY OCCURS WHEN THE CYBERBASS I IN POLY MODES PLECTRUM PICK STYLE play with plectrum the CYBERBASS should be set to ST P STYLE
32. laying string style sounds like cellos etc or any sound which has a lo PY2B Exactly the same as PY2A except no downward slides PLY3 This is a polyphonic mode similar to a normal keyboard In this mode you CAN play chords The MIDI is transmitted on only one MIDI channel The limitation of this mode is that you cannot slide nores This mode is great for piano sounds string sounds and big wash bed sounds that may sound peculiar if you slide notes STRIN FRET2 TRANSPOSE The display will show T 1 0 1 2 This shifts the pitch of the sound up and down 2 octaves A STRING FRET 3 NULL FRET A STRING FRET 4 B STRING PATCH NUMBER the The display will show 00 499 This will select which PATCH NUMBER will be selected for the B string i nthesizer 2 and PLY 3 this parameter is the one which selects the sound played on all strings RS higher than 99 the CYBERBASS uses MIDI BANK SWITCHING number of the sound in the s When in modes MON 1 obtain PATCH NUMB A STRING FRET 5 E STRING PATCH NUMBER The display will show E 00 499 This will select which PATCH NUMBER will be selected for the E string This parameter only has an effect when modes PY 1A PY IB or PY2B are selected This allows you if desired different sound on the E string js displayed it uses the PATCH NUMBER programmed in FRET 4 B STRING PATCH NUMB
33. mprados en el extranjero estan sujetos a las garantias y Servicio que distribuidor autorizado determine y ofrezca en los diferentes paises PEAVEY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION PEAVEY warrants this product EXCEPT for covers footswitches patchcords tubes and meters to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from date of purchase PROVIDED however thal this limited warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser and is subject to the conditions exclusions and limitations hereinatter se forth PEAVEY 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY ON TUBES AND METERS If this product contains tubes or meters Peavey warrants the tubes or meters contained in the produc to be tree from defects in material and workmanship for a period o ninety 80 days from date of purchase PROVIDED however that this limited warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser and is also subject to the conditions exclusions and limitations hereinafter set forth CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTIES These limited warranties shall be void and of no effect il The first purchase of the product is for the purpose of resale or b The origina retail purchase is not made from an AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER or The product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use neglect improper service or maintenance or other causes not arising out
34. n fact most bass players use the MONO modes when they play MON2 Asin MON I YOU CANNOT PLAY CHORDS as only one note can be played at one time The advantage of this setting is that when you have the pitch wheel range set to PW08 you can play 16 note slides However you cannot play above the 16th fret If the pitch wheel is set to PW12 there are no limitations This mode uses pitch wheel MIDI information to establish the pitch rather than note on MIDI information This is similar to MON except that you chords This is polyphonic mode The PEAVEY CYBERBASS 5 transmits on 5 separate MIDI channels If the MIDI channel parameter was set to 1 the CYBERBASS would transmit MIDI See section FRET 19 MIDI OUTPUT CHANNEL G STRING MIDI CHANNEL I DSTRING MIDI CHANNEL 2 A STRING MIDI CHANNEL 3 RING MIDI CHANNEL 4 B STRING MIDI CHANNEL 5 Once again if the pitch wheel parameter is set to PWO8 only 8 note slides maximum are possible If the pitch wheel parameter is set to PW12 only 12 note slides maximum are possible PYIB This is exactly similar to PY1 A except that it will not allow downward slides NOTES GOING FLAT This is very useful when playing chords with sounds like pianos and strings PY2A This is similar to MON 2 except that you CAN play chords Ifthe pitch wheel is set to PWO8 16 note slides are possible BUT you cannot play above the 16th fret This mode is invaluable when p
35. n its usual role in an ordinary bass guitar A STRING FRET 10 STYLE The display will show ST F The STYLE will be set for fingers ST P The STYLE will be set for plectrum pick ST T be set for tap mode A note will sound when a string makes contact with a frot There are open strings and there is no point in plucking strings as the computer is only looking at the neck A STRING FRET 11 BEND RANGE The display will show 0 The pitch bend is disabled BD 1 The pitch bend is normal BD 2 The pitch bend is exaggerated by a factor of 2 A STRING FRET 12 FOOTSWITCH CONTROL This parameter defines what the footswitch will do when pressed It can be programmed as a hold or modulation switch The display will show HLDI Notes will hold that are played HLD2 Notes that are played when the footswitch is pressed will hold However no new notes can be triggered until the footswitch is released The idea is to play chord hold it with the footswitch and then play real bass over the top of the chord MODU Footswitch is a modulation pedal NOT When a string is being held i e when you foot is depressing the pedal YOU CANNOT SLIDE NOTES A STRING FRET 13 FRETLESS MODE The display will show FL 0 Fretless mode disabled FL 1 Fretless mode 1 When you slide the notes on the bass the notes will slide at the speed programmed at fret 14 speed
36. nia based household cleaner if necessary Disconnect unit from power supply before cleaning 14 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the uni openings 15 This unit should be checked by a qualified service technician if The power supply cord or plug has been damaged b Anything has fallen or been spilled into the unit The unit does not operate correctly d The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 16 The user should not attempt to serv equipment All service work should be done by a qu 17 This product should be used only with cart or stand that is recommended by Peavey Electro 18 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility 10 noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA hes specified the following permissible noise level d near a source of heat such as stove round pin on the power supply cord For more information on ground is of time hrough the ventilation holes or any other ied service technician ew exposures Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA Slow Response 8 90 6 92 4 95 3 97 2 100 11 2 102 1 105 12 1 4 or less HS According to OSHA any exp
37. odified to the extent necessary to comply with such law Your remedies for breach of these warranties are limited to those remedies provided herein and Peavey Electronics Corporation gives this limited warranty only with respect to equipment purchased in tho United States of America INSTRUCTIONS WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD 1 Mail the completed WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION P O BOX 2898 Meridian MS 29902 2898 Kcop tho PROOF OF PURCHASE In tho event warranty service is required during the warranty period you will need this document There vill be no identification card issued by Peavey Electronics Corporation 2 IMPORTANCE OF WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS AND NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES OF ADDRESSES Completion and mailing of WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS Should notification become necessary for any condition that may require correction the REGISTRATION CARD will help onsure that you are contacted and notified b Notice of address changes If you move from the address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD you should notify Peavey of the change of adress so as to facilitate your receipt of any bulletins or other forms of notification which may become necessary in connection with any condition that may require dissemination of information or correction 3 You may contact Peavey directly by telephoning 601 483 5365 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electric pr
38. oducts basic cautions should always be followed including the following 1 Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product 2 All safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Obey all cautions in the operating instructions and on the back of the unit All operating instructions should be followed This product should not be used near water i e a bathtub sink swimming pool wet basement etc This product should be located so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built in enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling ai 7 This product should not be pl lator or another heat producing amplifier S Connect only to a power supply of the type marked on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord 9 Never break off the write for our free booklet Shoe Hazard and Grounding 10 Power supply cords should always be handled carefully Never walk or place equipment on power supply cords Periodically che cords for cuts or signs of stress especially at the plug and the point where the cord exits the unit 11 The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long peri 12 Ifthis product is to be mounted in an equipment rack rear support should be provided 13 Metal parts can be cleaned with a damp rag The vinyl covering used on some units can be cleaned with a damp rag or an ammo
39. on A string Fret 10 You may find it necessary to mute the string with your right hand when playing fast passages PLAYING SOUNDS WITH LONG DECAYS Some synthesizer sounds have long decay times which means after you release the note the synthesizer will still sound problem can arise when playing these long decay sounds That is when you take your finger off the fret you momen tarily slide to the fret below This results in the pitch going flat which is not a good thing To remedy this make sure when you release your finger from the fret that you come off cleanly and try to play right over the fret rather than between frets Another solution is to use the HOLD footswitch as hammering and slides are disabled when the HOLD switch is depressed For these types of sounds PY1B PY2B or PLY 3 mode is the best mode SLAP STYLE Set STYLE to fingers i e ST F During our period of research and development we found that one of the most impressive features of the CYBERBASS was that slap players once they had adjusted to the system were absolutely blown away by the sounds and effects produced while playing in this style Slap style playing does take a litle bit of work but it is certainly worth it in the long run HOLD FOOTSWITCH When the FOOTSWITCH is plugged into the CYBERBASS SPLITTER RACK and is depressed then it is not possible 10 slide notes or HLD2 hold modes are programmed PULL OFFS PULL OFFS cannot be
40. osure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevei permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits as set forth above To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels itis recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AZTEAVEY Features and specifications subject to change without notice A Peavey Electronics Corporation 711 A Street Meridian MS 39301 U S A 601 483 5365 Fax 486 1278 1996 80302220 Printed in U S A 1 96
41. power pack to the 16 V AC power input on the synthesize AUDIO OU __cvseneass moouLe TNT 15 The LED display on the CYBERBASS SHOULD now show Turn up volume on both channels of the amplifier Adjust ANALOG VOLUME CONTROL on the CYBERBASS to give you regular bass sound Adjust MIDI VOLUME CONTROL on the CYBERBASS to give you synthesizer sound You will also need to check that the volume control on the synthesizer module is turned up You should now hear SYNTHESIZER and REGULAR BASS sounds PERFORMANCE SETUPS The CYBERBASS is actually an electronically modified bass guitar connected to computer The computer electronics are housed inside the back of the bass This computer generates the MIDI MESSAGE that drives your synthesizer sequencer etc There are several MIDI functions and parameters in the CYBERBASS that you have to program This section attempts o explain how all these functions and parameters are laid out accessed and fit together Rather than supplying a computer keyboard for the input of data to the CY BERBASS a system has been developed using the FRETS and single DATA SWITCH The DATA SWITCH can be found on the front of the bass guitar See the LAYOUT SHEET for exact position The neck of the CYBERBASS is not an ordinary bass guitar neck Under the black plastic film on the fingerboard the frets are wired and these wires combine with the MIDI pickups and the
42. r must be set so that both are displaying the same number Thus if the CYBERBASS LED DISPLAY is showing PW08 then the synthesizer pitch wheel must also be set to 8 NOTE References to PITCH WHEEL SETTING do not refer to the external pitch wheel found on many synthesizer keyboards but to the internal PITCH WHEEL PARAMETER which controls the PITCH WHEEL RANGE Confusingly in synthesizers this parameter may be known as a number of different things bend range pitch bend as in the CYBERBASS Module synthesizer bend e have pitch wheel range pitch This will depend on which synthesizer you CALIBRATION After you have checked the above then set BD 1 A STRING FRET 11 Check that the regular bass sound and the synthesizer are in tune If they are then bend the strin d listen if the synthesizer and string sound are in tune If not vary the BEND CALIBRATE parameter for that string until they both come into tune 12 E STRING NULL FRET CB This fret is non operational in other words it has no function other than its usual role in an ordinary bas PUT CHANNEL MI 1 TRIN FRET 13 G MIDI You may choose to use a MIDI footswitch controller to change your performance setups when you play live If so then you need to specify the MIDI INPUT CHANNEL on which MIDI data will be accepted Go to FRE E STRING and program the required MIDI INPUT CHANNEL For example If yo
43. t If desired you can use several sounds in one song Also when selecting a MIDI footswitch select one that has programming features like the Peavey 2010 This will enable you to not only control the performance setups on the CY BERBASS but any other effect processors that you have in your rig that are MIDI compatible For example you could assign the CYBERBASS to receive on INPUT CHANNEL 1 by programming the MIDI input parameter E STRING FRET 13 to MI I Then assign your effects processor to receive on MIDI input channel 2 So the MIDI footswitch when pressing pedal could select PF16 on the CYBERBASS and the digital reverb effect 89 on the effects processor The MIDI footswitch would transmit MIDI CHANNEL I PATCH 16 THEN MIDI CHANNEL 2 PATCH 89 NOTE When comecting the MIDI footswitch the MIDI OUT on the footswitch is connected to the MIDI IN on the effects processor Then MIDI thru on the effects processor is connected to MIDI IN on the CYBERBASS splitter rack The MIDI out on the CYBERBASS splitter rack should ALWAYS be connected to the MIDI in on the synthesizer So in effect the footswiteh selects which performance setup PF01 TO PF32 the CYBERBASS plays Then that performance setup depending on what sounds are programmed A STRING FRETS 4 5 6 7 and 8 selects the sound in the synthesizer to be played If you press PEDAL 6 on the footswitch you could end up playing sound 269 in the synthesizer
44. u wanted to set the MIDI INPUT CHANNEL to receive on channel 6 the LED display should read FRET 14 E STRING MEMORY LOCK ON OFF This is used to avoid accidental erasure or altering of programmed data When the MEMORY LOCK is GLOBAL SETTINGS other than MEMORY LOCK cannot be altered PERFORMANCE SETUPS can be edited but your edited PERFORMANCE SETUPS cannot be saved If you attempt to save them the word LOCK will show in the display FRET 15 E STRING MIDI SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE DUMP1 DMP1 BUSY Asa new user of the CYBERBASS do not worry too much about this parameter This parameter is for advanced users This is not actually a GLOBAL setting but has been put here for convenience Switching on this fret initiates a system exclusive MIDI DUMP of the performance setups I 16 The MIDI data is directed to the MIDI OUTPUT socket on the back of the splitter rack This function allows you to store your performance setups in any MIDI data storage d ce STRING MIDI SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE DUMP 2 DMP2 BUSY FRET 16 Switching on this fret initiates a system exclusive MIDI DUMP of the performance setups 17 32 The MIDI data is directed to the MIDI OUTPUT socket on the back of the splitter rack This function allows you to stor setups in any MIDI data storage devici ou ean reload your performance setups if they are accidentally altered etc This is achieved by connecting a MIDI
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