Specifications

GETTING STARTED

We have included this section for those of you who can't wait to experience the

power of your new NIGHTBASS. Follow the hookup directions for the setup you use

and then start playing. After the initial thrill wears off (if that's possible!),

and you want to get to know your NIGHTBASS better, refer to the rest of this

manual for details, hints, and examples. Till later.....

Additional information to get you started can be found in Appendix A.

A block diagram showing signal flow, inputs and outputs can be found on page 54.

A hookup diagram can be found on page 55.

For all hookup combinations:

1) With the exception of the Encoder, set all the knobs to the 12:00 position and

center the slider controls. All presets were configured with the control knobs

set at 12:00 and the sliders centered.

2) Select any preset with the Encoder and start playing.

3) Use the Stereo Master Output control to increase or decrease your output

level. To adjust your input gain, use the Input Drive control. The Second Stage

Equalizer controls on the front panel allow you to tweek the curve of each preset

and acts much like the tone controls on a guitar amp.

4) For maximum distortion crunch, turn the Drive control towards maximum.

5) If you are in a preset using Preamp Types Smooth or Brite Tube, adjust the

characteristic sound of the tube with the Tube Contour control.

6) The presets of the NIGHTBASS are grouped together for various sounds and

applications. Locations 1 thru 20 are set up for instant use with bass guitar,

try presets 21 thru 37 with an X-15 ULTRAFOOT and bass for foot control of the

effects. Preset 002 is set up as an automatic tuner, select it and tune. Check

out presets 38 and 39 for sampling. Check out presets 80 thru 115, these are a

selection of presets from the SGX-2000 and some other "guitar" type sounds. Try

them out on bass, or, if you want to risk it, let a guitar player use your

NIGHTBASS. The rest of the presets are a collection of killer and clean sounds,

special effects, and a few things totally out of this world!

INSTRUMENT & HEADPHONES

First connect the unit to an AC recepticle for power. Plug your instrument into

the Instrument Input jack located on the front panel. Plug a set of headphones

into the Headphone Output jack on the front panel. Adjust your listening level

with the Stereo Master Level control.

INSTRUMENT & GUITAR AMP

Plug your instrument into the Instrument Input jack located on the front panel.

Connect a cable from your bass amp input to the Left Line Output jack. Turn the

NIGHTBASS on first and then turn on your guitar amp. TURN DOWN THE LEVEL OF YOUR

AMP before you play! Adjust your levels accordingly. If you are clipping your

amp, back off on the Output Level of the NIGHTBASS.