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Table of Contents 4 4 8 10 17 Electric Bass Parameter Section Key switches Effects Section Fretboard Section 3
Electric Bass With Electric Bass, you can easily hand pick exactly the right bass sound that you need for your song. From soulful ’70s jams to classic jazz vibes to that big bass sound that can cut through every mix, you can combine your bass sound with the included bass amp, a range of effects, and different playing styles. The window is divided into three sections: the parameter section on the left, the effects on the right, and the fretboard in the lower part of the panel.
Electric Bass Parameter Section Tone. Here, you can define how your playing on a keyboard is best translated into bass articulations such as legato and slide, for example. DI–Amp/FX Allows you to set up the mix between the two busses that are used: DI and Amp/FX. The DI bus delivers the pure dry signal of the bass. The Amp/FX bus hosts the effects and bass amplifiers. Pickup Allows you to select a pickup configuration.
Electric Bass Parameter Section ● If the Artificial Harmonics articulation is selected, harmonics are played on pressed strings. ● If the Natural Harmonics articulation is selected, harmonics are played on open strings. NOTE All harmonics of one string are mapped to the corresponding MIDI note and distributed over the velocity range. Player Allows you to select a bass player.
Electric Bass Parameter Section Options for the Sustain and Sustain Pick Articulations For the sustain or sustain pick articulations, you can use automatic transitions that are used when applicable. Auto Legato Activate this option to use legato transitions between consecutive notes that are played legato.
Electric Bass Key switches Slide Speed A Adjusts the slide speed for notes that are triggered with a velocity below 64. Slide Speed B Adjusts the slide speed for notes that are triggered with a velocity equal to and above 64. Pitchbend Range Determines the range for the modulation that is applied when you move the pitchbend wheel. Release Level Allows you to specify the level for the note-off samples that are triggered when a key is released.
Electric Bass Key switches Manual Control over the Played String The green keys between C-1 and G-1 allow you to force incoming MIDI notes to be played on a specific string. ● C-1 forces the note to be played on the B string. ● D-1 forces the note to be played on the E string. ● E-1 forces the note to be played on the A string. ● F-1 forces the note to be played on the D string. ● G-1 forces the note to be played on the G string.
Electric Bass Effects Section ● E5 – G#5 contain slides on the E string. ● A5 – C#6 contain slides on the A string. ● D6 – F#6 contain slides on the D string. ● G6 – B6 contain slides on the G string. Effect Hit and Fret Noise Key Switches The red keys between C7 and D#8 contain various effect hits and different fret noises. ● The keys between C7 and G#7 contain the effect hits. ● The keys between A7 and D#8 contain the fret noises.
Electric Bass Effects Section Available Effects You can choose between twelve different stomp box effects. Graphic EQ Graphic EQ is an equalizer with ten frequency bands that can be cut or boosted by up to 12 dB. The Level control sets the overall output level of the equalizer. Chorus This effect thickens and broadens the sound by means of pitch modulation. Sync Activate this parameter to synchronize the effect to the host application.
Electric Bass Effects Section Mix Sets the ratio between the dry and the wet signal. Phaser Sync Activate this parameter to synchronize the effect to the host application. If Sync is activated, you can set the Rate value in fractions of beats. Rate Allows you to set the sweep rate. This parameter can be synchronized to the project tempo. Width Determines the width of the modulation effect between higher and lower frequencies. Tone Allows you to attenuate the low frequencies.
Electric Bass Effects Section Overdrive Overdrive creates a tube-like overdrive effect. Drive The higher this value, the more harmonics are added to the output signal of this effect. Tone Works as a filter effect on the added harmonics. Level Adjusts the output level. Octaver Direct Adjusts the level of the original signal. A value of 0 means only the generated and transposed signal is heard. By raising this value, more of the original signal is heard.
Electric Bass Effects Section Ratio Sets the amount of gain reduction for sounds that are louder than the threshold. The higher the ratio, the more the output is lowered. For example, if the ratio is set to 2:1 and the amplitude of the sound is 4 dB above the threshold, the output is lowered by 2 dB. If the amplitude is 8 dB above the threshold, the output is lowered by 4 dB. Attack Determines how fast the Compressor reacts to sounds that exceed the threshold.
Electric Bass Effects Section Q-Factor Sets the intensity of the envelope filter effect. Sensitivity Determines how sensitively the effect reacts to the instrument level. Attack Determines how quickly an effect reacts to the input signal. Release Determines how quickly the effect fades after the input signal stops. Mix Sets the ratio between the dry and the wet signal. Type Sets the filter type. Tape Ducking Delay Sync Activate this parameter to synchronize the delay time to the host tempo.
Electric Bass Effects Section Room Size Controls the dimensions of the simulated room. At a setting of 100 %, the dimensions correspond to a cathedral or a large concert hall. At a setting of 50 %, the dimensions correspond to a medium-sized room or studio. Settings below 50 % simulate the dimensions of a small room or a booth. Shape Controls the attack of the reverb tail. At a setting of 0 %, the attack is more immediate. The higher this value, the less immediate the attack.
Electric Bass Fretboard Section You can select your amplifier/cabinet combination from the Amplifier and Cabinet pop-up menus. Amplifiers The available amplifiers are modeled on real-life amplifiers. Each amp features settings typical for bass recording, such as gain, equalizers, and master volume. The sound-related parameters bass, low mid, high mid, and treble have a significant impact on the overall character and sound of the corresponding amp. Shape 1 and Shape 2 offer predefined tone shaping.
Electric Bass Fretboard Section The following icons are shown for the following articulations: Icon Articulation Sustain or sustain pick notes Muted notes Harmonics notes Legato notes Slide notes Slap notes Pull notes 18
