Art SGX-NightBass User Manual

Art SGX-NightBass User Manual

Art sgx-nightbass processors: user guide
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INTRODUCTION..................................................................
GETTING STARTED...............................................................
INSTALLATION..................................................................
CONNECTIONS.............................................................
INPUTS:...........................................................
OUTPUTS:..........................................................
MIDI IN...........................................................
MIDI OUT..........................................................
MIDI THRU.........................................................
PWR OUT...........................................................
CONTROLS AND OPERATION........................................................
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY..................................................
LED EFFECT INDICATOR ARRAY..............................................
INPUT LEVEL INDICATORS..................................................
DIGITAL PROCESSOR INPUT LEVEL CONTROL...................................
MAINS/XLR OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL..........................................
SEVEN SEGMENT DISPLAY...................................................
ROTARY CONTROLS.........................................................
ENCODER.................................................................
INPUT GAIN........................................................
SECOND STAGE EQUALIZATION.........................................
TUBE CONTOUR......................................................
CROSSOVER BALANCE.................................................
STEREO MASTER OUTPUT..............................................
PUSH SWITCHES...........................................................
CONTROL BUTTONS...............................................................
FUNCTION BUTTONS........................................................
PRESET............................................................
BYPASS...........................................................
EDIT MODE........................................................
EDIT MODE CONTROL BUTTONS..............................................
RECALL...........................................................
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LINE INPUT..................................................
1/4" LINE OUTPUTS...........................................
XLR OUTPUTS.................................................
HEADPHONE OUTPUT............................................
CROSSOVER OUTPUTS...........................................
EFFECT LOOP SEND and RETURN.................................
EFFECT LOOP 1...............................................
EFFECT LOOP 2...............................................
THRUST......................................................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION... GETTING STARTED... INSTALLATION... CONNECTIONS... POWER ...3 INPUTS:... INSTRUMENT INPUT... LINE INPUT... OUTPUTS:... 1/4" LINE OUTPUTS... XLR OUTPUTS... HEADPHONE OUTPUT... CROSSOVER OUTPUTS... EFFECT LOOP SEND and RETURN... EFFECT LOOP 1... EFFECT LOOP 2... MIDI IN... MIDI OUT... MIDI THRU... PWR OUT... CONTROLS AND OPERATION...
  • Page 2 ADD EFFECT... DELETE EFFECT... STORE ...13 REC/ARM... TRIGGER... TITLE EDIT... UTILITY... BYPASS LEVEL... REMOTE SWITCH 1 & 2... AUTO PM DISPLAY... LCD VIEW ANGLE... SOFTWARE VERSION LEVEL... PRESET MEMORY ALLOCATION... RECALL FACTORY PRESET... PRESET 1-115 LOCKED/UNLOCKED... MIDI... MIDI ENABLE... MIDI CHANNEL... OMNI MODE...
  • Page 3 Software Revision Level... User Registration Card... Factory Reset... Other Means of Bypassing the NIGHTBASS... X-15 ...43 Customer Service... ART NIGHTBASS SPECIFICATIONS... Contact Information... APPENDIX A... Building Your Own Presets... Level Programming Hints When Building Your Own Presets... Using Your Head (Amplifier)... Bass/NIGHTBASS/Amp...
  • Page 4 APPENDIX F ...57 GUITAR OR KEYBOARD INTO NIGHTBASS, CONTROLLED BY AN X-15 ULTRAFOOT... APPENDIX G... USING THE NIGHTBASS WITH AN X-15 ULTRAFOOT... WARRANTY ... NIGHTBASS PRESET LIST... How to Read the Preset Description... Table of Effect Abbreviations...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you and congratulations on your new ART purchase. The NIGHTBASS combines the dazzling effects of ART's own digital VLSI technology with applied analog and tube technology. The result is an incredible preamp/analog/digital effects processor for bass offering a level of processing resolution with the sound quality of multiple devices.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTRUMENT & POWER AMP USING LINE OUTPUTS Plug your instrument into the Instrument Input jack located on the front panel. Connect a cable from your power amp to the Left Main Output (Line Out) jack. If your power amp is stereo, connect the left and right inputs of the amp to the Left and Right Main Output jacks.
  • Page 8: Line Input

    LINE INPUT Line inputs are located on the rear panel. If you are using a mono source to the rear panel Line inputs, use the Left (Mono) jack. True stereo processing is accomplished by using both inputs in a left/right application. Use the Line input for sending "hotter"...
  • Page 9: Effect Loop 2

    (+)9 Volts DC. Use this jack to power external devices requiring a wall mount adapter. The ART X-11 and X-15 can be powered with this power jack. The jack will accept a female connector with an inside diameter of 2.1mm. Do not plug in any external power supply such as a wall mount adapter to this jack.
  • Page 10: Led Effect Indicator Array

    abbreviated description of effects stored, effects to be selected or deleted in the preset, and effect parameter information. Other information may appear here also. The view angle may be adjusted and is covered in the following section under the UTILITY function. A user or factory preset would be displayed in the LCD like: NIGHTBASS CMP+DST+REV 1...
  • Page 11: Digital Processor Input Level Control

    NOTE: For additional information regarding proper signal levels, refer to the Level section in Appendix A. DIGITAL PROCESSOR INPUT LEVEL CONTROL This slide control adjusts the amount of signal sent to the digital effects section of the SGX NIGHTBASS. It is located at the end of the analog effects section after Loop 1's return.
  • Page 12: Boost

    BOOST At 250Hz, control the upper end of your lows and lower mids to add some depth to the signal. PUNCH 1KHz is the center point of this band. Use it to color and fill in the sound. BRILLIANCE The frequency center is 3.0KHz and allows you enhance the upper midrange. TUBE CONTOUR Use this control to vary the harmonic balance sound of the tube.
  • Page 13: Function Buttons

    keypad entry buttons are used for preset effects control and utilities to be accessed. These functions are labeled in grey. FUNCTION BUTTONS The function buttons are those which select a particular function or feature to be executed or entered for modification. Status of the function button being in an active or inactive state is displayed by an LED next to the button identification.
  • Page 14: Param

    STORE button. You may also control the Mix parameters with an external MIDI controller such as the ART X-15 ULTRAFOOT using the NIGHTBASS's Performance MIDI. NOTE: Presets may have varying output levels due to a level control as one of their parameters.
  • Page 15: Edit Mode

    by the display [ ****ACTIVE****] for about two seconds and then just displaying the preset name and effects. NOTES: 1) If the MIX parameters are programmed DRY = 0% and DG or ANFX = >0% and the Bypass Level Utility parameter is set to =MIX DRY LEVEL and BYPASS is initiated, no signal will be present at the outputs.
  • Page 16: Add Effect

    NIGHTBASS, you will hear the effect when you press the ENTER button. To make the effect permanent, press the STORE button. To close the Add Effect function and escape to Edit Mode, press the button once or press the Edit Mode button. The ADD EFFECT button is also used in TITLE EDIT Mode to add characters and spaces to the title.
  • Page 17: Delete Effect

    NOTE: Before you start building your own presets, read the section "Level Programming Hints for Building Your Own Presets" in Appendix A. DELETE EFFECT Pressing the DELETE EFFECT button once opens the Delete Effect function. To delete an effect from a preset, press this button and use the Encoder to select the effect you want deleted.
  • Page 18: Rec/Arm

    easy to delete stored presets. Presets 116 through 200 are null when you receive your unit or after a factory reset. REC/ARM YOU MUST BE USING A PRESET SET UP FOR SAMPLING AND IN THE EDIT MODE FOR THIS FUNCTION TO OPERATE To reset the NIGHTBASS to record a new sample, press the REC/ARM button.
  • Page 19: Utility

    *If the Param button is pressed, you may move the cursor left and right with the Encoder to position it for the next character. *Pressing the Value or Param buttons will move the cursor right or left one space at a time. -Press the Store button to save your title.
  • Page 20: Remote Switch 1 & 2

    If you are using an ART X-15 ULTRAFOOT, you can use the Bypass Jack feature on the X-15 to control one of the NIGHTBASS's Remote Jacks. A momentary (normally open) switch should be used in applications other than the X-15's bypass feature.
  • Page 21: Lcd View Angle

    -Press the UTILITY button. -Use the Encoder or Param and Value buttons to select screen reading [HIT RECALL FOR ART PRESET #] -Make sure the Value LED is lit (Press Value). -Use the Encoder to select the preset you want to recall, i.e. Preset 96.
  • Page 22: Midi

    UNLOCKING THE FACTORY PRESETS -Make sure you are in the EDIT Mode. (Press EDIT button if not) -Press the UTILITY button. -Press the Param button. -Use the Encoder to select the screen displaying [PRESET1...115 = LOCKED]. -Press the Value button and use the Encoder to change the value to UNLOCKED. *All presets are now unlocked.
  • Page 23: Fx On/Off Enable (Using X-15)

    FX ON/OFF ENABLE (USING X-15) ON, OFF [ON] When the NIGHTBASS is used with an ART X-15 ULTRAFOOT, the two devices "talk" to each other. In order for the two devices to talk, Enable must be ON. The NIGHTBASS enables commands to be received from the X-15 to turn the effects in the preset on or off.
  • Page 24: Press Enter To

    Presets in the NIGHTBASS are set up to be controlled by Performance MIDI via the ART X-15 ULTRAFOOT. See the section "Operating the Multiverb NIGHTBASS with the X-15 ULTRAFOOT" further on in this manual for more information. Don't let MIDI scare you, using Performance MIDI in an ART device is easy. In most cases...
  • Page 25: Description Of Algorithms

    (especially with an X-15) you virtually plug in and play. But, if you want to program, we've made that easy too. Modification to select the specific values and ranges you want the parameter to cover is done by normal editing. The number displayed in the upper left corner represents the MIDI Controller you are working with.
  • Page 26: Analog Effect Algorithms

    (or defaults) to which algorithms may be combined and displays them in the LCD when you are "ADDing an EFFECT". All of the analog and digital effects parameters including the Mix Control parameters are controllable via the X-15. Some parameters were specifically tuned to be used with foot controllers.
  • Page 27: Distortion

    RATIO: [1:3] OFF, 1:1.5, 1:1.8, 1:2, 1:2.5, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5 The expander is an extention of the compressor. (You don't need the Compressor in the effects chain for the Expander to work) Use the expander to reduce the noise the compressor may bring up. Adjust the Range control for the audio threshold level.
  • Page 28: Envelope Filter

    Use the Harmonic Exciter when you want to enhance or add life to your instrument and add clarity to vocals in a mix. As you turn the Range parameter up, the effect the exciter has on the signal increases. Select the frequency you wish to excite with the Tune parameter.
  • Page 29: Signal Frequency Shaping Algorithms

    EQUALIZER (SEVEN BAND EQUALIZER) [EQUALIZER],[EQL] Parameters: 40Hz [0dB] (+/-) 2,4,6,9,12,15 dB 100Hz [0dB] (+/-) 2,4,6,9,12,15 dB 250Hz [0dB] (+/-) 2,4,6,9,12,15 dB 640Hz [0dB] (+/-) 2,4,6,9,12,15 dB 1.6KHz [0dB] (+/-) 2,4,6,9,12,15 dB 4KHz [0dB] (+/-) 2,4,6,9,12,15 dB 10KHz [0dB] (+/-) 2,4,6,9,12,15 dB The Seven band Equalizer is located directly after the Digital Processor Input slide control.
  • Page 30: Low Pass Filter

    Better than an equalizer, the AES program actually knocks out frequencies over the entire spectrum, simulating real world acoustics. AES lets you warm up a room or hall, deaden drums, soften a vocal, sizzle your ears off with presence, or just make your material sound natural.
  • Page 31: Swept Or Modulated Effect Algorithms

    REGENeration is useful when you stack the Pitch Transposer with the MONO DDL algorithm. Each time a repeat is done it is shifted up or down by the pitch selected. The Base Key parameter should be used when triggering the Pitch Transposer from a MIDI keyboard.
  • Page 32: Panner

    with the speed parameter. Like the FLANGER, the effect type may either be POST or PRE located in relation to reverb or delay. The output level of the CHORUS may be adjusted to control it's "depth" in the preset. PANNER [PANNER], [PAN] Parameters: :MOD % = [100%] 0 to 100 percent in % increments...
  • Page 33: Reverb-2

    :HFDAMP = [14%] 0 to 50 percent in % increments :POSITN= [83%] FRONT to REAR in % increments :LEVEL = [100%] 0 to 100 percent in % increments REVERB-2 [REVERB-2], [REV] Parameters: :TYPE= [HALL-2] HALL-2, ROOM-2, PLATE-2, VOCAL-2, OFF (REVERB-1 TYPEs are also available) :IN = [PRE DDL] PRE DDL, POST DDL :DECAY = [2.4s] 0 to 25 seconds in varying increments...
  • Page 34: Gated Reverberation Algorithms

    Position (POSITN) puts you the listener where you hear reverb reflections. Front positions you close to the initial signal so you hear more 1st reflections and the reverberant decay is in the background. As you position yourself more towards the Rear, you "mix" the initial sound to reverberant sound ratio. At the Rear, you hear the signal decay with all the reflections and little initial sound.
  • Page 35: Delay Algorithms

    Gated reverb TYPEs have differences in their decay characteristics. The difference between normal reverb decays and decays when a gated program is the normal decay gradually fades into nothing while the gated decay ends in an abrupt manner. A "Sloped" gate follows a normal decay curve, and then when a certain level threshold is reached, it shuts off.
  • Page 36: Regen-Ddl-S

    are closer together. As the taps approach the set delay in the Lengthened mode they are farther apart. In the types you will see an [m] and an [s], the [m] means mono and the [s] signifies stereo. The mono tapped delay has its left and right taps at the same delay points where the stereo taps are staggered.
  • Page 37: Stereo-Ddl-S

    STEREO-DDL-S [STREO-DDL-S], [DDL] Stereo Digital Delay - Short Parameters: :DLY-L* = [80ms] 0 to 1100ms :L-FINE* = [0ms] 0 to 50ms in 1ms increments :DLY-R* = [110ms] 0 to 1100ms :R-FINE* = [0ms] 0 to 50ms in 1ms increments increments:5ms;0-350, 10ms;350-700 20ms;700-1000, 50ms;1000-1100 :REGEN = [76%] 0 to 100 percent in % increments :HFDAMP = [0%] 0 to 100 percent in % increments...
  • Page 38: Sampler-L

    LENGTH= [1.30s] 0.02 to 1.30 seconds in 20ms increments START= [5ms] 0 to 100ms in 1ms increments LEVEL= [100%] 0 to 100 percent in % increments SAMPLER-L [SAMPLER-L], SMP Sampler-Long Parameters: STAT= [REC-RDY] REC-RDY, PLAY, IDLE RECORD= [AUTO] AUTO, MANUL, MIDI PLAY= [SINGLE] SINGLE, PUNCHIN, MIDI, REPEAT, AUDIO LENGTH= [1.58s] 0.01 to 1.58 seconds in 20ms increments START= [5ms] 0 to 100ms...
  • Page 39: System Control/Level Algorithms

    Start allows you to trim the beginning of the sample removing annoying clicks, unwanted sample material or dead space. Level sets the amount of signal level coming out of the Sampler. Use the Short Sampler, [SAMPLER-S] when you want to combine a sampled sound with reverb.
  • Page 40: Efx Crossover

    Select which preamp circuit you use. Four choices are available to insert into a preset. Brite Tube and Smooth Tube use the 12AX7A as either a clean preamp (Brite) or, for a "dirty" preamp (Smooth). Solid state circuitry is used when you select the Smooth Solid or Second EQ Off.
  • Page 41: Tuner

    By adding Programmable Level to the effects chain, you are capable of setting the master output level of each individual preset easily. The Programmable Level algorithm controls the amount of signal level after the Digital Processor Input slider and before the EFX Crossover. TUNER [TUNER], [TNR] Parameters:...
  • Page 42 before attempting continued tuning. The most accurate tuning will be obtained by adjusting the string after it has "sung" for some time while dying out. If insufficient audio level prevents the unit from making measurements the LED window will look like Display 1 . When you are more than a half step (100 cents) sharp or flat the LED window will look like Display 2 or 3.
  • Page 43: Midi Data Monitor

    DISPLAY 1: DISPLAY 2: DISPLAY 3: DISPLAY 4: DISPLAY 5: DISPLAY 6: MIDI DATA MONITOR The NIGHTBASS has 2 MIDI features collectively called "MIDI DATA MONITORing". These include the Performance MIDI(tm) Data Monitor, referred to as [DM] and the MIDI EVENT MONITOR, referred to as [MEM]. PERFORMANCE MIDI Data Monitor [DM] This Data Monitor allows a user, while viewing a Performance MIDI (PM) controller's definition under Edit Mode, to see the data associated with the MIDI...
  • Page 44: Midi Event Monitor

    portion of the window that displays the actual value is blanked until the new MIDI event data is received. Example of PERFORMANCE MIDI Controller Definition Screens Screen #1 IS CONTROLING #1 CONTROLLER IS MIDI DataMONITOR MIDI EVENT MONITOR [MEM] The MIDI EVENT data MONITORING MODE (MEM) feature is one of the parameters available while in MIDI Mode.
  • Page 45 Examples of Screen Displays for MIDI CONTROLLER #4 FOOT CONTROLLER "ENGLISHed" Mode Decimal MIDICTL=176 CH01 FOOTCTLR=004:127 Hexadecimal MIDICTL=B0h CH01 FOOTCTLR=04h:7Fh Examples of Screen Displays for MIDI EVENT PITCH BEND "ENGLISHed" Mode Decimal PTCHBND=225 CH02 LSB=000 MSB=064 Hexadecimal PTCHBND=E1h CH02 LSB=00h MSB=40h Examples of Screen Displays for MIDI EVENT PROGRAM CHANGE "ENGLISHed"...
  • Page 46 DISPLAYED TEXT MODWHEEL BREATH FOOTCTLR PORTAtim DATA msb MAIN VOL BALANCE EXP CTLR GENERAL1 GENERAL2 GENERAL3 GENERAL4 DAMP PED PORTAMEN SOSTENUT SOFTPEDL HOLD 2 GENERAL5 GENERAL6 GENERAL7 GENERAL8 ExtFXdpt TREM dpt CHOR dpt CELESdpt PHASEdpt NOTES: 1) The only accidental displayed is the sharp, "#". 2) PROGRAM CHANGE events: The actual program number specified in the event is a 0-origin number and will be displayed as such, consistent with the unit's display of program numbers under the MIDI PROGRAM TABLE MIDI menu item.
  • Page 47: Miscellaneous Information

    NIGHTBASS bypass default setting is MIDI Controller # 84. X-15 If you are using your NIGHTBASS with the ART X-15 ULTRAFOOT, refer to APPENDIX G in this manual or to the X-15 manual for any detailed information you may need.
  • Page 48: Art Nightbass Specifications

    MIDI Programs...May be assigned to any Preset # Connections...In/Out 1/4" 1/4" Stereo Headphone, XLR ... MIDI: IN, OUT, THRU, 2.1mm (+)9 VDC OUTPUT ART retains a policy of constant product improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Designed and manufactured in the United States of America.
  • Page 49: Building Your Own Presets

    APPENDIX A HELPFUL HINTS Building Your Own Presets Building presets is easy, really. Don't let all those effects possibilities scare you. What we suggest is to start by modifying existing presets. By doing this, you'll become familiar with how presets are built, what's in them and most importantly the level settings.
  • Page 50: Using Your Head (Amplifier)

    3) Whenever you add an effect that has gain (ie. compressor or distortion), add the Expander first and if the noise is still high, add the Noise Gate also. 4) Limit the maximum gain in a preset. If you add compressor and distortion, you can have as much as 90dB of gain! This will bring up the noise of the system to ear shattering levels.
  • Page 51: Miscellaneous Suggestions

    for your normal maximum operating level. Select the crossover frequency with the Crossover Frequency control on the front panel. To fine tune the balance between high and low level use the front panel Crossover Balance Control. Miscellaneous Suggestions It is not suggested to use a microphone plugged directly into the NIGHTBASS. Even though the device will function properly with some types of microphones you may encounter level mismatch or level problems.
  • Page 52: Examples

    COPYING A PRESET You may copy a preset from any location into another easily. (If you want to copy a factory preset into another factory preset location, you must first Unlock the destination preset.) To copy a factory preset into one of the 85 user presets follow these steps.
  • Page 53: Editing The Mpt With A Keyboard Or External Controller

    NOTE: Don't forget, many foot pedals are configured for their preset 1 to recall MIDI program 0. This example allows for this and preset 1 is recalled when the foot pedal preset 1 is recalled. EXAMPLE 2: Editing the MPT with a keyboard or external controller. Using this method of editing, you select the desired patch on the keyboard or foot pedal, and then select the desired PRESET on the NIGHTBASS for that sound.
  • Page 54: Setting Up A Preset Sequence Including A Bypass Preset

    in Example 3 with a footswitch. Example five shows how to program the REMOTE jack for normal bypass operation. EXAMPLE 3 Setting up a preset sequence including a bypass preset. If you need to change between presets quickly without scanning or MIDI, this procedure will be to your advantage.
  • Page 55: Adding Performance Midi To An Existing Preset

    The MIDI controller assigned in this preset is MC 4, a foot controller. If you are using your NIGHTBASS with an ART X-15 ULTRAFOOT, the left pedal will control the master level of the preset.
  • Page 56: Nightbass Midi Messages

    OMNI mode. SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES message format: general: <System Exclusive Status> <ART ID> <channel> <product ID> <message ID> <message...> <EOX> in hex: F0h 1Ah 0xh 12h <message ID> <message...> F7h F0h - System Exclusive status byte.
  • Page 57: Detailed Description Of Messages

    DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MESSAGES Set Bypass OFF: F0 1A 0x 13 03 00 00 F7 Set Bypass ON: F0 1A 0x 13 03 00 01 F7 This allows remotely setting the state of BYPASS in the NIGHTBASS without affecting anything else in the unit. MIDI controller messages may also be used to turn Bypass ON/OFF.
  • Page 58: Midi Implementation Chart

    ART NIGHTBASS model 490; Date: |--------------------------------------------------------------------| Function | Transmitted | Recognized |--------------------|-------------|-------------|-------------------| | Basic Default | X | Channel Channel | X |--------------------|-------------|-------------|-------------------| Default | Mode Messages | X Altered |--------------------|-------------|-------------|-------------------| | Note | Number True Voice | X |--------------------|-------------|-------------|-------------------|...
  • Page 59 Notes: 1: Factory default is channel 1, OMNI ON. maintained in non-volatile RAM and does not change when the NIGHTBASS is powered on. Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Current setting is Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO Mode 3: OMNI OFF, MONO O: Yes X: No...
  • Page 60: Midi: Controllers & Numbers

    CONTROLLER # CONTROLLER DESCRIPTION UNDEFINED MOD WHEEL BREATH CONTROLLER UNDEFINED FOOT CONTROLLER PORTAMENTO TIME DATA ENTRY (msb) MAIN VOLUME BALANCE UNDEFINED EXPRESSION CONTROLLER 12-15 UNDEFINED 16-19 GENERAL PURPOSE #'S 1-4 20-31 UNDEFINED 32-63 LSB FOR VALUES 0-31 DAMPER PEDAL (SUSTAIN) PORTAMENTO SOSTENUTO SOFT PEDAL...
  • Page 61: Appendix F

    GUITAR OR KEYBOARD INTO NIGHTBASS, CONTROLLED BY AN X-15 ULTRAFOOT BASS KEYBOARD INST LINE HEADPHONE LINE OUT HEADPHONES BASS POWER AMP MIXER NOTES: 1) Not all Inputs and Outputs need be used at once. This diagram shows what may be plugged where. 2) If you do use the Instrument and Line Inputs together, the NIGHTBASS will mix the inputs and process both together.
  • Page 62: Appendix G

    APPENDIX G USING THE NIGHTBASS WITH AN X-15 ULTRAFOOT When an ART X-15 ULTRAFOOT is used with the NIGHTBASS, remote control of the parameters and the ability to turn on and off the effects themselves greatly extend the capabilities of the NIGHTBASS. More than half of the NIGHTBASS's factory presets are set up with MIDI controllers providing you instant access to the parameters with your X-15.
  • Page 63: Warranty

    This warranty is void if the serial number is altered, defaced, or removed. ART reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or improvements upon this product without any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.
  • Page 64: Nightbass Preset List

    POWER PUNCH REV-3 CMP EXP EQL XOR LVL 1 controller: 11 BASS GTR TNR CMP EXP (no controllers) BIG ESSVEETEE REV-3 CMP EXP PRA EQL XOR 1 controller: 11 RICKENFAKER LPF REV-3 CMP EXP PRA EQL XOR LVL 1 controller: 11 JAZZ MAN REV-3 CMP EXP PRA EQL LVL...
  • Page 65 SLAP JAZZ BASS (no digital) CMP NGT EQL LVL (no controllers) ACTIVE JAZZ BASS (no digital) CMP PRA NGT EQL (no controllers) SIT ON MY BASS REV-1 CHO CMP NGT EQL AES LVL (no controllers) JUST A TASTE REV-1 CMP NGT EQL AES (no controllers) HORNET JAZZ REV-1 FLA...
  • Page 66 CMP EXP DST HAR PRA NGT EQL LVL 3 controllers: 11 4 VH BROWN/X-15 LPF R-DDL-S REV-1 CHO CMP EXP DST PRA NGT EQL AES LVL 4 controllers: 11 BORUS CHORUS GTR LPF R-DDL-S REV-1 CHO PANNER CMP EXP HAR EQL AES LVL (no controllers) FAT FLANGER GTR LPF R-DDL-S REV-1 FLA PANNER...
  • Page 67: How To Read The Preset Description

    TWIN MELLOW BASS PTR REV-1 CMP NGT EQL LVL 2 controllers: 11 4 The first line of the preset description tells you the name and location of each Factory Preset on the first line. On the next line, which digital effects present in the preset are shown.
  • Page 68 T-DDL-S TAPPED-DDL-SHORT T-DDL-L TAPPED-DDL-LONG GUITAR TUNER TREMOLO DIGITAL CROSSOVER [TAP'D-DDL-S], [DDL] [TAP'D-DDL-L], [DDL] [TUNER], [TNR] [TREMOLO], [TRM] [EFX CROSSVR], [XOR]...

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