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Stompbox Mode
Stompbox mode is another mode of operation that can be used during a performance. When Stompbox
mode is active, the UP/DOWN footswitches are used to select the BNX3's presets. The 1-5
Footswitches turn the effects on and off. FOOTSWITCH 1 turns the Distortion Stompbox modeling
on and off. FOOTSWITCH 2 switches between the Green, Red, and Yellow amp channels.
FOOTSWITCH 3 turns the Chorus/Mod Effects module on and off. FOOTSWITCH 4 turns the
Delay on and off. FOOTSWITCH 5 can be used to control any 3 parameters in the BNX3 by either
toggling the parameter between 2 values or by momentarily changing a parameter's value while the
footswitch is pressed and returning to its original value when the footswitch is released (see Expression
Assign on page 62 for more information).
Delay TapTempo
As an added feature, FOOTSWITCH 4 (the Delay footswitch) can be used as a tap-tempo switch
for setting the delay time during a live performance. To create a tap-tempo switch, do the following:
1. Turn the delay on while in Stompbox Mode.
2. Press and hold the FOOTSWITCH 4 until the footswitch flashes at the rate of the delay time.
3. To set the delay time, tap FOOTSWITCH 4 at least two times at the rate you want the delay to
repeat.
4. Once the delay time is set, press and hold it again to change it back to a Delay on/off switch.
Recorder Mode
When Recorder mode is active, the BNX3's UP/DOWN footswitches are used for selecting songs and
loops that reside in the recorder's memory. The 1-5 footswitches are used for hands-free control of the
recorder's functions. FOOTSWITCH 1 rewinds back through a song. FOOTSWITCH 2 deletes the
last track recorded. FOOTSWITCH 3 stops the recorder playback. FOOTSWITCH 4 begins
recording. FOOTSWITCH 5 plays back the recorded tracks.
The Expression Pedal
The expression pedal performs different functions depending on the preset.The Expression Pedal can
control three different parameters in each preset. Rock the Expression Pedal back and forth to change
the values of the assigned parameters. The pedal can control assigned minimum and maximum values
(stop points) for each parameter. The Expression Pedal also includes a feature called V-Switch that lets
you override the parameters assigned to the Expression Pedal and replace them with the Wah effect. See
page 62 for more information on assigning the Expression Pedal.
Bypass
The BNX3 presets can be bypassed for a clean, unprocessed bass tone. Bypass turns off all effects and
modeling. To bypass the BNX3 in Bank mode, press the active preset's Footswitch (the 1-5 footswitch
that is lit), or press Footswitches 1 and 2 simultaneously. To bypass the BNX3 while in Stompbox or
Recorder Mode, press Footswitches 1 and 2 simultaneously. When the BNX3 is bypassed, the display
BYPASS
reads
and all LEDs in the matrix are off. Press any Footswitch to exit Bypass and return to the
last preset. The Matrix and Programming buttons are not available in Bypass.
Tuner
The Tuner in the BNX3 lets you quickly tune or check the tuning on your bass. Press Footswitches 2 and
3 simultaneously to access the Tuner. The display briefly flashes
when in Tuner Mode. To begin tuning, play a note on your bass (a harmonic at the 12th fret usually works
best).The red numeric display shows the note being played, and the green alpha-numeric display indicates
Introduction
TUNER
. The BNX3's output is muted
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