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Using the DUAL CUBE BASS LX
Editor/
EV-1-WL Connection Guide
© 2022 Roland Corporation
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This document explains about
"Using the DUAL CUBE BASS LX Editor" (p. 4) and
"Connecting the DUAL CUBE BASS LX and EV-1-WL
(sold separately)" (p. 60).

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  • Page 1 Using the DUAL CUBE BASS LX Editor/ EV-1-WL Connection Guide © 2022 Roland Corporation This document explains about “Using the DUAL CUBE BASS LX Editor” (p. 4) and “Connecting the DUAL CUBE BASS LX and EV-1-WL (sold separately)” (p. 60).

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Editor Top Screen COMP/DRIVE/AMP EFFECTS NS/PEDAL Editing the Effects Saving an Edited Effect in the DUAL CUBE BASS LX Unit (WRITE) LIBRARIAN Screen LIVESET LIST PATCH LIST Importing Patches from the DUAL CUBE BASS LX into LIBRARIAN (IMPORT FROM DUAL CUBE BASS LX)
  • Page 3 SYSTEM Bluetooth SETTING AMP BATTERY CHECK GLOBAL EQ FOOT SW CTRL ASSIGN WIRELESS PEDAL SETTING LOOPER SETTING MIXER RHYTHM GUIDE SETTING USB SETTING OWNER’S MANUAL VERSION Effect Parameter List EV-1-WL Connection Guide...

  • Page 4: Editor Top Screen

    COMP/DRIVE/AMP Shows the currently You can save the selected patch. Tap this effects you edit to the to switch patches. DUAL CUBE BASS LX. Initializes the parameters. Plays the rhythm guide sound. This lets you practice while hearing both the metronome and a rhythm sound (p.
  • Page 5 These controls are linked with the BASS, MIDDLE and TREBLE knobs on the panel. How to change the values Slide your finger up or down to edit a parameter. Long-press to enter a numeric value or choose from a list.

  • Page 6: Effects

    EFFECTS These controls are linked with the EFFECTS and DELAY/REVERB knobs on the panel. Press the EDIT buttons to switch to the edit screens for each effect.

  • Page 7: Ns/Pedal

    Turns the respective effect on/off. * NS, PEDAL WAH and FOOT VOLUME can only be configured using the DUAL CUBE BASS LX Editor. It cannot be specified on the DUAL CUBE BASS LX unit itself.

  • Page 8: Editing The Effects

    Editing the Effects Here’s how to edit the effects you specified in the EFFECTS tab. Returns to the top screen. Slide left/right, and tap to edit each effect.

  • Page 9: Saving An Edited Effect In The Dual Cube Bass Lx

    Saving an Edited Effect in the DUAL CUBE BASS LX Unit (WRITE) Tap the [WRITE] button, and then tap “WRITE” in the list. Select a writing- destination, enter a name, and tap the [WRITE] button. * When you save the edited data, it overwrites the patch on the DUAL CUBE BASS LX.
  • Page 10 Rhythm Guide screen settings Returns to the editor Number in screen. sequence Tempo value stored in each button Selects the rhythm pattern. Long-press a pattern to open the pattern selection screen. Adjusts the respective volumes for each pattern and the amount of reverb applied to the rhythm.
  • Page 11 Patterns Variation Time Reference button Pattern signature tempo default setting Metronome 1: 0/4 Metronome Metronome 2: 0/4 Pulse 0/4 Metronome 3: 0/4 Beep 0/4 Metronome 4: 0/4 Stick 0/4 Metronome 5: 0/4 Green Wood Metronome 6: 0/4 Kick 0/4 Metronome 7: 0/4 HH Metronome 8: 0/4 Triplet Metronome Metronome 9: 0/4...
  • Page 12 Variation Time Reference button Pattern signature tempo default setting Metronome 17: 4/4 Beep Metronome 18: 4/4 Stick Metronome 19: 4/4 Wood Metronome 20: 4/4 Kick 4/4 Metronome 21: 4/4 HH 4/4 Metronome 22: 4/4 Triplet Metronome 23: 3/4 Triplet Metronome 24: 5/4 Metronome 25: 5/4 Triplet Metronome 26: 6/4...
  • Page 13 Variation Time Reference button Pattern signature tempo default setting Drums 1: Jazz1 Unlit (OFF) Drums 2: Jazz2 Green Drums 3: Jazz3 Drums 4: Jazz4 Drums 5: Jazz5 Drums 6: Jazz6 Drums 7: ROCK1 Unlit (OFF) Drums 8: ROCK2 Green Drums 9: ROCK3 Drums 10: ROCK4 Drums 11: ROCK5 Drums 12: ROCK6...
  • Page 14 Variation Time Reference button Pattern signature tempo default setting Drums 31: Metal1 Unlit (OFF) Drums 32: Metal2 Green Drums 33: Metal3 Drums 34: Metal4 Drums 35: Metal5 Drums 36: Metal6 Drums 37: Latin1 Unlit (OFF) Drums 38: Latin2 Green Drums 39: Latin3 Drums 40: Latin4 Drums 41: Latin5 Drums 42: Latin6...

  • Page 15: Librarian Screen

    LIBRARIAN Screen LIVESET LIST Tap the [LIBRARIAN] button to display the liveset list. There can be a maximum of 30 livesets. Creates a new liveset. Imports a liveset. Exports a liveset. Copies or deletes a liveset. Tap to edit the name of the liveset.
  • Page 16 Shows how many patches are in the liveset. Drag to change the order.

  • Page 17: Patch List

    PATCH LIST Up to 30 patches can be placed in one liveset. Patches can be copied or deleted. Tap to edit the name of a patch. Tap to switch to the sound of the patch you tapped, letting you preview it. Drag to change the order.

  • Page 18: Importing Patches From The Dual

    Importing Patches from the DUAL CUBE BASS LX into LIBRARIAN (IMPORT FROM DUAL CUBE BASS LX) Tap the [LIBRARIAN] button. In the upper part of the screen, tap the button. “DUAL CUBE BASS LX”, and then tap the [NEXT] button.
  • Page 19 * “SELECT PATCH” saves only the selected patch as a liveset. When creating a new liveset Select “CREATE LIVESET”, enter a name in LIVESET NAME, and tap the [IMPORT] button. When adding to an existing liveset Tap “SELECT LIVESET”, select the liveset to which you want to add, and tap the [IMPORT] button.

  • Page 20: Exporting A Liveset From Librarian

    Exporting a Liveset from LIBRARIAN into the DUAL CUBE BASS LX Unit (EXPORT TO DUAL CUBE BASS LX) Here’s how a saved liveset can be exported to patches in the DUAL CUBE BASS LX unit. Tap the [LIBRARIAN] button. In the upper part of the screen, tap the button.
  • Page 21 DUAL CUBE BASS LX unit. * “SELECT PATCH (FROM TO)” exports the patches between “FROM” and “TO” to the DUAL CUBE BASS LX unit. * “SELECT PATCH” exports the selected patch to the DUAL CUBE BASS LX unit. Select the patch at...

  • Page 22: Exporting A Liveset From Librarian To The Mobile

    Exporting a Liveset from LIBRARIAN to the Mobile Device (EXPORT TO FILE) Here’s how a liveset from LIBRARIAN can be converted into a liveset file and exported to a mobile device. Tap the [LIBRARIAN] button. In the upper part of the screen, tap the button.

  • Page 23: Importing A File From The Mobile Device Into Librarian (Import From File)

    Importing a File from the Mobile Device into LIBRARIAN (IMPORT FROM FILE) Here’s how a liveset file previously exported to the mobile device can be imported into LIBRARIAN. Tap the [LIBRARIAN] button. In the upper part of the screen, tap the button.

  • Page 24: Exporting A Liveset From Librarian To A Cloud

    Exporting a Liveset from LIBRARIAN to a Cloud Service (EXPORT TO CLOUD) Here’s how a liveset from LIBRARIAN can be converted to a liveset file and exported to a cloud service. Tap the [LIBRARIAN] button. In the upper part of the screen, tap the button.
  • Page 25 In some cases, your mobile device might support more than one cloud service. This app only supports operation using iCloud Drive on iOS devices and Google Drive on Android devices.

  • Page 26: Importing A File From A Cloud Service Into Librarian (Import From Cloud)

    Importing a File from a Cloud Service into LIBRARIAN (IMPORT FROM CLOUD) Here’s how a liveset file previously exported to a cloud service can be imported into LIBRARIAN. Tap the [LIBRARIAN] button. In the upper part of the screen, tap the button.

  • Page 27: Using The Tuner

    Using the Tuner Tap the [TUNER] button to start the tuner. Reference 435Hz–445Hz (default: 440Hz) pitch...

  • Page 28: System

    Here you can edit the Bluetooth connection settings. AMP BATTERY CHECK Here you can check the remaining battery power of the DUAL CUBE BASS LX. GLOBAL EQ Here you can place the GLOBAL EQ before or after the effect chain.
  • Page 29 TIP/RING This selects the functions controlled by TIP/RING on the FOOT SW jack. Parameter Value Explanation Alternately switches between two patches that MEMORY you set in MEMORY 1/2 ASSIGN. Controls the looper REC, LOOPER PLAY, DUB, STOP and ERASE operations. EFFECTS: Switches the effects on/off.

  • Page 30: Wireless Pedal Setting

    MEMORY 2. Position Parameter Explanation MEMORY 1 Specifies the panel of the PANEL ASSIGN, DUAL CUBE BASS LX. MEMORY 2 S-FLAT-GRN– Specifies each patch. ASSIGN ROCK-ORG WIRELESS PEDAL SETTING This selects the parameter controlled by a wireless MIDI expression pedal (sold separately).

  • Page 31: Rhythm Guide Setting

    * The Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor (BT- DUAL, sold separately) is needed when using Bluetooth audio. Setting Target signal Parameter Explanation Outputs the signal before DIRECT OUT it reaches i-CUBE LINK / the PRE i-CUBE LINK LINE OUT AMP. OUT/LINE POSITION Outputs the...

  • Page 32: Usb Setting

    Sent to USB OUT and i-CUBE LINK/LINE i-CUBE LINK/ OUT. LINE OUT USB SETTING You can set the USB audio volume used when your computer is connected to the DUAL CUBE BASS LX. Position Parameter Explanation Adjusts the level of input just before...

  • Page 33: Owner's Manual

    Here you can view the Owner’s Manual for the unit, and view the pages of this manual. * Your mobile device must be connected to the Internet to view this content. VERSION Here you can view the version and license information for the DUAL CUBE BASS LX Editor software.

  • Page 34: Effect Parameter List

    Effect Parameter List COMP LIMITER DRIVE CHORUS FLANGER T. WAH DELAY REVERB NS (NOISE SUPPRESSOR) PEDAL WAH FOOT VOLUME...

  • Page 35: Comp

    COMP types Type Explanation BOSS COMP This models a BOSS CS-3. This is a compressor that adds an even HI-BAND stronger effect in the high end. LIGHT This is a compressor with a light effect.
  • Page 36 COMP parameters Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the range (time) over which low-level SUSTAIN 0–100 signals are boosted. Larger values will result in longer sustain. Adjusts the strength of the picking attack when the strings are played. Higher ATTACK 0–100 values result in a sharper attack, creating a more clearly defined sound.

  • Page 37: Limiter

    LIMITER The limiter attenuates loud input levels to prevent distortion. LIMITER types Type Explanation BOSS LIMITER This is an original BOSS limiter. RACK 160D This models a dbx 160X. VTG RACK U This models a UREI 1178. LIMITER parameters Parameter...
  • Page 38 Parameter Value Explanation Adjust this as appropriate for the input signal from your bass guitar. When the THRESHOLD 0–100 input signal level exceeds this threshold level, limiting will be applied. This selects the compression ratio used RATIO 1:1–INF:1 with signals in excess of the threshold level.

  • Page 39: Drive

    DRIVE Various distortion effects can be selected. DRIVE types Type Explanation This is a crunch sound of the BOSS BD-2. BLUES OD This produces distortion that faithfully reproduces the nuances of picking. This is an overdrive sound that provides NATURAL distortion with a natural feeling.
  • Page 40 Type Explanation Distortion tuned especially for use with BASS DS basses. BASS MT Wild, radical distortion sound. Fuzz tuned especially for use with BASS FUZZ basses. With this effect, distortion is applied only to the high frequency sounds, and not to the sounds in the low frequency HIBAND DRV range.
  • Page 41 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the volume of the EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 effect sound. Adjusts the volume of the DIRECT MIX 0–100 direct sound.

  • Page 42: Chorus

    CHORUS Chorus is an effect that creates a beautiful tonal spaciousness and depth by adding a slightly modulated sound. Type Explanation This chorus effect outputs the same MONO sound from both L channel and R channel. This stereo chorus uses spatial synthesis, with the direct sound output in the L STEREO 1 channel and the effect sound output in...
  • Page 43 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the depth of the DEPTH 0–100 chorus effect. Adjusts the time needed for the effect sound PRE DELAY 0–10ms to be output after the direct sound has been output. Produces a deeper sense of modulation. WAVE FORM Produces a typical chorus effect.
  • Page 44 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the volume of the direct sound. DIRECT MIX 0–100 Setting this to 0 cuts the direct sound. 2x2 CHORUS parameters Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the speed of the LOW RATE 0–100 chorus effect for the low frequency range.
  • Page 45 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the depth of the chorus effect for the HIGH DEPTH 0–100 high frequency range. To use this as a doubling effect, set this to “0”. Adjusts the delay of the effect sound in the high-frequency range. HIGH PRE DELAY ms–40.0 Extend the pre-delay to...

  • Page 46: Flanger

    FLANGER The flanger effect gives a twisting, jet-airplane-like character to the sound. Parameter Value Explanation Sets the rate of the RATE 0–100 flanging effect. Determines the depth DEPTH 0–100 of the flanging effect. Determines the amount of resonance (feedback). Increasing the value RESONANCE 0–100 emphasizes the effect,...

  • Page 47: Wah

    T. WAH You can produce a wah effect with the filter changing in response to the bass level. Parameter Value Explanation Selects the wah mode. Low pass filter. This provides a wah effect over MODE a wide frequency range. Band pass filter. This provides a wah effect in a narrow frequency range.
  • Page 48 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the center FREQUENCY 0–100 frequency of the wah effect. Adjusts the intensity of the wah effect in the area around the center frequency. PEAK 0–100 Higher values produce a stronger filter tone that emphasizes the wah effect. A value of 50 produces a standard wah sound.

  • Page 49: Delay

    DELAY This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, to give more body to the sound or create special effects. DELAY types Type Explanation DIGITAL A simple delay. ANALOG Gives a mild analog delay sound. Creates the characteristic wavering TAPE ECHO sound of a tape echo.
  • Page 50 DELAY parameters Parameter Value Explanation TYPE Refer to DELAY types 1ms– DELAY TIME Adjusts the delay time. 2000ms Adjusts the volume of delay that is returned to FEEDBACK 0–100 the input. Higher values increase the number of delay repeats. Sets the frequency at which the high cut filter 630Hz–...
  • Page 51 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the modulation depth of the delay sound MODULATION 0–100 * Only when TYPE is DEPTH MODULATE or SDE- 3000. Turns the modulation on/off. MODULATION OFF, ON * Only when TYPE is SDE-3000. Turns the filter on/off. If this is on, a natural- sounding effect is obtained when you’re...
  • Page 52 Parameter Value Explanation Specifies the phase of the delay sound. Selecting INVERSE inverts the phase. This effect is more NORMAL, DELAY PHASE pronounced when INVERSE used together with modulation. * Only when TYPE is SDE-3000. Specifies the phase of the delay sound feedback.

  • Page 53: Reverb

    REVERB This effect adds reverberation to the sound. REVERB types Type Explanation Simulates plate reverberation (a reverb unit that uses the vibration of PLATE a metallic plate). Provides a metallic sound with a distinct upper range. Simulates the reverberation in ROOM a small room.
  • Page 54 REVERB parameters Parameter Value Explanation TYPE Refer to REVERB types Adjusts the length REVERB TIME 0.1s–10.0s (time) of reverberation. Adjusts the time until 0 ms–500 PRE DELAY the reverb sound starts to output. Adjusts the volume of EFFECT LEVEL 0–100 the reverb sound.
  • Page 55 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the sensitivity. COLOR When the value is set (TYPE = SPRING 0–100 higher, the effect is only) obtained even with a weak picking.

  • Page 56: Ns (Noise Suppressor)

    NS (NOISE SUPPRESSOR) This effect reduces the noise and hum picked up by bass guitar pickups. Since it suppresses the noise in synchronization with the envelope of the bass guitar sound (the way in which the bass sound decays over time), it has very little effect on the bass guitar sound, and does not harm the natural character of the sound.
  • Page 57 Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the time from when the noise RELEASE 0–100 suppressor begins to function until the noise level reaches “0”.

  • Page 58: Pedal Wah

    PEDAL WAH This lets you produce a pedal wah effect. Parameter Value Explanation PEDAL Adjusts the position of the 0–100 POSITION wah pedal. Selects the tone produced PEDAL MIN 0–100 when the heel of the pedal is depressed. Selects the tone produced PEDAL MAX 0–100 when the toe of the pedal...

  • Page 59: Foot Volume

    FOOT VOLUME This is a volume control effect. Parameter Value Explanation Sets the volume when the VOLUME MIN 0–100 heel of the EXP Pedal is depressed. Sets the volume when VOLUME MAX 0–100 the toe of the EXP Pedal is depressed.

  • Page 60: Ev-1-Wl Connection Guide

    * The Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor (BT-DUAL, sold separately) is needed when wirelessly pairing the EV-1-WL with the DUAL CUBE BASS LX. See the Owner’s Manual for how to attach the adaptor. What is “BLE MIDI”? “BLE MIDI” is the technology used to transmit and receive MIDI messages wirelessly via Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 61 Connect the units in the order shown below. Getting Delete the registration on the ready: mobile device (if the DUAL CUBE BASS LX is registered on the mobile device) Ò Connection 1: Connect the DUAL CUBE BASS LX and the EV-1-WL Ò...
  • Page 62 Getting ready: delete the registration on the mobile device Android Turn on the Bluetooth function of the mobile device. Tap the gear icon in “DUAL CUBE Audio” or “DUAL CUBE MIDI”, and then tap “Delete”. Turn the Bluetooth function of the mobile device off and then on.
  • Page 63 EV-1-WL Connect the DUAL CUBE BASS LX to the mobile device via Bluetooth audio, and pair the DUAL CUBE BASS LX to the EV-1-WL via BLE MIDI. Turn the DUAL CUBE BASS LX on. Long-press the [Pairing] button on the BT-DUAL.
  • Page 64 Press the EV-1-WL’s [Bluetooth] button. The Bluetooth indicator on the EV-1-WL rapidly blinks white, and pairing begins. The Bluetooth indicator on the EV-1-WL stops blinking and remains lit white when pairing is finished. The DUAL CUBE BASS LX and EV-1-WL are now connected.
  • Page 65 Connection 2: Connecting the EV-1-WL and DUAL CUBE BASS LX Editor Here’s how to pair the EV-1-WL with the DUAL CUBE BASS LX Editor via BLE MIDI. Rapidly press the [Bluetooth] button on the EV-1-WL twice to make the Bluetooth indicator blink blue.
  • Page 66 Configure the parameters to be controlled by the EV-1-WL (p. 67). NOTE ¹ You can’t use the DUAL CUBE BASS LX Editor and the EV-1-WL Editor at the same time. ¹ The DUAL CUBE BASS LX and EV-1-WL automatically connect next time they are restarted.
  • Page 67 Configuring the Parameters to be Controlled by the EV-1-WL From SYSTEM in the DUAL CUBE BASS LX Editor, display the WIRELESS PEDAL SETTING screen. Configure the parameters to be controlled by the EV-1-WL.
  • Page 68 EXP PEDAL, EXP SW This sets how the EV-1-WL pedal and the EXP SW work. Value Explanation Assigns the PEDAL WAH. PEDAL WAH: The EXP SW turns PEDAL OFF/ON WAH on/off. Assigns the foot volume. FOOT VOLUME: The EXP SW turns the foot OFF/ON volume on/off.
  • Page 69 EV-1-WL twice with your toes. ¹ The EXP PEDAL, EXP SW, CTL1 SW and CTL2 SW MIDI data that’s received by the DUAL CUBE BASS LX are the factory settings for the EV-1-WL. See the EV-1-WL Editor for the MIDI settings.

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