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SYNTH BASS
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The Bass Synth detects the pitch and envelope of the notes you play and uses them to trigger the ME-
"SYNTH BASS
6B's own internal sounds. It is also equipped with dynamic filters that let you add 'auto-wah' effects
MODE
to the sound.
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RESONANCE
(0-15)
DECAY TIME
(0-15)
DIRECT LEVEL
(0-15)
MODE (1 to 16)
SENS (0 to 15)
Selects the type of Synth Bass or dynamic filter effect.
Synth Bass
<<Some Tips on Using the Synth Bass>>
Modes 1 to 12 are Synth Bass modes. There are a few things
to keep in mind when using them:
*The Synth Bass gets 'confused' when it tries to play chords,
so stick to single notes.
*Play as cleanly as possible, muting the previous note before
making a distinct, crisp attack on the next note.
*When you get a note that jumps around and won'tsettle on
the right pitch, that's a sign that the attack was not clean
enough for the ME-6B to detect.
MODES 1 to 6 [Synth Bass \__ ]
In these Modes, the Synth Bass is filtered as shown in the
figure, The different Modes correspond to different filter
characteristics.
MODES 7 to 9 [Synth Bass }_ ]
These modes use the same filter as Modes 1 to 6, butthe Synth
Bass functions one octave lower. The different Modes corre-
spond to different filter characteristics.
MODES 10 & 11 [Synth Bass
]
tn these Modes, the Synth Bass is filtered as shown in the
figure. Modes 10 and 11 have different filter characteristics.
MODE 12 [Synth Bass/~ ]
This mode uses the same filter as Modes 10 and 11, but the
Synth Bass functions one octave lower.
MODES 13 & 14 [Dynamic Filter \_ ]
Higher input levels increase the filter cutoff frequency in
these Modes. Mode 14 is a really sharp filter with distortion
applied.
MODES 15 & 16 [Dynamic Filter /~ ]
Higher input levels decrease the filter cutoff frequency in
these Modes. Mode 16 is a really sharp filter with distortion
applied.
Adjusts the Synth Bass input sensitivity. A higher setting
increases the responsiveness of the on-board tone generator.
Too high a setting, however, will make the Synth Bass so
sensitive that it triggers a note at even the slightest touch of
a string. The ideal setting for SENS is just below this point.
Dynamic Filter
Adjusts the amount of effect applied in proportion to the
input level. A higher setting means the effect will be applied
when playing softly. A lower setting means you have to play
a little harder to hear the effect.
RESONANCE (0 to 15)
Synth Bass
Adjusts the amount of boost to the harmonics provided by the
filter. in general, higher values create a more 'synthetic'
quality.
Dynamic Filter
Adjusts the peak level of the filter. Higher values increase the
"Q" of the filter, creating a more 'synthetic' quality.
DECAY TIME (0 to 15)
Adjusts the time period over which the filter modulation is
applied. Longer delay times mean the modulation is applied
more smoothly.
*The Decay Time setting has no effect when dynamic filter
Modes 13 to 16 are selected.
DIRECT LEVEL (0 to 15)
Adjusts the volume of the output bass sound when Synth Bass
is on.
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