The next four controls of the BASS MICRO SYNTH comprise the sectionVOICE MIXING :
GUITAR, SUB-OCTAVE (one octave below), OCTAVE (one octave above), and SQUARE
WAVE. Each voice is completely independent and can be mixed with the others in any degree.
Please not the following voice characteristics:
GUITAR- Controls the output volume of the input signal through the filter.
SUB OCTAVE Controls the output volume of the Sub-Octave. The Sub-Octave –
effect only tracks single notes.
OCTAVE Controls the output volume of the Octave. The Octave only tracks single –
notes. This voice contains a small amount of harmonic distortion for added richness of
tone.
SQUARE WAVE Controls the output volume of the Square wave. Intensity of this –
voice is also determined by instrument attack or volume. In all other respects it
operates in a similar fashion to a standard distortion device.
ATTACK DELAY Determines the time required for the voice signals to reach full volume. –
Higher-numbered settings can completely remove the initial attack of the instrument. Different
delay times contribute greatly to the characteristic sounds of various instruments. It is
recommended that you synchronize your playing to the speed setting of the . ATTACK DELAY
The final four controls comprise the FILTER SWEEP section.
RESONANCE – Affects the degree of sharpness, or “Q” of the
filter. Higher settings will produce a more emphasized filter sound
and also add a slight boost to the signal.
START FREQUENCY - Determines the frequency at which the
filter sweep begins.
STOP FREQUENCY Determines the frequency at which the filter –
sweep ends. This is also the “resting frequency” of the filter, and
if the and controls are set at the same level no START STOP
sweep will occur, though the filter will provide emphasis of that
particular frequency band. In addition to lead synthesizer sounds,
START STOP and controls can be used to simulate attack, decay,
and harmonic content of acoustic instruments.
RATE- Determines the speed at which the filter sweeps from
START FREQUENCY STOP FREQUENCYto . It is recommended
that RATE be synchronized with your playing speed.
SOUND TEMPLATES- The sample settings include with these instructions will help you get -
familiar with your BASS MICRO SYNTH and its controls. Once you’ve tried all the sample
settings, feel free to experiment to develop your own unique palette of sounds. You can record
your new settings in the blank templates provided.