Alesis BassFX user manual Deferred Program Change, To Defer Program Change

9Deferred Program Change

When you switch programs, the BassFX normally changes immediately to the program shown on the display. However, in some situations—especially when playing live—you may want the ability to scroll through program numbers while remaining in the current program setting. For example, let’s say you’re soloing in program A3, which gives you strong distortion and fat chorus. If you want to scroll up to program C6 for a cleaner sound while you continue playing, you’ll have to be in deferred program-change mode, which allows you to defer a program change until you confirm it. Here’s how:

To Defer Program Change

1.As you turn on the BassFX, hold down either foot pedal. Letters will scroll by on the display, spelling the word “deferred.”

2.While in PLAY mode, step on one of the foot pedals or turn the VALUE knob to change the program number. You’ll notice that the BassFX remains in the program it was in before you changed the program value. Also, the display will flash the digit that is different from the currently selected program. For example, if you are playing in program D5 and scroll up to program D7, the 7 will flash. If you scroll up to F2, both digits will flash.

3.Once the display shows the program number you desire,

step on both foot pedals at the same time to confirm the program change. The display will stop flashing and the BassFX will switch to the new program.

4.To return to normal program-change mode, turn off the BassFX and turn it back on without holding down either foot pedal.

Deferred program- change mode is especially useful when you’re performing and want to switch easily between settings as you continue playing.

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