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Repairs and Data
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Printing Conventions and icons in This Manual
Contents
Chapter 3 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM)..............................................35
Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds.......................................................................16
Chapter 4 Using the VB-99 in Combination with an FC-300......................46
Chapter 6 Using the VB-99 Connected to a Computer Via USB................65
Page
Checking the Package Contents
Main Features
Equipped with D Beam, ribbon, and other new realtime controllers
Names of Things and What They Do
31
28
10 11 12
Page
Rear Panel
15
347 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
1 25 6
VB-99_e.book 15
Signal Flow
D
C
Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds
Before Connecting
Installing the Divided Pickup
About the GK-3Bs Select Switches
Making the Connections
Example of Connections When Using Effects Units
Example 1) Example 2)
Bass with GK-3B / GK-2BBass with GK-3B / GK-2B
GK cable GK cable Bass Amp Effector VB-99Bass Amp Effector
Lock
Turn on the power to the bass amp or mixer.
Switch on the POWER switch on the VB-99s top panel.
Turning On the Power
About the Play Screen
Adjusting the Volume
About the Information in the Display (Basic Operation)
Setting the Device (Amp) Connected to MAIN OUT (Output Select)
Inputting the Divided Pickup Settings (GK Settings)
5.
string 1
5STR Lo1 5STR Hi25STR Hi1
5STR Lo2
Select the position of the divided pickup.
7.
Select the divided pickup type.
Input the gap between the pickup and the bridge.
4STR-24STR-1 4STR-3
For a 4-string bass:
Tuning the Bass (TUNER)
Switching Tones (Patch)
About the Patch Numbers
Switching with the PATCH/ VALUE Dial
Turning Off the Power
Chapter 2 Creating Sounds
Mixer
Effects
Poly Effects
COSM Amps
One-touch Output of the Bass Direct Sound (BASS DIRECT)
Applying the COSM Amps and Effects to Normal Pickup Sound
Setting the COSM AMP Tone
Setting the Effects
POLY FX (Poly Effect)
FX (Effects)
Rearranging the Effect and Amp Connection Sequence (CHAIN)
Setting the Tempo
Specifying the tempo and key of the song to be played
Setting the Key
Setting the Volume Balance
Mixing the Normal Pickup Sound with the GK Input
Setting the Connection Locations for COSM Bass/Normal Pickup Sound
Mixing Channels A and B Together (MIXER)
Setting the Volume and Panning for Each Channel
Setting the Mix Balance
Setting the Delay and Reverb (DELAY/REVERB)
Using Playing Dynamics to Control the Mix Between the Two Channels (DYNAMIC)
Setting the Overall Patch Volume Level (V-BASS LEVEL)
Adjusting the Overall Patch Tone (TOTAL EQ)
Setting the Output Signal and Level (OUTPUT)
Naming a Patch (PATCH NAME)
Saving a Patch (WRITE)
Chapter 3 Global Device Settings (SYSTEM)
Naming GK Settings (GK NAME)
Selecting the Settings
Inputting the Divided Pickup Settings
Selecting the Divided Pickup Type (GK PU TYPE)
Inputting the Basss Scale (BASS SCALE)
Selecting the Position of the Divided Pickup (GK PU POS)
Matching the Divided Pickup and Normal Pickup Phase (GK PU PHASE)
Setting the Direction for the Installed Divided Pickup (GK PU DIRECTION)
Setting the DOWN/S1, UP/S2 Switch Arrangement (S1, S2 POS)
Setting the Gap Between the Pickup and the Bridge (PICKUP
BRIDGE)
Adjusting the Sensitivity for Each String (SENS)
Setting Whether or Not the
Divided
Pickup Is Used (GK CONNCT)
Adjusting the Overall Tone According to the Environment (GLOBAL/OUTPUT SELECT)
Selecting the Settings
Naming the Settings
Adjusting the Overall Tone (GLOBAL EQ)
Controlling the Overall Effect of the Noise Suppressor (Total NS)
Controlling the Overall Reverb Level (Total REVERB)
Setting the Sounds Output from SUB OUT (SUB OUT LEVEL)
Setting the GK VOLUME Control and Switch and the Pedal Function (SYSTEM CONTROL ASSIGN)
Limiting the Patches That Can Be Switched (PATCH EXTENT)
Adjusting the Screens Contrast
Setting the Output Signal and Level (SYSTEM OUTPUT)
Chapter 4 Using the VB-99 in Combination with an FC-300
Description
4.
Press [F5] (FC-300).
Activating the VB-99s Tuner from the FC-300 (QUICK TUNER)
Chapter 4 Using the VB-99 in Combination with an FC-300
Setting the FC-300 Amp Control
Chapter 5 Using MIDI
Switching Patch Numbers
Transmitting Data
Outputting Performance Data
About MIDI
Main Types of MIDI Messages Handled by the VB-99
Description
About MIDI Connectors
About the MIDI Implementation
Exchanging MIDI Messages
MIDI Connector
About MIDI Channels
MIDI Channel
Setting the MIDI-Related Functions
MIDI ROUTING
SYNC CLOCK
MIDI Device ID
MIDI Omni Mode
MIDI PC OUT
TX PC MAP (TRANSMIT PROGRAM CHANGE MAP)
Setting the TX PC MAP
RX PC MAP (RECEIVE PROGRAM CHANGE MAP)
How to Transmit the Data
Bulk Dump
Setting the MIDI Output Control Change Number
Bulk Load
Syncing to the MIDI Clock from an External Device
Playing an External Synthesizer Sound Module (BASS TO MIDI)
About MIDI messages Output with Bass to MIDI
Switching the BASS TO MIDI Function On and Off
Setting the BASS TO MIDI Function (System Parameters)
Thinning Out Bend Messages (BEND THIN)
Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel (BASIC CH)
Preventing Transmission of Program Change Messages (PC MASK)
Setting the Transmission Mode (MODE)
Setting the BASS TO MIDI Function (Patch Parameters)
Adjusting the Feel Produced in Playing the Bass (PLAY FEEL)
Changing the Pitch in Semitone Units (CHROMATIC)
Selecting How the Hold Functions (HOLD TYPE)
Outputting Control Changes by Operating the Controllers (CC)
Outputting Program Change Messages Simultaneously When Switching Patches (PC)
Chapter 6 Using the VB-99 Connected to a Computer Via USB
VB-99
Mac OS X
Windows Vista
Driver Mode
Setting the USB Functions
Setting the Digital Audio Signal Input and Output
Setting the Direct Monitor
MON CMD (Monitor Command)
DIRECT MON (Direct Monitor)
Recording the VB-99s Output with a Computer
Using the VB-99 to Add Effects to Audio Playback from a Computer
Chapter 7 Other Functions
Changing the Tone in Real Time with the D Beam and Ribbon Controllers
Adjusting the D Beam (CALIBRATION)
Disabling the D Beam (DISABLE)
Controlling Sounds by Hand Motion or the Bass Neck (D Beam Controller)
Adjusting the Ribbon Controller (CALIBRATION)
Controlling the Sounds with the Movement of Your Fingertip (Ribbon Controller)
Holding Sounds for Extended Periods (FREEZE)
Changing the Pitch as with a Tremolo Arm (T-ARM)
Adding Nuance to the Sound (FILTER)
Changing the Sounds with the Function Knobs as You Play (DIRECT EDIT)
Press [CONTROL ASSIGN]
Using the Switches, Pedals, and MIDI to Control the Sounds (CONTROL ASSIGN)
3.
Select the function you want to assign with PAGE [ ] [ ], [F1][F6], and the F1F6 knobs.
Page
4.
If you want to save the edited settings, perform the Write procedure (p. 34).
About the Range of Targets Change
About the Range of Controllers Change
One Touch Call Up of Favorite Patches (DIRECT PATCH)
Managing the Patches
Saving and Copying Patches (PATCH WRITE)
Initializing User Patches (PATCH INITIALIZE)
Copying Settings Between Channel A and Channel B (A/B COPY)
Exchanging the Channel A and Channel B Settings (A/B EXCHANGE)
Partially Copying Parameters in a Different Patch (MODULE COPY)
Partially Initializing Patch Parameters (MODULE INITIALIZE)
Separating Patches into Groups (CATEGORY)
Assigning a Patch to a Category
Using CATEGORY to Call Up Patches
Storing Your Preferred Settings Individually (FAVORITE SETTINGS)
Calling Up Favorite Settings
Changing Tone Settings
Saving to the Favorite Settings
Saving to Patches
Saving Changed Tones
Naming Favorite Settings (FAVORITE NAME)
Searching for Patches That Use the Same Favorite Settings
Controlling Video Images with Your Bass (V-LINK)
What is V-LINK?
Connecting the V-LINK Device
Switching V-LINK On and Off
Setting V-LINK
Setting the Assign (ASSIGN12)
Using the VB-99 on a Stand
Using the VB-99 Mounted in a Rack
Restoring the VB-99 to its Original Factory Condition (FACTORY RESET)
Chapter 8 Parameters Guide
E. BASS TYPE (Electric Bass Type)/SYNTH TYPE (Synthesizer Type)/E. GTR TYPE (Electric Guitar Type)
E. BASS TYPE (Electric Bass Type)
MODLNG TYPE (Modeling Type)
COSM BASS SW
SYNTH TYPE (Synthesizer Type)
E.GTR TYPE (Electric Guitar Type)
E.BASS (
ACTIVE
M-MAN
Electric
VARI
VIOLIN
AC BASS (Acoustic Bass)
ANALOG GR
SYNTH (Synthesizer)
SENS (
VIBRATO
FALL
RISE
SWEEP
PITCH A/PITCH A FINE, PITCH B/PITCH B FINE
WAVE SYNTH OSC SYNTH
CUTOFF (Cutoff Frequency)
SENS (Sensitivity)
(Wave Sensitivity)
BOWED/PIPE
BRASS
CRYSTL
ORGAN
E.GTR (Electric Guitar)
EQ
LP
Parameters
Creating Harmony Scales (User Harmony)
LEVEL HiC, 14th, LowB *5
DIRECT LEVEL HiC, 14th, LowB *4
EFFECT LEVEL HiC, 14th, LowB *4
MIX
POLY COMP (Poly Compressor)
POLY FX (Poly Effect)
POLY LIMITR (Poly Limiter)
POLY DEFRET (Poly Defretter)
POLY DIST (Poly Distortion)
POLY EQ (Poly Equalizer)
POLY OCTAVE (Poly Octave)
(String Modeling)
STRING MODLNG
(Poly Ring Modulator)
COMP (Compressor)
X-OVER FREQ HIGH (Crossover Frequency High) *4
X-OVER FREQ MID (Crossover Frequency Middle) *4
X-OVER FREQ LOW (Crossover Frequency Low) *4
FX (Effects)
OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion)
EQ (Equalizer)
DELAY
EFFECT LEVEL *1
HIGH CUT (High Cut Filter) *1
FEEDBACK *1
DELAY TIME *1
PAN
MOD
DUAL-S, DUAL-P, DUAL-L/R
WARP
CHORUS
EFFECT LEVEL
LOW CUT (Low Cut Filter)
PRE DELAY
MOD1, MOD2
EFFECT LEVEL
STEP RATE
RESO (Resonance)
MANUAL
PAN
TREML (Tremolo)
FLANGER
PEDAL WAH
T.WAH (Touch Wah)
M-TRON III
AUTO WAH
OCTAVE
PITCH SHIFT (Pitch Shifter)
VOICE1 INTERVAL CB, VOICE2 INTERVAL CB *2
LEVEL1, LEVEL2 *1
Creating Harmonist Scales (Voice Interval)
PEDAL BEND
2x2 CHORUS
TRIG SENS (Trigger Sensitivity)
PATTERN
TRIG (Trigger)
RISE TIME
HUMANIZER
ANTI FB (Anti-feedback)
RING MOD (Ring Modulator)
SLOW GEAR
ADV.COMP (Advanced Compressor)
ENHANCER
LIMITR (Limiter)
PEQ (Parametric Equalizer)
SUB DELAY
GEQ (Graphic Equalizer)
NS (Noise Suppressor)
FV (Foot Volume)
VOL CURVE (Volume Curve)
DETECT
REL (Release)
COSM AMP
GTR AMP DRIVE / GTR AMP METAL
GTR AMP CLEAN / GTR AMP CRUNCH
Speaker Settings
SUPER FLAT / FLIP TOP / B MAN / CONCRT 810 / BASS 360 / T.E. / SESSION / AC BASS
DIRECT MIX
BOTTOM
MIC POS (Mic Position)
MIC DIS (Mic Distance)
MIXER
MIXER
MIXER A, B (MIXER CHANNEL A, B)
D OUT LEVEL (Digital Output Level)
D OUT (Digital Output)
SUB LEVEL
SUB OUT
DELAY/REVERB
DELAY/REVERB Signal Flow
DELAY
DYNAMIC
When TYPE is set to DYNA A or DYNA B
UPPER RNG (Upper Range)
CONTROL ASSIGN
MODE
RANGE LOW, RANGE HIGH
GK VOL (GK Volume)
MASTER
GK S1, S2 (DOWN/S1, UP/S2 Switch)
PANEL CTL1/CTL2 (Control Button 1/2)
DOWN MAX (Down Maximum)
DOWN MIN (Down Minimum)
T-ARM CH (Tremolo Arm Channel)
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
RIBBON
EXP PEDAL (Expression Pedal)
CTL3, CTL4 (Control3, Control4)
FC-300 CONTROL
SOURCE
Source Explanation
DIRECT EDIT F1F6
NAME/KEY/BPM
V-BASS LEVEL
PC (Program Change)
BANK LSB
BANK MSB
PATCH
BASS TO MIDI
SYSTEM
LCD CONTRAST
BASS SCALE
PIEZO TONE HIGH *1
PIEZO TONE LOW *1
SYSTEM
GK FUNC (GK Function) GK VOL (GK Volume)
CTL (Control)
Controller
SENS HiC, 14th, LowB
BRIDGE HiC, 14th, LowB
Parameters That Can Be Assigned to Controllers
Parameter Explanation
Parameter Explanation
FC-300
MIDI
PC (Program Change) PC OUT (Program Change Out)
Control Change)
Transmit
TX CC (
BULK DUMP
OUTPUT
D OUT LEVEL (Digital Out Level)
D OUT (Digital Out)
SUB LEVEL
USB
DIRECT MON (Direct Monitor)
MON CMD (Monitor Command)
DRIVER MODE
BPM
SOURCE
A ch/B ch CLIP
A ch/B ch PALETTE
SYSTEM BPM
TARGET
SAW TRI SIN
FORM *3
RATE *3
TRIGGR (Trigger) *2
Range Explanation Parameter/
MIDI C CH (MIDI B Channel)
MIDI B CH (MIDI B Channel)
MIDI A CH (MIDI A Channel)
V-LINK SYSTEM
CATEGORY NAME
D BEAM CALIB
PATCH EXTENT
D BEAM DISAB (D BEAM Disable)
PATCH EXTENT
GLOBAL
TUNER
Chapter 9 Appendices
MIDI Implementation Chart
MIDI Implementation Chart (Main Section)
MIDI Implementation Chart (BASS TO MIDI Section)
MIDI Implementation Chart (V-LINK Section)
V-LINK Correspondence Table
Specifications
VB-99 Software System Requirements
For Mac OS
For Windows
Troubleshooting
Problems with Sounds
DATA WRITE ERROR
No sound/Low volume
USB DEVICE ERROR
Low volume for device connected
Oscillating sound audible
to INPUT
knobs or PATCH/VALUE dial
Cannot change parameters with
No stereo effect produced
Unable to save SYSTEM/USB USB
Brackets
Parameters Indicated with Angle
with Assign as expected
Other Problems
transmitted/received
MIDI messages not being
Index
D
C
B
A
F
E
M
L
K
J
P
O
N
S
R
Q
V
U
T
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04672434 08-08-1N
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