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Contents
Inputting the Bass’s Scale (BASS SCALE)...................................................................................................36
Selecting the Position of the Divided Pickup (GK PU POS).................................................................... 36
Matching the Divided Pickup and Normal Pickup Phase (GK PU PHASE)......................................... 37
Setting the Direction for the Installed Divided Pickup (GK PU DIRECTION)..................................... 37
Setting the DOWN/S1, UP/S2 Switch Arrangement (S1, S2 POS).........................................................37
Setting the Gap Between the Pickup and the Bridge (PICKUP
↔
BRIDGE)...........................................38
Adjusting the Sensitivity for Each String (SENS)...................................................................................... 38
Setting Whether or Not the Divided Pickup Is Used (GK CONNCT)....................................................39
Using Different Bass Settings in Each Patch (SET MODE).......................................................................39
Determining the Function of the GK Volume Control and DOWN/S1, UP/S2 Switches (GK FUNC) .....39
Adjusting the Overall Tone According to the Environment (GLOBAL/OUTPUT SELECT)........ 40
Selecting the Settings......................................................................................................................................40
Naming the Settings....................................................................................................................................... 40
Setting the Types of Connected Devices (OUTPUT SELECT)................................................................. 40
Adjusting the Overall Tone (GLOBAL EQ)................................................................................................ 41
Controlling the Overall Effect of the Noise Suppressor (Total NS)........................................................ 41
Controlling the Overall Reverb Level (Total REVERB)............................................................................ 42
Setting the Sounds Output from SUB OUT (SUB OUT LEVEL)............................................................. 42
Setting the GK VOLUME Control and Switch and the Pedal Function
(SYSTEM CONTROL ASSIGN)................................................................................................. 42
Having Values from an External Pedal, GK VOLUME Control, or Other Controller Carried
Over When Patches are Called Up (ASSIGN HOLD)..............................................................43
Making System-wide Settings for the Features Controlled by the Function Knobs
(SYSTEM DIRECT EDIT)........................................................................................................... 43
Limiting the Patches That Can Be Switched (PATCH EXTENT)........................................... 44
Adjusting the Screen’s Contrast............................................................................................. 44
Setting the Output Signal and Level (SYSTEM OUTPUT)..................................................... 45
Chapter 4 Using the VB-99 in Combination with an FC-300......................46 Connecting with the RRC2 IN Connector............................................................................... 46
Settings Related to the FC-300................................................................................................ 46
Settings for Control of the FC-300................................................................................................................ 46
Setting the Operation When Patches Are Switched.................................................................................. 47
Activating the VB-99’s Tuner from the FC-300 (QUICK TUNER).......................................... 47
Setting the FC-300 Amp Control .............................................................................................48
Chapter 5 Using MIDI ....................................................................................49 About MIDI................................................................................................................................. 49
What You Can Do Using MIDI.....................................................................................................................49
Main Types of MIDI Messages Handled by the VB-99............................................................................. 50
About the MIDI Implementation................................................................................................................. 51
Exchanging MIDI Messages..........................................................................................................................51
About MIDI Channels....................................................................................................................................51
Bank Select and Program Change................................................................................................................ 52
Setting the MIDI-Related Functions........................................................................................ 52
Syncing to the MIDI Clock from an External Device..............................................................58
Playing an External Synthesizer Sound Module (BASS TO MIDI)........................................58
Setting the BASS TO MIDI Function (System Parameters)...................................................................... 59
Setting the BASS TO MIDI Function (Patch Parameters)......................................................................... 61
Chapter 6 Using the VB-99 Connected to a Computer Via USB................65 Before Using the USB Connection..........................................................................................65
Switching the Driver Mode........................................................................................................................... 66
Setting the USB Functions ......................................................................................................66
Setting the Digital Audio Signal Input and Output.................................................................................. 66
Setting the Direct Monitor............................................................................................................................. 67
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