Samson B90 owner manual Using Equalization and Shape, English

Using Equalization and Shape

The specific EQ (and/or Shape) you will apply to your bass signal is very much dependent upon your particular instrument and personal taste and playing style. However, here are a few general suggestions:

•For that super-deep reggae or Motown sound, boost the Low EQ slightly while attenuating the High EQ. If you’re using a B60, B90 or B120, set the Shape control to approximately 850 Hz.

SHAPE		BASS				MID			HIGH
215	320	-3	0		-3	0		-3	0
	450		+3			+3			+3
145	770	-6		+6	-6	+6	-6		+6
115	850	-9		+9	-9	+9	-9		+9
100	900	-12		+12	-12	+12	-12		+12
90	1K	-15	+15		-15	+15		-15	+15

ENGLISH

•To remove boxiness and make your instrument sound more “hi-fi,” try attenuating the Mid EQ control. If you’re using a B60, B90 or B120, set the Shape control to approximately 320 Hz.

SHAPE		BASS				MID			HIGH
215	320	-3	0		-3	0		-3	0
	450		+3			+3			+3
145	770	-6		+6	-6	+6	-6		+6
115	850	-9		+9	-9	+9	-9		+9
100	900	-12		+12	-12	+12	-12		+12
90	1K	-15	+15		-15	+15		-15	+15

•For a twangy, cutting sound, try boosting the High EQ. (putting new roundwound strings on your bass will help a lot also!). If you’re using a B60, B90 or B120, set the Shape control to approximately 145 Hz.

SHAPE		BASS				MID			HIGH
215	320	-3	0		-3	0		-3	0
	450		+3			+3			+3
145	770	-6		+6	-6	+6	-6		+6
115	850	-9		+9	-9	+9	-9		+9
100	900	-12		+12	-12	+12	-12		+12
90	1K	-15	+15		-15	+15		-15	+15

•Whenever you get a really good EQ (and/or Shape) setting for a particular instrument or song, write it down (you’d be amazed how easy it is to forget these things!).

As you experiment with the EQ and Shape controls of the B Series, don’t forget that your bass also provides significant EQ control in the form of its pickup and tonal settings— this can be particularly effective in instruments that have active circuitry.

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