MODELING BASS PROCESSOR User’s Guide
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Introduction Thanks to the continuous advances in musical technology, the BP50 offers you the flexibility, power, and capability of producing sounds never before thought possible. We recommend that you read through this User’s Guide with your BP50 in front of you to help you better understand its features. Included Items Before you get started, please make sure that the following items have been included: • BP50 • Warranty Card The utmost care was taken while your BP50 was being manufactured.
The Front Panel 6 5 7 3 4 2 1 1. Footswitches - These 2 Footswitches are used to select presets, access the Tuner, or bypass the BP50. Press the Up Footswitch to increment, and the Down Footswitch to decrement through the presets. Press both Footswitches simultaneously to bypass the selected preset. Press and hold both Footswitches to access the Tuner.
2.Value Buttons - The Value Buttons perform various functions depending on which mode is selected. In Play mode, these buttons control the BP50’s Master Level. In Edit mode, these buttons adjust the selected effect. These buttons also change the Pattern,Tempo, and Level of the Drum machine when it is turned on. When the Tuner is on, these buttons select the tuning reference. 3. Effect/Edit Buttons - Pressing either of the Edit buttons enters Edit mode and selects the individual effects to be edited.
Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 1. Input - Connect your instrument to this jack. 2. Output - This is a stereo TRS jack. Connect from this jack to the input of a single amplifier for mono applications, or use a TRS stereo “Y” cord to connect to the inputs of 2 amplifiers for stereo applications. This jack also can be used as a headphone jack.
Making Connections There are several different connection options available when using the BP50. The following diagrams show the connections for some of these options. Before connecting the BP50, make sure that the power to your amplifier is turned off, and the power to the BP50 is disconnected. There is not a power switch on the BP50. To turn the BP50 off, disconnect your instrument from the Input Jack (for battery power) or disconnect the optional PS200R power supply from the Power Jack or the AC outlet.
Stereo Operation For stereo operation connect the bass to the Input of the BP50. Connect a TRS stereo “Y” cord or a pair of stereo headphones to the BP50’s Output. When using a “Y” cord, connect one end of the “Y” cord to the input of one amplifier or channel of a mixer. Connect the second end of the “Y” cord to a second amplifier, or second channel of a mixer. If connecting to a mixing console, set the pan controls of the mixer hard left and right to retain stereo separation.
Applying Power There are two options for powering the BP50: battery power, and the optional PS200R power supply. Before applying power to anything, set your amp(s) to a clean tone and set the tone controls to a flat EQ response (on most amps, this would be 0 or 5 on the tone controls). Battery Power The BP50 can be run for more than 15 hours on 6 AA batteries.The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the BP50. The following diagram shows how to install the batteries.
Connecting an instrument cable to the Input applies power to the BP50. Disconnecting your instrument from the Input of the BP50 disconnects the battery power. Turn your amplifier(s) on and adjust the volume(s) to a normal playing level. To prolong the battery life, disconnect your instrument from the BP50’s Input when it is not in use . AC Power The BP50 can also be powered with the optional PS200R power supply. Connect the plug of the PS200R power supply to the power jack on the rear panel of the BP50.
Tuner The Tuner in the BP50 lets you quickly tune or check the tuning of your bass. Press and hold both Footswitches simultaneously to access the tuner. A tu briefly displays indicating that you are in Tuner mode. To begin tuning, play a note on your bass (the neck pickup usually works best). The display shows the note being played. The Effect LEDs indicate whether the note is sharp or flat. The right 6 red LEDs indicate the note is sharp and should be tuned down.
Bypass The BP50 presets can be bypassed for a clean, unprocessed bass tone. To bypass the BP50, press both footswitches simultaneously. The display reads By indicating the preset is bypassed. Press either footswitch to exit Bypass and return the the last selected preset. Editing/Creating Presets The BP50 lets you create your own presets, or fine tune existing presets to suit your needs. When creating or editing a sound, you must start with a User or Factory Preset.
The Effect LEDs When editing a preset, the Effect LEDs are used to identify which effect is selected for editing. The Edit buttons move you through the Effect modules. The LEDs light identifying which effect group is selected. Each effect has multiple settings to select from. The Value buttons are used to change the value for the selected effect. As a button is pressed, the value or status is shown in the display. The EDIT/EFFECT buttons select which effect to edit.
Storing/Copying a Preset Once the preset has been modified, you may store your settings to one of the 40 User Preset locations (Presets 1-40). The following steps outline how to store changes to a preset or copy a preset to a different location: 1. Press the STORE button. The display flashes. 3. Press the STORE button again to save your changes. 2. Use the footswitches to select the preset location you want to store your changes to. 1. Press the STORE button once.
Effect Definitions The BP50 can be thought of as several different “virtual” amplifiers, and individual hi-tech effects. Each effect within the BP50 can be programmed to suit your personal application. Understanding how these effects alter the sound helps you achieve the sound you are looking for. The following overview of the BP50’s effects outlines what each effect does.
The fretless effect has 30 types (10-39). The first digit shows the fretless type, the second digit (0-9) recalls defaults with the following parameters: OF= off 1= Amt 2= Amt 3= Amt 4= Amt 19/ Attk 55/ Attk 99/ Attk 19/ Attk 16 16 16 55 5= Amt 6= Amt 7= Amt 8= Amt 9= Amt 55/ Attk 55 99/ Attk 55 99/ Attk 75 20/Attk 91 55/ Attk 91 0= Amt 99/ Attk 91 Cr – Cry Wah BO – Boutique Wah FR – Full Range Wah Compressor A Compressor is used to automatically limit the dynamic level of the bass signal.
Amp/Stompbox Modeling Modeling is a technology that reproduces the tones popular modern and vintage amps and distortion stompoxes. Values 1-9 increase the amp or stompbox gain and level.
setting creates a volume pedal effect automatically with varying attack times. Different bass guitars and pickups require different threshold settings. Choose a setting that fully mutes the sound when you are not playing for the lowest setting. Of. G1-G9 - Selects the Silencer™ Noise Gate. Settings 1-9 select the threshold. Of turns the gate effect off. s1-s9 - Selects the Auto Swell volume swell effect. Settings 1-9 select the attack time.
Phaser (P1-p9) A phaser splits the incoming signal, and changes the phasing of the signal. The signal is taken in and out of phase and mixed back in with the original signal. As the phasing changes, different frequencies get canceled resulting in a warm sort of twisting sound. Use the Value buttons to select one of the nine Phaser settings. Vibrato (b1-b9) A Vibrato effect modulates the pitch of the incoming signal at an even rate. Use the Value buttons to select one of the nine Vibrato settings.
tune from the original, and mixes the two signals together. The result is a doubling type of effect as if two bass guitars were playing the same part together. Use the Value buttons to select one of the nine Detuner settings. Pitch Shift (H1-H9) The Pitch Shifting copies the incoming signal, and shifts the pitch of the copy to a different note.The shifted note is mixed back with the original signal sounding as if two bass guitars were playing different notes.
Delay The BP50 has 3 different delay types, Mono (D), Analog (A), and Ping Pong (P), each with 2 seconds of delay time available. There are two different parameters used to program the delay, Delay Variation and Time. The first parameter of the delay effect is Delay Type/Variation, which selects the delay type to be used and varies the amount of feedback (number of repeats) and level. The second delay parameter is Delay Time. This is indicated by a value 1-99 (10ms-990ms), 1.0 and 2.
Other Functions Expression Pedal The rear panel of the BP50 includes an input for an expression pedal. Any passive volume pedal can be used as an expression pedal with the BP50. Connect from the output of a passive volume pedal to the Expression Pedal Input on the BP50. The expression pedal controls the BP50’s Volume,Wah, or Whammy™ parameters. If Wah and Whammy are disabled, the expression pedal functions as a volume pedal.
cabinet accompanies each model: r1-r9 – Rock Amp – 8x10 Cabinet a1-A9 – Ash Down – 4x10H Cabinet b1-b9 – Bass Man – 4x10 Cabinet S1-S9 – Solar 200 – 2x15 Cabinet O1-O9 – Stellar Overdrive – 4x10H Cabinet t1-t9 – British – 2x15 Cabinet H1-H9 – Bomber – 1x15 Cabinet Y1-Y9 C1-C9 d1-d9 F1-f9 g1-g9 P1-P9 L1-L9 n1-n9 – – – – – – – – Hi Wattage – 4x10 Cabinet Boogey Man – 2x15 Cabinet Basic – 4x10H Cabinet Fuzz – 2x15 Cabinet Guydrive – 2x15 Cabinet Muff Pie – 2x15 Cabinet Sparkledrive – 2x15 Cabinet DS-1 disto
Appendix Specifications: Input: 1/4” input Output: 1 - 1/4” Stereo TRS (can be used as a headphone output) Control In: 1/4” input (Use a passive volume pedal as an expression controller) A/D/A: 24 bit Delta Sigma Power Supply: 6 AA Batteries or DigiTech PS200R (9VDC) power supply Power Consumption: 5 Watts Maximum (w/ optional PS200R power supply) Battery Life: >15 hours with continuous useage Memory: 40 User/40 Factory Presets Effects: Fretless/ Wah, Compressor, 11 Amp Models, 5 Stompbox Models, 3 band EQ,
Preset List (User/Factory) Punchy Phased Hall Basic Sub Funky Filter Chorus Hall Rock Amped Basic Chorus Filter Up Phasadelic Rock Out Light Drive Fretless Walk Compressed Chorus Just Basic Synth Sweep Boogey Flange Rubber Bandy Thickness Church Delay Guy O Fuzz Phase Sparkle Grit Detuned Room Flange Plate Rock Grind Rock Church Grinder Swell Space Phase Delay Wham Down DS Grind OctaPie Thick Bottom Funky Phase Plate Grinder Bass Man Traced ShowMan Sunn Shine Amped 23
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