Roland V-Bass VB-99 - Manual (Page 71)

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Chapter 7 Other Functions
Chapter 7
You can disable the D Beam controller for the entire device.
If you are using the VB-99 rack-mounted or otherwise not using the
D Beam controller, we recommend disabling the D Beam controller
by setting D BEAM DISAB to OFF.
1. Press [SYSTEM].
2. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to go to Page 2.
3. Press [F6] (CALIB).
4. Press PAGE [ ] to go to Page 1.
The D BEAM CALIB screen appears.
5. Switch the controller on or off with [F6] (OFF/
ON).
6. Press [EXIT] several times to return to the Play
screen.
The DISABLE setting is a system parameter, so the Write
procedure is not required.
The D Beam controller allows you to change the sounds played by
moving your hand or bass neck over it. You can apply various effects
to the sound by changing the functions assigned to this controller.
Before using the D Beam controller, you need to adjust
its sensitivity
“Adjusting the D Beam
(CALIBRATION)” (p. 70).
1. Press the D BEAM [PITCH], [FILTER], or
[ASSIGNABLE] button to switch the D Beam
controller on.
The D Beam controller ON/OFF setting is a patch
parameter. Carry out the Write procedure as required.
(p. 34)
For instructions on how to set these functions and tones, please
read
“Using the Switches, Pedals, and MIDI to Control the
Sounds (CONTROL ASSIGN)” (p. 77).
2. While you play the bass to produce sound,
place your hand or bass neck above the D
Beam controller and move it slowly up and
down.
Use of the D Beam ASSIGNABLE setting also enables
detection horizontally (left to right).
3. The effect is applied to the sound in
accordance with the function assigned to the
D Beam controller.
The blue indicator under the D Beam controller lights while the
D Beam effect is being applied.
Disabling the D Beam (DISABLE)
Available Settings Explanation
OFF The D Beam is enabled.
ON
The D Beam is disabled.
* Pressing the D BEAM [PITCH], [FILTER],
or [ASSIGNABLE] button to switch the D
Beam controller on will have no effect.
Controlling Sounds by Hand
Motion or the Bass Neck
(D Beam Controller)
Available Settings Explanation
PITCH
You can use the T-Arm function to control
the bass’s pitch, and the Freeze function to
hold bass sounds.
* The PITCH effect is applied only to
COSM basses. Use this with the COSM
bass volume raised. (p. 30)
FILTER
You can change the tone using the D Beam
controller.
ASSIGNABLE
The D Beam controller controls the function
assigned to it. You can assign a variety of
functions to the controller.
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