Critter&Guitari Bolsa Bass - Manual

CRITTER & GUITARI - Bolsa Bass Manual
The Critter & Guitari Bolsa Bass is a monophonic bass synthesizer. It has six synthesizer modes that
provide a variety of bass sounds. The Bolsa Bass also features a built-in sequencer and MIDI capabilities.
To use it:
• Connect a power supply (9VDC, minimum 300mA, center-positive polarity, 2.1mm barrel) or insert a
9V battery.
• Turn it on using the power button
• Use the mode button find the mode you want to hear
• Adjust knobs to obtain your desired sound
16 Keys
The Bolsa Bass has 16 keys for playing melodies which gives you 1 octave + 4 notes. The range can be
extended using an external MIDI controller. The keys are not pressure sensitive, but they are aware of
how long they are pressed. When tapped quickly, the note will release quickly giving more of a
percussive sound. If the key is held for longer, the note releases slowly. This gives a sound more like a
plucked string.
Volume Knob
This knob controls the overall output of the synthesizer. This knob is hardwired to the output jack, so it
does not participate in the sequencing fun. (The other 3 knobs can be recorded, see the sequencing
section below.)
Tuning Knob
The Bolsa Bass can be tuned over a 1 octave range. When turned all the way to the left, the bottom key
‘C’ is a C2 (65.402 Hz). Turning the knob all the way to right raises the bottom key to C3 (130.804 Hz).
The MIDI output is not affected by this knob.
Updated November 29 2012
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Diagram & Description
MODE LED MODE SEQUENCE SEQUENCE LED
KNOB 1 KNOB 2 TUNE VOLUME
MIDI
OUT
MIDI CHANNEL
MIDI
IN
1 3 5 6 8 10 12 13 15
7 9 14 16 2 4 11
POWER
SWITCH
LINE OUT (MONO)
9VDC