Critter&Guitari Bolsa Bass - Manual (Page 3)

SEQUENCER
The Bolsa Bass has a built-in sequencer capable of recording as many as 256 notes or for as long as 90
seconds (whichever comes first). Only one sequence can be stored in memory at one time.
To Record a Sequence:
• Press and hold SEQUENCE button until SEQUENCE LED flashes red ( ).
• Play a note to begin recording. SEQUENCE LED changes to steady red ( ).
Adjustments to KNOB 1, 2, and TUNE are recorded too.
• Press SEQUENCE button to end recording. Playback begins immediately and LED changes to steady
green ( ).
• To start or stop playback, press SEQUENCE. Sequence playback always starts from its beginning.
Interesting Facts:
• During playback, adjustments to KNOB 1, 2, or TUNE override the recorded values for that knob.
• Any notes played during playback will mute notes in a sequence.
• Sequences recorded in one mode can be played in other modes
MIDI INFO
The Bolsa Bass sends and receives MIDI note, MIDI clock, and MIDI start/stop commands. It can be used
as a stand alone controller, sound module, or a sequencer. Looking at the synthesizer from the top, MIDI
OUT is the jack on the left, MIDI IN is the jack on the right (the innermost jack).
MIDI Channel Select
The Bolsa Bass sends and receives MIDI notes on CH 1 by default. To change send & receive channel
(1-16), hold down corresponding key during power up. The lowest note on the keyboard is CH 1, the
highest note is CH 16. Please see the control surface diagram above for more information about the MIDI
channel assigned to each key. Note: The Bolsa Bass will return to the default behavior of receiving CH 1 if
turned off and no other key is held down during power up.
Note Commands
The Bolsa Bass responds to all notes on the selected channel, so using an external keyboard allows for a
much larger note range than the built-in keyboard. Any note received on the selected channel is also
passed to the MIDI output.
The keyboard on the Bolsa Bass starts at MIDI at note 36 (C2). Any notes pressed on the keyboard are
sent out as MIDI on the selected channel.
Clock
Many synthesizers, drum machines, and sequencers use MIDI clock to synchronize events. MIDI clock
messages occur at 24 pulses or ticks per quarter note. The Bolsa Bass receives these MIDI clock
messages. If no MIDI input is connected, the Bolsa Bass will use its internal MIDI clock for the sequencer.
If a MIDI input is connected, and there is MIDI clock present, the Bolsa Bass will latch onto that clock and
disable its internal clock. The mode LED will flash briefly at each quarter note if a MIDI clock input is
present. Any MIDI clock received is passed directly thru to the MIDI output for syncing other devices.
Start/Stop Commands
The Bolsa Bass’ sequencer also responds to MIDI start and stop commands so it can be controlled
externally. For example, if a drum machine is connected to the MIDI input, starting the drum sequencer
will also start the Bolsa Bass' sequencer.
When the sequencer on the Bolsa Bass is started or stopped (either by pressing the button on the Bolsa
Bass, or externally from a MIDI device), a MIDI start or stop command is sent out so that other
downstream devices may be synchronized.