ALESIS BassFX - Manual (Page 24)

10 EFFECT Knob Settings
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Following are descriptions of each of the effect modules (and
other settings of the EFFECT knob), along with their effect
types and parameters.
PLAY
In this setting, the display shows you the current program number. This is the
mode in which you should be performing, as it allows you to easily switch
programs via the foot pedals.
Indicates the bank letter and program number of the current
program.
COMP/LIMIT (Compressor/Limiter)
Compression evens out the highs and lows of your sound by squeezing them
into a thinner range of levels, bringing down the louder levels and boosting the
quieter ones. Limiting eases only the high levels.
Provide increasing levels of compression.
Provide increasing limiting.
Turns COMP/LIMIT off.
DIST (Distortion)
This module includes ten different types of amp-modeling effects that recreate
the performance of various types of bass amplifiers.
SS Clean
Gives your bass a solid-state clean amp sound; great for a crisp, no
frills tone.
Tube Clean
Simulates the clean sound of a classic tube amplifier; warmer and
thicker than the SS Clean setting.