22 chapter 1 outputting sounds – Roland V-Bass VB-99 User Manual
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Chapter 1 Outputting Sounds
5.
Select the divided pickup type.
Use the F1 knob to set the type of divided pickup installed in
the bass you are using.
fig.01-060d
*
If you’re not sure which piezo type parameter is appropriate, choose the
parameter for the piezo type that sounds the most natural as you play.
*
Piezo pickups are a type of pickup that are installed at the bass’s
bridge and use piezoelectric elements to determine the string
vibrations.
*
Selecting PIEZO, PIEZO G or PIEZO R for GK PU TYPE lets you
further adjust the sound quality of the low and high frequency
ranges. For detailed information, refer to
6.
Set the scale length.
Use the F4 knob to set the scale length (the distance from the
bridge to the nut) of the bass you are using. Then, specify the
value within 710-940 mm, or select one of the 4 presets listed
below.
7.
Select the position of the divided pickup.
Use the F5 knob to set the position of divided pickup installed
in the bass you are using.
8.
Press PAGE [
] to go to Page 4.
9.
Input the gap between the pickup and the
bridge.
Set the clearance from the divided pickup to the bridge’s
saddle.
*
This setting is not required when the GK PU TYPE is set to piezo
type parameter.
Settings
Explanation
GK-3B
Specifies the GK-3B.
GK-2B
Specifies the GK-2B.
PIEZO
This is suited to piezo pickups that have a flat
response.
PIEZO G
This is suited to piezo pickups made by Graph
Tech Guitar Labs.
PIEZO R
This is suited to piezo pickups made by RMC
Pickup Co.
Settings
Scale Length
SHORT
760mm
MEDIUM
812mm
LONG JB/PB
864mm
EXTRA LONG
914mm
6STR
4STR-2
4STR-1
4STR-3
5STR Lo2
5STR Lo1
5STR Hi2
5STR Hi1
For a 4-string bass:
For a 5-string bass:
For a 6-string bass:
string 1
string Hi C
string Low B
string 2
string 3
string 4
string 1
string Hi C
string Low B
string 2
string 3
string 4
string 1
string 2
string 3
string 4
string 1
string Hi C
string 2
string 3
string 4
Bridge
Pickup
String
string 1
string Hi C
string Low B
string 2
string 3
string 4
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