Boss Audio Systems ME-50B - Manual (Page 25)

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Convenient Functions
Tuning the Bass (Bypass/Tuner)
The ME-50B features a built-in chromatic auto-tuner, which
allows you to tune your bass easily, without any need to
change any of your connections.
Additionally, in Tuner mode, the input sound without any
effect whatsoever applied (the bypass sound) is output. Since
you can use the expression pedal to lower the volume, there
is no need for you to turn down your amp volume when you
tune.
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1. Press the number 1and 2 pedals simultaneously to
switch to Tuner mode.
The TUNER indicator lights.
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2. Tune to the reference pitch.
You can change the reference pitch by pressing TUNER
PITCH [
] [ ]. The reference pitch can be set in
one-Hertz units in the range of 435-445 Hz.
* If changing the reference pitch, always be sure to exit Tuner
mode before turning off the power. The new setting is stored
upon exiting Tuner mode. If you turn off the power with the
ME-50B still in Tuner mode, the changed reference pitch is
not saved.
3. Play a single note on the string to be tuned; play the
string open.
The name of the note closest to the string that is played
appears in the Display.
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* The dot (flash) in the lower right of the Display changes to a
sharp sign (#).
* Use your hand or other way to mute the other strings. You
may be unable to tune the string accurately if other strings are
vibrating during tuning.
4. First do a rough tuning so that the name of the note for
the string appears in the display.
(General Tuning)
5. Tune the instrument even more accurately until the
tuning meter’s center (green) indicator is lit.
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6. Repeat Steps 3–5 to tune the other strings.
One useful technique that makes tuning less confusing is
to start slightly under the target pitch and then tune
upwards little by little until the string is in tune.
7. Press [EDIT/EXIT] to return to the previous mode.
You can also return to the previous mode by pressing the
number 1 and 2 pedals simultaneously.
Display 5–9 0
1.–5.
(dot flash)
Pitch (Hz) 435–439 440 441–445
7 2
1
Lit
Lo-B 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Hi-C
B E A D G C
Flash
Too High
Just Tuned
Too Low