Alesis BassFX - Manual

Introduction 1 5 Effect Modules If you were to think of the BassFX as a series of individual pedals linked together, then each pedal in that series would be considered an effect module. The BassFX has nine separate effect modules, as shown below: You can assign one effect to each of these modules an...

1 Introduction 6 How to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various functions and applications for the BassFX. While it’s a good idea to read through the entire manual once carefully, if you already have general knowledge about effects, you should use th...

2 Important Safety Instructions 7 Important Safety Instructions (English) Safety symbols used in this product This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within...

2 Important Safety Instructions 8 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Use only attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with a cart, stand, brac...

Important Safety Instructions 2 9 Instructions de Sécurité Importantes (French) Symboles utilisés dans ce produit Ce symbole alèrte l’utilisateur qu’il existe des instructions de fonctionnement et de maintenance dans la documentation jointe avec ce produit. Ce symbole avertit l’utilisateur de la pré...

Important Safety Instructions 2 11 Lesen Sie bitte die folgende Sicherheitshinweise (German) Sicherheit Symbole verwendet in diesem Produkt Dieses Symbol alarmiert den Benutzer, daß es wichtige Funktionieren und Wartung Anweisungen in der Literatur gibt, die diese Maßeinheit begleitet. Dieses Symbol...

Important Safety Instructions 2 13 CE Declaration Of Conformity See our website at http://www.alesis.com FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this ...

3 Hookup Diagram 14 Bass The first thing we’ll show you is how to get your BassFX up and running. The following diagram shows you the most common method of hooking up your BassFX, but there are other ways of doing it. For example, you may decide to run the BassFX straight into your mixer or recordin...

4 A Tour of the BassFX 15 Top Panel Display This LED display is made up of two digits and two decimal points. In PLAY mode, the digits indicate the current bank letter and program number. When you turn the EFFECT knob to a module or parameter, the two digits display the setting of the selection. Des...

4 A Tour of the BassFX 16 BassFX’s tuner to help indicate the pitch of a note you’re playing, and the EDITED decimal point lights up when you have changed the settings of the current program. You can read more about these in chapter 6, “Editing Programs,” and chapter 7, “Using the Tuner.” EFFECT kno...

A Tour of the BassFX 4 17 Rear Panel The rear panel is where you’ll connect the power source, your bass and amplifier and an optional control pedal. It’s important that you use the right types of plugs in these jacks. Be sure to follow these guidelines.

5 Selecting Programs 18 After you’ve plugged everything in, you’ll probably want to check out the factory presets we programmed into the BassFX. This chapter shows you how to do that. To Select Programs 1. Make sure the BassFX is hooked up properly and turned on, as outlined in chapter 3. 2. Make su...

6 Editing Programs 19 To Edit a Selected Program 1. Select a program to edit using the foot pedals or VALUE knob. 2. Turn the EFFECT knob to the effect module or parameter you wish to modify. 3. Turn the VALUE knob to select an effect type or value for the module. As soon as you change the value, th...

7 Using the Tuner 20 To Tune Your Bass 1. In PLAY mode, enter BYPASS mode by pressing both foot pedals at the same time once, or enter MUTE mode by holding them both down for more than half a second. The display will now show tuning information. 2. Make sure your bass is connected to the BassFX, and...

Using the Tuner 7 21 Changing Pitch Reference If you turn the VALUE knob while using the tuner, the display shows you the setting for the BassFX’s pitch reference, which is set to 440Hz (shown as ) for the A note above middle C. The possible range of values for this setting is 35 to 45, which repres...

8 Storing & Copying Programs 22 To Store a Program 1. In PLAY or EDIT mode, press the VALUE knob. The display will flash the current program number. 2. Use the VALUE knob or the foot pedals to select the program number where the current program will be stored. If you want to save it in the same ...

9 Deferred Program Change 23 When you switch programs, the BassFX normally changes immediately to the program shown on the display. However, in some situations—especially when playing live—you may want the ability to scroll through program numbers while remaining in the current program setting. For ...

10 EFFECT Knob Settings 24 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...

EFFECT Knob Settings 10 25 Classic 1 Recreates the well-known tone of a classic combo bass amp; works well for most playing styles. Classic 2 Recreates the sound of a classic stage amplifier. Jazz Tone Replicates the warm sound of classic combo amps used by the jazz greats (hint: this one sounds gre...

10 EFFECT Knob Settings 34 For all reverbs, higher values indicate a longer decay. For fixed-interval Pitch Transpose, indicates the wet/dry mix from 0 (100% dry) to 10 (50% dry, 50% wet) to 20 (100% wet). Indicates that the control pedal controls the parameter. Indicates FX3 is off. DIGFX (Digital ...

EFFECT Knob Settings 10 35 ROUTE In this position, the display indicates the current signal routing order of the FX modules. This ordering can have a big effect on your sound, as each effect in the configuration feeds into the next. The LEVEL setting always comes last in line. This is the default or...

11 Troubleshooting 36 Troubleshooting Index Symptoms Cause Solution Unit does not function (no display or audio). Batteries dead. Replace batteries. Incorrect AC adapter. Use only Alesis P6 or equivalent. No/incorrect INPUT connection. On battery power, the BassFX will turn on only when a mono 1/4” ...

12 Specifications 37 For the more technical-minded, here are some detailed specifications for the BassFX. AUDIO PROCESSING Effect Modules: 9 Programs: 4 banks x 10 Programs = 40 programs, user overwritable, maintained when unit is off, restorable to factory defaults AUDIO PERFORMANCE THD+N: < 0.0...

13 Warranty/Contact Alesis 38 Alesis Limited Warranty ALESIS CORPORATION ("ALESIS") warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year for parts and for a period of one (1) year for labor from the date of original retail purchase. This warran...

Warranty/Contact Alesis 13 39 Alesis Contact Information Alesis Distribution, LLC Los Angeles, USA E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.alesis.com BassFX User Manual Version 1. 1 by Edwin Erdmann Copyright 2003, Alesis Distribution, LLC. All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part...