Peavey Cyberbass 5 User manual

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serviceable
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servicing
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations!
You
are
now
the
proud
owner
of
a
PEAVEY
CYBERBASS™
5.
With
this
technologically-advanced
instrument,
you
now
have
access
to
the world
of
MIDI.
The
CYBERBASS
5
translates
bass
guitar
playing
into
MIDI
CODE.
Using
this
MIDI
CODE,
the
CYBERBASS
5
сап
trigger
synthesizers,
samplers,
sequencers,
or
any
other
musical
instrument
or
computer
that
has
a
MIDI
INPUT.
As
well
as
opening
the
door
to
the
world
of
MIDI,
the
CYBERBASS
5
is
also
a
professional
bass
guitar.
So,
you
can
have
the
best
of
both
worlds—at
the
same
time.
For
example,
you
can
double
your
regular
bass
sound
with
any
sound
you
want:
a
double
bass,
a
vibraphone,
ora
sample
of
a
747
taking
off.
The
only
limit
to
sound
creation
is
your
imagination.
Due
to
the
accurate
and
quick-tracking
speed
of
the
CYBERBASS
5,
you
will
find
it
exceptionally
invaluable
in
live
situations.
We
all
know
how
synthesizer
bass
sounds
have
dominated
music
in
recent
times.
Well,
now
you
can
access
the
big
synth-sounds,
so
popular
today,
using
your
CY
BERBASS
5.
You
can
record
these
grooves
into
sequencers
and
your
artistry
translates
perfectly
into
the digital
domain.
As
well
as
laying
down
the
bass
line,
you
can
"trigger"
the
drums
and
provide
your
own
percussion,
as
well
as
string
lines,
horn
arrangements,
etc.
Your
ability
to
access
a
greater
range
of
tones
and
textures
will
be
invaluable
in
writing,
recording,
and
performing

ANALOG BRIDGE PICKUP
As on a standard bass.
ANALOG NECK PICKUP
As on a standard bass.
LED DISPLAY
DATA SWITCH
Switch used for adjusting data in the CYBERBASS.
MIDI VOLUME CONTROL
Volume control for the synthesizer.
VOLUME CONTROL ANALOG PICKUPS
ANALOG PICKUP BALANCE CONTROL
ANALOG ТОМЕ CONTROL.
CYBERBASS CABLE INPUT JACK
The CYBERBASS cable is plugged in here
14" ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT ЈАСК
Only used when NOT using MIDI.

CYBERBASS CABLE INPUT JACK
The СУВЕКВА таг 15 plugged in here.
FOOTSWITCH INPUT JACK
POWER LED
This red LED shines when power is connected
AUDIO OUT
16 VAC- 16.5 МАС
1000
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MIDI OUTPUT JACK
Standard 5-pin DIN jack used for sending MIDI data.
MIDI INPUT JACK
Standard 5-pin DIN jack used for receiving MIDI data
1/4" AUDIO OUTPUT JACK
audio is available from this jack. The analog
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MIDI PICKUPS
The MIDI pickups for the CYBERBASS 5 are located in the analog bridge pickup. When your CYBERBASS 5 leaves
the factory, the bridge pickup is preset to a correct adjustment.
However, if you decide to change the action on your CYBERBASS 5, the bridge pickup may have to be reset. (See Page
19 "MIDI PICKUP ADJUSTMENT:
If the bridge pickup is not adjusted correctly, the PEAVEY CYBERBASS will not operate properly.
CLEANING
You will find that the CYBERBASS 5 has excellent tracking. This is due to the "SENSING FRET" technology, used in
iis design.
The CYBERBASS 5 is a fret/string CONTACT system. What this means is that the fret and the string have to make
CLEAN CONTACT with each other, so that your CYBERBASS 5 will be able to accurately locate your finger position on
the fret. Once the CYBERBASS 5 has ascertained where your fingers are, this information is relayed to the synthesizer,
instantaneously, and the result is the sounding of the correct note.
There are many materials that can get between the string and the fret and interfere with contact: grease from your fingers,
tarnish on the frets, rust on the strings, lint from unsuitable cleaning cloths, oil from oil-based smoke machines, etc. But
DON'T PANIC, The solution is so simple. Just clean your strings.
It is essential to keep not only your strings but also your frets clean and free of tamish, grease, and grime. It cannot be
stressed enough how important this is.
Which leads us to the MOST IMPORTANT piece of information regarding the care of the CYBERBAS
5, and that is:
EVER USE STEEL WOOL TO CLEAN FRETS OR STRINGS!
SYNTHESIZERS
If you use the Peavey CyberBass™ Module or the Spectrum™ Bass module, you will have no MIDI compatibility
problems, as these modules have been set up for use in conjunction with the CYBERBASS 5.
MIDI COMPATIBILITY:
1. OMNI OFF
2. MULTI MODE
3. PITCH WHEEL SETTING TO + OR - 24 SEMITONES
4, MIDI CHANNEL ALLOCATION
If you do not fully understand how to set these parameters on all the sounds in your synthesizer, you will be unable to
operate the system successfully.
DO NOT DESPAIR. The Peavey Spectrum Bass, Spectrum Synth, and CyberBass Modules have taken the hard work out
of
parameter
setting,
etc.
As
well
as
having
all
the
necessary
MIDI
facilities
and
features
required
for
successful
operation
of
the CYBERBASS 5, they have also been preprogrammed,
However. if you are NOT using one of the above mentioned synthesizers, then there are certain parameters that need to
be set in the synthesizer, OR THE SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE.
If you are NOT using one of the above mentioned synthesizer modules, then you should now go to the section on
"SYNTHESIZERS."

SYSTEMS OVERVIEW
When you unpack your PEAVEY CYBERBASS 5, check that the following components
are present,
* CYBERBASS GUITAR
* SPLITTER RACK
• POWER PACK
• CYBERBASS CABLE
- MANUAL
At this point, it is а good idea to refer to the SAFETY SECTION (page 28).
CABLE SETUP AND TURNING ON
If
you
want
to
hear
the
regular
bass
sound
as
well
as
the
synthesizer
sound,
you
will
need
an
amplifier
with
two
inputs.
If you do not have an amplifier
with two or more inputs, then you will have to use an AUDIO MIXER.
The following cables need to be connected
+ “The CYBERBASS CABLE is connected between the guitar and the SPLITTER RACK.
>
MIDI
OUT
on
the
CYBERBASS
SPLITTER
RACK
is
connected
to
MIDI
IN
on
the
synthesizer,
using
a
standard
MIDI
cable.
* The AUDIOC
cable.
>
The
AUDIO
OUT
on
the
back
of
the
splitter
rack
is
connected
to
the
second
input
of
the
amplifier
using
a
standard
1/4"
jack to jack cable.
+ Now connect the po
ack of the splitter rack
+
Make
sure
the
volume
settings
on
the
amplifier
are
set
to
zero,
Now
turn
the
power
on
to
the
amplifier,
followed
by
the
~ then finally connect power to power pack that is plugged into the splitter rack
РОТ of the synthesizer is connected to one input of the amplifier using a standard 1/4" jack to jack
er supplies first to the synthesizer, then connect the power pack to the 16 V AC power input on the
synthesize
AUDIO OU
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‘The LED display on the CYBERBASS SHOULD now show
* Turn up volume on both channels of the amplifier,
+ Adjust ANALOG VOLUME CONTROL on the CYBERBASS to give you regular bass sound.
+ Adjust MIDI VOLUME CONTROL on the CYBERBASS to give you synthesizer sound. (You will also need
to check that the volume control on the synthesizer module is turned up.)
* — You should now hear SYNTHESIZER and REGULAR BASS sounds.

PERFORMANCE SETUPS
The CYBERBASS is actually an electronically modified bass guitar connected to а computer. The computer electronics
are housed inside the back of the bass, This computer generates the MIDI MESSAGE that drives your synthesizer, sequencer,
etc.
There are several MIDI functions and parameters in the CYBERBASS that you have to program. This section attempts
o explain how all these functions and parameters are laid out. accessed, and fit together.
Rather than supplying a computer keyboard for the input of data to the CY BERBASS. a system has been developed
using the FRETS and а single DATA SWITCH,
The DATA SWITCH can be found on the front of the bass guitar. (See the LAYOUT SHEET for exact position.)
The neck of the CYBERBASS is not an ordinary bass guitar neck. Under the black plastic film on the fingerboard, the
frets are wired and these wires combine with the MIDI pickups and the electronics in the back of the bass so that you can
access the MIDI world.
You will also notice that each fret is divided into four sections. These sections will, from now on, be called FRET
SEGMENTS. Each FRET SEGMENT has been assigned a different task. (See "FRET МА!
То access the task of a given FRET SEGMENT, you must hold down the relevant string so that it makes contact with the
relevant fret and at the same time switch the DATA SWITCH. Now look at the LED DISPLAY. This will show an abbrevi-
ated four character visualization of the task assigned to that FRET SEGMENT,
The DATA SWITCH is pressed UP to increase the value of the selected parameter and is pressed DOWN to decrease the
value so the DATA SWITCH is used not only for ACCESS but also for manipulation, One click selects the parameter. Two
clicks will change the value of that parameter.
NOTE:
.XCEPT in the case of the D and G strings. which are instantaneous when selecting PERFORMANCE SETUP.
When holding down the string on the fret, be careful to only hold down ONE string at a time or you many accidentally
trigger the wrong fret.
When CLICKING, always make sure that the string is in contact with the selected fret.
NOTE: Some frets will alter the values of parameters, others will trigger functions, and some frets are non-operational (i e,
they are just frets)
PERFORMANCE SETUPS
What is a PERFORMANCE SETUP, you ask?
It is exactly that
You set up a sound by manipulating your available parameters until you get a sound that you really like. Then you store
it in one of the 32 PERFORMANCE SETUPS. Later on you can recall it quickly and use it during a live performance.
As just mentioned, the CYBERBASS is capable of storing in its memory 32 PERFORMANCE SETUPS.
For example:
PERFORMANCE SETUP 1.

PERFORMANC
ETUP 2.
And so on:
PERFORMANCE SE
PF32
Each PERFORM
PERFORMANCE SE
FORMANC
ICE
SETUP
is
made
up
of
a
number
of
parameters
that
can
be
programmed
uniquely
to
each
ГОР.
This
allows
you to
develop
a
sound
on
ће
CYBERBASS.
then
store
it
into one
of the
32
PER
ETUPS.
The
CYBERBASS
will
remember
this
SETUP
even
when
the
power
has
been
turned
off.
At
a
click
TTCH,
the
entire
sound
you
have
developed
can
be
instantaneously
recalled.
The
main
idea
of
this
is
for
live
performance
so
you can
change
sounds
quickly.
A
MIDI
foot
controller
can
also
be
plugged
into
the
MIDI
INPUT
socket
on
ће
CYBERBASS
SPLITTER
RACK.
This
will
allow
you
to
change
sounds
with
your
feet
while
performing.
These 32 PERFORMANCE SETUPS are accessed from the CYBERB/
by clicking frets 1 - 16 on the G & D strings.
For example:
FRET 1 —G STRING PF01
FRET 2 – G STRING PF02
and so on to:
FRET 16 - G STRING PFI6
THEN
FRET | - D STRING PFIT
FRET 2 ~ D STRING PFIS
and so on to:
FRET 16- DSTRING PF32
At
this
point,
set
up
your
CYBERBASS,
click
on
these
frets
on
the
D
&
G
strings,
and
watch
the
LED
DISPLAY

change.
If you click on a fret on the G & D string higher than 16,
FRET 17
you will see in the LED display
This disp
G STRING
select the PERFORMANCE SETUP you wish to EDIT,
iy indicates that you have clicked on a fret which stores no parameter or alternately has no function. Don't
worry. nothing will change in your sound. The -CB- will just appear to indicate th
You may now ask, how do | change. or EDIT, a PERFORMANCE SETUP?
at you are on a null fret
t. click on a fret on the G or D string and
If you wish to EDIT, for example, PERFORMANCE SETUP 18. the LED DISPLAY should now be showing.
PF18
A copy of the parameters of PF18 are loaded into the "EDIT BUFFER,” ready for editing, You do not have to edit these
parameters, but you can if you want to.
(The EDIT BUFFER is part of the computer's memory into which the parameters that make up the PERFORMANCE
SETUP are loaded when that particular PERFORMANCE SETUP is being played. When you edit these pz
ameters. it allows
you to instantaneously hear what effect they have on your sound, IÍ you like the sound, then you can save it if you want to.)
Fret | - A Suing
Fret 2 A String
Fret 3— A String
Fret 4— A String
Fret 5 - A String
Fret 6— A String
Fret 7 — A String
Fret 8 — A String
Pret 0 — A String
Fret 10 — А String
Fret 11 — A String
Fret 12 — A Swing
Fret 13 —A String
Fret 14 — A String
Fret A Siring
Fret g
Fret 17 — А String
Fret 18 — A String
Fret 19 — A String
Fret 20 — A String
Fret 21 – A String
MIDI Mode
Octave Transpose
Null Pret
B String Patch
E String Patch
А String Patch
D Swing Patch
G String Patch
Null Fret
Style (Fingers, Pi
Bend Range
Footswitch Function
or Tap)
Fretless Mode
Fretless Speed
Dynamics On or Off
MIDI Velocity
Note Off Format
Pitch Wheel Setting
MIDI Output Channel
Performance Setup Store Location
Execute Store Function

GLOBAL PARAMETERS
Once
a
GLOBAL
PARAMETER
has
been
set
to
a
particular
value,
this
value
will
be
applied
to
all
performance
setups
For example: E STRING TRIGGER SENSITIVITY. This determines how sensitive the strings are to triggering MIDI
note
on
commands.
It
does
not
matter
What
performance
setup
you
are
using
or
whether
you
are
in
the
process
of
editing
it,
the trigger sensitivity on the E string will always be just as you set it.
The
GLOBAL
PARAMETERS
аге
to
be
found
on
the
E
string.
They
are
as
follows:
FRETS 1 to 5- E STRING TRIGGER SENSITIVITY
FRET
|
B
STRING
B
STRING
TRIGGER
SENSITIVITY
85(1-16)
FRET
2
E
STRING
E
STRING
TRIGGER
SENSITIVITY
ES
(1-16)
FRET
3
A
STRING
A
STRING
TRIGGER
SENSITIVITY
AS
(1-16)
FRET 4 D STRING D STRING TR
FRET 5 GSTRIN G STRING TR
ЕК S
IVITY DS (1-16)
NSITIVITY GS (1-16)
FRETS |
strings are to tri
For
example.
if
you
set
ES
=
16,
you
will
only
have
to
very
lightly
pluck
the
E
string
to
get
a
trigger.
you
will
have
to
pluck
the
E
string
firmly
to
get
a
trigger.
You
will
have
to
play
with
the
sensitivities
of
cach
string
rela
is
better
than
a
higher
one.
As
à
general
rule of
thumb,
start
with
the sensitivity
set
to
8.
|.
and
5
are
all
concerned
with
STRING
SENSITIVITIES.
These
parameters
determine
how
sensitive
the
f you set E!
each other. A lower setti
FRET 6- E STRING NULL FRET -CB-
This
fet
is
non-operational:
in
other
words,
it
has
no
function
other
than
its
usual
role
in
an
ordinary
bass
guitar
FRETS 7 to 11 — E STRIN BEND CALIBRATION
FRET
7
B
STRING
B
STRING
BEND
CALIBRATION
)
FRET
8
E
STRING
E
STRING
BEND
CALIBRATION
)
FRET
9
A
STRING
A
STRING
BEND
CALIBRATION
)
FRET
10
DSTRING
D
STRING
BEND
CALIBRATION
)
FRET HI G STRING G STRING BEND CALIBRATION G B (1-32)
FRETS 7. 8. 9, 10, and 11 are concerned with PITCH BEND CALIBRATION.
These
parameters
are
used
to
make
the
bend
of
the
synthesizer
equal
to
the
bend
of
the
natural
sound
of
the
stri
NOTE:
This
section
works
in
close
conjunction
with
the
PITCH
WHEEL
SETTING.
Both
of
these
sections
must
be
set
correctly
or
you
will
have
problems.
Also.
please
refer
to
the
SYNTHESIZER
section
of
this
manual
to
make
sure
that
your
synthe-
sizer is set correctly.
Basicall
ur
PITCH
WHEEL
setting
on
the
CYBERBASS
(FRET
18
A
STRING)
and
the
PITCH
WHEEL
SETTING
on the synthesizer
must be set so that both are displaying
the same number.
Thus.
if
the
CYBERBASS
LED
DISPLAY
is
showing
PW08.
then
the
synthesizer
pitch
wheel
must
also
be
set
to
8.
NOTE:
References
to
PITCH
WHEEL
SETTING
do
not
refer
to
the
external
pitch
wheel
found
on
many
synthesizer
keyboards,
but
to
the
internal
PITCH
WHEEL
PARAMETER
which
controls
the
PITCH
WHEEL
RANGE,
Confusingly, in synthesizers this parameter may be known as a number of different things:
bend range. pitch bend (as in the CYBERBASS Module synthesizer), bend, e
have.
pitch wheel range. pitch
. This will depend on which synthesizer you
CALIBRATION:
After you have checked the above, then set BD-1 (A STRING FRET 11).
Check that the regular bass sound and the synthesizer are in tune. If they are, then bend the strin
d listen if the synthesizer