Peavey Cyberbass 5 User manual

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serviceable
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servicing
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prevent
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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
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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

and string sound are in tune. If not. vary the BEND CALIBRATE parameter for that string until they both come into tune.
ЕКЕТ 12 – E STRING NULL FRET -CB-
This fret is non-operational: in other words, it has no function other than its usual role in an ordinary bas
PUT CHANNEL MI-1
TRIN
FRET 13 – G MIDI
You may choose to use a MIDI footswitch controller to change your performance setups when you play live, If so. then
you need to specify the MIDI INPUT CHANNEL on which MIDI data will be accepted.
Go to FRE E STRING and program the required MIDI INPUT CHANNEL.
For example: If you wanted to set the MIDI INPUT CHANNEL to receive on channel 6, the LED display should read:
FRET 14 — E STRING MEMORY LOCK ON/OFF
This is used to avoid accidental erasure or altering of programmed data. When the MEMORY LOCK is "оп," GLOBAL
SETTINGS (other than MEMORY LOCK) cannot be altered. PERFORMANCE SETUPS can be edited, but your edited
PERFORMANCE SETUPS cannot be saved. If you attempt to save them, the word "LOCK" will show in the display.
FRET 15 - E STRING MIDI SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE DUMP1 DMP1/BUSY
Asa new user of the CYBERBASS, do not worry too much about this parameter. This parameter is for advanced users.
This is not actually a GLOBAL setting, but has been put here for convenience.
Switching on this fret initiates a system exclusive MIDI DUMP of the performance setups I - 16. The MIDI data is
directed to the MIDI OUTPUT socket on the back of the splitter rack. This function allows you to store your performance
setups in any MIDI data storage d
ce.
STRING MIDI SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE DUMP 2 DMP2/ BUSY
FRET 16 —
Switching on this fret initiates a system exclusive MIDI DUMP of the performance setups 17 - 32. The MIDI data is
directed to the MIDI OUTPUT socket on the back of the splitter rack. This function allows you to stor
setups in any MIDI data storage devici
'ou ean reload your performance setups if they are accidentally altered, etc. This is achieved by connecting a
MIDI cable from the MIDI QUT socket of the MIDI storage device to the MIDI IN socket of the CYBERBASS splitter rack.
Ther send the CYBERBASS SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE file from the MIDI storage device to the CYBERBASS
ur performance
The LED display on the CYBERDASS will show:
SYSX
This operation will take approximately one minute. You will need to consult the MIDI storage device manual for more
details.
LL FRETS -CB-
FRETS 17-21 - ESTRING
This fret is non-operational; in other words, it has по function other than its usual role in an ordinary bass guitar.

PERFORMANCE SETUP EDITING
All
the
parameters
that
make
up
a
performance
setup
are
located
on
the
A
string.
The
following
section
deals
with
the
operation
and
effect
of
those
parameters,
A STRING – FRET 1 MIDI MODE
There are 7 different modes of MIDI transmission that can be selected:
MONI
In
this
mode,
only
one
note
can
be
played
at
a
time.
YOU
CANNOT
PLAY
CHORDS.
For
example,
if
you
play
the
open
E
string
and
then
a
note
on
the
G
string,
the
E
string
note
will
tum
off
then
the
G
string
note
will sound,
This mode is great for play
live.
All MIDI data is transmitted on ONE MIDI channel.
If
the
pitch
wheel
setting
is
set
to
PWOR,
slides
of
8
semitones
maximum
will
only
be
possible.
If
the
pitch
wheel
is
set
to
PW
12,
slides
of 12
semitones
maximum
will
on
be
possible.
(Sce
"PLAYING
TECHNIQUES
section
for
more
details.)
ig monophonic bass lines. In fact, most bass players use the MONO modes when they play
MON2
Asin MON I, YOU CANNOT PLAY CHORDS, as only one note can be played at one time
The
advantage
of
this
setting
is
that
when
you
have
the
pitch
wheel
range
set
to
PW08
you
can
play
16
note
slides.
However,
you
cannot
play
above
the
16th
fret.
If the pitch wheel is set to PW12, there are no limitations,
"This
mode
uses
pitch
wheel
MIDI
information
to
establish
the
pitch
rather
than
note
on
MIDI
information.
РУТА
This
is
similar
to
MON
|
except
that
you
САМ
різу
chords.
This
is
а
polyphonic
mode.
The
PEAVEY
CYBERBASS
5
transmits
on
5
separate
MIDI
channels.
If
the
MIDI
channel
parameter
was
set
to
1,
the
CYBERBASS
would
transmit
MIDI.
(See
section,
"FRET
19
—
MIDI
OUTPUT
CHANNEL."
G STRING MIDI CHANNEL I
DSTRING MIDI CHANNEL 2
A STRING. MIDI CHANNEL 3
RING MIDI CHANNEL 4
B STRING MIDI CHANNEL 5
Once
again,
if
the
pitch
wheel
parameter
is
set
to
PWO8,
only
8
note
slides
maximum
are
possible.
If
the
pitch
wheel
parameter
is set
to
PW12,
only
12
note
slides
maximum
are possible.
PYIB
This
is
exactly
similar
to
PY1
A
except
that
it
will
not
allow
downward
slides.
(NOTES
GOING
FLAT.)
This
is
very
useful when
playing
chords
with
sounds
like
pianos
and
strings.
PY2A
This is similar to MON 2 except that you CAN play chords.
Ifthe
pitch
wheel
is
set
to
PWO8,
16
note
slides
are
possible;
BUT,
you
cannot
play
above
the
16th
fret.
This
mode
is
invaluable
when
playing
string
style
sounds
like
cellos,
etc.,
or
any
sound
which
has
a
lo

PY2B
Exactly the same as PY2A except no downward slides.
PLY3
This is a polyphonic mode similar to a normal keyboard.
In this mode, you CAN play chords.
The MIDI is transmitted on only one MIDI channel.
The limitation of this mode is that you cannot slide nores. This mode is great for piano sounds, string sounds, and big
wash bed sounds that may sound peculiar if you slide notes.
А STRIN
—FRET2 TRANSPOSE
The display will show: T 1, 0.1, +2.
‘This shifts the pitch of the sound up and down 2 octaves.
A STRING - FRET 3 NULL FRET
A STRING – FRET 4 B STRING PATCH NUMBER
:the
‘The display will show В = 00—499. This will select which PATCH NUMBER will be selected for the B string (i.
nthesizer).
ОМ 2, and PLY 3, this parameter is the one which selects the sound played on all strings.
RS higher than 99, the CYBERBASS uses MIDI BANK SWITCHING.
number of the sound in the s
When in modes MON 1
То obtain PATCH NUMB
A STRING - FRET 5 E STRING PATCH NUMBER
The display will show E = 00—499. This will select which PATCH NUMBER will be selected for the E string.
‘This parameter only has an effect when modes PY 1A. PY IB. РУЗА, or PY2B are selected. This allows you, if desired,
different sound on the E string.
** js displayed, it uses the PATCH NUMBER programmed in FRET 4 B STRING PATCH NUMBER.
I
This facility is supplied so that you only have to change onc paramcter to change the sounds on all strings.
A STRING — FRET 6 A STRING PATCH NUMBER
The display will show A = 00-499. This will select which PATCH NUMBER will be selected for the A STRING.
The parameter only has an effect when modes PY A, PY IB, PY2A, or PY2B are selected. This allows you, if desired, to
have a different sound on the A string.
If #=4 is displayed, it uses the PATCH NUMBER programmed in FRET 4 B STRING PATCH NUMBER.
A STRING - ЕКЕТ 7 D STRING PATCH NUMBER
The display will show D = 00-499. This will select which PATCH NUMBER will be selected for the D string.
This parameter only has an effect when modes PY 1A, PY B, PY2A, or PY2B are selected. This allows you, if desired,
to have a different sound on the D string.
If D=** is displayed, it uses the PATCH NUMBER programmed in FRET 4 B STRING PATCH NUMBER
A STRING - ЕКЕТ 8 G STRING PATCH NUMBER
‘The display will show G = 00-499. This will select which PATCH NUMBER will be selected for the G string.
This parameter only has an effect when modes PY IA, PY 1B, PY2A, or PY2B are selected, This allows you, if desired,
to have a different sound on the G string
If G=** is displayed, it uses the PATCH NUMBER programmed in FRET 4 В STRING PATCH NUMBER.

ASTRING-FRET9 NULL FRET
‘This
fret
is
non-operational:
in
other
words.
it
has
no
function
other
than
its
usual
role
in
an
ordinary
bass
guitar.
A STRING – FRET 10 STYLE
‘The display will show:
ST=F The STYLE will be set for fingers.
ST-P The STYLE will be set for plectrum (pick).
ST-T
be
set
for
tap
mode.
A
note
will
sound
when
a
string
makes
contact
with
a
frot.
There
are
по
open
strings
and
there
is
no
point
in
plucking
strings
as
the
computer
is
only
looking
at
the
neck.
A STRING - FRET 11 BEND RANGE
The display will show:
Вр=0 The pitch bend is disabled.
BD=1 The pitch bend is normal.
BD-2 "The pitch bend is exaggerated by a factor of 2.
A
STRING
-
FRET
12
FOOTSWITCH
CONTROL
This
parameter
defines
what
the
footswitch
will
do
when
pressed.
It
can
be
programmed
as
a
hold
or
modulation
switch.
The
display
will
show:
HLDI
Notes
will
hold
that
are
played.
HLD2
Notes
that
are
played
when
the
footswitch
is
pressed
will
hold.
However,
no
new
notes
can
be
triggered
until
the
footswitch
is
released.
The
idea
is
to
play
а
chord,
hold
it
with
the
footswitch
and
then
play
real
bass
over
the
top
of
the
chord.
MODU Footswitch is a modulation pedal
NOT
When
a
string
is
being
held,
i.e.
when
you
foot
is
depressing
the
pedal,
YOU
CANNOT
SLIDE
NOTES.
A
STRING
–
FRET
13
FRETLESS
MODE
‘The display will show:
FL-0 Fretless mode disabled.
FL=1
Fretless
mode
1.
When
you
slide
the
notes
on
the
bass,
the
notes
will
slide
at
the
speed
programmed
at
fret
14
(speed).
The
slides
have
to
be
semitone
slides
as
in
fretless
bass
playing.
Fretless
mode
2.
As
above
but
notes
will
slide
for
any
type
of
slide
or
hammer.
This
is
more
like
a
portamento
effect.

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А STRING – FRET 14 FRETLESS SPEED
The display will show:
SP=! to 16
This is the speed at which the fretless mode will slide. The higher the value, the slower the speed.
A STRING - FRET 15 DYNAMICS
The display will show DY=0 or DY=1
If the display shows DY=1, the synthesizer sound will respond to how hard you pluck the string.
If the display shows DY=0, the synthesizer will NOT respond to how hard you pluck the string, i.e. the CYBERBASS
will transmit a constant MIDI velocity if you play loud or soft.
(See the next heading for further details on VELOCITY.)
NOTE: Some early s;
thesizers do not respond to the VELOCITY MIDI MESSAGE. Also, some sounds in the synthesizers
may be programmed specifically to NOT respond to the VELOCITY MIDI MESSAGE
A STRING – FRET 16 VELOCITY
This message varies from 0 to 127.
This VELOCITY parameter in the CYBERBASS gives you some contrel over how the instrument responds to firm and
light playing. The VELOCITY parameter works in conjunction with the DYNAMICS parameter as follows
When DY=0. ће CYBERBASS will not respond to DYNAMICS. Therefore, if you pluck a string firmly or lightly, the
synthesizer will only sound at one consistent level. This level is determined by the VELOCITY parameter.
For example: If V=49, the MIDI VELOCITY VALUE of 49 is transmitted whenever a note is plucked, REGARDLESS
if it is plucked firmly or lightly.
When DY-1 shows, the CYBERBASS WILL respond to DYNAMICS.
The harder you pluek the string. the higher ће VELOCITY MIDI VALUE, so the louder the synth. The VELOCITY param-
eter in this case provides a ceiling level or maximum value of MIDI VELOCITY transmitted.
For example: V=68
You begin to play lightly at first, then gradually play harder and harder, The MIDI VELOCITY will increase, for
example 20, 30, 35, 40, 48, 52, 60, 68. 68, 68..
Even though you are playing hard enough to warrant а higher VELOCITY MIDI VALUE, the computer will limit you to
your set value of 68.
‘This parameter sets the maximum loudness, or VELOCITY, at 127.
NOTE: If 10, the synth will not sound at all. This can be very useful in a live situation if you are using a MIDI
footswitch controller.
As well as programming in all your favorite live synth sounds, program one performance setup with DY=0 and
V=00, Then if you do not want synth bass. hit that performance setup. This can be used as a synth "MUTE."
A STRING — FRET 17 NOTE OFF
The display will show:
NO=0 Notes will turn off as soon as the vibrations on the string have decayed.
NO-1 Notes will not be turned off as long as а note is fretted,
This gives yon infinite sustain on all fretted notes.

A STRING – FRET 18 PITCH WHEEL
This formats the pitch wheel MIDI data that the CYBERBASS transmits:
The display will show
PW08 The synthesizer pitch wheel MUST bc sct to + or - 8 semitones,
PW12 The synthesizers pitch wheel MUST be set to + ог - 12 semitones:
PW24 The synthesizer pitch wheel MUST be set to + or - 24 semitones.
A STRING – FRET 19 MIDI OUTPUT CHANNEL
This display will show:
This selects the MIDI output channel on which MIDI data will be transmitted.
For example: If you select МО = 6 and have selected РУТА or PY2A mode, then the strings will transmit as follows:
GSTRING MIDI CHANNEL 6
DSTRING MIDI CHANNEL 7
ASTRING MIDI CHANNEL 8
ESTRING MIDI CHANNEL 9
BSTRING MIDI CHANNEL 10
A STRING – FRET 20 STORE
The display will show >>01 to >>32
Into this parameter is placed the location at which you want to store your edited performance setup.
After
you
have
selected
the
performance
setup
location,
then
move
to
the
21st
fret
on
the
A
string
and
click
again.
The display will show SURE.
‘Another
click
up
and
the
display
will
show
EXEC
for
a
split
second,
and
then
the
number
of
the
performance
setup
in
which the sound is stored is displayed.
The patch is now said to be STORED.
Clicking while NOT fretting any strin
ie. all strings are open, will cancel the STORE procedure.

PLAYING TECHNIQUES
The purpose of this section is to help you, the player, come to terms with some of the idiosyncrasies that will become
evident when accessing synthesizer sounds using a bass guitar
The PEAVEY CYBERBASS system was designed to preserve most of your bass playing techniques. However, there are
a few minor adjustments that you must make to your technique so that you can realize that full potential of the CYBERBASS
system,
When playing the CYBERBASS, the key hints are ACCURACY and COMMITMENT to the note that you are playing.
As you are now an owner of a CYBERBASS, we assume that you are interested in mixing real bass sounds and synthe-
ther, The number, size, and texture of the sounds that you can create are limited only by your imagination.
sizer sounds
As contemporary electric bass player. you will be aware that the playing of musical notes is not the only function of bass
ive instrument, more now than at any other time in its
these days. As well as providing pitch, the bass has а role has а percus
history. This is evident in the styles of play that are so popular toda;
When you use a percussive technique, e.g. slap, while your bass is hooked up to а synthesizer, the nature of MIDI is that
the synthesizer will translate this information into notes, To get around this so that you can hear the percussive texture of the
sound as well as the pitch, make sure you mix in high degree of real bass and pull back the synthesizer sound a little.
FINGER STYLE
To get optimum performance when playing finger style using the CYBERBASS, play over the bridge pickup of the bass.
THE BUMP FACTOR
This is best explained using an exercise.
The purpose of this exercise is to illustrate what happens if you are in the habit of resting your fingers on strings while
plucking other strings. If you do this while using PY1A, PY 1B, PY2A, PY2B, or PLY 3 modes, you will encounter.:
"THE BUMP FACTOR"
Make sure that your CYBERBASS is programmed for FINGER STYLE (10th Fret A String).
Program the CYBERBASS to PLY 3 (Ist fret А string).
You will now be able to play chords on the synthesizer via the bass.
On the G string hold down the Sth fret, and on the D string hold down the Sth fret.
Now, with your finger pluck the G string firmly. The G string will sound and the D string will sound as well!!! When you
plucked the G string your finger followed through and bumped into the D string, resulting in the D string triggering as
well.
везе
This is what is known as THE BUMP FACTOR.
6. Now hold down the Sth fret on ће G string and leave the D string open.
Again, pluck the G string. The G string will sound, but this time the open D string will not sound ever though you
bumped into the D string!!! This is because the computer in the CY BERBASS vill not play any open string
notes that are bumped, but will play any fretted notes that are bumped.
=
So, if you are playing a note on a string, make sure that you are not fretting a note on the string above it, or that note may
sound as well.
NOTE: THE BUMP FACTOR ONLY OCCURS WHEN THE CYBERBASS I$ IN POLY MODES.
PLECTRUM (PICK) STYLE
То play with а plectrum, the CYBERBASS should be set to ST=P (STYLE on A string Fret 10).
You may find it necessary to mute the string with your right hand when playing fast passages.

PLAYING SOUNDS WITH LONG DECAYS
Some
synthesizer
sounds
have
long
decay
times,
which
means
after
you
release
the
note
the
synthesizer
will
still
sound.
А
problem
can
arise
when
playing
these
long
decay
sounds.
That
is,
when
you
take
your
finger
off
the
fret,
you
momen-
tarily
slide
to
the
fret
below.
This
results
in
the
pitch
going
flat...which
is
not
a
good
thing,
To
remedy
this.
make
sure
when
you
release
your
finger
from
the
fret,
that
you
come
off
cleanly
and
try
to
play
right
over the fret rather than between frets,
Another
solution
is
to
use the
HOLD
footswitch
as
hammering
and
slides
are
disabled
when
the
HOLD
switch
is
depressed.
For
these
types
of
sounds,
PY1B,
PY2B,
or
PLY
3
mode
is
the
best
mode.
SLAP STYLE
Set STYLE to fingers; i.e, ST=F
During
our
period
of research
and
development,
we
found
that
one
of
the
most
impressive
features
of
the
CYBERBASS
was
that
slap
players,
once
they
had
adjusted
to
the
system,
were
absolutely
blown
away
by
the
sounds
and
effects
produced
while
playing
in
this
style.
Slap
style
playing
does
take
a
litle
bit
of
work,
but
it
is
certainly
worth
it
in
the
long
run
HOLD FOOTSWITCH
When
the
FOOTSWITCH
is
plugged
into
the
CYBERBASS
SPLITTER
RACK
and
is
depressed,
then
it
is
not
possible
10
slide
notes,
НЕР!
or
HLD2
(hold modes)
are
programmed.
PULL OFFS
PULL
OFFS
cannot
be
played
on
the
CYBERBASS.
If
you
try
to,
you
will find that
the
bass
will
not
play
the
open
note.
то
achieve
the
same
effect
as
a
PULL
OFF,
you
need
to
PLUCK
the
string
simultaneously
as
you
release
the
string.
22ND FRET
Note that the 22nd fret will not sound MIDI notes. We refer to this fret as a "STOP FRET.”
It is necessary for wired fret technology.
TAP STYLE
It is possible to TAP on the CYBERBASS in two ways.
L. With ST=T which is a dedicated ТАР MODE.
2. With s’ г style. You will have to tape firmly in order to get a trigger.
which is fi
Only try tapping with the MIDI mode set to PY1A, PYIB, РУЗА, PY2B,
Also
you
will
need
to
have
the
pitch
wheel
set
to
PW24
or
there
will
be
limitations
NEVER USE PLY 3 FOR TAPPING AS IT WILL NOT TRACK.