Alesis BassFX User Manual

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EFFECT Knob Settings 
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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 allows you to easily switch 
programs via the foot pedals. 
 
 
 
 
Indicates the bank letter and program number of the current 
program. 
 
COMP/LIMIT (Compressor/Limiter) 
Compression evens out the highs and lows of your sound by squeezing them 
into a thinner range of levels, bringing down the louder levels and boosting the 
quieter ones. Limiting eases only the high levels.
 
 
Provide increasing levels of compression. 
 
Provide increasing limiting. 
 
Turns COMP/LIMIT off. 
 
DIST (Distortion) 
This module includes ten different types of amp-modeling effects that recreate 
the performance of various types of bass amplifiers. 
 
SS Clean 
Gives your bass a solid-state clean amp sound; great for a crisp, no 
frills tone.
 
 
Tube Clean 
Simulates the clean sound of a classic tube amplifier; warmer and 
thicker than the SS Clean setting.