Cyclone Analogic Bass Bot User Manual

English Version 2.0, 2015

8Lesson 8 Clearing a Pattern andCreatingaNewOneYou can use the step editing functions from Lesson 7 to create new patterns from scratch.1. To begin, s

9Tip! Transposing a pattern in track mode does not alter the pattern that is stored in memory, but thetranspose setting is saved into memory with the

10Selecting any keyboard key will temporarily transpose the entire pattern until the key selection is changed.With this function, the low C key repres

11Note Order “Down” LED “Up” LEDUp (Ascending) OFF ONDown (Descending) ON OFFUp/Down ON ONRandom BLINKING BLINKINGTable of activation keys for the fou

12Set the MIDI ChannelsIf the Bass Bot is not responding to external MIDI information as expected, you may need to adjust theBass Bot’s MIDI channel s

13Performing MIDI Firmware UpdatesThe Bass Bot Firmware can be easily updated by MIDI as system updates are made available from theCyclone Analogic we

14Lesson 13 Advanced Pattern EditingThis section describes additional pattern editing functions that weren’t covered in earlier lessons. Be sureto rea

15Assign Colors to PatternsThe InstaDJ OS assigns pattern colors to your new preset patterns automatically, but you can change thecolor that’s associa

16Lesson 14Pattern Unroll Function New in OS 2.0!The new Pattern Unroll function allows you to convert a short pattern into a longer pattern of a stan

174. While the click trackplays,press[TAP]one ormore times at the new rhythmyou want to set forthe notes of your pattern. You will hear the next note

IntroductionThe Bass Bot™ electronic bass synth features a selectable monophonic analog VCO processed through a4 pole analog cascading filter. It uses

18Lesson 16 MIDI MODE Enhancements New in OS 2.0!The Bass Bot receives two MIDI Mode enhancements that are especially useful for integrating your Bass

19The pattern will begin playing upon receiving the Note On message and will stop playing when the NoteOff message is received. For example, to play p

20Automatic Tuning ([FUNCTION] + [C#])The Bass Bot can self-calibrate its tuning. Set the Mode switch to MIDI mode. Set the Tuning control knobto the

21Lesson 18 Software Maintenance Pattern Backup (MIDI Mode)Pattern and Track Backup to Computer or Mobile DevicesIt’s recommended to periodically make

22TroubleshootingPower: No Power when switched on. A red LED should be visible from viewing the DC in jack at the back to confirm power. If using ba

23Command Shortcuts SummaryPRESET MODECopy: [FUNCTION] + [CPY]Generate: [FUNCTION] + [GEN]PATTERN WRITE MODECopy: [FUNCTION] + [CPY]Paste: [FUNCTION]

24InstaDJ 2.0 MIDI Implementation ChartFunction Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasic Channel 1-10 1-10 Set in MIDI Mode,[FUNC] + [UP]/[DOWN]Mode 44Omni

Protect your investment!Please take a quick moment to locate your serial number located inside the bottom cover batterycompartment and record here wit

Quick Demo GuideControl the tone and color of the sound using the five control knobs as shown.Set to hear unique PRESET patterns in any PRESET group 1

1ContentsLesson 1 Bass Bot Global Overview...

2Lesson 1 Bass Bot Global OverviewThis section describes the Bass Bot’s inputs, outputs, master controls, and audio controls.Button NotationThroughout

3Tip! Each mode is based on the natural process of song construction, progressing from demo rehearsals,selection of various groups of musical patterns

4Lesson 3 Playing Preset PatternsLet’s listen to a Preset pattern. Follow the steps below to audition the pattern in preset group 1, section (A),patte

5Lesson 4 Creating New Preset Patterns with Insta DJ OS 2.0Creating new preset patterns is easy. Unlike normal instrument presets, the Bass Bot’s pres

6Lesson 5Copying, Pasting, and Merging PatternsCopy a Preset Pattern to User Pattern MemoryFind a preset pattern that you’d like to copy to User Patte

7Lesson 7 Editing PatternsAny pattern in User Pattern Memory can be edited in a step-by-step fashion. Patterns are edited bynavigating through all the