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Owner's Manual - Page 2
... to switch between bass synthesizer sound and bass guitar sound.
Also, keep this owner's manual carefully, and follow the installation instructions within, in a safe place for purchasing the Yamaha B1D Divided Pickup Unit. Methods for added playing enjoyment.
• Of course, the bass synthesizer's volume can convert almost any normal 4-string electric bass, the unit can be used...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
...Excessive dust. • Strong vibration. s Service and Modification
• The B1D contains no user serviceable parts. The direct guitar cable is mounted using adhesive tape (double-sided). Refer all cables before attaching the adhesive tape or pickup, clean the mating surface thoroughly, as thinner. near a window). • High temperatures (e.g. Yamaha is not responsible for proper...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
... settings in the Guitar MIDI Converter, these switches can be used to increase or decrease the values by 1 for further information. * G50 owner's manual: pg. 12
3 The pickup is output from the divided pickup) will be delivered via the 13-pin cable. r Direct Bass Guitar Input Jack
This jack allows the B1D to the Guitar MIDI Converter.
y Output Selector (BASS...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
q B1D Main Unit (Divided Pickup + Controller)
q Direct Bass Guitar Cable
q Clearance Gauge
2 Pieces
q Divided Pickup Attachment Parts
• Spacer A (Thickness: 1mm 10 Pieces
• Spacer B (Thickness: 0.3mm 12 Pieces
• Pickup Double-Sided Adhesive Tape 16 Pieces
• Springs ..... 2 Pieces
• Pickup Cushion (Double-Sided Adhesive 8 Pieces
• Tapping Screws ...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... cups so it .
• 8-string basses or other non-standard string configurations other than 4-, 5-, and 6-
q Select the Method of Installation
Three methods for installing the divided pickup are listed below . Five methods for installing the Controller unit are properly adjusted before installation. q Velcro Installation • Easy removal and replacement. However, some caution must be...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... 4A, 3D, 2G, 1C) B E A D G C
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Divided Pickup
10-20mm (0.39"-0.79")
3. Attaching the Divided Pickup
s Mark the Installation position for installation. The divided pickup should be used on basses with a [B, E, A, D, G] tuning, use the 5 magnetic yokes opposite the cable end of the pickup.
• For 4-string basses (4E, 3A, 2D, 1G)
E A D G
Place the divided pickup on the cable end of...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... E string
1.5 2.0 (0.06") (0.08")
D string
G string 2.0 (0.08") 1.0 (0.04")
Bass guitar body
Unit : mm (inch)
Use the supplied clearance gauge (1mm (0.04") thick) to check for each of 2mm (0.08").
Attaching the Divided Pickup
Once the optimum installation position has been decided, you set Input Gain each strings with the Guitar MIDI Converter. Also, the output level for a clearance...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... to the base plate, the previously set , adjust the individual input levels on the bass body, mark the position where the base plates (left /right).
6. Also, the Guitar MIDI Converter manual).
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The pickup can easily be removed yet pickup height adjustment is to be attached with screws, remove the pickup and pickup attachment fittings from the base plate...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... backing from the tape used to attach the pickup to pg. 14. Also, the Guitar MIDI Converter manual).
* To remove the divided pickup from coming into one-quarter or one ,
...MIDI Converter (Refer to the body. From the high string side of the bass guitar, slide a minus driver or similar tool under the strings. Determine how many spacers and/or cushions will be needed to help support the pickup...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
....
5. from foot switch FC4, FC5, etc.
Use the 13-pin cable to connect the Guitar MIDI Converter's Divided Input to tone generator MU80, VL70-m, etc. Adjust the pickup settings on the cable. Also, set the GUITAR/BASS mode switch located on all connections.
13 Strap
13-pin Cable
* The special 13-pin cable is OFF on...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
...Set the Playing Style (Refer to the G50 owner's manual: pg. 14)
The Playing Style setting adjusts the G50's input level and velocity to the playing style you intend to use the MIDI bulk dump operation to the BASS position.
Set the GUITAR/BASS...may only reach 80 when played hard. G50 Settings
If you are using the Yamaha Guitar MIDI Converter G50, set the input gain level and make sure that ...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
...bass sound, coming from the G50, inferior?
Set the G50's [D: Velocity] setting...Set the G50's [E: Chromatic] setting to pg. 16 in the G50 Owner's Manual). If that is sometimes delayed due to the G50 owner's manual: pg. 18). Program change synth sounds with a sequencer as you are going to the G50 owner's manual: pg. 17). The B1D has an internal buffer so there should be no problems...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
... Range] to "12". Or, play the bass directly, the same thing happens, it to a MIDI sequencer, the pitch bend range and pitch bend center information must be set too high? When you play a note softly before you send data to "12" (→ G50 owner's manual: pg. 15). This problem often occurs when tones with the divided pickup?
Owner's Manual - Page 19
Specifications
q Main Function
Synthesizer Volume Knob Output Selector Switch (BASS/MIX/SYNTH) UP/DOWN Buttons Power Indicator Divided Pickup (6-string independent) Direct Bass Guitar Input Jack B1D Output Jack (Divided Pickup + Bass Guitar Signal)
q Package Contents
Direct Bass Guitar Cable (1/4" mono phone ←→ mono mini-plug) Hardware Parts for Installation
q Bass Guitar String ...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... craftsmanship and technological vision that bring the true creative potential of MIDI control to guitar players for the first time. Each is a high-performance Guitar MIDI Convetrer designed to the development the TRB line. The G50 offers unprecedented MIDI guitar synthesizer pfoermance with the Yamaha B1D Divided Pickup Unit installed on an electric or steel-string acoustic guitar.
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