Bass Micro Synth Owners, Does Yours Do This:

kevteop · #1 03-31-2008, 03:22 PM

I don't know if I just never noticed it before, but a few days ago I found that the Rate slider on my BMS affects the tone of the filter - even when the Trig slider is all the way off.

I'm wondering if it's a sign of dying components or if anyone else's BMS does this. Could someone please try setting their Trig off, Stop Freq at around half-way and just moving the Rate slider around to see if it sounds different?

JanusZarate · #2 03-31-2008, 03:48 PM

IIRC, it's the Stop Frequency slider that does all the coloring when your Trigger slider is at 0.

kevteop · #3 03-31-2008, 04:11 PM

Well yeah, that's what's supposed to happen. I'm wondering if there's some sort of interference from the Rate slider, given that it's right next to it.

JanusZarate · #4 03-31-2008, 07:08 PM

This is one of those times when I wish I still had mine.

kevteop · #5 03-31-2008, 08:08 PM

It's times like these that I wish you still had yours.

It's weird. It's subtle, but definitely changing the tone - I can hear it if I move the slider while playing. I don't know if it's sweeping the filter subtly or affecting the resonance, it definitely sounds duller with the Rate slider lower though.

Fnord Explorer · #6 03-31-2008, 08:19 PM

I've never noticed anything like this on mine. I've never had the trigger dropped to zero, though.

MakiSupaStar · #7 04-01-2008, 09:59 AM

The BSM can be frustrating sometimes. I've had sessions when it's performed wonderfully, and then sessions where it did nothing but sound like the godzilla death march.

kevteop · #8 04-01-2008, 10:23 AM

Yeah... Mine seems to sound nicer the longer it's switched on - it's a very odd bit of kit. Consequently I keep it switched on and bypass it when not in use.

This weird Rate slider business is bothering me now though.

MakiSupaStar · #9 04-01-2008, 11:19 AM

I'll see if I can mess with mine when I get home. I have to adjust it anyway for my show on Saturday.