The 24 patches can be selected easily by
pressing the patch pedals. The right patch
pedal switches to the next patch and the
left patch pedal switches to the previous
patch.
In the initial condition, the 506 is set up
so that the patch pedals select patches
continuously, but you can also set up the
unit so that patches are switched only
within a certain bank [see the section
"Patch Switching (Application: Bank
Hold")].
Bank switching is performed with the
VALUE + / - keys.
If for example the currently selected patch
is patch 2 of bank A, and you want to
switch to patch 3 of bank C, you would
need to press the UP pedal nine times.
Instead, you can press the VALUE + key
twice and then the UP pedal once.
If the optional FS01 is connected to the
CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel, the
foot switch can be used as a bank UP
pedal. This allows full foot control, which
is highly convenient during a
performance.
In the Bypass mode, the effects of
the 506 are temporarily turned off,
so that the original sound of the
instrument only is heard. In this
mode, the auto-chromatic tuning
function is also active. It is also
possible to activate muting, to
prevent the tuning sound from
being sent to the output.
Bypass and mute condition
Pressing both patch pedals simultaneously activates the Bypass or Mute mode.
• For bypass mode: Press and immediately release the patch pedals.
• For mute mode: Press patch pedals for at least 1 second.
To cancel the bypass or mute condition, simply press one of the patch pedals. The unit then
reverts to the previously selected patch.
Tuning function
When the 506 is in the Bypass or Mute mode, the tuning function is activated automatically. Pick
an open string to be tuned. The closest note is shown on the display.
When the tuning function is active, the
parameter cursor LEDs serve as tuning
meter, designed to enhance tuning
precision when making fine adjustments.
Selecting Patches
Using the Bypass (Mute)/Tuner Mode
PATCH
DOWN
PATCH
UP
Patch switching
24 patches are available
Bank switching
Banks A, b, C, d, E, F are available
BANK UP
BANK DOWN
BANK F
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK E
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK d
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK C
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK b
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK A
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
Bypass (Mute)/Tuner mode ON
Pressing both patch pedals simultaneously turns
the Bypass (Mute)/Tuner mode on. To turn the
mode off, simply press one of the two patch pedals.
Calibration
Select reference pitch for auto-chromatic
bass guitar tuner (calibration)
Press both
pedals together
* Reference pitch (A) can be adjusted in
the range from 435 to 445 Hz. This is
shown as "35" to "45" on the display.
The normal setting is 440 Hz (40).
Pitch is too high Correctly tuned Pitch is too low
7
8
Press Release immediately Tuner mode
Currently selected
patch is indicated
Currently selected
patch is indicated
Press for 1 s or more Release Mute mode
Do = C
Do# = C#
Re = D
Re# = D#
Input signal
standby condition
Regular tuning
Regular tuning
4th string
1st string
2nd string
Mi = E
Fa = F
Fa# = F#
So = G
So# = G#
La = A
La# = A#
Si = B
Regular tuning
3rd string
Regular tuning
Bank/patch switching
when Bank Hold is off
