ART NightBass SGX Digital Effects and Tube Pre-Amplification System
$515.00
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Model# NightBass SGX
Applied Research and Technology (ART) SGX Nightbass Tube Pre-Amplifier and Tri-Channel Digital Effects Rack Mount Unit
This is The Ultimate Bass Players Effects Processor
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ART SGX NightBass Studio Edition Multi FX Preamp System with ART X-15 Ultrafoot Floor Controller.
tri channel digital effects and tube pre-amplification system possessing the capability of providing you a virtually endless number of effects and sounds. Awesome bass guitar effects very metal gender sounding used by the bands Yes and Pink Floyd, Rush etc…
This unit combines the dazzling effects of ART’s own digital VLSI technology with applied analog and tube technology. The result is an incredible preamp/analog/digital effects processor for bass guitars offering a level of processing resolution with the sound quality of multiple devices. This proprietary technology boasts 24 bit architecture, classic tube circuitry, the best in analog circuit technology, and an amazingly easy user interface. The coolest effect for me is the Bass you can only feel but you cant’ hear - You got to love it!
The Bass System.
The SGX Nightbass Studio Edition SE (shown here) is an integrated pre-amplification and digital effects system designed specifically for bassists. It has the power to create every type of bass sound and effect combination imaginable. With over 400 factory presets, chances are the sound you’re after is already in there. If not, create your own and store it in any of 200 memory locations, all of which are accessible through MIDI. What makes the Nightbass SE so powerful is its flexibility. You'll find a fully programmable analog section, our top of the line 24 bit digital processor, and integrated the two into an incredibly straightforward package. Gone are the days of huge racks. With the SGX Nightbass SE all that’s needed is a power amp and a cabinet, but it sounds so good you’ll want to go direct.
Analog Effects.
In addition to the front panel frequency shaping and crossover controls, internal analog effects include:
• Preamp Select
• Compression
• Expansion
• Distortion
• Exciter
• Envelope Filter
• Noise Gate
• 7 Band Graphic Equalizer
• Effects Crossover
Programmable Level
All analog effects can be used simultaneously or individually in a preset. Analog effects are completely programmable and independent of each other.
ART’s engineers are players.
Long before ART was known as a leader in signal processing, these same engineers were responsible for creating the best sounding, and most widely used analog effect pedals ever on the market. Even today the original pedals are sought-after for their remarkable sound. It’s only natural that ART combines the absolute best of analog design with the leading edge of digital technology. created is both.
24 Bit Digital Effects
Unlike other processors that limit you to a pre-determined number of effect chains, the SGX Nightbass SE accomplishes preset construction by adding, or deleting individual effects. After adding an effect, the processor displays the remaining effects available for use in that preset. This unique and simple system provides for almost unlimited combinations of effects. Full programmability of digital effects is provided.
An example of digital parameters includes:
Reverb Type Hall, Room, Plate, Vocal, Off
In Pre or Post Delay
Decay 0.1 to 25 sec
High Freq. Damping 0 to 50%
Position Front to Rear
Diffusion 40 to 100%
Stereo Delay:
Delay Left 0 to 1.3sec
Left Fine 0 to 50ms in 1% increments
Delay Right 0 to 1.3 sec
Right Fine 0 to 50ms in 1% increments
Regeneration 0 to 100%
High Freq. Damping 0 to 100%
Four Banks of Presets.
There are 200 memory locations in the SGX Nightbass SE. The 430 factory presets are retained in four memory banks: A-Classic, B-Performance, C-Production, D-Contribution. Bank selection is accomplished while in Utility Mode. When a bank is selected, factory presets are loaded into locations from 001 up. When a user writes over a factory preset or creates a preset in a blank location, the letter “U” (for User) is displayed in that same bank designation location of the LCD. All 200 memory locations are considered User locations. Users are encouraged to store their presets starting at location 200 and work downward, as user presets take precedence over factory presets. A user preset is automatically present in all banks. The Nightbass SE’s factory presets are among the finest in the industry. A wide range of basses with passive and active pickups were used in preset development. Presets are developed with the Nightbass SE plugged directly into a console and into a power amp running stereo cabinets.
Editing Parameters and Values.
ART processors possess the most user-friendly editing interfaces on the market. The Nightbass SE is no exception. Preset, Parameter, Value adjustment and Mix parameters are instantly accessible with a press of a button and a turn of the Encoder.
To edit a parameter:
• Press the Parameter (Param) button.
• Turn the Encoder to the parameter you wish to adjust.
• Press the Value button.
• Turn the Encoder to change the value.
• Press Store to save the changes, or Preset to return to preset mode.
Crossover.
The two Crossover controls, located on the front panel control the Crossover Outputs on the rear of the unit. These outputs should be used if you wish to run a bi-amped set-up. The Frequency control adjusts the crossover frequency point. The Balance control adjusts the output blend between the two outputs.
Second Stage Equalization.
Located on the front panel is a four band equalizer. This Second Stage Equalizer allows you to fine tune the sound of the Nightbass SE without having to edit a preset. Bands include: Thrust (centered at 40Hz), Boost (centered at 250Hz), Punch (centered at 1kHz), and Brilliance (centered at 3kHz). In addition to the four band EQ, a Tube Contour control adjusts the tonal characteristics of the tube when using the tube preamp.
LED Effect Indicator Array.
Under the LCD are 16 LED’s which indicate what effects are present and active in a preset. A flashing LED indicates an effect is present but has been turned “off” from an external controller, such as the X-15.
Performance MIDI.
Performance MIDI is a trademarked name for the simplest MIDI interface in the world. MIDI controls are displayed in a readable fashion and all commands are written in English so it is easy to understand what is happening within the system. What makes the SGX Nightbass SE even more powerful is its ability to control effect parameters in real-time. With an X-15 Ultrafoot, up to eight parameters can be varied per preset, and effects that are present in that preset can be turned off and on just like they were a series of stomp boxes! Real-Time MIDI allows for raising and lowering of individual effect levels, fading in effects, adding distortion gain, and changing mix levels (all foot controlled!) All necessary programming is done in the Nightbass SE and it’s as simple as adding and editing an effect!
With the programmable preamp feature, there's no need to use a speaker simulator or any other "black box" when running the SGX directly into a console since the preamp design is so precise, you'll swear the guitar is miked.
Analog effects can be used individually or simultaneously in any preset and all analog effects are completely programmable and independent of each other. Analog effects include: compression, expansion, distortion, exciter, envelope filter, noise gate, 7-band graphic EQ, effects crossover and programmable level. Distortion types include: turbo tubes, psycho tubes, overdrive stack, jazz tubes, solid state, solid warm, tube clean and tube stack.
Unlike other processors which limit you to a specific, predetermined number of effects chains, the SGX accomplishes preset construction by addition or deletion of individual effects. After adding an effect, the processor displays the remaining effects available for use in that preset. Take our word for it, the SGX Express is one of the most user-friendly devices you've ever worked with.
There are a whopping 200 memory locations available in the 2000 Express, plus 475 factory presets retained in four memory banks, so you'll never run out of fresh sounds.
There's even a programmable patchbay for controlling the two effects loops and, of course, comprehensive MIDI implementation. The list goes on and on. Space limitations prevent us from publishing a complete
Features:
* 20KHz bandwidth
* New ASIC 24 bit digital integrated effects system
* Tube and analog preamp circuitry
* Premium selected 12AX7 tube
* Over 70 effects to choose from
* Built in bass/guitar tuner
* Selectable crossover
* Individual High and Low Crossover Outputs
* Better than 90 dB signal to noise ratio
* Multi-function rotary encoder
* Over two octaves of pitch transposing
* 200 memory locations
* 115 factory presets
* Pitch Transposer and Reverb
* Sampling capabilities
* Direct interface capability
* Full programmability of all
* Programmable mix and level
* Stereo inputs and outputs
* Two assignable remote jacks
* Power supply contained in unit
* 9 volt DC output jack for foot X-15 Ultrafoot pedal
* Full MIDI system exclusive codes
* Random access keypad
* MIDI data monitor
* Programmable 7 band equalizer combination
Beautiful condition works perfectly no rack rash. Screen is bright and clear. Exceptional condition.
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