Tuner
The Tuner in the BP50 lets you quickly tune or check the tuning of your bass. Press and hold both Footswitches simultaneously to access the tuner. A tu briefly displays indicating that you are in Tuner mode. To begin tuning, play a note on your bass (the neck pickup usually works best). The display shows the note being played. The Effect LEDs indicate whether the note is sharp or flat. The right 6 red LEDs indicate the note is sharp and should be tuned down. The left 6 red LEDs indicate the note is flat and should be tuned up. The center Green LED indicates the note is in tune. The output is muted in Tuner mode.
The display shows the note played.
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LEDs to the left of the EQ LED indicate the note is flat. LEDs to the right of the EQ LED indicate the note is sharp.
When the EQ LED is lit,
In Tuner Mode, you can change your tuning reference. The default factory setting is A=440 Hz. (displayed as 40). Press the Value Buttons to select alternate dropped tunings. Alternate tunings are A = Ab (displayed as Ab), A = G (displayed as G), and A = Gb (displayed as Gb). The display window briefly flashes the selected tuning preference. Exit tuner mode by pressing either Footswitch. The tuning reference is retained when the unit is turned off.
