Native Instruments Scarbee MM-Bass User Manual

Scarbee MM-Bass – 16
5 Articulations
5.1 Sustains, Mutes and Harmonics
Sustain is the default articulation. For velocities below 40 you get mutes instead, and for
velocities below 15 you get harmonics where available and mutes otherwise. Enough veloci-
ties layers have been recorded to achieve natural transitions from soft to hard playing. Please
note that harmonics are mapped to the string/fret where they are played on a real bass and
not to the pitch of the sound.
If you activate the mutes key switch (A#1) you will get mutes irrespectively of the velocity.
This can be used to make it easier to trigger mutes since you do not need to rely on getting
the right velocity when using it.
5.2 Hammer-on / Pull-off
Legato
To trigger a hammer-on or pull-off you simply play a half- or whole
note either down or up legato (overlapping the earlier note). If a
hammer-on or pull-off is not available (eg. when playing a note le-
gato downwards from fret 1) you will get a sustain instead.
Hammer-on / pull-off for intervals greater than 1-2 semitones may
be played by activating the F#0 key switch. See more about this
further down.

Native Instruments Scarbee MM-Bass Specifications

General

Product Type	Virtual Instrument
Format	KONTAKT Instrument
MIDI Control	Yes
Sound Source	Sampled
Compatibility	KONTAKT
Articulations	Multiple
Required Software	KONTAKT 5.5.1 or later
Library Size	2.5 GB
System Requirements	4 GB RAM
Velocity Layers	Multiple

Summary

Keyboard Playing Techniques

Automatic String Selection

Explains how the instrument automatically selects strings to minimize hand movement, mimicking a real bass player.

Manual String Selection

Details methods for manual string selection using key switches and MIDI controllers.

Key Layout and Controls

Instrument Articulations

Sustains, Mutes, and Harmonics

Explains the default sustain articulation, velocity-based mutes, and harmonic sounds.

Hammer-on and Pull-off Techniques

Details how to trigger hammer-on and pull-off articulations, including legato playing and key switches.

Fast Grace Note Up

Describes the method for triggering fast grace notes using quick legato playing without key switches.

Slides and Slide Speed

Explains how to trigger slides and how velocity determines slide speed, with different tempo ranges.

Buzz-trills and Trills

Details the activation of buzz-trills and trills using the G#0 key switch and velocity ranges.

Trill Tails

Explains how to trigger trill tails, which are trill samples with removed attack, for use as tails on other articulations.

Pickup Clap Sound

Describes how to play the A#0 key switch to produce a pickup clap sound, its function, and sample count.

Automatically Triggered Samples

Playing Techniques

Index and Middle Finger Alternation

Extended Hammer-on/Pull-off

Cross Hammering Technique

Playing Chords Effectively

Chord Slides

Percussive Slides

Sustaining Notes

Vibrato Control

Main Menu and Instrument Settings

Player Profile Settings

FX Presets Management

EQ Adjustments

Vibrato Configuration

Pickup Hit Settings

Release Sample Settings

Chord Recognition Settings

Alternation Time Threshold

Noise Levels Adjustment

MIDI Controller Mapping