Native Instruments Scarbee MM-Bass User Manual

Scarbee MM-Bass – 32
10.5 Pickup Hit
For every note you play the script decides whether a pickup-hit noise should be played or
not. Here you can set the chance for it to happen. At 0% you never get a pickup hit and at
100% you always get it.
The default mode determines whether pickup-hit noises should be enabled by default. It can
be either of:
• Pickup hits: noises are ON by default. Hold the F0 key switch to turn them off.
• No pickup hits: noises are OFF by default. Hold the F0 key switch to turn them on.
Please note that the default release mode and pickup are coupled, i.e. if you select “Pickup
hits” as your default mode the release mode will be set to Random.
When you load MM-Bass the pickup hit knob is set to 0%, so if you want pickup hits you need
to increase it. It can also be automated using CC#4 (or some other controller of your choice).

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