Valeton Dapper Bass User Manual

Dapper Bass is an all-in-one workhorse for bass players.
This strip has everything you need, plus some inspiration.
Please look over this manual to help you get the most out
of Dapper Bass.
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MODULES (IN ORDER OF SIGNAL FLOW)
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CONNECTIONS
Getting started with Dapper Bass is easy!
Plug your bass cable into the INPUT jack and run
another cable from the OUTPUT (or XLR OUT )
jack to your amp/mixer/computer interface.
Here's how to use the I/O panel:
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirement: 9V DC center negative
Current Consumption: 85mA
Dimensions: 320mm(D) × 65mm(W) × 42mm(H)
Weight: 690g
OWNER’S MANUAL
Pitch flat
In tune
Pitch sharp
Current note name
Sharp (”#”) symbol
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SIGNAL PATH
INPUT
BOOST
COMP
DIRTY Q
OCTAVECHORUS
HOLD FOOTSWITCHBOOSTCOMP
TUNER(MUTETUNING)
THRU
(PARALLEL OUT)
FX LOOP
OUTPUT
(UNBALANCED)
XLR OUT(BALANCED)
First in line is a big, bright, fast and accurate tuner so you can play confidently in tune.
Hold the BOOST COMP module ON/OFF switch to enable the . TUNER
When this module is activated, Dapper Bass will be MUTED; tap any footswitch to
deactivate this module.
The note name appears on the screen (the dot on the bottom right of the screen
stands for “sharp”), and the pitch accuracy is indicated by the LEDs.
BASS
AMP

Valeton Dapper Bass Specifications

General

Brand	Valeton
Model	Dapper Bass
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

Device Specifications

Technical Specifications

Details power requirement, current consumption, dimensions, and weight of the Dapper Bass.

Connections and Signal Path

I/O Panel Setup

Explains how to connect the Dapper Bass to amps/mixers using input, output, and XLR OUT jacks.

Signal Flow and Modules

Details the signal path and the order of effect modules, including tuner activation.

Effect Module Details

Boost Comp Module

Describes the booster and compressor combo, its controls for gain and compression.

Dirty Q Module

Explains the envelope filter module, its fuzz switch, sensitivity, and volume controls.

Bass Amp Module

Details the bass amp module, its EQ controls (bass, mid, treble), and gain.

Octave Module

Describes the analog monophonic octave module and its dry/octave volume controls.

Chorus Module

Explains the chorus module and its single depth control for analog chorus effects.

Advanced Functions

FX Loop and Outputs

Explains using the FX Loop with other pedals and different output options like THRU and XLR OUT.

Ground Lift

Details the ground lift switch for eliminating hum noise when using the XLR OUT jack.