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padpimps ELECTRICBASS Installation & User Manual

  • Hello! I'm your chat assistant. I've reviewed the user guide for the Electric Bass instrument expansion. This document details how to install and use the included patches created from 10 multisampled electric bass guitars, with detailed instructions for MPC devices and software. It is all about playing instruments using MPC Pads or MIDI Keyboard. I am ready to answer your questions!
  • What is Electric Bass?
    What is the playable range for a 4-string bass?
    What is the playable range for a 5-string bass?
    How can I play the instrument?
Installation & User Guide
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Usage:(Playing(Instruments(10!
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