Basic Operation - Alesis VX 49 Quick Start Manual

Basic Operation

You can use VX49 in your setup in a few different ways, described here. We also recommend downloading
the full User Guide to learn more and get the most use out of your VX49. Visit
webpage for VX49 to download the User Guide.
Setup Scenarios
With VIP in Your DAW
The included VIP software lets you get the most control and function out of your VX49. VIP is essentially a
host for your plugins, a hub where you can create, edit, and manage your patches (presets) for your various
plugins. When VIP is used as a plugin, as in this scenario, all audio from VIP will be sent into your DAW on its
track. You can switch between VX49's Control Mode to control VIP or MIDI Mode to control your DAW (see
the Modes section for more information).
Tip: You can use Control Edit Mode to assign some knobs to MIDI CC messages instead of VST parameters.
This lets you control your plugin and your DAW while in Control Mode. See
more information.
Tip: As with other plugins, you can use multiple instances of VIP in your DAW, each on its own track.
With VIP in Standalone Mode (Without a DAW)
You can use VIP in Standalone Mode without a DAW. This works the same way as when used as a plugin
(described above) except the audio is routed to your computer's sound card instead of to your DAW. You
can use VX49's Control Mode to control VIP (see the
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MIDI Mode
Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
Control Mode
Modes section for more information).
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