Explore The Setups - Alesis Micron Reference Manual

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First Session
Each rhythm's drum sounds, relative sound levels, left/right
panning, rhythmic patterns, time signature, duration, quantization,
and name can be edited. (We'll leave the editing for a later
chapter.)

Explore the Setups

Press [setups] to explore this mode. Setups combine the
following elements:
● Multiple Programs.
● Multiple Patterns.
● Multiple Rhythms.
● Splits (like placing a rhythm on the left side of the keyboard, a
bass program in the middle, and a lead program on the right).
● Latch on/off settings.
● Semitone transpositions.
● Level and left/right panning.
● Effects settings.
● Controller assignments.
First, simply press the [setups] button, twirl the control knob a
few times, and listen to the various presets. Be sure to play
throughout the keyboard range to experience the various splits,
layers, and rhythm triggers. These presets will give you a good
sense for some of the different possibilities you can create on your
own.
The Micron was designed to make it easy to compose and modify
your own Setups. Try creating your own setup. Follow these
steps:
Go into Programs and find a bass sound you like.
Push the control knob and select "start new setup"
Now go back to Programs and find a lead instrument you like.
Push the control knob and choose "add to setup?" Then select "Split
A high?"
Now go into the "Rhythms" section and find a rhythm you like.
Now hold down the [rhythms] button and push the [setups]
button. This adds the beat to your setup.
Start jamming.
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