Alesis Micron Reference Manual page 6

Table Of Contents
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions ....................................... 111
There are category labels ("bass", "lead", "pad") above the keys. How do I
use them? ....................................................................................................................................................................... 111
There are program parameter labels ("voice", "osc", "filter") above the
keys. How do I use them? ......................................................................................................................................... 111
How do I add a program to the "faves" category?................................................................................................. 111
How do I assign a program parameter to one of the knobs? ............................................................................... 111
How do I record a new pattern?................................................................................................................................ 112
I was recording a pattern and made a mistake. How do I clear the pattern
and start over?............................................................................................................................................................... 112
How do I split and layer the keyboard?.................................................................................................................... 113
How do I change the program in a setup Part? ...................................................................................................... 113
How can I quickly see which programs are in which setup Parts? ...................................................................... 114
How do I add a rhythm to my setup?....................................................................................................................... 114
How do I assign different programs to different MIDI channels, so I can
play multiple programs at once from my PC's sequencer? ................................................................................... 114
How do I set which MIDI channels my Micron is using? .................................................................................... 115
How can I select a program/setup/ pattern/rhythm through MIDI? ............................................................... 115
Why isn't my Micron responding to MIDI program change messages? ............................................................ 115
How do I set the tempo? ............................................................................................................................................ 116
Why isn't my Micron syncing to MIDI clock?........................................................................................................ 116
When I press [store], my Micron says, "Cannot store. Protection is on."
How do I turn protection off? ................................................................................................................................... 116
How can I compare my edited program (or pattern, or rhythm, or setup) to
what I last stored? ........................................................................................................................................................ 116
The [store] button is dimly lit. What does this mean? .......................................................................................... 117
How do I send the individual notes of a pattern or rhythm through MIDI? .................................................... 117
A note is stuck on! How do I make my Micron turn it off?................................................................................ 117
How do I use the vocoder? ........................................................................................................................................ 117
Recovering from a Crash ............................................................................................................................................ 120
Checking the Software Version ................................................................................................................................. 120
Restoring the Factory Defaults .................................................................................................................................. 120
Cleaning Your Micron................................................................................................................................................. 120
Specifications.......................................................................................... 127
Sound Engine ............................................................................................................................................................... 127
Audio Input................................................................................................................................................................... 127
Audio Output ............................................................................................................................................................... 127
Audio Performance...................................................................................................................................................... 127
Physical .......................................................................................................................................................................... 127
Warranty/Contact Alesis....................................................................... 129
Alesis Limited Warranty.............................................................................................................................................. 129
Alesis Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................ 130
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