Chapter 5: Programming Effects - Alesis DM Pro Reference Manual

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ROGRAMMING
The DM Pro contains a powerful two buss multi-effects processor that is capable of
simultaneously delivering up to five studio-quality digital effects. This section
describes how to program and edit this powerful effects processor.
Remember that the Effects are only sent to the Main Outputs of the
DM Pro. You cannot route them to any of the Auxiliary Outputs.
The Effects Function is the one Function in the DM Pro that contains multiple
Functions of its own. This slight break in the programming hierarchy convention was
made to accommodate the enormous power of the DM Pro's Effects Processor.
Note that all Effect Functions are stored with a Drumkit – even though there a
dedicated FX button, remember that all of the Effects Functions are a subset of
Drumkit Mode and can contain unique Values for each Drumkit.
There are five Effects Functions, each of which represents a specific Effect type:
REVERB
OVERDRIVE
DELAY FX
PITCH
EQUALIZER
Each Effects Function (except the Equalizer) has its own Output Level which is used
to set the total Volume for that Effect. The Output Level Parameter is located on the
first page of each Effects Function. To bypass any of the Effects Functions, set their
Output Level to 00.
An ambient space effect to simulate a room or hall
Distortion. Designed to simulate effects from subtle
preamp clipping to extreme guitar amp distortion
Echo. The Feedback Parameter allows for multiple
repeats.
This Effect may be configured to act as a Chorus
(ensemble sound), Flanger (sweeping sound) or
Resonator (metallic sound) using very short delays that
move at a very slow rate.
Traditional effect for increasing treble and bass. The
Equalizer is Global and affects the whole Drumkit. It
requires no effects send.
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