Chapter 7: Effects; Master Effects; Effect Type; Effect Mix - Alesis Ion Reference Manual

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7
Effects

Master Effects

In addition to the Drive Effects, which are unique to each Part, the Ion
has a Master Effects Processor that is shared across all of the Parts. All
Effects parameters are stored with individual Programs. Because there is
only one, shared effects processor, the Program assigned to Part A will
determine which Effect Type and settings are used for all Programs.
Effect parameters A-D show up in the Mod Matrix as Destinations.
Because there is only one active effects program, but up to 8 voices
playing at once, one must be very careful when assigning mod Sources.
Sources that are unique to each voice such as - the Amp Envelope - can
lead to unpredictable results. Global sources, such as the (exp pedal)
and the (m) wheels are recommended.

Effect Type

Page:
Soft Button:
Range:
D efault:
Several different effects are available, each with a different selection of
adjustable parameters. A list of the Types follows in the next section,

"Effect Types".

Effect Mix

Page:
Soft Button:
Range:
D efault:
This mixes between the "wet" effected signal, and the "dry" pre-effects
signal. The value ranges from 100% dry - indicating no Effect at all – to
50-50% - an equal mix of wet and dry signals – to 100% wet.

Parameters A-F

Pages:
Soft Button:
Range:
D efault:
These parameters will vary depending on the Effect Type selected. Refer
to the descriptions in the next section.
Effect Types

Bypass

No effect
1
1
see the next section, "Effect Types"
bypass
1
2
100% dry – 50-50% - 100% wet
50-50%
1-3
n/a
various
various
NOTE: Although only [the Program
assigned to] Part A's effects are active
(audible), the effects parameters for all four
Parts can be edited.
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