Edit 4 And Edit 1 Modes; Resetting A Parameter Value - Alesis S4 Plus Reference Manual

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Chapter 4: Overview

Edit 4 and Edit 1 Modes

A Program is made up of four sounds. Sometimes, you need to edit four variables of

a single Program sound (for example, the attack/decay/sustain/release parameters of

an envelope). Other times, you may want to edit one variable in all four layers (for

example, the attack parameter of each layer). These two different methods of editing

a Program are available under the [EDIT 1] and [EDIT 4] buttons. The only difference

between the two modes is what variables will appear in the display at the same time.

You can switch between Edit 1 Mode and Edit 4 Mode at any time.

Note: There is no Edit 4 mode for Mixes or Effects.

Press [EDIT 1] repeatedly to select a sound for editing.

The status line in the display will indicate "SOUND 1," or "SOUND

you continue to press [EDIT 1].

To view and edit parameters for all four sounds at once, press [EDIT 4].

The status line in the display will indicate "SOUND 1 2 3 4."

In Edit 4 mode, the four Quad Knobs represents the four sound layers of a Program.

The currently selected parameter's name will appear at the top right of the display,

while above each bargraph are the words "SND1 SND2 SND3 SND4." If a sound is

disabled, the display will show the sound's name in lower case ("snd1" means that

sound 1 is disabled). If a sound is in Drum mode, the sound's name will read "drmX,"

where X is the sound number (1–4).

Notice that the assignments of the Quad Knobs and the number of pages in a

function change between Edit 1 Mode and Edit 4 Mode. For example, in Edit 1 mode

the LEVEL function has only one page which shows the Volume, Pan and Output of a

single sound. In Edit 4 Mode, the Level function has three pages: all four sound

volumes are page 1, all pans are on page 2, and all outputs are on page 3.

It's often convenient while editing to return a parameter to its default setting (usually,

but not always, 0). This normally involves turning a Quad Knob or repeatedly

pressing the VALUE [¨] and [Æ] buttons, but here's a quicker way:

To reset a parameter to its default setting:

Select the parameter you wish to reset using the methods described earlier.

Simultaneously press both the VALUE [¨] and [Æ] buttons.

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