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Important Safety Instructions...................................................... 5
Safety symbols used in this product .........................................................................5
Instructions de Sécurité Importantes (French) ...........................................................7
Sicherheitshinweise: (German).................................................................................9
CE Declaration of Conformity..................................................................................10
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE USER (FCC compliance)...................................................11
Quick Start Guide ......................................................................... 13
Step 1: Hook it up ...................................................................................................13
Step 2: Select a Program ..........................................................................................13
Step 3: Have fun .....................................................................................................13
Connections................................................................................... 15
Unpacking and Inspection.......................................................................................15
Basic Connections...................................................................................................15
Connecting between a CD Player and a Stereo Receiver ................................16
Connecting into a DJ System........................................................................17
Mounting on a Microphone Stand................................................................18
Connecting to a Synthesizer ........................................................................19
Connecting to a Studio Mixer ......................................................................20
Mono Operation .........................................................................................20
Performance ................................................................................. 21
Selecting a Program ................................................................................................21
Using the Axyz™ Controller ...................................................................................22
Effect Hold.............................................................................................................23
Effect Bypass ..........................................................................................................24
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 25
Troubleshooting Index ............................................................................................25
Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................26
Cleaning ....................................................................................................26
Obtaining Repair Service.............................................................................26
Program Chart .............................................................................. 28
Specifications................................................................................ 33
Alesis Limited Warranty............................................................... 34
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Selecting a Program ....................21 Using the Axyz™ Controller ...................22 Effect Hold......................23 Effect Bypass ......................24 Troubleshooting ................25 Troubleshooting Index ....................25 Care and Maintenance ....................26 Cleaning ....................26 Obtaining Repair Service................26 Program Chart ................28 Specifications................33 Alesis Limited Warranty............... 34 FX R EFERENCE ANUAL... -
Page 2: Front Panel
Introduction/Safety Instructions FRONT PANEL Axyz™ Controller Program Knob LED Display REAR PANEL RCA Outputs RCA Inputs Power Jack FX R EFERENCE ANUAL... -
Page 3: Quick Start Guide
Step 1: Hook it up Pull the airFX out of the package, and plug it into the wall with the supplied Power Supply. Connect the Left and Right output of a CD player into the Left and Right inputs of the airFX. Connect the Left and Right outputs of the airFX into the Left and Right CD Inputs of a stereo receiver. - Page 4 Quick Start Guide: Chapter 1 FX R EFERENCE ANUAL...
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Page 5: Connections
The systems on the next few pages will give you some examples of typical systems where the airFX is used. If you can’t apply one of these systems to your own setup, contact Alesis or your dealer for assistance. -
Page 6: Connecting Between A Cd Player And A Stereo Receiver
Connecting between a CD Player and a Stereo Receiver The above system allows you to hear the effect of the airFX on a CD through any stereo system. Using one of the supplied stereo RCA (phono) cables, plug the Left and Right outputs of your CD player into the Left and Right Inputs of the airFX. -
Page 7: Connecting Into A Dj System
If the amplifier is built into the mixer, there may be a “main insert” in the mixer, designed for an EQ. If so, plug the Left and Right Insert Sends into the inputs of the airFX and the Left and Right outputs of the airFX into the Insert Returns. -
Page 8: Mounting On A Microphone Stand
Connections: Chapter 2 want to connect the airFX to one of the inputs to your mixer while the other plays unaffected. To do this, connect the outputs of your preamp or CD player into the inputs of the airFX. Then connect the outputs of the airFX into the inputs of your mixer. -
Page 9: Connecting To A Synthesizer
Chapter 2: Connections Connecting to a Synthesizer The airFX can add great filter effects to a synthesizer. In the diagram above, we demonstrate how the Left and Right outputs of the synthesizer are connected to the inputs of the airFX, then the stereo outputs of the airFX are connected to two inputs of a mixer. -
Page 10: Connecting To A Studio Mixer
Input and the return to the airFX’s output. You can also use the main inserts, if your mixer has them, to use the airFX on the entire mix, or on a group insert if you want to effect multiple channels at once but not the entire mix. -
Page 11: Performance
Selecting a new program is simple: 1. Turn the program knob on the bottom left side of the airFX to select a program number. The new program will not load right away, allowing you to keep using one program while you find another. -
Page 12: Using The Axyz™ Controller
Note that ambient light can affect the sensitivity of the Axyz controller. Make sure that you don’t sit the airFX right next to a light source or in the sun, or you may notice that you need to move your hand closer to hear an effect. -
Page 13: Effect Hold
Chapter 3: Performance Effect Hold The airFX has a function that allows you to freeze the current effect from the airFX without needing to hold your hand in place. This function is called Hold. To use the Hold function: 1. Recall a program as described in the previous section. There should be no decimal points showing in the display. -
Page 14: Effect Bypass
2. Move your hand away from the Axyz controller, making sure that the airFX isn’t affecting the sound. 3. Press and hold the Program knob for one second. A decimal point should appear in the display between the first and second number of the program. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Index If you experience problems while operating your airFX, please use the following table to locate possible causes and solutions before contacting Alesis Product Support for assistance. Symptom Cause Solution No audio from No input audio... -
Page 16: Care And Maintenance
Refer All Servicing to Alesis We believe that the airFX is one of the best processors that can be made using current technology, and should provide years of trouble-free use. However, should problems occur, DO NOT attempt to service the unit yourself. - Page 17 Alesis warranty. Tape a note to the top of the unit describing the problem, include your name and a phone number where Alesis can contact you if necessary, as well as instructions on where you want the product returned. Alesis will pay for standard one-way shipping back to you on any repair covered under the terms of this warranty.
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Page 18: Program Chart
Program Chart ROGRAM HART Special FX 1 Program Name Description X Axis Y Axis Z Axis 0 Pitch Out Like holding your finger on a record player, slows it down then stops the music 1 Lord of the A vocoder effect that fades Synth Synth/ Flies... - Page 19 Program Chart Filters Program Name Description X Axis Y Axis Z Axis 10 Telephone Tight filter, great for Frequency Bandwidth Mix thinning out the mix 11 Big Bottom Six-pole lowpass filter, Frequency Resonance Mix perfect for synths and bass 12 Snake Bite Highpass filter, sucks all the Frequency Resonance Mix bass out for icy sweeps...
- Page 20 Program Chart Flange/Phase Program Name Description X Axis Y Axis Z Axis 20 Tokyo Phase Phaser with positive Frequency Feedback feedback, like wasabi for guitars 21 Phasors on Other-worldly phasor with Frequency Feedback Stun negative feedback 22 Liquid Metal 25-band phase shifter for Frequency Feedback amazing metallic stereo effects...
- Page 21 Program Chart Special FX 2 Program Name Description X Axis Y Axis Z Axis 30 Strobe Gate Stuttering tremolo effect that Duty Cycle Tempo keeps time with the music 31 Nervous A tremolo effect, it rapidly Rate Depth changes the volume up and down 32 Psychic Pan Autopanner in sync to the...
- Page 22 Program Chart Synth Patches Program Name Description X Axis Y Axis Z Axis 42 Skratch! The sound of a record Scratch scratching. Chicka-chicka 43 Haunted Spooky wind effects to keep Frequency Resonance Mix Landscape you up nights 44 Headhunter Talking drum, move your Pitch Decay Volume...
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Page 23: Specifications
Specifications PECIFICATIONS I/O: Stereo RCA in and out Nominal Input Voltage: -10dBu Max Input Voltage: 11.96dBu (4.34Vpp) Dynamic Range: 102.8 dB (A-weighted) Signal to Noise Ratio: -102.4dB (A-weighted) THD+N: 0.0065% Frequency Response: 20-20000Hz +0/-2.0 dB Sampling Frequency: 44.1KHz Converter Resolution: 24bit (ADC and DAC) Processor Resolution: 28bit...