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Alesis Micron Reference Manual (133 pages)

8-voice Analog Modeling synthesizer

Brand: Alesis | Category: Synthesizer | Size: 2.86 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction

7
- Welcome
  7
Unpacking and Inspection

8
How to Use this Manual

8
Chapter 2: First Session

11
A Tour of the Micron

11
The Micron's Top Panel

11
- Volume
  11
- Real-Time Controllers
  11
- Performance Buttons
  12
- Display
  12
- Control Knob Circle
  12
Key Concepts

12
- Programs
  12
- Patterns
  12
- Rhythms
  12
- Setups
  12
- Navigating with the Transparent Control Knob and Its Buttons
  13
Play the Programs

14
- Navigate through the Programs
  14
Switch Octaves

15
- Explore the Built-In Patterns
  
  16
- Explore the Rhythms
  
  17
Explore the Setups

18
Record some Phrases

19
Connect External Instruments

20
Whew

20
Chapter 3: Patterns

21
Playing Patterns

21
- Using [Latch]
  21
- Using [Tap]
  21
Pattern Types: Arpeggios and Sequences

22
Editing Patterns

23
- Revert-To-Stored? / Unrevert-To-Edited
  23
- Send to Setup
  24
- Start New Setup
  25
- Pattern Program
  25
- Length
  25
- Grid
  26
- Type
  26
- Span (Arpeggios Only)
  26
- Order (Arpeggios Only)
  26
- Real-Time Recording
  27
- Step Editing
  28
- Clear Controllers
  29
- Clear Pattern
  29
- Pattern Name
  30
- Send MIDI Sysex
  30
- Send Syx Bundle
  30
- Delete Pattern
  30
- Store a Copy
  31
- Store Your Changes
  31
- Exiting Pattern Editing
  31
Chapter 4: Rhythms

33
Playing Rhythms

33
- Using [Tap]
  33
Editing Rhythms

34
- Revert-To-Stored? / Unrevert-To-Edited
  34
- Send to Setup
  35
- Start New Setup
  36
- Length
  36
- Grid
  36
- Record Rhythm (Real-Time)
  37
- Drum a through Drum H
  38
- Add
  40
- Clear Rhythm
  41
- Rhythm Name
  41
- Send MIDI Sysex
  41
- Send Syx Bundle
  41
- Delete Rhythm
  42
- Store a Copy
  42
- Store Your Changes
  42
- Exiting Rhythm Editing
  42
Chapter 5: Setups

43
Playing Setups

43
Setup Components

43
Editing Setups

43
- Parts
  46
- Use as
  50
- Add
  50
- Beats
  51
- Add
  53
- FX Balance, FX Type 1, FX Type 2
  54
- Clear
  54
- Setup Name
  54
- Send MIDI Sysex
  55
- Send Syx Bundle
  55
- Delete Setup
  55
- Store a Copy
  55
- Store Your Changes
  55
- Store Your Changes
  56
- Exiting Setup Editing
  56
Chapter 6: Programs

57
- What Is a "Program
  57
How the Micron Makes Sound

57
- The Oscillators
  57
- The Pre Filter MIX
  58
- The Filters
  58
- The Post Filter MIX
  58
- Output
  59
- Signal Flow Diagram
  59
Modulation

60
- The Lfos
  60
- The Envelopes
  61
Playing Programs

61
Editing Programs

62
- Revert-To-Stored? / Unrevert-To-Edited
  62
- Add to Faves? / Remove Fave
  62
- Send to Setup
  62
- Start New Setup
  64
- Voice Parameters
  64
- Oscillator Parameters
  68
- Pre-Filter MIX Parameters
  69
- Filter Parameters
  70
- Post-Filter MIX Parameters
  72
- Output
  73
- FX1 Effects
  74
- FX2 Effects
  81
- Envelopes
  86
- Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) Settings
  89
- Sample-And-Hold (S&H) Settings
  91
- Track (Tracking Generator)
  92
- Mod (Modulation Routing)
  93
- Category
  97
- Program Name
  97
- Delete
  97
- Send MIDI Sysex
  98
- Store a Copy
  98
- Store Your Changes
  99
- Exiting Program Editing
  99
Chapter 7: Configuration

101
Configuration

101
Configuration Parameters

101
- Contrast
  101
- Tuning
  101
- Transpose
  101
- Velocity Curve
  102
- Local Control
  102
- MIDI Channel
  104
- MIDI Sync
  105
- Store Protect
  105
- Sysex: Send All
  105
Chapter 8: MIDI

107
What Is MIDI

107
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions

113
Specifications

129
- Sound Engine
  129
- Audio Input
  129
- Audio Output
  129
- Audio Performance
  129
- Physical
  129
Warranty/Contact Alesis

131
- Alesis Limited Warranty
  131
- Alesis Contact Information
  132

ALESIS Micron Reference Manual (117 pages)

8-voice Analog Modeling synthesizer

Brand: ALESIS | Category: Synthesizer | Size: 1.92 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction

7
- Welcome
  7
Unpacking and Inspection

8
How to Use this Manual

8
Chapter 2: First Session

11
A Tour of the Micron

11
The Micron's Top Panel

11
- Volume
  11
- Real-Time Controllers
  11
- Performance Buttons
  12
- Display
  12
- Control Knob Circle
  12
Key Concepts

12
- Programs
  12
- Rhythms
  12
- Patterns
  12
- Setups
  12
- Navigating with the Transparent Control Knob and Its Buttons
  13
Play the Programs

14
- Navigate through the Programs
  14
Switch Octaves

15
Explore the Built-In Patterns

16
Explore the Rhythms

17
Explore the Setups

18
Record some Phrases

19
Connect External Instruments

20
Whew

20
Chapter 3: Patterns

21
Playing Patterns

21
- Using [Latch]
  21
- Using [Tap]
  21
Pattern Types: Arpeggios and Sequences

22
Editing Patterns

23
- Revert-To-Stored? / Unrevert-To-Edited
  23
- Send to Setup
  24
- Start New Setup
  25
- Pattern Program
  25
- Length
  25
- Grid
  26
- Type
  26
- Span (Arpeggios Only)
  26
- Order (Arpeggios Only)
  26
- Real-Time Recording
  27
- Step Editing
  28
- Clear Controllers
  29
- Clear Pattern
  29
- Pattern Name
  30
- Send MIDI Sysex
  30
- Send Syx Bundle
  30
- Delete Pattern
  30
- Store a Copy
  31
- Store Your Changes
  31
- Exiting Pattern Editing
  31
Chapter 4: Rhythms

33
Playing Rhythms

33
- Using [Tap]
  33
Editing Rhythms

34
- Revert-To-Stored? / Unrevert-To-Edited
  34
- Send to Setup
  35
- Start New Setup
  36
- Length
  36
- Grid
  36
- Record Rhythm (Real-Time)
  37
- Drum a through Drum H
  38
- Add
  40
- Clear Rhythm
  41
- Rhythm Name
  41
- Send MIDI Sysex
  41
- Send Syx Bundle
  41
- Delete Rhythm
  42
- Store a Copy
  42
- Store Your Changes
  42
- Exiting Rhythm Editing
  42
Chapter 5: Setups

43
Playing Setups

43
Setup Components

43
Editing Setups

43
- Parts
  46
- Use as
  50
- Add
  50
- Beats
  51
- Add
  53
- FX Type
  54
- Clear
  54
- Setup Name
  54
- Send MIDI Sysex
  55
- Send Syx Bundle
  55
- Delete Setup
  55
- Store a Copy
  55
- Store Your Changes
  55
- Store Your Changes
  56
- Exiting Setup Editing
  56
Chapter 6: Programs

57
- What Is a "Program
  57
- Chapter 5: Program Parameters
  57
How the Micron Makes Sound

57
- The Oscillators
  57
- The Pre Filter MIX
  58
- The Filters
  58
- The Post Filter MIX
  58
- Output
  59
- Signal Flow Diagram
  59
Modulation

60
- The Lfos
  60
- The Envelopes
  61
Playing Programs

62
Editing Programs

62
- Revert-To-Stored? / Unrevert-To-Edited
  62
- Add to Faves? / Remove Fave
  62
- Send to Setup
  63
- Start New Setup
  64
- Voice Parameters
  65
- Oscillator Parameters
  69
- Pre-Filter MIX Parameters
  70
- Filter Parameters
  71
- Post-Filter MIX Parameters
  72
- Output
  73
- Envelopes
  74
- Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) Settings
  77
- Sample-And-Hold (S&H) Settings
  79
- Track (Tracking Generator)
  80
- Mod (Modulation Routing)
  81
- Category
  85
- Program Name
  85
- Delete
  86
- Send MIDI Sysex
  86
- Store a Copy
  86
- Store Your Changes
  86
- Exiting Program Editing
  87
Chapter 7: Configuration

89
Configuration

89
Configuration Parameters

89
- Contrast
  89
- Tuning
  89
- Transpose
  89
- Velocity Curve
  90
- Local Control
  91
- MIDI Mode
  92
- MIDI Channel
  92
- MIDI Sync
  93
- Sysex: Send All
  93
Chapter 8: MIDI

95
What Is MIDI

95
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions

103
Appendix B: Troubleshooting

105
- Recovering from a Crash
  106
- Checking the Software Version
  106
- Cleaning Your Micron
  106
Specifications

111
- Sound Engine
  111
- Audio Input
  111
- Audio Output
  111
- Audio Performance
  111
- Physical
  111
Warranty/Contact Alesis

113
- Alesis Limited Warranty
  113
- Alesis Contact Information
  114

Alesis Micron Service Manual (41 pages)

Analog Modeling Synth

Brand: Alesis | Category: Synthesizer | Size: 3.25 MB

Safety Instructions
4
Specifications
5
Control Knob Circle
7
Key Concepts
7
Navigating with the Transparent Control Knob and Its Buttons
7
Disassembly Procedures
8
Wiring Diagram
10
Packing Diagram
11
Explode Diagram
12
Visual Inspection
18
External Audio Input
19
Automated Tests
20
Firmware Update
23

Alesis Micron Quick Start Owner's Manual (33 pages)

8-Voice Analog Modeling Synthesizer

Brand: Alesis | Category: Synthesizer | Size: 3.22 MB

Alesis Micron Programming Chart (9 pages)

Alesis Micron: Supplementary Guide

Brand: Alesis | Category: Electronic Keyboard | Size: 0.42 MB

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Alesis Micron Reference Manual (133 pages)

Table of Contents

Introduction

Unpacking and Inspection

How to Use this Manual

Chapter 2: First Session

A Tour of the Micron

The Micron's Top Panel

Key Concepts

Play the Programs

Switch Octaves

Explore the Built-In Patterns

Explore the Rhythms

Explore the Setups

Record some Phrases

Connect External Instruments

Whew

Chapter 3: Patterns

Playing Patterns

Pattern Types: Arpeggios and Sequences

Editing Patterns

Chapter 4: Rhythms

Playing Rhythms

Editing Rhythms

Chapter 5: Setups

Playing Setups

Setup Components

Editing Setups

Chapter 6: Programs

How the Micron Makes Sound

Modulation

Playing Programs

Editing Programs

Chapter 7: Configuration

Configuration

Configuration Parameters

Chapter 8: MIDI

What Is MIDI

Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions

Specifications

Warranty/Contact Alesis