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Updating Software Via MIDI
The Ion's operating system software is upgradeable via MIDI. From
time to time Alesis will release updates, which will add or enhance
features. Software updates will be posted to the Alesis website.
In order to upgrade the Ion's software, you will need a computer with a
MIDI interface and MIDI sequencing software.
To Upgrade the Software in your Ion:
1. Connect the MIDI OUT of the computer to the MIDI IN of the
Ion.
2. Open the ".syx" software file in your sequencer program.
3. Turn the Ion's power on while holding both the [panel active a] and
[panel active d] buttons.
4. The display will read "do you want to upgrade software via
midi?"
5. Press the Left Soft Button, marked "yes".
6. Play the ".syx" file.
7. The Ion will display the status of the update. After it has finished, it
will reboot itself.
Sending and Receiving Bank Select Messages
The MIDI Specification defines two Bank Select messages – CC00 is
Bank Select MSB and CC32 is Bank Select LSB. In practice, most
manufacturers have chosen to use only one of these messages. The Ion
can be set to send and respond to either CC00 or CC32. This parameter
is found in Global Edit on Page 3.
All Notes Off
The MIDI command All Notes Off is used to silence a synthesizer with
a note or notes that are stuck on. This is usually caused when a Note On
message is received without a Note Off. The Ion responds to the All
Notes Off message, and can also send it. Press the [home] button twice
in quick succession (double-click) to send All Notes Off.
Editing Effects
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