Adjusting Parameters; Moving And Swapping Blocks - Alesis 2 Reference Manual

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Press the [BLOCK >] button until the pointer appears above L OUT, and turn the
[VALUE/ENTER] knob until the display looks like this:
ADD ROUTE FROM: RVB 3 LEFT
...
Press [VALUE/ENTER] to select the route.
The display will flash until the [VALUE/ENTER] button is pressed. At the same
time, the "patch cord" connecting the Reverb to the L OUT will appear.
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Press [BLOCK >] and then press [VALUE/ENTER] to route the right output of
the Reverb in Block 3 to the R OUT.
The display should look like this before pressing [VALUE/ENTER] :
ADD ROUTE FROM: RVB 3 RIGHT

Adjusting Parameters

At this point, the tutorial ends, since there are so many directions you can go in. Each
type of effect has its own set of parameters. Using the steps in the first section of this
chapter, you can get an idea of how to edit the other effect's parameters, even
though they each perform a different function. Refer to chapter 5 for a list of controls,
including a list of the parameters used in each of the available effects.
We highly recommend experimentation in this area. Because the QuadraVerb 2 is so
flexible, you'll be able to create effect combinations never before possible. Example:
You can route a Block's output to its own input to create interesting "feedback"
effects. However, the level of this "patch cord" is very important to avoid unwanted
clipping. This is why when such a "feedback" connection is made, the level is
automatically set to 100% attenuation (-48dB) to avoid sudden, unexpected loud
levels. Only through experimentation, and examination of the Preset Programs, can
you start to create truly innovative effect Programs.

Moving and Swapping Blocks

A third page is included in Type mode which allows you to move a defined Block to
another position. If you defined Block #1 as a Delay, and later decide to first have the
input signal routed through an EQ, you can move the Delay Block to make room for it.
First select the Block to be moved, press [PAGE >] to advance the cursor to the next
field, and select the Block # you want to move it to. Then to execute the move, press
the [VALUE/ENTER] button. The Block is moved and the routings repatched to
recreate the same signal path. Now you can redefine Block #1 as an EQ. If you move a
Block to a position already occupied by another Block, the two Blocks will swap
positions, and their routings will automatically be swapped as well to maintain the
identical signal path.
Since blocks can be routed in any order you like, Block Move is primarily for visual
feedback. The input could be routed to Block 3 first, for example, then to Blocks 1
and 2 and to the outputs. If you prefer, you can rearrange the blocks so they are in the
proper order on the screen.
To move a defined Block to another position:
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Press [TYPE].
The [TYPE] button's LED will light.
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