Chapter 7: Configuration; Configuration; Configuration Parameters; Contrast - Alesis MICRON Reference Manual

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Config

Configuration

Press [config] to set the Micron's global configuration options.
[config] only glows red, indicating that it is always in edit mode.

Configuration Parameters

1. Contrast

Adjust the LCD screen's contrast.
If you happen to turn on your Micron and the screen is blank, it's
possible that your contrast setting was somehow turned down.
Since contrast is the first of the config options, you should be able
to get to it even when navigating blindly. Simply hit the [config]
button, push the control knob, and turn clockwise.

2. Tuning

Adjust the Micron's global tuning over a plus or minus 200 cent
range.
One cent is equal to 1/100
global tuning can be raised or lowered by up to a whole step.
The Micron's default tuning is set to A=440 Hertz.

3. Transpose

Shift the placement of the Micron's keyboard with respect to the
128-note MIDI key range. By default, the Micron's keyboard
spans from C4 to C7; this option lets you offset that. You can also
use the [octave] buttons to quickly transpose up and down by
octaves.
This option does not affect how incoming MIDI notes are
interpreted.
of a semitone, so this means that the
th
Double-click to restore
defaults
Configuration options can be
reset by pressing the control
knob twice quickly (double-
clicking).
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