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Alesis Ion Reference Manual (107 pages)

Alesis Ion Synths: Reference Manual

Brand: Alesis | Category: Synthesizer | Size: 2.5 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
9
- Welcome
  9
- Unpacking and Inspection
  10
- How to Use this Manual
  10
Important Safety Instructions
11
Chapter 1: Connections

15
- Connecting AC Power
  15
- Making Audio Connections
  15
- Connecting the Foot Pedals
  15
- Connection Diagram
  16
Chapter 2: Overview

17
- A Tour of the Front Panel
  17
  - The Display
    17
  - LED Functions
    19
  - Button Functions
    19
  - All Notes Off: the [Home] Button
    20
  - Knob Functions
    20
  - Performance Controls
    20
Chapter 3: Global Parameters

21
- What Does "Global" Mean
  21
  - The Global Parameters
    21
  - LCD Contrast
    21
  - Keyboard Curve
    21
  - LCD Mode
    21
  - Master Tune
    22
  - Transpose
    22
  - Octave
    22
  - MIDI Sync
    22
  - Tempo Source
    23
  - MIDI Bank Select
    23
  - Mod Wheel 2 CC
    23
  - Exp Pedal CC
    23
  - Exp Pedal Curve
    24
  - Arp Send MIDI
    24
  - Arp Retrigger
    24
  - Analog Drift
    25
  - Last Part Enable
    25
  - P/M Wheel Leds
    25
  - Pgm Write Protect
    25
  - Global Parameters
    26
Chapter 4: Parts and Setups

27
- What Is a Setup
  27
- Programs Vs. Parts
  27
- How the Effects Are Shared
  27
- Storing a Program or Setup
  28
- Naming a Program or Setup
  29
- Character Chart
  30
- Sending a Program or Bank Via Sys-Ex
  31
- Special Cases
  32
- Sending One Setup or All Setups Via Sys-Ex
  33
- Sending All Programs and Setups Via Sys-Ex
  34
- Storing and Recalling Setups
  34
- Compare Mode
  35
- Part Parameter Descriptions
  35
  - Program Bank
    35
  - Program
    35
  - MIDI Channel
    36
  - MIDI/Local
    36
  - Low Key
    36
  - High Key
    36
  - Out Level
    37
  - Out Balance
    37
  - EFX Level
    37
  - Pan
    37
  - Sust Pedal Enable
    38
  - Exp Pedal Enable
    38
  - Pitch Wheel Enable
    38
  - Mod 1 Wheel Enable
    38
  - Mod 2 Wheel Enable
    39
  - Transpose
    39
  - Octave
    39
Chapter 5: Program Parameters

41
- How the Ion Makes Sound
  41
  - The Oscillators
    41
  - The Pre Filter MIX
    41
  - The Filters
    41
  - The Post Filter MIX
    42
  - Output
    42
  - Signal Flow Diagram
    42
- Modulation
  43
  - The Lfos
    43
  - The Envelopes
    43
- Program Parameter Descriptions
  44
  - Voice: the [Unison] Button
    44
  - Voice [Edit]: Unison Voices
    44
  - Voice [Edit]: Unison Detune
    44
  - Voice [Edit]: P Wheel Mode
    45
  - Voice: the [Porta] Button
    45
  - Voice [Edit]: Portamento Type
    45
  - Voice [Edit]: Portamento Time
    46
  - Voice [Edit]: Portamento Trigger
    46
  - Voice: the [Mono/Poly] Button
    46
  - LFO [Edit]: Rate
    46
  - LFO [Edit]: Sync
    47
  - LFO [Edit]: Reset
    47
  - LFO [Edit]: M1 to Lfox
    48
  - LFO: the [1] Button
    48
  - LFO: the [2] Button
    48
  - LFO: the [S&H] Button
    48
- Sample & Hold (S&H)
  49
  - S&H [Edit]: Rate
    49
  - S&H [Edit]: Sync
    49
  - S&H [Edit]: Input
    49
  - Program Parameters
    50
  - S&H [Edit]: Reset
    51
  - S&H [Edit]: Smoothing
    51
- Tempo
  51
  - Tempo: the [Tap] Button
    51
- The Arpeggiator
  52
  - Arp [Edit]: Pattern
    52
  - Arp [Edit]: Length
    52
  - Arp [Edit]: Octave Range
    52
  - Arp [Edit]: Octave Span
    53
  - Arp [Edit]: Note Order
    53
  - Arp [Edit]: Tempo Multiplier
    54
  - Arp [Edit]: Program Tempo
    54
  - Arp: the [On] Button
    54
  - Arp: the [Latch] Button
    54
- The Oscillators
  55
  - Osc [Edit]: Waveform
    55
  - Osc [Edit]: Shape
    55
  - Osc [Edit]: Octave
    56
  - Osc [Edit]: Pitch Semitone
    56
  - Osc [Edit]: Pitch Fine Tune
    56
  - Osc [Edit]: Pitch Wheel Range
    57
  - Osc 1 [Edit]: FM Level
    57
  - Osc 1 [Edit]: FM Type
    57
  - Osc 1 [Edit]: FM Config
    58
  - Osc 1 [Edit]: Sync Osc
    58
  - Osc 1 [Edit]: Sync Type
    58
  - Osc 1: the [Osc Sync] Button
    59
- The Pre Filter Section
  59
- The Filters
  62
  - Filter [Edit]: Type
    62
  - Filter [Edit]: Frequency
    64
  - Filter 2: the [Offset] Button
    64
  - Filter [Edit]: Resonance
    64
  - Filter [Edit]: Key Track
    65
  - Filter [Edit]: Envelope Amount
    65
- The Post Filter MIX Section
  65
- The Output Section
  67
- The Envelopes
  68
  - Env [Edit]: Attack Time
    68
  - Env [Edit]: Attack Slope
    69
  - Env [Edit]: Decay Time
    69
  - Env [Edit]: Decay Slope
    69
  - Env [Edit]: Sustain Level
    70
  - Env [Edit]: Sustain Time
    70
  - Env [Edit]: Release Time
    71
  - Env [Edit]: Release Slope
    71
  - Env [Edit]: Keyboard Velocity Track
    71
  - Env [Edit]: Reset
    72
  - Env [Edit]: Freerun
    72
  - Env [Edit]: Loop
    73
  - Env [Edit]: Sustain Pedal
    74
Chapter 6: The Mod Matrix

75
- What Is the Mod Matrix
  75
- Mod Matrix Parameter Descriptions
  75
  - Mod Select
    75
  - Mod Source
    76
  - Mod Destination
    77
  - Mod Level
    79
  - Mod Offset
    79
- Tracking Generator
  80
  - Tracking Point
    80
  - Level
    80
  - Of Points
    80
  - Tracking Input
    81
Chapter 7: Effects

83
- Master Effects
  83
  - Effect Type
    83
  - Effect MIX
    83
  - Parameters A-F
    83
- Effect Types
  83
  - Bypass
    83
  - Super Phaser
    84
  - String Phaser
    85
  - Theta Flanger
    86
  - Thru Zero Flanger
    87
  - Chorus
    88
  - 40-Band Vocoder
    89
Chapter 8: MIDI

91
- What Is MIDI
  91
  - MIDI Connections
    91
  - Editing Effects
    92
  - Using Your Ion with a MIDI Sequencer
    93
  - Changing the MIDI Channel
    93
  - Local Vs. MIDI Control
    94
  - Saving Programs and Setups Via MIDI
    95
  - Loading Programs and Setups Via MIDI
    96
  - Updating Software Via MIDI
    97
  - Sending and Receiving Bank Select Messages
    97
  - All Notes off
    97
  - MIDI Controller Numbers
    98
  - MIDI Implementation Chart
    99
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions

101
Appendix B: Troubleshooting

103
- Recovering from a Crash
  104
- Checking the Software Version
  104
- Cleaning Your Ion
  104
- Specifications
  105
  - Sound Engine
    105
  - Audio Input
    105
  - Audio Output
    105
  - Audio Performance
    105
  - Physical
    105
- Warranty/Contact Alesis
  107
  - Alesis Limited Warranty
    107
  - Alesis Contact Information
    107

Alesis Ion Quick Start Manual (41 pages)

Alesis Ion Synths: Quick Start

Brand: Alesis | Category: Synthesizer | Size: 0.41 MB

Alesis Ion Supplementary Manual (2 pages)

Alesis Ion Synths: Supplementary Guide

Brand: Alesis | Category: Synthesizer | Size: 0.11 MB

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Alesis Ion Reference Manual (107 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Connections

Chapter 2: Overview

Chapter 3: Global Parameters

Chapter 4: Parts and Setups

Chapter 5: Program Parameters

Chapter 6: The Mod Matrix

Chapter 7: Effects

Chapter 8: MIDI

Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions

Appendix B: Troubleshooting

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