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General| MIDI | Yes |
|---|---|
| Velocity Sensitivity | Yes |
| Faders | No |
| Pitch Bend | Yes |
| Modulation Wheel | Yes |
| MIDI I/O | In, Out, Thru |
| Effects | Reverb, Chorus, Delay, EQ |
| Knobs | Yes |
| Pedal Inputs | Sustain |
General overview of the Alesis Akira effects processor and its place in their product line.
Lists the main features of the Akira, including preset quality, user locations, and control types.
Explains the creative possibilities and applications of the Akira's various effect types.
Provides guidance on navigating and understanding the structure and content of the reference manual.
Guide to connecting the Akira to a mixer for initial use and signal routing.
Instructions on basic operation and experimenting with the Akira's effects programs.
Check package contents and unit condition.
Connect the Akira to a power outlet, noting universal voltage support.
How to connect guitars or microphones to the Akira's inputs.
Integrate with mixer's effects loop for shared use.
Use as a channel insert effect via mixer's insert jacks.
Connect to the mixer's main stereo bus inserts.
Connect to an amplifier's effects loop for direct instrument processing.
Recommendations and precautions for using high-quality audio cables.
Use the bypass function via front panel or external footswitch.
Connect to MIDI devices for program control and data transfer.
Overview of how to edit the three programmable parameters (X, Y, Z) for each effect program.
Explains the function of the VALUE, X/Y/Z knobs, BYPASS, MIDI, COMPARE, and STORE controls.
Guide on how to save edited programs into the Akira's user memory locations.
Details on the first set of reverb effects, including parameters like Density, Decay, and Color.
Explains delay programs, covering parameters like Delay Time, Feedback, and Color.
Describes pitch effects like Phasor, Flanger, Chorus, and Vibrato with their parameters.
Details filter effects like Band Limit, EQ, Wah-wah, and Vocoder, explaining their controls.
Covers distortion effects like Record Noise, Tape Saturator, Fuzz, Decimator, and Grinder.
Explains various other effects including Ring Modulator, Limiter, Tremolo, and Vocal Cancel.
How to change programs on the Akira using external MIDI devices.
Instructions for configuring the Akira's MIDI channel for communication.
Explanation of the Akira's MIDI Out function as a Thru port and potential MIDI loop issues.
How to assign external MIDI controllers to manipulate the Akira's parameters.
A table listing common symptoms, their causes, and solutions for operating the Akira.
Procedure to reset the Akira to its original factory settings and clear user data.
Details the terms and conditions of the product's limited warranty coverage.
Provides contact details for Alesis Distribution, including email and website for support.
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