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Chapter 10: Using Effects

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Wave

The Wave parameter sets the waveform of the Chorus/Flanger’s sweep, either Sine

or Triangle.

Triggered Flange

The Flanger effects can be Triggered by the input audio signal. This allows you to

start the flanger at the top of the measure and other rhythmic effects. It starts the

“sweep” of a flanger from the same point whenever it is triggered, and then runs

until the next time you trigger it.

TRIGGER TRIGGER

FLANGER SHAPE

INPUT SIGNAL

ATTACK THRESHOLD

RELEASE THRESHOLD

This function is controlled by three parameters:

Default Chapter3
- Alesis Contact Information3
- Table of Contents5
Important Safety Instructions9
- Instructions to the User (FCC Notice)14
- CE Declaration of Conformity15
Introduction17
- How to Use this Manual18
  - Typographic Conventions19
- Key Terminology20
Chapter 1: Getting Started23
- What You'll Need, Unpacking, Set Up, Power23
- Audio Connections and Pedals24
- MIDI Connections25
- Quick Start28
Chapter 2: Playing the A631
- A Brief Tour of the Front Panel32
  - How Functions Are Grouped32
- Interacting with the Display34
- Selecting Programs and Mixes40
  - PROGRAM Mode Parameters41
  - MIX Mode Parameters41
- Storing Edited Programs and Mixes45
- Setting up Splits and Layers49
- Using Global Mode51
  - GLOBAL Mode Parameters51
- Master Controls54
  - Volume54
  - Tune54
- The Keyboard and Keyboard Modes56
  - Performance Features (KBD MODE, UNISON X, DETUNE)57
  - Portamento61
- The Performance Wheels and Ribbon Controller67
  - Programming the Wheels and Ribbon68
  - Pedals and Footswitches70
- The CLOCK Section71
Chapter 3: Basics of Analog Synthesis83
- An Overview of Synthesis83
  - Analog and Digital Technologies83
  - A Little History83
- A Little Theory84
  - Waveforms84
  - Fundamentals and Harmonics85
- Sound Dynamics86
  - Lfos89
- Components of an Analog Synthesizer90
Chapter 4: Overview of the Andromeda A695
- A few Basic Concepts95
- MIX Mode96
- A6 Function List97
- A6 Functions At-A-Glance99
- MIDI Overview104
Chapter 5: Oscillators and Filters105
- Oscillators105
  - Oscillator Parameter Descriptions106
  - VCO Modulation109
- Filters118
Chapter 6: Modulation and Envelopes133
- Modulation133
- Envelopes136
Chapter 7: Lfos, Sample & Hold and Process173
- Low Frequency Oscillators173
- Sample and Hold179
- PROCESS Module181
Chapter 8: The A6 Mixing System185
- Pre Filter MIX/Post Filter MIX185
- Pre Filter MIX Overview185
- Pre Filter MIX Operation186
- Post Filter MIX Overview191
- Post Filter MIX Operation191
Chapter 9: Custom Modulations193
- MOD Functions Overview193
- The Control Routes Section200
  - To Change Modulation Amounts Using the CROUTES Page200
  - To Change the Source of a Control Route201
- About Signal Flow in a MOD Path202
- About Modulation Sources203
Chapter 10: Using Effects205
- Introduction205
- Editing Digital Effects207
  - To Select a Digital Effects Configuration Type207
- Editing Effect Parameters208
- Tutorial: How to Edit a Reverb210
- Digital Effects Architecture213
- Configurations & Parameter Descriptions217
- Table of Digital Effects Parameters229
Chapter 11: MIX Mode245
- What Is a MIX245
  - MIX Channels Vs. MIDI Channels245
- Common MIX Settings for MIDI Sequencers246
  - To Make a Custom Multitimbral MIX246
  - MIDI Program Change Messages247
- Editing Programs from MIX Mode247
  - MIX solo247
  - To Copy a MIX Channel from Another MIX247
- Effects in MIX Mode248
  - To Set Effect Send Levels for Different MIX Channels248
  - To Copy an Effect from Another Program or MIX248
Chapter 12: MIDI Functions249
- MIDI Basics249
- MIDI and the A6 Andromeda257
  - A6 Channel Messages: Multitimbral Sequencing257
  - Setting MIDI Parameters in Global Mode258
Appendix A: Glossary261
Appendix B: Table of Mod Sources263
Appendix C: Troubleshooting267
- The Auto Tune Display267
- How to Use the Tune Display268
- Upgrading the Operating System270
- Troubleshooting Chart272
- Cleaning and Maintenance274
Appendix D: Specifications275
- MIDI Implementation Chart275
- Specifications276
Appendix E: Warranty277
Index279

Brand	Alesis
Model	ANDROMEDA A6
Category	Synthesizer
Language	English

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