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Alesis Micron User Manual

Alesis Micron
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8-Voice Analog Modeling Synthesizer
Quick Start Owner’s Manual
(ENGLISH)
Manual de inicio rápido para el usuario
(ESPAÑOL)
Schnellbedienungsanleitung
(DEUTSCH)
Manuel d’utilisation du propriétaire
(FRANÇAIS)
Manuale rapido di utilizzazione
(ITALIANO)
CONTENIDO DE LA CAJA
SINTETIZADOR
SUMINSTRO DE ALIMENTACIÓN
CONTENU DE LA BOÎTE
SYNTHÉTISEUR
BLOC D’ALIMENTATION
INHALT DER VERPACKUNG
SYNTHESIZER
STROMANSCHLUSS
BOX CONTENTS
SYNTHESIZER
POWER ADAPTER
CONTENUTO DELLA CONFEZIONE
SINTETIZZATORE
ALIMENTAZIONE

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Alesis Micron Specifications

General IconGeneral
Polyphony8 voices
Oscillators3 per voice
ArpeggiatorYes
Filters2 multi-mode filters per voice
LFOs2 per voice
EffectsDelay, Reverb, Chorus
Keyboard37 keys, velocity sensitive
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
Audio Output2 x 1/4" (left, right)
Headphones1 x 1/4" stereo
Power SupplyAC adapter
Memory256 preset locations

Summary

Connection Diagram

Connecting AC Power

Connect the AC adapter to the Micron's power socket and a power outlet.

Making Audio Connections

Connect audio cables from the Micron's outputs to an amp or mixer, and headphones to the rear panel.

Connecting the Foot Pedals

Connect sustain and expression pedals to the respective inputs on the rear panel.

The Micron's Main Controls

The Real-Time Controllers

Overview of six real-time controllers including sliders, pitch wheel, and X/Y/Z knobs for expressive sound manipulation.

The Performance Buttons

Octave

Use octave buttons to shift transposition by one octave, indicated by button glow intensity.

Accomp

Enables accompaniment feature for triggering patterns and rhythms within setup mode.

Phrase

Capture and play back riffs played on the keyboard.

Tap

Control tempo by tapping the button or holding and turning the knob.

Store

Save edited changes; the button lights when edits are made.

Latch

Acts like a sustain pedal, allowing notes to continue playing after key release.

The Control Knob Circle

Programs

Access lead, bass, drum, pad, and other virtual analog sounds.

Setups

Combine multiple programs, rhythms, and patterns into expressive combinations.

Patterns

Compose and trigger melodic passages chromatically.

Rhythms

Drum grooves comprised of one or more drum sounds, played via keyboard keys.

Config

Access configuration options like global transposition, tuning, and MIDI settings.

Press-and-Hold Shortcuts

Program Shortcuts

Access program categories, recent programs, and edit current program parameters.

Setup Shortcuts

Select categories for parts and edit parts A-G or beats A-C.

Pattern Shortcuts

Select categories for pattern programs or access no shortcuts.

Rhythm Shortcuts

Edit drum sounds A-G or access no shortcuts.

Mode Jumping Shortcuts

Program Mode Jumping

Jump between programs, patterns, and rhythms using mode buttons and key presses.

Setup Mode Jumping

Navigate between setups, programs, patterns, and rhythms with mode buttons.

Pattern Mode Jumping

Transition between patterns, programs, and setups using mode buttons.

Rhythm Mode Jumping

Switch between rhythms, programs, and setups using mode buttons.

Other Shortcuts

Control Knob Double Click

Restores the default value by pressing the control knob twice.

Octave Button Shortcut

Return to default octave range (C3-C6) by pressing both octave buttons.

Tap Button Tempo Control

Hold [tap] and turn control knob for fine tempo control.

Program Knob Assignment

Assign knobs to parameters by holding control knob and wiggling an X/Y/Z knob.

Setup Controller Assignment

Jump to controller assignment options by holding [setups] and moving a slider or wheel.

Editing on the Micron

Entering Editing Mode

Push clear control knob to edit parameters; mode light glows red when editing.

Cycling and Accepting Parameters

Turn knob to cycle parameters, push and turn to edit, push again to accept changes.

Resetting Parameters to Default

Double-click the control knob to reset a parameter to its default factory value.

Saving Edits

Press the [store] button to save changes; the button lights when edits are made.

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