Alesis Micron Reference Manual

Name: Alesis Micron
Brand: Alesis
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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Introduction7
- Welcome7
Unpacking and Inspection8
- Connecting AC Power9
- Connecting the Foot Pedals9
- Connection Diagram9
- Making Audio Connections9
How to Use this Manual8
Chapter 2: First Session11
A Tour of the Micron11
The Micron's Top Panel11
- Volume11
- Real-Time Controllers11
- Performance Buttons12
- Display12
- Control Knob Circle12
Key Concepts12
- Programs12
- Patterns12
- Rhythms12
- Setups12
- Navigating with the Transparent Control Knob and Its Buttons13
Play the Programs14
- Navigate through the Programs14
Switch Octaves15
- Explore the Built-In Patterns16
- Explore the Rhythms17
Explore the Setups18
Record some Phrases19
Connect External Instruments20
Whew20
Chapter 3: Patterns21
Playing Patterns21
- Using [Latch]21
- Using [Tap]21
Pattern Types: Arpeggios and Sequences22
Editing Patterns23
- Revert-To-Stored? / Unrevert-To-Edited23
- Send to Setup24
- Start New Setup25
- Pattern Program25
- Length25
- Grid26
- Type26
- Span (Arpeggios Only)26
- Order (Arpeggios Only)26
- Real-Time Recording27
- Step Editing28
- Clear Controllers29
- Clear Pattern29
- Pattern Name30
- Send MIDI Sysex30
- Send Syx Bundle30
- Delete Pattern30
- Store a Copy31
- Store Your Changes31
- Exiting Pattern Editing31
Chapter 4: Rhythms33
Playing Rhythms33
- Using [Tap]33
Editing Rhythms34
- Revert-To-Stored? / Unrevert-To-Edited34
- Send to Setup35
- Start New Setup36
- Length36
- Grid36
- Record Rhythm (Real-Time)37
- Drum a through Drum H38
- Add40
- Clear Rhythm41
- Rhythm Name41
- Send MIDI Sysex41
- Send Syx Bundle41
- Delete Rhythm42
- Store a Copy42
- Store Your Changes42
- Exiting Rhythm Editing42
Chapter 5: Setups43
Playing Setups43
Setup Components43
Editing Setups43
- Parts46
- Use as50
- Add50
- Beats51
- Add53
- FX Balance, FX Type 1, FX Type 254
- Clear54
- Setup Name54
- Send MIDI Sysex55
- Send Syx Bundle55
- Delete Setup55
- Store a Copy55
- Store Your Changes55
- Store Your Changes56
- Exiting Setup Editing56
Chapter 6: Programs57
- What Is a "Program57
How the Micron Makes Sound57
- The Oscillators57
- The Pre Filter MIX58
- The Filters58
- The Post Filter MIX58
- Output59
- Signal Flow Diagram59
Modulation60
- The Lfos60
- The Envelopes61
Playing Programs61
Editing Programs62
- Revert-To-Stored? / Unrevert-To-Edited62
- Add to Faves? / Remove Fave62
- Send to Setup62
- Start New Setup64
- Voice Parameters64
- Oscillator Parameters68
- Pre-Filter MIX Parameters69
- Filter Parameters70
- Post-Filter MIX Parameters72
- Output73
- FX1 Effects74
- FX2 Effects81
- Envelopes86
- Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) Settings89
- Sample-And-Hold (S&H) Settings91
- Track (Tracking Generator)92
- Mod (Modulation Routing)93
- Category97
- Program Name97
- Delete97
- Send MIDI Sysex98
- Store a Copy98
- Store Your Changes99
- Exiting Program Editing99
Chapter 7: Configuration101
Configuration101
Configuration Parameters101
- Contrast101
- Tuning101
- Transpose101
- Velocity Curve102
- Local Control102
- MIDI Channel104
- MIDI Sync105
- Store Protect105
- Sysex: Send All105
Chapter 8: MIDI107
What Is MIDI107
- MIDI Connections107
- Sound Module108
- Saving Programs, Setups, Rhythms, and Patterns Via MIDI System Exclusive109
- Loading Programs, Rhythms, Patterns, and Setups Via MIDI110
- What's a Bundle110
- Compatibility with Alesis Ion Programs110
- Sharing Programs between the Alesis Micron and the Alesis Ion111
- Updating Software Via MIDI111
- All Notes off111
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions113
- There Are Category Labels ("Bass", "Lead", "Pad") above the Keys. How Do I Use Them113
- There Are Program Parameter Labels ("Voice", "Osc", "Filter") above the Keys. How Do I Use Them113
- How Do I Add a Program to the "Faves" Category113
- How Do I Assign a Program Parameter to One of the Knobs113
- How Do I Record a New Pattern114
- I was Recording a Pattern and Made a Mistake. How Do I Clear the Pattern and Start over114
- How Do I Split and Layer the Keyboard115
- How Do I Change the Program in a Setup Part115
- How Can I Quickly See Which Programs Are in Which Setup Parts116
- How Do I Add a Rhythm to My Setup116
- How Do I Assign Different Programs to Different MIDI Channels, so I Can Play Multiple Programs at Once from My Pc's Sequencer116
- How Do I Set Which MIDI Channels My Micron Is Using117
- How Can I Select a Program/Setup/ Pattern/Rhythm through MIDI117
- Why Isn't My Micron Responding to MIDI Program Change Messages117
- How Do I Set the Tempo118
- Why Isn't My Micron Syncing to MIDI Clock118
- When I Press [Store], My Micron Says, "Cannot Store. Protection Is On." How Do I Turn Protection off118
- How Can I Compare My Edited Program (or Pattern, or Rhythm, or Setup) to What I Last Stored118
- The [Store] Button Is Dimly Lit. What Does this Mean119
- How Do I Send the Individual Notes of a Pattern or Rhythm through MIDI119
- A Note Is Stuck On! How Do I Make My Micron Turn It off119
- How Do I Use the Vocoder119
  - Frequently Asked Questions120
  - Troubleshooting121
- Recovering from a Crash122
- Checking the Software Version122
- Restoring the Factory Defaults122
- Cleaning Your Micron122
Specifications129
- Sound Engine129
- Audio Input129
- Audio Output129
- Audio Performance129
- Physical129
Warranty/Contact Alesis131
- Alesis Limited Warranty131
- Alesis Contact Information132

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Alesis Micron Specifications

General

Polyphony	8 voices
Oscillators	3 per voice
Arpeggiator	Yes
Filters	2 multi-mode filters per voice
LFOs	2 per voice
Effects	Delay, Reverb, Chorus
Keyboard	37 keys, velocity sensitive
MIDI	In, Out, Thru
Audio Output	2 x 1/4" (left, right)
Headphones	1 x 1/4" stereo
Power Supply	AC adapter
Memory	256 preset locations