User manual ALESIS MIDIVERB 4 REFERENCE MANUAL

[. . . ] ALESIS MidiVerb 4 Reference Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Alesis MidiVerb 4 Multi Effects Processor. To take full advantage of the MidiVerb 4's functions, and to enjoy long and trouble-free use, please read this user's manual carefully. How To Use This Manual This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various modes of the MidiVerb 4. Though we recommend you take time to read through the entire manual once carefully, those having general knowledge about effects devices should use the table of contents to reference specific functions. A basic introduction to getting the unit up and running, auditioning the factory Programs, adjusting levels, comparing and storing edited Programs. [. . . ] This can help emulate an old tape-style echo where each succesive echo is darker than the previous one. Stereo Delay This Single Configuration provides two separate delays which can be individually adjusted for delay time, feedback and high and low cutting. The delay time can be adjusted separately by 100ths, 10ths and 1 ms increments. Ping Pong Delay So called because the output bounces from left to right in stereo with the speed determined by the delay time. The delay time can be adjusted separately by 100ths, 10ths and 1 ms increments. MultiTap Delay This is like having three delays at once. Each of the 3 "taps" have individual delay, level, panning and feedback controls. By adjusting the delay time of each tap, you can create sophisticated rhythms. BPM Mono Delay This is a mono delay which can have its delay time parameter set to a specific tempo or BPM (beats per minute) value. This allows you to reference the delay time to the tempo of the music you are playing, rather than searching for the correct delay time in milliseconds. An additional parameter, called Note, is used to determine what beat value your tempo represents. For example, if you set the note to 4, then you can set the tempo using quarter-note beats to establish delay time. If instead you set the Note to 4t, the same delay tempo setting will play faster because it is simulating quarter-note triplets in relation to the selected tempo. You can also choose dotted-note values, such as 4d or 8d for different rhythms relative to the selected tempo. MidiVerb 4 Reference Manual 33 Chapter 3 ­ Overview of Effects Synchronizing to MIDI Clock It is possible to control the delay time of the BPM Mono Delay effect from an external MIDI clock source, such as a MIDI sequencer or drum machine. Any device which can output MIDI clock can be used to control this Configuration's delay time. If the "Tempo" parameter is turned all the way down, below 000, the value in the display will read "EcL", which means "external clock". The delay time will now be controlled by the MIDI clock signal received at the [MIDI IN] port coming from an external source. If the MIDI clock signal is discontinued, the delay time will remain set to the last tempo which the MIDI clock had been running at. The Note parameter determines what note value the MidiVerb 4 should synchronize to. For example, if you set the Note value to 4, then you can synchronize to the quarter-note beats of the incoming MIDI clock. If instead you set the Note value to 8t, you can synchronize to eighth-note triplets relative to the incoming MIDI clock signal. You can also set the Not value to a dotted-note variation, such as *, which lets you synchronize to the dotted-eighth-note beats relative to the incoming MIDI clock signal. For more information about using MIDI with the MidiVerb 4, see Chapter 6. Delay & DLY These effects are mono, less processor-intensive versions of the Stereo Delay effect, used in the Multi Chain Configurations Delay->Realroom, Chorus->Dly->Room and Flange->Dly->Room; the Double Configuration Realroom+Delay; and the Dual Mono Configurations Delay:Delay, Chorus:Delay and Flange:Delay. They provide only high frequency cutting ability with no control over the low frequencies. Setting Delay Time Using Tap Tempo You can adjust the delay time using a technique called "tap tempo". By tapping the button which corresponds to the Tap parameter, you can have the MidiVerb 4 follow your tapping and adjust its delay time to match the tempo you are using. If the Footswitch parameter (UTILity mode) is set to Control, you can tap your delay time by repeatedly pressing down on the footswitch. [. . . ] MIDI channel is set to a different number than the controlling device. Bypass function is on with Dry Defeat on. Bypass function is on with effect's MIX parameter set to 0%. Cannot adjust an effect's Dry Defeat is turned on. MIX parameter (displays "- -" instead of a number from 0-100%). conflict, cosmic rays, or static electricity. Re-initializing To re-initialize the MidiVerb 4, hold down both [PROG] and [D] while turning on the power. [. . . ]