User manual ALESIS AIRSYNTH

[. . . ] REFERENCE MANUAL Alesis airSynth Reference Manual © Copyright 2001, Alesis Studio Electronics, Inc. "airSynth" and "Axyz" are trademarks of Alesis Studio Electronics, Inc. "Axyz" technology is patent pending. ALESIS CONTACT INFORMATION Alesis Studio Electronics, Inc. 1633 26th Street Santa Monica, CA 90404 USA Do not use this address for repair service. [. . . ] This allows the unit to be mounted away from the area where the other equipment is, so that unintended movements won't be picked up by the Axyz controller. When mounting on a stand, avoid tipover by: · Using a stand with a heavy base · Tying the input, output and power cables to the stand in several places, especially near the base (so if someone pulls on the cord, it pulls on the base) · Using cords that are long enough Mono Operation The airSynth does not have a mono output. If your sound system is mono, you should use a "Y-cable" to sum the outputs of the airSynth. Connect the two connectors of the Y-cable to a single RCA cable, then connect this cable to your mono destination. However, the panning effects will cause many programs to jump up and down in volume. AIRSYNTH REFERENCE MANUAL 19 Chapter 3: Performance CHAPTER 3 PERFORMANCE Selecting a Program The Alesis airSynth contains 50 programs, each one creating a different effect. There is a list of program names printed on the bottom of the unit, and you should have received a program chart with the unit that describes each program. Turn the program knob on the bottom left side of the airSynth to select a program number. The new program will not load right away, allowing you to keep using one program while you find another. 12. Notice that there is a decimal point after the program number to indicate that it hasn't been loaded yet. Press the Program knob to load this new program. 12 The decimal point goes away, showing that the program has been loaded. AIRSYNTH REFERENCE MANUAL 21 Performance: Chapter 3 Using the AxyzTM Controller The airSynth is the second in a line of Alesis products to use the groundbreaking Axyz controller. This controller allows you to use your hand to control the sound of your music in a way never before possible. The Axyz Controller works by sending a beam of invisible infrared light out of the top of the unit. There are sensors all around the dome which see the light when it is reflected back. By moving your hand around the dome, you reflect the light to different sensors, and this changes the sound of the effect. There are three sets of sensors in the Axyz controller, they are known as the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. The Y-axis sensor reads your hand position from the front to the back of the unit. The Z-axis sensor reads how close your hand is to the sensor (up and down). Tip: When playing the airSynth, make sure to move your hand in all three directions. Some of the programs don't use the Y-axis, but most use all three. You should hear an effect when your hand gets within 6" (15 cm) of the Axyz controller. For a list of what each axis does to the sound, see the Program Chart which came with your unit. Note that ambient light can affect the sensitivity of the Axyz controller. Make sure that you don't sit the airSynth right next to a light source or in the sun, or you may notice that you need to move your hand closer to hear an effect. You may also notice this if a large light is pointed directly at the airSynth when you are on stage. 22 AIRSYNTH REFERENCE MANUAL Chapter 3: Performance Effect Hold The airSynth has a function that allows you to freeze the current effect from the airSynth without needing to hold your hand in place. [. . . ] Tape a note to the top of the unit describing the problem, include your name and a phone number where Alesis can contact you if necessary, as well as instructions on where you want the product returned. Alesis will pay for standard one-way shipping back to you on any repair covered under the terms of this warranty. Field repairs are not authorized during the warranty period, and repair attempts by unqualified personnel may invalidate the warranty. Service address for customers in the USA: Alesis Service Department 12520 Wilkie Avenue Hawthorne, CA 90250 Customers outside the USA and Canada: Contact your local Alesis distributor for any warranty assistance. [. . . ]