User manual ALESIS WEDGE

[. . . ] ALESIS Wedge Reference Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Alesis Wedge Desktop Master Reverb Processor. To take full advantage of the Wedge'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 Wedge. 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. [. . . ] To select a parameter, press the button associated with its position in the display or move its fader. There are three ways to edit parameters on the Wedge: · · · Move one of the [A], [B], [C] or [D] sliders Press one of the [A], [B], [C] or [D] buttons, then turn the [VALUE] wheel On parameters where you are switching between two possible values (i. e. Lezlie Speed Slow/Fast) simply pressing one of the [A], [B], [C] or [D] buttons will switch the value. Using Online Help The Wedge has built-in online help to assist you in identifying parameter functions from the display, without having to look things up in this manual. Once you have accessed Edit mode (see previous section), you can select any of the parameters shown in the display by pressing the corresponding button ([A], [B], [C] or [D]). However, by holding one of these buttons for more than one second, the upper display will provide a more detailed description of the selected parameter. Special Cases Most of the time, a single parameter is represented by a single value in the display. However, in the case of the Delay Time parameter, where the range is quite wide, it is helpful to be able to edit different parts of the overall value. In other words, think how long it takes to scroll from 1 to 5499 ms using 1 millisecond increments. Except for the "smaller" delays used in the Multi Chain and Dual Mono Configurations, the Delay Time value is broken down into three parameters: 100ms, 10ms and 1ms. This allows you to adjust the hundredths, tenths and individual milliseconds individually. Example: In the case of the Mono Delay Configuration, the Edit mode page 1 display will look like this: 38 Wedge Reference Manual Editing Programs ­ Chapter 4 Naming A Program The actual delay time can be derived by adding these three parameters together. For example, in the display above, the Delay Time value equals 1696 ms. The process of naming a Program is integrated into the Store function. Whenever you store a Program, you have the opportunity to change its name. This is done by using the [A], [B], [C] and [D] buttons while in Store mode. To change a Program's name: Ê Press [STORE]. The [STORE] button will flash, and the display will read: Save XXX (nnnnnnnnnnnn)? . . . whereas XXX is a Program location number from 00--127 in the User bank, and nnnnnnnnnnnn is the Program's name. Ë Press the [A/NAME] button. The cursor will move to the first character of the Program's name. Ì Use the [C/<] and [D/>] buttons to move the cursor left and right, respectively, through the 12 character fields in the Program's name. Í Use the [VALUE] knob to change the selected character field. Î If you wish to select a different Program location to store to, press [B/ESC] to move the cursor back under the Program location number field in the display, then use [VALUE] to select the Program location you want to store to. Ï Press [STORE] again. The [STORE] button's LED will momentarily flash quickly, while the display reads: Prog nnnnnnnnnnnn Stored! . . . whereby nnnnnnnnnnnn is the Program's name. The [STORE] button will turn off and the display will revert to wherever it was before [STORE] was pressed for the first time. 5 I ] q " 6 J # 7 K $ 8 L % 9 M a u & : N b v ' ; O c w 4 H ¥ p ^ r _ s ` t ( < P d x ) = Q e y * > R f z + ?B V j } / C W k { 0 D X l 1 E Y m 2 F Z n 3 G [ o Wedge Reference Manual 39 Chapter 4 ­ Editing Programs Tutorial The best way to learn a new piece of gear is to start using it in your studio. This section is designed to teach you how to edit your own programs using normal dayto-day examples. If the program sounds weird when you're all done, change it - that's what the sliders are for!When you're writing a Program from scratch, it's usually good to have a source that's easy to get to. This can be a synth, a guitar, or even an ADAT track or dry CD track on a loop. [. . . ] Be sure you have stored these Programs into some sort of data storage device via MIDI System Exclusive before performing a re-initialization (see Chapter 6). The current software version may be determined by holding [PROG] and pressing [EDIT/PAGE]. The display will briefly indicate the currently installed software version. Please take note of the software version and include it in any correspondence with the factory. Maintenance/Service Cleaning Disconnect the AC cord, then use a damp cloth to clean the Wedge's metal and plastic surfaces. For heavy dirt, use a non-abrasive household cleaner such as Formula 409 or Fantastik. [. . . ]