Alesis MultiMix12USB, Reference Manual

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Onboard your Multimix™ is a powerful effects unit that has 100
preset programs. We offer a few tips on where to use these, but
don’t limit yourself to our suggestions. We recommend that you
experiment with these effects to get a good feel for how they can
improve your mixes
Effects Section Components
Program Selection Knob
You can use this knob to assign one of 100 effect programs
to your mix. Turning the knob to the right increments the
program number, and turning it to the left decrements the
program number. You can control the level of the effect for each
channel via the channel’s AUX B knob. You must PRESS the
effect knob to activate the selected effect.
LED Display
This display shows you the number of the current program.
CLIP Indicator
When lit, this LED tells you that there is a signal clip at the
internal effects input. This means that you should reduce the signal
via the EFFECTS / AUX RET B LEVEL control.
SIG Indicator
When lit, this LED indicates that the effects processor is receiving
a signal.
Effect Descriptions
HALL
This type of reverb simulates the ambience of a grand concert hall.
ROOM
This type of reverb reproduces the more intimate ambiance of
natural room acoustics.
PLATE
These are simulations of metal plate reverbs, as used on classic
recordings from the '70s and '80s.
CHAMBER
These are simulations of the reverb created by artificial echo
chambers, as used on classic recordings of the '50s and '60s.
You cannot use the AUX B RETURN and the
on-board effects at the same time.
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CHORUS
These create the effect of multiple voices (or instruments)
sounding at once from a single input.
FLANGE
These create a sweeping, swooshing sound effect that you will
probably recognize.
DELAY
These effects are based on a discreet repetition or echo of the
input.
PITCH
These effects transpose the pitch of the input signal and blend the
effect signal with the original to create harmonies.
MULTI & MULTI II
These are combinations of two or more of the above effects.