Alesis NanoBass, Reference Manual, Page: 16 / 83

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
––––––
16
NanoBass Reference Manual
for example, it will ignore MIDI messages coming in over channel 1, or channels
3-16.
To make sure the NanoBass is receiving data, play the controlling instrument
while watching the MIDI indicator LED on the NanoBass’s front panel. If
everything is set properly, the LED should light up. If you don’t see the light,
double-check your cable connections and MIDI channel settings.
AS PART OF A DAISY-CHAIN (the OUT Jack, Part 1)
When you want to control several MIDI devices at the same time, there are two
ways to do it. The first is to buy a MIDI interface with multiple OUTs, and then
run separate MIDI cables from this interface to all the different devices. This is
called a “star” network and it is the preferable way to go, if you can afford it.
The second way is to “daisy-chain” several units together.
A daisy-chain is where the OUT/THRU jack on the NanoBass comes into use.
After connecting the controller’s OUT to the NanoBass’s IN, you’d continue the