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Содержание airSynth

Страница 1: ...REFERENCE MANUAL...

Страница 2: ...in part is prohibited 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 San...

Страница 3: ...3 Step 1 Hook it up 13 Step 2 Select a Program 13 Step 3 Have fun 13 Connections 15 Unpacking and Inspection 15 Basic Connections 15 Connecting to a Stereo Receiver 16 Connecting between a CD Player a...

Страница 4: ...pter 1 Quick Start If you want to start using the airSynth right away here s a one page guide to hooking it up and trying it out Chapter 2 Connections This chapter gives detailed instructions for conn...

Страница 5: ...tages that can cause dangerous electrical shock Please follow these precautions when using this product 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instruction...

Страница 6: ...d its mounting If a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods o...

Страница 7: ...es raccordements de sorties repr sentant un risque d lectrocution Veuillez suivre ces pr cautions lors de l utilisation de l appareil 1 Lisez ces instructions 2 Gardez ces instructions 3 Tenez compte...

Страница 8: ...ppareil lors d un orage ou lorsqu il n est pas utilis pendant longtemps 14 Faites r parer par un personnel qualifi Une r paration est n cessaire lorsque l appareil a t endommag de quelque sorte que ce...

Страница 9: ...er installiert sind um Sch den und Verletzungen zu vermeiden Wenn Sie einen Rollwagen benutzen achten Sie darauf das dieser nicht umkippt um Verletzungen auszuschlie en 12 Ziehen Sie w hrend eines Gew...

Страница 10: ...reet Santa Monica CA 90404 USA declares that the product Product Name airSynth Model Type Signal Processor conforms to the Standards listed for this product on the web site www alesis com European Con...

Страница 11: ...g the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation bet...

Страница 12: ...12 AIRSYNTH REFERENCE MANUAL FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL AXYZ Controller LED Display Program Knob RCA Outputs RCA Inputs Power Jack...

Страница 13: ...e package and plug it into the wall with the supplied Power Supply Connect the Left and Right outputs of the airSynth into the Left and Right CD Inputs of a stereo receiver or mixer airSynth Receiver...

Страница 14: ...Quick Start Guide Chapter 1 14 AIRSYNTH REFERENCE MANUAL Move your hand over the black Axyz dome on the unit Try moving from side to side front to back as well as up and down Get down...

Страница 15: ...les It is important to register your purchase if you have not already filled out your warranty card and mailed it back to Alesis please take the time to do so now Basic Connections The airSynth is des...

Страница 16: ...inputs the airSynth will sound very noisy Connecting between a CD Player and a Stereo Receiver CD Player airSynth Receiver CD Line Out airSynth Line In airSynth Line Out Receiver CD In The above syst...

Страница 17: ...f RCA connectors on the other You will need to locate or purchase this cable to use a portable CD player with the airSynth Plug the RCA connectors on this cable into the Left and Right Inputs of the a...

Страница 18: ...ine Out Phono In 1 Phono In 2 CD Aux Input Line Out This section explains how to connect the airSynth into a DJ system The first point to mention is that the output of a turntable is not at line level...

Страница 19: ...or a standard microphone stand 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 o...

Страница 20: ...unit that describes each program Selecting a new program is simple 1 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...

Страница 21: ...Z axis The X axis sensor reads your hand position from left to right 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...

Страница 22: ...nd an effect that you want to freeze 3 Press and hold the Program knob for one second A decimal point should appear in the display between the first and second number of the program 1 2 A decimal poin...

Страница 23: ...away from the Axyz controller making sure that the airSynth isn t affecting the sound 3 Press and hold the Program knob for one second A decimal point should appear in the display between the first an...

Страница 24: ...erent sides you will trigger one of several pitches or drum sounds After one measure has passed 8 clicks you will hear this tone played again The airSynth corrects the timing so that it plays back in...

Страница 25: ...in this chapter If the tempo is not set the unit will operate at 120bpm upon power up 2 Select the Program you want to sequence number 2 or 42 45 3 Play the drum sounds or pitches by approaching the...

Страница 26: ...ter 3 Performance AIRSYNTH REFERENCE MANUAL 29 3 Move your hand away from the sensors to stop playing the note 4 Now approach the sensors from another direction The airSynth should play a different pi...

Страница 27: ...h is in Hold mode it will keep repeating the last melody it generated 4 Move your hands around the sensors to modulate the looping melody 5 Press the Program knob again to exit Hold mode The looping m...

Страница 28: ...he click If you hear one try moving closer to the sensors or try another program Bad cables Replace the cables Destination is turned down Check the connections and the level of the mixer or amp that t...

Страница 29: ...clean the airSynth s metal and plastic surfaces For heavy dirt use a non abrasive household cleaner such as Formula 409 or Fantastik DO NOT SPRAY THE CLEANER DIRECTLY ONTO THE FRONT OF THE UNIT AS IT...

Страница 30: ...y 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 Next day service is av...

Страница 31: ...adrant adds a different drum Each quadrant adds a different drum 3 FM Moving your hand around the sensor triggers a biting sweeping tone FM Osc 1 Freq FM Osc 2 Freq Volume 4 Didgiri Don t A groaning s...

Страница 32: ...37 8 C Saw Move left to right to play a pentatonic scale then back to front to bend the pitch Quantized Pitch Pitch bend Volume 9 Air amin A Theremin like sound whose pitch rises as you hand moves bac...

Страница 33: ...irSynths Pitch Filter Volume 14 LFO Abuse Sounds like a broken UFO move from left to right to change the speed and pitch Pitch and LFO frequency Filter Volume 15 Pet Sounds Theremin like sound with al...

Страница 34: ...t adds a bouncing sound Clank Bounce Volume 25 Yo Yo Drum Hold your hand over the sensor after triggering the drum for more zaniness Triggering close to the dome will start a sound with infinite decay...

Страница 35: ...d move from side to side for some interesting stereo panning Modula tion amounts Pitch Volume 35 Whispering Wind Spooky talking wind effect let the airSynth tell you ghost stories Formant change frequ...

Страница 36: ...sounds to create hypnotic dance loops Use the Hold function to Filter the loop Filter LPF Filter Q 46 Auto Bass Hold your hand over the sensor to create a random bass line Next hold the PROGRAM knob t...

Страница 37: ...ange 102 8 dB A weighted Signal to Noise Ratio 102 4dB A weighted THD N 0 0065 Frequency Response 20 20000Hz Sampling Frequency 44 1KHz Converter Resolution 24bit ADC and DAC Processor Resolution 28bi...

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