Alesis MasterControl manual Configuration Controls

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2.DIRECT MON LEVEL – This knob raises or lowers your entire direct monitor mix. This allows you to blend your direct monitor signals with the audio being played from your computer.

3.OUTPUT 1-2 LEVEL – This knob controls the volume sent out of the analog outputs for any of the analog output pairs that are set to listen to DAW outputs 1/2.

4.HEADPHONE 1 / 2 – These knobs control the volume for the corresponding HEADPHONE 1 and 2 outputs on the rear panel. You can select which stereo channels are routed to these outputs in the Global Menus (see the GLOBAL MENUS section for more information).

5.SPEAKERS / OUTPUTS – These buttons mute or activate output from each of the three physical analog output pairs. To switch a stereo mix between multiple sets of speakers, set each of the three output pair sources in the global menus to OUTPUT 1/2.

6.TALKBACK – Pressing this button will let you speak into the built-in microphone (right above the button) to your musicians. This signal will interrupts any audio that would otherwise be playing. Select which pairs of channels allow talkback, and set the talkback volume, in the Global Menus (see the GLOBAL MENUS section for more information).

7.LED METERS – These meters measure the audio signal level of the Output Source 1/2 sent from your computer software to the MasterControl.

(G)CONFIGURATION CONTROLS

1.DISPLAY – Information related to the MasterControl’s functions will be shown in this display. This includes functions currently being adjusted, pages in menus, knob settings, volume levels, the current bank or track, etc.

2.VALUE / ENTER – Turn this knob to scroll through the various options shown in the DISPLAY. Push the knob to enter your selection.

 

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3.PRESET / HOME – Press this button to enter (or exit) Preset Selection. Use the VALUE / ENTER encoder to scroll through the Presets to find the one corresponding to your DAW. Press the encoder to select the preset. Do this before you open your DAW. The Presets are as follows:

yPreset 1: Cubase / Nuendo

yPreset 2: Ableton Live

yPreset 3: Cakewalk Sonar

yPreset 4: Logic Pro

yPreset 5: Samplitude

yPreset 6: Digital Performer

yPreset 7: Alesis HD24

yPreset 8: ProTools

yPreset 9: Reason

yPreset 10: Soundtrack Pro

yPreset 11: Plug-in 1

yPreset 12: Plug-in 2

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Contents Reference Manual Page Table of Contents Introduction „ How this manual is organizedFirst Things First Driver Installation Installing the Optional ApplicationsWindows MAC OSRear Panel Features To minimize noise, only engagePage TOP Panel Features Analog Input Signal IndicatorsDAW Control Channels DAW Control MULTI-FUNCTION Knobs DAW Control TransportMonitoring / Control Room Features DAW Control Assignable Button BanksConfiguration Controls Page Selecting the Proper Preset for Your DAW Page Cubase and Nuendo Setup Control Surface MAC and Windows Page Page Ableton Live Setup Page Page Page Page Cakewalk Sonar Setup From the menu bar, go to Options f Controllers/SurfacesPage Page Page Logic PRO Setup Page Samplitude Setup Digital Performer SetupPRO Tools Setup Reason SetupAudio Inputs and Outputs „ Channels Sent from the MasterControl to the Computer„ Available Channels at Various Sample Rates Windows Audio Configuration Choosing the Mastercontrol AS Your Default Audio DeviceChoose Sounds and Audio Devices XP or Sounds Vista Disabling Windows System Sounds Alesis Firewire Control Panel Windows Specify the Audio Clock SourceAdjusting latency by changing the buffer size Latency MAC Audio Configuration Audio Midi SetupAlesis Firewire Control Panel MAC „ General tab„ Nickname tab Global Menus „ Screen Contrast„ Output a / B / C Source „ Phones 1/2 Source„ Talkback Volume „ Footswitch Setup„ Footswitch Polarity „ Direct Monitoring„ Factory Reset Monitoring & Control Room Features „ Speakers / Outputs Controls„ Headphone Controls „ Talkback Controls„ When to Use Direct Monitoring „ Configuring the Global menusDirect Monitoring „ Creating a Direct Monitoring MixCreating a Cubase LE Project for Recording Choose File f New ProjectPage Page Important Points for Users of Various Daws Cubase / NuendoAbleton Live Cakewalk SonarLogic PRO SamplitudeDigital Performer Alesis HD24 / HD24XRPRO Tools ReasonSoundtrack PRO PLUG-IN 1 Signal Flow Diagram Specifications Trademarks Contact InformationDemo Materials Page
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