Alesis MasterControl manual Disabling Windows System Sounds

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DISABLING WINDOWS SYSTEM SOUNDS

Windows System Sounds – the sounds that Windows plays to signal starting up, shutting down, alerts and so forth – can interfere with your audio recording. We strongly suggest disabling these sounds.

1.Click the “Sounds” tab of Sounds and Audio Devices (XP) or Sounds (Vista). Under the “Sound Scheme” drop-down menu, choose “No Sounds.”

2.Click “OK” to accept this entry and close the dialog box.

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Contents Reference Manual Page Table of Contents „ How this manual is organized IntroductionInstalling the Optional Applications First Things First Driver InstallationWindows MAC OSTo minimize noise, only engage Rear Panel FeaturesPage Analog Input Signal Indicators TOP Panel FeaturesDAW Control Channels DAW Control Transport DAW Control MULTI-FUNCTION KnobsDAW Control Assignable Button Banks Monitoring / Control Room FeaturesConfiguration 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 From the menu bar, go to Options f Controllers/Surfaces Cakewalk Sonar SetupPage Page Page Logic PRO Setup Page Digital Performer Setup Samplitude 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 Specify the Audio Clock Source Alesis Firewire Control Panel WindowsAdjusting latency by changing the buffer size Latency Audio Midi Setup MAC Audio ConfigurationAlesis Firewire Control Panel MAC „ General tab„ Nickname tab „ Screen Contrast Global Menus„ Output a / B / C Source „ Phones 1/2 Source„ Footswitch Setup „ Talkback Volume„ Footswitch Polarity „ Direct Monitoring„ Factory Reset „ Speakers / Outputs Controls Monitoring & Control Room Features„ Headphone Controls „ Talkback Controls„ Configuring the Global menus „ When to Use Direct MonitoringDirect Monitoring „ Creating a Direct Monitoring MixChoose File f New Project Creating a Cubase LE Project for RecordingPage Page Cubase / Nuendo Important Points for Users of Various DawsAbleton Live Cakewalk SonarSamplitude Logic PROAlesis HD24 / HD24XR Digital PerformerPRO Tools ReasonSoundtrack PRO PLUG-IN 1 Signal Flow Diagram Specifications Trademarks Contact InformationDemo Materials Page