Alesis MasterControl Introduction, „ How this manual is organized

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Alesis MasterControl!

The MasterControl is Alesis’s most advanced computer recording product to date and designed to be the centerpiece of your studio. Just consider this list of features:

y24-bit, 192kHz audio interface with analog preamplifiers and line inputs, plus ADAT and S/PDIF digital audio inputs. Up to twenty-six inputs and six outputs can be used simultaneously. Standard MIDI inputs and outputs are included, too.

yAudiophile performance from 111dB ADCs, 114db DACs, and a high-definition microphone preamplifier design. All line inputs and outputs are balanced for maximum signal-to-noise (SNR) performance.

yFull featured control surface with 100mm motorized faders, three-row knob control, assignable buttons, transport control, preview functionality, and a dedicated display to keep you oriented at all times.

yTemplates for all the most popular DAWs are included. Call up a preset and use the included templates to make the most out of your preferred music creation software.

ySophisticated control room functionality including freely assignable outputs, dedicated buttons for speaker switching, two independent headphone outputs, and integrated talkback microphone.

yDSP-driven, 26x6 built-in hardware mixer for tracking live instruments and vocals with no discernible latency.

yLow-latency ASIO, WDM, and CoreAudio drivers for high performance and the lowest possible latency.

ySteinberg Cubase and Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition included in the box so you can get started recording and mixing immediately.

„How this manual is organized

This reference manual is designed to get you up and running with the MasterControl fast. After providing an overview of the MasterControl’s physical features, the manual guides you through driver installation and then connecting your MasterControl to your DAW software.

Once you have connected your MasterControl, you are ready to move on to the next step: customizing the MasterControl for your own mode of working. This customization occurs within the GLOBAL menus.

Next, you will learn about the powerful features of the built-in DIRECT MONITORING mixer.

At the end of this manual, there is a quick tutorial for starting a Cubase LE project, followed by a list of unique features pertinent to the various presets.

Enjoy your Alesis MasterControl—the new centerpiece of your recording studio!

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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 Setup„ Channels Sent from the MasterControl to the Computer Audio Inputs and Outputs„ Available Channels at Various Sample Rates Choosing the Mastercontrol AS Your Default Audio Device Windows Audio ConfigurationChoose 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 Setup„ General tab Alesis Firewire Control Panel MAC„ 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 / HD24XRReason PRO ToolsSoundtrack PRO PLUG-IN 1 Signal Flow Diagram Specifications Contact Information TrademarksDemo Materials Page
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