Alesis MasterControl manual

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8.FOOTSWITCH – You may connect a remote footswitch to this jack. This can operate either as a control option surface or as a toggle switch to turn the MasterControl’s talkback function on and off. Please refer to the GLOBAL MENUS section to configure your footswitch.

9.MIDI IN / OUT – You can use MIDI cables to connect an external MIDI device to these jacks.

10.DIGITAL INPUTS – This area features an ADAT connection, a configurable ADAT/optical S/PDIF connection, and a coaxial (RCA) S/PDIF connection.

Note: These MIDI connections may be disabled when recording at 176.4kHz and 192kHz sample rates.

The digital section is INPUT only. The MasterControl does not have digital audio outputs.

The number of channels available via the digital input jacks changes as you change sampling rates. Refer to the INPUTS / OUTPUTS & SAMPLING RATES section for more information.

11.FIREWIRE – Connect the MasterControl to your computer using either of these FireWire connections. The second jack can be used to daisy chain another firewire device, such as an external hard drive. If computer operation becomes glitchy, remove any other devices connected to your FireWire chain to see if that solves the problem.

12.POWER IN – Connect the included power adapter to the MasterControl here. Only use an approved Alesis adapter. Other adapters may damage your MasterControl.

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Contents Reference Manual Page Table of Contents „ How this manual is organized IntroductionMAC OS First Things First Driver InstallationInstalling the Optional Applications WindowsTo 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 Reason Setup Samplitude SetupDigital Performer Setup PRO Tools 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 Specify the Audio Clock Source Alesis Firewire Control Panel WindowsAdjusting latency by changing the buffer size Latency Audio Midi Setup MAC Audio Configuration„ General tab Alesis Firewire Control Panel MAC„ Nickname tab „ Phones 1/2 Source Global Menus„ Screen Contrast „ Output a / B / C Source„ Direct Monitoring „ Talkback Volume„ Footswitch Setup „ Footswitch Polarity„ Factory Reset „ Talkback Controls Monitoring & Control Room Features„ Speakers / Outputs Controls „ Headphone Controls„ Creating a Direct Monitoring Mix „ When to Use Direct Monitoring„ Configuring the Global menus Direct MonitoringChoose File f New Project Creating a Cubase LE Project for RecordingPage Page Cakewalk Sonar Important Points for Users of Various DawsCubase / Nuendo Ableton LiveSamplitude Logic PROAlesis HD24 / HD24XR Digital PerformerReason PRO ToolsSoundtrack PRO PLUG-IN 1 Signal Flow Diagram Specifications Contact Information TrademarksDemo Materials Page