Alesis Spitfire 30 user manual Effect Knob, Value Knob, Drive Knob Spitfire 60 and 30 only

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A Tour of the Spitfire 3

EFFECT Knob

The EFFECT knob is used for selecting effect modules, parameters and other settings to edit. Around the knob, you’ll see the names of sixteen different settings, including nine effect modules, four effect parameters (DRIVE and the three PARAMs) and two program- level settings (LEVEL and ROUTE). The PLAY setting is what you’ll want to be in while playing your guitar through the Spitfire.

Refer to chapter 10 for descriptions of the possible values for the effect modules and parameters.

VALUE Knob

In PLAY mode, this knob lets you select a program. When you make a selection other than PLAY with the EFFECT knob, you are in edit mode, and the VALUE knob allows you to change the setting of the mode, parameter or global setting you have selected. Also, you can press this knob to store changes you have made to a program.

DRIVE Knob (Spitfire 60 and 30 only)

This knob gives you direct control of the DRIVE value, which is the parameter for the DIST module. Increasing the DRIVE value boosts the level of distortion and increases the loudness of the audio signal.

When an effect program is recalled, the DRIVE value is also recalled from that program regardless of the position of the DRIVE knob. But once you turn the DRIVE knob, the program will jump to the new DRIVE setting, and the program will be edited, which is evidenced by a lit EDITED decimal point on the display.

When you turn the DRIVE knob, the DRIVE value will appear on the display for a few seconds. You may also modify the DRIVE setting by turning the EFFECT knob to DRIVE and using the VALUE knob to change the amount of drive.

If you turn the DRIVE knob when the DIST module is turned off, the display will show “--”and the audio signal will not be affected.

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Contents Page Page Table Of Contents Table of Contents Welcome IntroductionSpitfire Key Features IntroductionAbout the Spitfire Spitfire Basics Benefits of an On-Board Effect Processor Effect ModulesEffect Types Parameters ProgramsPlaying in Stereo How to Use This Manual This page intentionally left blank Hookup Diagram Hookup Diagram Front Panel Tour of the SpitfireDisplay Tour of the SpitfireInput Program Up/DownEffect Knob Value KnobDrive Knob Spitfire 60 and 30 only Bass Knob Spitfire 60 only Master Volume KnobHeadphones Jack Power SwitchFuse Power CordFootswitch UP/DOWN Inputs Rear PanelStereo Link Output AUX Auxiliary InputValue knob Selecting ProgramsTo Select Programs Program Up/Down buttonsSelecting Programs To Restore Factory Presets Editing ProgramsTo Edit a Selected Program Editing Programs Storing & Copying Programs To Store a ProgramTo Copy a Program Storing & Copying Programs Arranging Programs for PerformanceProgram Number Song Section To Tune Your Guitar Using the TunerChanging Pitch Reference Using the TunerDeferred Program Change Enabling & Using Deferred Program ChangeDeferred Program Change To Stereo-Link Two Amplifiers Stereo-Linking Two AmplifiersStereo-Linking Two Amplifiers Effect Knob Settings COMP/LIMIT Compressor/LimiterOff Dist Distortion Effect Knob SettingsEQ Equalizer NR Noise ReductionHum Elimination Left digit of display FX1 Multi-Effect Module 1, Mono to Stereo Effects CAB Cabinet SimulatorRing Modulation Pedal-Controlled PhaserTremolo Pedal-Controlled TremoloPedal-Controlled Rotary Speaker FlangerPedal-Controlled Flanger Rotary SpeakerAuto Phaser Param Direct-Control Parameter for FX1FX2 Multi-Effect Module 2, Stereo Effects Param Direct-Control Parameter for FX2 FX3 Multi-Effect Module 3, Delay-Based EffectsHall Reverb Pedal Stereo DelayEcho Pedal EchoParam Direct-Control Parameter for FX3 Pedal-Controlled Flanger same as in FX1Pedal-Controlled Rotary Speaker same as in FX1 Digfx Digital Sampling Effects Route Symptoms Cause Solution TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Specifications Specifications Contact Information 51-0148-B

Spitfire 30, Spitfire 60 specifications

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