Alesis 7-51-0121-A manual How to Use This Manual

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Introduction

How to Use This Manual

A little technical knowledge will help you get the most out of your gear...it’s really pretty simple. This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various functions and applications for the Smashup. While it's a good idea to read through the entire manual once carefully, those having general knowledge about effect devices should use the table of contents to look up specific functions.

Chapter 1: Quick Start. If you're already experienced with effect boxes, this will get you started using the Smashup right away. It's a short guide to the essential elements of hooking it up and using it for the first time. A brief tour of the front and rear panels also directs you to the chapters focused on individual features.

Chapter 2: Connections gives detailed instructions for connecting the Smashup to a variety of typical audio systems. It also discusses the process of linking the Smashup with other ModFX devices.

Chapter 3: Using the Smashup explains the controls of the Smashup and their functions.

Chapter 4: Sample Settings provides a selection of sound charts created by the sound designers at Alesis for you to try.

Near the end of the manual are troubleshooting tips, specifications, and an index to help you find what you're looking for.

Helpful tips and advice are highlighted in a shaded box like this

When something important appears in the manual, an exclamation mark (like the one shown at left) will appear with some explanatory text. This symbol indicates that this information is vital when operating the Smashup.

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Contents Reference Manual Page Table of Contents Table Of Contents Introduction WelcomeAbout the Smashup Important features of your SmashupIntroduction Smashup Key Features How to Use This Manual Safety Instructions/Notices Important Safety Instructions EnglishSafety symbols used in this product Please follow these precautions when using this productImportant Safety Instructions CE Declaration Of Conformity FCC Compliance StatementSymboles utilisés dans ce produit Instructions de Sécurité Importantes FrenchImportant Safety Instructions Sicherheit Symbole verwendet in diesem Produkt Lesen Sie bitte die folgende Sicherheitshinweise GermanImportant Safety Instructions This page intentionally left blank If youre new to signal Processing Quick Start GuideIf you can’t wait to get started Hook it up to a synthesizerRear Panel Quick Start GuideQuick overview of the controls Installing in a Rack PowerConnections Unpacking and InspectionConnecting audio ConnectionsIn-line connection Turn up the trimConnecting to the Channel Inserts of a mixing console Connecting to the Main Outputs of a mixing console Connecting to the inserts on an instrument amplifierDont use line transformers Connecting to equipment with XLR inputs and outputsAbout audio cables Using the ModLink What about the input and output jacks on the slave units?Using the Smashup What is a compressor?Attack/Release times vary by Type Using the SmashupWhat the controls do How the Smashup goes beyond just compression Operational advice Setting LevelsGain structure About stereo compressionDescription of Controls ThresholdGraph of input level Graph of compressionAttack Look AheadRelease Pumping BreathingSizzle FAT mode and SizzleOutput Type Select Switch ClassicOpto TransparentFat De-EssPump Using the Foot Switch BypassSample Settings Threshold and Output settings may need changingClassic De-EssSample Settings FatOpto PumpTransparent BlankBlank Settings Templates Troubleshooting Troubleshooting IndexTroubleshooting Keep Audio Wiring AS FAR Away from AC Wiring AS Possible Avoiding ground loop noiseLine conditioners and spike protectors Refer all servicing to Alesis Care and MaintenanceCleaning Customers outside the USA and Canada Obtaining repair serviceCustomers in the USA and Canada Specifications Audio InputAudio Output MechanicalSpecifications Foot SWITCH, 16 IndexWarranty / Contact Alesis Alesis Limited WarrantyWarranty/Contact Information Alesis Contact Information