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Mute Automation

and have them playback. This is done by choosing one of the many built-in MIDI maps the X2 provides, which determines how the mute events will be transmitted (using note-on messages, controller data or as System Exclusive).

The entire memory of the Mute Automation (100 songs, 400 Mute Groups and up to 10,000 mute events) can be downloaded to an external MIDI device (such as an Alesis DataDisk, MIDI sequencer, bulk librarian, or some other MIDI device). This can be done by transmitting the data via MIDI System Exclusive messages. This data can then be retrieved to the same or another X2, instantly recalling all mute sequences from the original session.

Destructive Solo

The Mute Automation system also has a Solo mode, not to be confused with the SOLO buttons. Solo mode lets the MUTE buttons act as solo buttons (as far as the Mute Automation is concerned), allowing you to perform destructive soloing. In Solo mode, the logic of the Mute Automation is reversed: press a MUTE and that channel will continue to be heard, while all other channels will be muted. Unlike the SOLO buttons which affect only the Control Room mix, destructive soloing affects the mix which is going to tape.

When should you use destructive solo via the mute automation system, instead of the control room’s solo-in-place system? One application of destructive solo is to create an abrupt cut from an ensemble to a single instrument or voice during a mix. Another common application involves destructive solo and effect sends/returns. The normal SOLO buttons do not cut the effect sends of other channels, so if you solo one channel and one Aux Return, you will still hear the echo of any other instruments that are feeding that effect device. Destructive solo, however, since it mutes all other channels (and hence their post-fader Aux Sends), allows you to hear only one channel if you wish. Simply enter destructive solo mode, and press the MUTE buttons of the channel and the aux return. If you don’t want to hear the “dry” signal (which is necessary when setting up certain effects), de-assign the channel signal from L-R or any Groups. It will still send to the effect device, but you will only hear the Aux Return -- all other channels are muted.

To enable destructive solo mode:

1Hold the ALL/ALT button.

2Press the ONLINE/SOLO button.

3Select a channel to solo by pressing any MUTE button on the console.

All other channels MUTE LEDs will flash. To unsolo a channel, press its MUTE button again.

4To disable, hold the ALL/ALT button and press the ONLINE/SOLO button.

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Contents Alesis Introduction How To Use This ManualConventions Description of Controls. a dictionary of each controlX2 Reference Manual Contents Applications Description of Controls Trouble-Shooting Midi Implementation Chart Page About IntroductionBasic Principles of Mixing & Multitrack Recording Recording/TrackingMonitoring Mixdown Introduction X2 Reference Manual Recorder/Mix Systems Guided TourPage Aux Send/Return Systems Control Room Systems Muting AutomationMeter Bridge Page Page Power Supply PowerConnections Unpacking and InspectionTo connect the power supply to To Eliminate HUM if the Above has Failed Avoiding Ground LoopsChannel Inputs and Outputs Balanced Mic InputsUnbalanced Line Inputs Page Tape Input +4/-10 SwitchTape Send Direct Output InsertTo connect an Elco cable to Balanced Tape I/OGroup Outputs Stereo Returns and GroupsGroup Inserts Aux a & B ReturnsMaster Outputs Master Inputs and OutputsMaster Inserts Control Room OutputsPage Headphones Adat SyncTo synchronize the X2 to an Adat system Examples of Connections Input Connector TypeTo interface with a typical unbalanced multitrack recorder Interfacing to an Unbalanced -10 dBV Multitrack RecorderInterfacing to a Professional +4 dBu Multitrack Recorder Interfacing to a Multitrack Recorder via a Patchbay Interfacing to Adat Using Elco ConnectorsInterfacing to the Mixdown Deck To connect the mixdown deck toInterfacing to the Studio Interfacing to the Control RoomInterfacing to the Headphone Amp Interfacing Aux Sends and Returns to Outboard EffectsConnecting Simultaneously, if desired Interfacing the Inserts Interfacing with a Midi SequencerTo interface a Midi sequencer with Applications Setting LevelsRecording II. Maintain Proper Fader LevelsTo record a single source to a single track Recording a Single Source to One TrackTo record two or more sources to a single track Recording Multiple Sources to One TrackTo record multiple sources to two tracks stereo Recording Multiple Sources to Two Tracks StereoTo select the meter bridge mode Recording TipsAbout Metering Overdubbing To listen to tape tracks on the Monitor fadersTo listen to tape tracks on the Channel faders Applications Previous section X2 Reference Manual Getting the Mix to the Headphones Monitoring Midi Virtual TracksTo route the mix to a headphone amp Adding Effects Selecting an Aux SendTo set the level going to the effects device To hear effects in the monitors To hear effects in the headphone/cue mixTo record effects onto the multitrack To record effects onto the mixdown deck Bouncing TracksTo bounce one or more tracks to another track mono To bounce multiple tracks to two tracks stereoMixdown Basics Playback/Mix-DownGetting the Mix to the Tape Deck Here is a simplified step-by-step way to establish a mixTo create a dependable mix Creating a Dependable MixMute Automation Page To configure the X2 mixer in order to achieve a mono mix Using Group Faders as SubgroupsLive Performance Creating a Monitor MixVideo Post-Production Stage Monitor MixTo create two different stage monitor mixes Applications X2 Reference Manual Overview Mute AutomationTo enable destructive solo mode Destructive SoloMute Groups Page To define Mute Groups Defining Mute GroupsOverlay Button Recalling Mute GroupsTo recall a Mute Group To return the console to its previous mute statusSynchronization Display ModeSelecting a Sync Source Getting On-line/LockingRecording and Playing Back Mute Events Mute EventsUndoing Mute Events OverdubbingPage Erasing Editing SongsTo erase all events on one or more channels Erase All MemoryTo erase all events on all channels To erase a Song including its mute events and 4 Mute GroupsCopy Mute Events CopyingCopy Song To copy mute events from one channel to anotherMidi Channel Selecting Songs via MidiTo set the Midi channel Midi Map Transmitting System Exclusive Memory BackupReceiving System Exclusive Remaining MemoryInput Channel Controls Description of ControlsTo MON Switch HPF SwitchHi and Lo EQ Hi Mid and Lo Mid EQSwitch Aux 3/4 EQ in SwitchAUX Source Switch AUX 1-2, AUX 1-2 PANMonitor PAN Switch Aux 5/6Monitor Peak LED Monitor Solo ButtonGroup Assign Switches 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 DIR SwitchChannel PAN Channel Peak LEDStereo Aux Return Controls Aux Master ControlsGroup Masters Switch Aux B Only AUX a Assign Switches Aux a OnlyStereo Separation BalanceButton Group Master ControlsSolo Button Mute ButtonGroup 1-8 Master Faders Oscillator Frequency and Level Master ControlsSolo LED and Level Studio Level and AssignmentControl Room Level and Source PhonesMaster Faders Meter BridgePage Display Mute Automation ControlsMute Groups Online Memory Remaining Erase FWD and Erase BWD ButtonsMute Solo Erasing MemoryDescription of Controls X2 Reference Manual Trouble-Shooting Index TROUBLE-SHOOTINGChecking the Software Version Re-initializingCleaning and Maintenance Maintenance/ServiceWarranty Information Obtaining Repair ServiceCustomers outside the USA Trouble-Shooting X2 Reference Manual Midi Maps Index MapsMute Midi Note Number Mute Midi Controller Number MapMap Number Interval Midi Implementation Chart Specifications Maximum Gain Power SupplyInput Module Group ModuleWeight DimensionsTotal Shipping Weight Dimensional DrawingsInternal Connector Pinouts Block Diagram Solo IndexSong LED 102
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