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Mute Automation

Editing Songs

Erasing

The X2’s Mute Automation provides several editing tools. The ERASE FWD button lets you remove all mute events on any channel from a particular time event to the end of the Song. This requires that you first locate your tape machine providing the sync source to the X2, so that the tape’s position is exactly at the location you wish to begin deleting mute events from.

JThe following erase commands are not undo-able. Once something is erased, it’s really gone. So… be careful when using these functions.

Tip: Every so often, copy your song to another song location in memory. This way, if you erase something accidentally, you have a back-up copy to refer to. Keep notes about each Song in memory that you use. If you run out of Songs, use the Sys Ex function to store them in a MIDI storage device (i.e., a librarian, sequencer, etc.). Refer to page 56 for more information.

To erase all events AFTER a particular point in the Song on one or more channels:

1While the X2 is online, locate your tape source (the one that provides the sync source for the X2) to the location where you wish to begin erasing.

Be sure to stop the tape machine or sequencer from PLAY, so the X2 has received the current time location.

2Press the ERASE FWD button. The ERASE FWD LED will flash.

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3Select channels to erase by pressing a MUTE or MUTE GROUP button. The selected MUTE and/or MUTE GROUP buttons’ LEDs will flash.

Tip: To select all channels, press the ALL button; then, use the MUTE buttons to de- select channels you don’t want to erase.

4Press UPDATE to execute the erase, or press UNDO to abort erase mode. All mute events on this channel from the current tape position to the end of the song (the last mute event recorded) will be deleted.

To erase all events BEFORE a particular point in the Song on one or more channels:

1While the X2 is online, locate your tape source (the one that provides the sync source for the X2) to the location where you wish to begin erasing.

Be sure to stop the tape machine or sequencer from PLAY, so the X2 has received the current time location.

2Press the ERASE BWD button. The ERASE BWD LED will flash.

3Select channels to erase by pressing any MUTE or MUTE GROUP button. The selected MUTE and/or MUTE GROUP buttons’ LEDs will flash.

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Contents Alesis How To Use This Manual IntroductionConventions Description of Controls. a dictionary of each controlX2 Reference Manual Contents Applications Description of Controls Trouble-Shooting Midi Implementation Chart Page Introduction AboutRecording/Tracking Basic Principles of Mixing & Multitrack RecordingMonitoring Mixdown Introduction X2 Reference Manual Guided Tour Recorder/Mix SystemsPage Aux Send/Return Systems Muting Automation Control Room SystemsMeter Bridge Page Page Power Power SupplyConnections Unpacking and InspectionTo connect the power supply to Avoiding Ground Loops To Eliminate HUM if the Above has FailedBalanced Mic Inputs Channel Inputs and OutputsUnbalanced Line Inputs Page +4/-10 Switch Tape InputTape Send Direct Output InsertBalanced Tape I/O To connect an Elco cable toStereo Returns and Groups Group OutputsGroup Inserts Aux a & B ReturnsMaster Inputs and Outputs Master OutputsMaster Inserts Control Room OutputsPage Adat Sync HeadphonesTo synchronize the X2 to an Adat system Input Connector Type Examples of ConnectionsInterfacing to an Unbalanced -10 dBV Multitrack Recorder To interface with a typical unbalanced multitrack recorderInterfacing to a Professional +4 dBu Multitrack Recorder Interfacing to Adat Using Elco Connectors Interfacing to a Multitrack Recorder via a PatchbayInterfacing to the Mixdown Deck To connect the mixdown deck toInterfacing to the Control Room Interfacing to the StudioInterfacing to the Headphone Amp Interfacing Aux Sends and Returns to Outboard EffectsConnecting Simultaneously, if desired Interfacing with a Midi Sequencer Interfacing the InsertsTo interface a Midi sequencer with Setting Levels ApplicationsRecording II. Maintain Proper Fader LevelsRecording a Single Source to One Track To record a single source to a single trackRecording Multiple Sources to One Track To record two or more sources to a single trackRecording Multiple Sources to Two Tracks Stereo To record multiple sources to two tracks stereoRecording Tips To select the meter bridge modeAbout Metering To listen to tape tracks on the Monitor faders OverdubbingTo listen to tape tracks on the Channel faders Applications Previous section X2 Reference Manual Monitoring Midi Virtual Tracks Getting the Mix to the HeadphonesTo route the mix to a headphone amp Selecting an Aux Send Adding EffectsTo set the level going to the effects device To hear effects in the headphone/cue mix To hear effects in the monitorsTo record effects onto the multitrack Bouncing Tracks To record effects onto the mixdown deckTo bounce one or more tracks to another track mono To bounce multiple tracks to two tracks stereoPlayback/Mix-Down Mixdown BasicsGetting the Mix to the Tape Deck Here is a simplified step-by-step way to establish a mixCreating a Dependable Mix To create a dependable mixMute Automation Page Using Group Faders as Subgroups To configure the X2 mixer in order to achieve a mono mixLive Performance Creating a Monitor MixStage Monitor Mix Video Post-ProductionTo create two different stage monitor mixes Applications X2 Reference Manual Mute Automation OverviewDestructive Solo To enable destructive solo modeMute Groups Page Defining Mute Groups To define Mute GroupsRecalling Mute Groups Overlay ButtonTo recall a Mute Group To return the console to its previous mute statusDisplay Mode SynchronizationSelecting a Sync Source Getting On-line/LockingMute Events Recording and Playing Back Mute EventsUndoing Mute Events OverdubbingPage Editing Songs ErasingErase All Memory To erase all events on one or more channelsTo erase all events on all channels To erase a Song including its mute events and 4 Mute GroupsCopying Copy Mute EventsCopy Song To copy mute events from one channel to anotherSelecting Songs via Midi Midi ChannelTo set the Midi channel Midi Map Memory Backup Transmitting System ExclusiveReceiving System Exclusive Remaining MemoryDescription of Controls Input Channel ControlsHPF Switch To MON SwitchHi and Lo EQ Hi Mid and Lo Mid EQEQ in Switch Switch Aux 3/4AUX Source Switch AUX 1-2, AUX 1-2 PANSwitch Aux 5/6 Monitor PANMonitor Peak LED Monitor Solo ButtonDIR Switch Group Assign Switches 1-2, 3-4, 5-6Channel PAN Channel Peak LEDAux Master Controls Stereo Aux Return ControlsAUX a Assign Switches Aux a Only Group Masters Switch Aux B OnlyStereo Separation BalanceGroup Master Controls ButtonSolo Button Mute ButtonGroup 1-8 Master Faders Master Controls Oscillator Frequency and LevelSolo LED and Level Studio Level and AssignmentPhones Control Room Level and SourceMaster Faders Meter BridgePage Mute Automation Controls DisplayMute Groups Online Erase FWD and Erase BWD Buttons Memory RemainingErasing Memory Mute SoloDescription of Controls X2 Reference Manual TROUBLE-SHOOTING Trouble-Shooting IndexChecking the Software Version Re-initializingMaintenance/Service Cleaning and MaintenanceWarranty Information Obtaining Repair ServiceCustomers outside the USA Trouble-Shooting X2 Reference Manual Maps Midi Maps IndexMute Midi Note Number Map Mute Midi Controller NumberMap Number Interval Midi Implementation Chart Specifications Power Supply Maximum GainInput Module Group ModuleDimensions WeightTotal Shipping Weight Dimensional DrawingsInternal Connector Pinouts Block Diagram Index SoloSong LED 102