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Mute Automation

MIDI

When you want to use an external MIDI sequencer to provide mute automation, instead of the X2’s internal sequencer, you must select a MIDI channel and choose a MIDI Map. There are several different sequencers to choose from, although we recommend using a sequencer that provides “event chasing,” so that you can locate to any location on your sequencer and be confident that it will update the mixer with its correct mute status for that particular section of the song.

MIDI Channel

The MIDI Channel value determines which MIDI channel the X2 will transmit and receive mute events on as MIDI messages for recording and playing back on an external MIDI sequencer. The messages that are sent representing the mute events are determined by the currently selected MIDI Map (see next section). You can transmit and receive on any one channel, from 1 to 16, or you can choose all 16 channels simultaneously; this is called omni mode. Use omni mode only when you are using the MIDI sequencer exclusively for recording and playing back mute events.

JThe MIDI Channel and Map displays are disabled if the Sync Source is set to “Ad” (ADAT sync).

To set the MIDI channel:

1 Press the DISPLAY button until the CHANNEL LED is lit.

2 Use INC/DEC to change the value.

Choose 01—16 for MIDI channel 1 through 16, or 00 for omni mode (all 16).

It is recommended that you use a MIDI channel that is not being used by another device (synth, sampler, drum machine) connected to the same source as the X2.

Selecting Songs via MIDI

Using MIDI program change messages, you can select any of the 100 Songs. These messages can be sent by a MIDI sequencer or some type of MIDI controller (particularly useful in live performance applications). The X2 responds to MIDI program change numbers 000—099 to recall Songs 00—99, respectively. This means every time you send a program change message, you can call up four entirely different Mute Groups, thus giving you instant remote access to all 400 Mute Groups.

Once you have selected a Song using program change messages. you can select any mute on the console or Mute Group by sending the appropriate MIDI message. The type of MIDI message that each Mute and Mute Group responds to depends on the currently selected MIDI Map.

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Contents Alesis Description of Controls. a dictionary of each control How To Use This ManualIntroduction ConventionsX2 Reference Manual Contents Applications Description of Controls Trouble-Shooting Midi Implementation Chart Page About IntroductionRecording/Tracking Basic Principles of Mixing & Multitrack RecordingMonitoring Mixdown Introduction X2 Reference Manual Recorder/Mix Systems Guided TourPage Aux Send/Return Systems Muting Automation Control Room SystemsMeter Bridge Page Page Unpacking and Inspection PowerPower Supply ConnectionsTo connect the power supply to To Eliminate HUM if the Above has Failed Avoiding Ground LoopsBalanced Mic Inputs Channel Inputs and OutputsUnbalanced Line Inputs Page Insert +4/-10 SwitchTape Input Tape Send Direct OutputTo connect an Elco cable to Balanced Tape I/OAux a & B Returns Stereo Returns and GroupsGroup Outputs Group InsertsControl Room Outputs Master Inputs and OutputsMaster Outputs Master InsertsPage Adat Sync HeadphonesTo 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 To connect the mixdown deck to Interfacing to Adat Using Elco ConnectorsInterfacing to a Multitrack Recorder via a Patchbay Interfacing to the Mixdown DeckInterfacing Aux Sends and Returns to Outboard Effects Interfacing to the Control RoomInterfacing to the Studio Interfacing to the Headphone AmpConnecting Simultaneously, if desired Interfacing with a Midi Sequencer Interfacing the InsertsTo interface a Midi sequencer with II. Maintain Proper Fader Levels Setting LevelsApplications RecordingTo 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 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 To bounce multiple tracks to two tracks stereo Bouncing TracksTo record effects onto the mixdown deck To bounce one or more tracks to another track monoHere is a simplified step-by-step way to establish a mix Playback/Mix-DownMixdown Basics Getting the Mix to the Tape DeckTo create a dependable mix Creating a Dependable MixMute Automation Page Creating a Monitor Mix Using Group Faders as SubgroupsTo configure the X2 mixer in order to achieve a mono mix Live PerformanceStage Monitor Mix Video Post-ProductionTo create two different stage monitor mixes Applications X2 Reference Manual Overview Mute AutomationDestructive Solo To enable destructive solo modeMute Groups Page To define Mute Groups Defining Mute GroupsTo return the console to its previous mute status Recalling Mute GroupsOverlay Button To recall a Mute GroupGetting On-line/Locking Display ModeSynchronization Selecting a Sync SourceOverdubbing Mute EventsRecording and Playing Back Mute Events Undoing Mute EventsPage Erasing Editing SongsTo erase a Song including its mute events and 4 Mute Groups Erase All MemoryTo erase all events on one or more channels To erase all events on all channelsTo copy mute events from one channel to another CopyingCopy Mute Events Copy SongSelecting Songs via Midi Midi ChannelTo set the Midi channel Midi Map Remaining Memory Memory BackupTransmitting System Exclusive Receiving System ExclusiveInput Channel Controls Description of ControlsHi Mid and Lo Mid EQ HPF SwitchTo MON Switch Hi and Lo EQAUX 1-2, AUX 1-2 PAN EQ in SwitchSwitch Aux 3/4 AUX Source SwitchMonitor Solo Button Switch Aux 5/6Monitor PAN Monitor Peak LEDChannel Peak LED DIR SwitchGroup Assign Switches 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Channel PANStereo Aux Return Controls Aux Master ControlsBalance AUX a Assign Switches Aux a OnlyGroup Masters Switch Aux B Only Stereo SeparationMute Button Group Master ControlsButton Solo ButtonGroup 1-8 Master Faders Studio Level and Assignment Master ControlsOscillator Frequency and Level Solo LED and LevelMeter Bridge PhonesControl Room Level and Source Master FadersPage Display Mute Automation ControlsMute Groups Online Memory Remaining Erase FWD and Erase BWD ButtonsMute Solo Erasing MemoryDescription of Controls X2 Reference Manual Re-initializing TROUBLE-SHOOTINGTrouble-Shooting Index Checking the Software VersionObtaining Repair Service Maintenance/ServiceCleaning and Maintenance Warranty InformationCustomers outside the USA Trouble-Shooting X2 Reference Manual Maps Midi Maps IndexMute Midi Note Number Mute Midi Controller Number MapMap Number Interval Midi Implementation Chart Specifications Group Module Power SupplyMaximum Gain Input ModuleDimensional Drawings DimensionsWeight Total Shipping WeightInternal Connector Pinouts Block Diagram Solo IndexSong LED 102