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Description of Controls

Erasing Memory

To erase all memory including the mute events in all 100 Songs and their 400 Mute Groups, hold ALT (ALL) and press ERASE FWD and DEC simultaneously. This function is not reversible.

SYS EX

By holding ALT and pressing UPDATE (SYS EX), all memory is dumped out the MIDI OUT port. This information can be recorded into a MIDI sequencer, or librarian program, or stored to a System Exclusive data storage device, such as the Alesis DataDisk.

When sending this System Exclusive information back into the X2 (or into another X2, for that matter), the information is automatically detected when it reaches the X2’s MIDI IN port, and replaces whatever was previously in memory.

This function is not reversible: Make sure you have saved all data before sending a Sys Ex dump to the X2.

Mute Solo

The X2 provides a special Solo mode. Instead of the typical way of soloing using the SOLO buttons, this mode lets you use the MUTE buttons to solo individual channels. The main advantage is that by soloing a channel via the Mutes, you are also affecting the Master L-R outputs and Group outputs as well. This is otherwise known as “destructive” soloing, since normal soloing does not interfere with these other outputs; only the Control Room outputs.

Mute Solo mode is accessed by holding ALT and pressing ONLINE (SOLO). The ONLINE button’s LED will flash quickly. At this point, you can press any MUTE button on the console and that channel’s mute will be off while all other mutes will be on, thus being soloed. By pressing another MUTE button, that channel is now unmuted. To exit Mute Solo mode, press ONLINE (SOLO) again; its LED will turn off and the console will return to its previous mute status.

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Contents Alesis Conventions How To Use This ManualIntroduction Description of Controls. a dictionary of each controlX2 Reference Manual Contents Applications Description of Controls Trouble-Shooting Midi Implementation Chart Page Introduction AboutMonitoring Basic Principles of Mixing & Multitrack RecordingRecording/Tracking Mixdown Introduction X2 Reference Manual Guided Tour Recorder/Mix SystemsPage Aux Send/Return Systems Meter Bridge Control Room SystemsMuting Automation Page Page Connections PowerPower Supply Unpacking and InspectionTo connect the power supply to Avoiding Ground Loops To Eliminate HUM if the Above has FailedUnbalanced Line Inputs Channel Inputs and OutputsBalanced Mic Inputs Page Tape Send Direct Output +4/-10 SwitchTape Input InsertBalanced Tape I/O To connect an Elco cable toGroup Inserts Stereo Returns and GroupsGroup Outputs Aux a & B ReturnsMaster Inserts Master Inputs and OutputsMaster Outputs Control Room OutputsPage To synchronize the X2 to an Adat system HeadphonesAdat Sync 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 the Mixdown Deck Interfacing to Adat Using Elco ConnectorsInterfacing to a Multitrack Recorder via a Patchbay To connect the mixdown deck toInterfacing to the Headphone Amp Interfacing to the Control RoomInterfacing to the Studio Interfacing Aux Sends and Returns to Outboard EffectsConnecting Simultaneously, if desired To interface a Midi sequencer with Interfacing the InsertsInterfacing with a Midi Sequencer Recording Setting LevelsApplications 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 stereoAbout Metering To select the meter bridge modeRecording Tips To listen to tape tracks on the Channel faders OverdubbingTo listen to tape tracks on the Monitor faders Applications Previous section X2 Reference Manual To route the mix to a headphone amp Getting the Mix to the HeadphonesMonitoring Midi Virtual Tracks To set the level going to the effects device Adding EffectsSelecting an Aux Send To record effects onto the multitrack To hear effects in the monitorsTo hear effects in the headphone/cue mix To bounce one or more tracks to another track mono Bouncing TracksTo record effects onto the mixdown deck To bounce multiple tracks to two tracks stereoGetting the Mix to the Tape Deck Playback/Mix-DownMixdown Basics Here is a simplified step-by-step way to establish a mixCreating a Dependable Mix To create a dependable mixMute Automation Page Live Performance Using Group Faders as SubgroupsTo configure the X2 mixer in order to achieve a mono mix Creating a Monitor MixTo create two different stage monitor mixes Video Post-ProductionStage Monitor Mix Applications X2 Reference Manual Mute Automation OverviewMute Groups To enable destructive solo modeDestructive Solo Page Defining Mute Groups To define Mute GroupsTo recall a Mute Group Recalling Mute GroupsOverlay Button To return the console to its previous mute statusSelecting a Sync Source Display ModeSynchronization Getting On-line/LockingUndoing Mute Events Mute EventsRecording and Playing Back Mute Events OverdubbingPage Editing Songs ErasingTo erase all events on all channels Erase All MemoryTo erase all events on one or more channels To erase a Song including its mute events and 4 Mute GroupsCopy Song CopyingCopy Mute Events To copy mute events from one channel to anotherTo set the Midi channel Midi ChannelSelecting Songs via Midi Midi Map Receiving System Exclusive Memory BackupTransmitting System Exclusive Remaining MemoryDescription of Controls Input Channel ControlsHi and Lo EQ HPF SwitchTo MON Switch Hi Mid and Lo Mid EQAUX Source Switch EQ in SwitchSwitch Aux 3/4 AUX 1-2, AUX 1-2 PANMonitor Peak LED Switch Aux 5/6Monitor PAN Monitor Solo ButtonChannel PAN DIR SwitchGroup Assign Switches 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Channel Peak LEDAux Master Controls Stereo Aux Return ControlsStereo Separation AUX a Assign Switches Aux a OnlyGroup Masters Switch Aux B Only BalanceSolo Button Group Master ControlsButton Mute ButtonGroup 1-8 Master Faders Solo LED and Level Master ControlsOscillator Frequency and Level Studio Level and AssignmentMaster Faders PhonesControl Room Level and Source Meter BridgePage Mute Automation Controls DisplayMute Groups Online Erase FWD and Erase BWD Buttons Memory RemainingErasing Memory Mute SoloDescription of Controls X2 Reference Manual Checking the Software Version TROUBLE-SHOOTINGTrouble-Shooting Index Re-initializingWarranty Information Maintenance/ServiceCleaning and Maintenance Obtaining Repair ServiceCustomers outside the USA Trouble-Shooting X2 Reference Manual Mute Midi Note Number Midi Maps IndexMaps Map Mute Midi Controller NumberMap Number Interval Midi Implementation Chart Specifications Input Module Power SupplyMaximum Gain Group ModuleTotal Shipping Weight DimensionsWeight Dimensional DrawingsInternal Connector Pinouts Block Diagram Index SoloSong LED 102