Alesis MICROVERB 4 manual Realtime Modulation Functions

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Chapter 5 – Advanced Applications

MicroVerb 4:

¿Connect the MicroVerb 4’s [MIDI OUT] to the receiving device’s MIDI IN.

¡Press and hold [BANK/MIDI] and press the [STORE] button. The display will read Snd as the User Programs are sent.

¬When you send a Sysex dump back to the MicroVerb 4, it will automatically go into receive mode (you do not have to do anything to the unit). When this occurs, the display will read rEc.

Note: If an error occurs while receiving Sysex data back into the MicroVerb 4, the display will briefly indicate Err

If this occurs, try sending the data again. If the problem persists, it may indicate a bad MIDI cable connection or a problem with the data itself.

Realtime Modulation Functions

You can use MIDI controller messages to simultaneously control up to two parameters in the MicroVerb 4, such as delay time, room decay, etc. Modulation functions are “hard-wired” in each Program, and therefore cannot be changed. MIDI Controllers 1 (Modulation) and 11 (Foot Controller) are always active on the MicroVerb 4, and will typically modulate the Edit A and Edit B parameter values.

The parameters in each Program which can be modulated via MIDI have been chosen very carefully to provide the most-desired modulation combinations. For example, on a Multieffect with Chorus and Reverb, Controller 1 controls Reverb Decay and Controller 11 controls Chorus Rate. These modulators add positive modulation to the saved program value. The minimum Modulation amount will give you the saved value, while the maximum Modulation value will increase that parameter to its maximum possible setting. On a few programs, only one parameter is available for modulation.

Remember that Modulation is always positive when setting up your programs. For example, if you wish to modulate Lezlie speed during a performance, make sure you choose a Program with the “Slow” speed saved into memory. This way, when the modulation is increased, the motor will speed up. If the Lezlie Program has a “Fast” speed saved, increasing the modulation amount will have no effect since that parameter is already at its maximum value.

*Note: If audio is going through a chorus effect and the depth parameter is changed, you will notice audible “clicks”. This is due to the fact that the processor is making significant changes in the effect’s algorithm. We recommend that you change the setting of this parameter only while no audio is running through the effect.

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Contents Alesis How To Use This Manual IntroductionConventions MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual Contents Description of Controls Contents MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual Basic Connections Powering UpYour First Session with Microverb Unpacking and InspectionWhat’s on the Front Panel? Setting LevelsYour First Session with the MicroVerb 4 Chapter Switching Between Preset and User Banks Adjusting Effects Mix LevelsAuditioning Internal Programs Bypassing Effects Storing Edited ProgramsPage Line Conditioners and Protectors AC Power HookupConnections Audio ConnectionsTypical Applications Input Jack WiringInput MIX Interfacing to a Mixing Console Using Inserts Using Main Outputs Left Right Master OUT Mixer ¬ to Eliminate HUM if the Above has Failed Avoiding Ground LoopsMidi FootswitchConnections Overview of Effects Reverb EffectsReverb Parameters Stereo Chorus Quad ChorusChorus Chorus/Flange Parameters Stereo FlangeAuto Pan Delay Parameters Stereo Pitch Detuner Setting Delay Time Using Tap TempoPitch Shifter Effects Programs 60-69 Stereo Pitch ShifterMulti Effects Parameters Overview of Effects Chapter MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual Page Front Panel Description of ControlsStore Button BANK/MIDI ButtonValue Knob Edit A/ Edit B Knobs Rear Panel Output Left & Right Page Midi Functions Midi ApplicationsRealtime Modulation Functions Re-initializing TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Index Maintenance/ServiceRefer All Servicing to Alesis Obtaining Repair ServiceMidi Implementation Chart Specifications Specifications
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