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There are pros and cons to both ways of working. So, experiment with this feature and see which way works best for you.

To enable or disable the Release Edit Group feature from this

Utility mode page, just turn the [VALUE] encoder.

Edit Time Out (On/Off)

The Edit Time Out function serves as an “auto-exit” feature. When it is enabled, if you do not change the gain value of any band or Edit Group for 30 seconds, the DEQ830 will exit automatically to Program mode.

We have included this feature so the DEQ830 can mold itself as seamlessly as possible into your working style. If you prefer not to have the unit continue reminding you it is still in Edit mode by blinking its LEDs (vying for your attention, as it were, with the VU meters on your mixer), then Edit Time Out is a feature you will appreciate.

On the other hand, if you prefer to have the DEQ830 remain in Edit mode so you will not lose your chosen Edit Group when the unit returns to Program mode, you may want keep the Edit Time Out function off.

The default setting for this function is "Off"; to enable it turn the [VALUE] encoder.

MIDI Channel (ALL, 1-16)

The setting for this function determines which MIDI channel the DEQ830 will use to send and receive program changes. The ALL setting means program changes will be received regardless of which channel they are on. When ALL is selected, program changes will be sent only on channel 1.

Use the [VALUE] encoder to select the desired setting.

MIDI Program Change (On/Off)

This function determines whether the DEQ830 responds to MIDI Program Change messages. The default setting for the MIDI Program Change function is “On.” If you want the DEQ830 not to respond to program changes, use the [VALUE] encoder to change it to “Off.”

MIDI Out/Thru Select (Out/Thru)

Sometimes it is necessary to “daisy-chain” MIDI devices so the MIDI data from one unit will be passed through one or more other pieces of MIDI gear until it is able to reach the last unit in the chain. The DEQ830 will allow you to do that; just toggle this function’s setting from Out to Thru (displayed as “thr”).

The setting on this page will not affect whether or not the

DEQ830 will send its memory out the MIDI Out jack. When that

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Alesis DEQ830 manual Edit Time Out On/Off, Midi Channel ALL, Midi Program Change On/Off, Midi Out/Thru Select Out/Thru