Alesis K2661 specifications Creating a Live Mode Program, 14-10

Sampling and Live Mode

Live Mode

Live Mode

If you have the sampling option, you can use what we call Live mode. In Live mode, the K2661 takes any input signal and routes it through the VAST DSP algorithms and KDFX. You can connect any audio source—synths, mics, CD players, anything—to any of the K2661’s sampling inputs, and treat that input as if it were a regular VAST program.

The easiest way to use Live mode is to use one of the factory programs (740–749).Some of the programs are optimized for certain applications (for example, guitar cabinet simulations), while others are meant to be used as templates.

You can’t use Live mode and make samples at the same time, since both features use the same internal components.

Creating a Live Mode Program

1.Press the Sample soft button to bring up the SampleMode page.

2.Set the Src parameter for the source you are using.

For example, if you have plugged a microphone into the K2661’s HiZ sampling input, choose Ext. Be careful if you choose Int, since you can inadvertently create a feedback loop.

3.Set the Mode parameter to LiveIn.

Two samples will automatically be created: 197 Live Input L at C 4 and 198 Live Input R, also at C 4. The soft buttons on this page are disabled when you set Mode to LiveIn.

4.Use one or both of the live-input keymaps (197 and 198) in an existing LM program, or in one you create.

For a stereo program, set Stereo to On on the KEYMAP page in the Program Editor.

5.Edit the program’s parameters for the effect(s) you want to use.

6.Play C 4, then input the audio source that you want to run through Live mode.

Hint: Set VelTrk on the EditProg F4 AMP page to 0 dB; otherwise the velocity with which you strike C 4 will affect your output. For alternative ways of triggering the sound (for example, with assignable controller buttons or pedals), edit the control setup.

You should now hear your VASTed audio source through the K2661’s Mix outputs.

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