Alesis specifications Vocoder, 11-5, Cables and Connections, Setting Up the K2661

Master Mode

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The Vocoder

Vocoding is a special feature that allows you to use an input signal to control another audio (slave) signal. Typically you would use a synthesizer for the input signal, although in fact you can use any sound source. You must have the sampling option to be able to use the vocoder.

Cables and Connections

Using the K2661 for Both Input and Slave Signals

You’ll need an insert cable (Y cord) with a 1/4-inch stereo (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) plug (male) on one end and 2 mono jacks (female) on the other end. The right side mono jack should be 1/4-inch. The left side can be either 1/4-inch or XLR. (You will be plugging a Mic into the left side, so if the insert cable has a 1/4-inch jack, you’ll need an adapter from XLR to 1/4-inch.)

1.Plug the stereo side of the insert cable into the 1/4-inch stereo Sample Input.

2.Connect a microphone to the left mono jack of the insert cable. It must be the left input.

3.Connect the B Right output of the K2661 to the right mono jack of the Insert cable.

Using the K2661 for Input Signal and External Source for Slave Signal

There are two setup methods for this configuration. Here’s the first:

You’ll need an insert cable (Y cord) with a 1/4-inch stereo (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) plug (male) on one end and 2 mono jacks (female) on the other end. The right side mono jack should be 1/4-inch. The left side can be either 1/4-inch or XLR. (You will be plugging a Mic into the left side, so if the insert cable has a 1/4-inch jack, you’ll need an adapter from XLR to 1/4-inch.)

1.Plug the stereo side of the insert cable into the Stereo Analog Input of the sampler.

2.Connect a microphone to the left mono jack of the insert cable. It must be the left input.

3.Connect the output of your external sound source to the right mono jack of the insert cable.

The second method:

1.Connect a microphone into the left low impedance input (XLR) of the sampler.

2.Connect your external sound source to the right low impedance input (XLR) of the sampler.

Final Audio Output

You must have audio cables connected from the A outputs on the K2661 to your mixer or amp. Don’t use the Mix outputs.

MIDI

If your external slave is a rack (or it is a keyboard but you want to use the K2661’s keyboard to control the slave), connect a MIDI cable from the MIDI Out port of the K2661 to the MIDI In port of the slave.

Setting Up the K2661

1.Go to Sample mode (press the Sample soft button in Program, Setup, or Quick Access mode).

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