Fishman manual Aura, the Internet and You, MIDI Requirements, Aura Custom Shop, Introduction

Acoustic Imaging Blender Aura™

Aura, the Internet and You

The Aura ships with sixteen factory-loaded Sound Images of various guitar, microphone and pickup combinations. Of these sixteen factory-loaded Sound Images, twelve can be replaced with new Sound Images. Why would you want to start replacing these before you’ve even unpacked the Aura?

Because each Sound Image in the Aura is specific to body size, microphone model and pickup type, you may not find a factory preset that is a perfect match for your instrument. If you have internet access, you can download new Sound Images from our Aura website and transfer them to Aura through its MIDI-In port. We offer an ever-expanding library of new digital Sound Images, available only at www.fishmanaura.com. Plus you can take advantage of email access to Fishman’s legendary customer support with tips, tricks and trouble-shooting for your Aura. If you are already on the internet, come visit the Aura section of our website. If not, we suggest you take the plunge and get online. Then you can start taking advantage of the many valuable online resources available for the Aura.

MIDI Requirements

To transfer Sound Image data from your computer to the Aura, you’ll need a MIDI compatible cable.

If your computer has a 15-pin MIDI/Joystick port, then you’ll need a compatible cable with a male 15-pin connector on one end and a MIDI out connector at the other end. This cable typically will have a second MIDI in and female 15-pin connector that goes unused. We Recommend the Voyetra MIDI Cable Pack.

If your computer has a USB port, you’ll need a USB to MIDI adapter. This cable may have a second MIDI in connector that goes unused. We recommend the cable that is sold with the Voyetra Music Studio Kit.

Go to www.fishmanaura.com for complete Sound Image downloading instructions.

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Introduction

More Sound Images are at available at www.fishmanaura.com !

Although we include a representative group of instruments with the Sound Images presently in your Aura, we understand that you may want more than 16 to choose from. Especially when you consider how many different kinds of acoustic guitars exist.

To address this desire, we are gathering new Sound Images on a ongoing basis and offering them to you to download free from our Aura Gallery at the above website. Once you’ve downloaded your new Sound Images, you will be able to transfer them directly to the Aura via its MIDI-In port.

Aura Custom Shop

Imagine having a personal Aura library with Sound Images derived from your actual instruments! For the ultimate Aura experience, we will be setting up an Aura Custom Shop where we create new Sound Images for your personal instrument. Visit our web site at www.fishman.com for more details.