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[. . . ] ion Reference Manual This page intentionally left blank Table Of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Welcome!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Important Safety Instructions (English). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Safety symbols used in this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Please follow these precautions when using this product:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Instructions de Sécurité Importantes (French). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] There are some important distinctions, though, and we will point those out. What does Sample & Hold mean? 5 S&H [edit]: Rate Page: Soft Button: Range: Default: 1 1 0. 010 ­ 1000 hz or x 16 ­ x 1/16 0. 100 hz Sample & Hold is a term that originated in the early days of analog modular synthesizers. It describes the process by which a reading, or "Sample, " is taken at regular intervals of a particular input source, such as an LFO. That Sample becomes a value that is fed to a destination, such as filter frequency. The destination parameter is held at this value until the "Hold" period has expired, at which time another Sample of the input source is taken and fed to the destination, and so on. This is where the initial rate for the Sample & Hold is set. It determines the length of time between samples. If the [s&h] button is selected, you can edit the rate of the Sample & Hold by turning the rate knob. Doing so will also take you immediately to this page. For an explanation as to why there are two sets of values listed for this parameter's Range, what they mean, and how to select between them, see the section LFO [edit]: Rate on page 44. See also the sidebars on that page for more information. S&H [edit]: Sync Page: Soft Button: Range: Default: 1 2 tempo, off off This parameter determines whether the Sample & Hold is synchronized, or "slaved, " to the master tempo setting. For a complete description of how that affects the function of the Sample & Hold, refer to the section LFO [edit]: Rate on page 44 and the sidebars on that page as well. S&H [edit]: Input Page: Soft Button: Range: Default: 1 3 see table global random In order to use S&H as a modulation source, you must use the mod matrix to designate a parameter as its destination. For more information, see Chapter 6. The Input to the Sample & Hold determines the source of the S&H values. If the source is continuously active, like an LFO, there will be an endless supply of new values for the Sample & Hold to feed to its destination in the mod matrix. If the source is something more static like one of the wheels or pedals, the destination will receive new values from the Sample & Hold only after the value of the input is changed and another sample is taken. On the next page is a chart that documents the Sources that are available as Inputs to the S&H generator. 47 5 Program Parameters Source None Note-On Velocity Release Velocity Key Track M1 Wheel M2 Wheel P Wheel Sustain Pedal Expression Pedal Amp Env Level Filter Env Level Pitch/Mod Env Level LFO 1 Sine LFO 1 Cosine LFO 1 Triangle LFO 1 Cos-Triangle LFO 2 Saw LFO 2 Cos-Saw LFO 1 Square LFO 1 Cos-Square LFO 2 Sine LFO 2 Cosine LFO 2 Triangle LFO 2 Cos-Triangle LFO 2 Saw LFO 2 Cos-Saw LFO 2 Square LFO 2 Cos-Square Voice Random Global Random Portamento Level Portamento Effect Tracking Generator Step Track MIDI Channel Pressure MIDI Aftertouch MIDI CC 1. . . 119 Description No effect Velocity (how hard) the key is struck Velocity that the key is released. Position Value of M1 Wheel, or incoming MIDI CC#00 message. Position value of M2 wheel, or incoming MIDI CC as assigned Position value of P wheel, or incoming MIDI Pitch Bend messages Position (Up/Down) of Sustain pedal, or incoming MIDI CC#64 messages Position value of Exp pedal, or incoming MIDI CC as assigned Amp Envelope Level Filter Env Level Pitch/Mod Env Level LFO 1 Sine output LFO 1 Sine output, phase shifted 90 degrees LFO 1 Triangle output LFO 1 Triangle output, phase shifted 90 degrees LFO 1 Saw output LFO 1 Saw output, phase shifted 90 degrees LFO 1 Square output LFO 1 Square output, phase shifted 90 degrees LFO 1 Sine output LFO 1 Sine output, phase shifted 90 degrees LFO 1 Sine output LFO 1 Sine output, phase shifted 90 degrees LFO 1 Sine output LFO 1 Sine output, phase shifted 90 degrees LFO 1 Sine output LFO 1 Sine output, phase shifted 90 degrees Random modulation source, unique to each voice Random modulation Source, common to all voices Level of Portamento output, as a percentage of the "glide" travel from starting note to ending note. Portamento Level scaled by keyboard position, so that the modulation level follows the note's pitch. Output of Tracking Generator, Interpolated Output of Tracking Generator, Stepped Monophonic (per-MIDI Channel) Aftertouch, MIDI only Polyphonic (per-note) Aftertouch, MIDI only Value of incoming MIDI Continuous Controller messages 48 Program Parameters S&H [edit]: Reset Page: Soft Button: Range: Default: 2 1 mono, poly, key-mono, key-poly mono 5 The S&H Reset parameter dictates how the Sample & Hold responds when the first key is pressed, and then determines how it will react to overlapping keypresses. For a full description of the Reset parameter, see the LFO [edit]: Rate section on page 45. Tip: to return quickly to page 1 while editing, perform a quick double-press of the [edit] button in that section. S&H [edit]: Smoothing Page: Soft Button: Range: Default: 2 2 1-100% 100% With Sample & Hold smoothing set to very high values, it is possible that very little or no change may be heard at the destination. If you're not hearing the desired amount of S&H, try increasing the smoothing value. This parameter governs the abruptness of the shift from the value of one sample to the value of the next. A low smoothing value causes the sample values to change instantly from one value to the next when the new sample is taken. A high smoothing value causes the Sample & Hold to "slide" from one value to the next. Tempo The tempo knob is "command central" for anything that may be linked to tempo: the arpeggiator, an LFO, the Sample & Hold generator, or one of the time-based effects such as the rate of a chorus. [. . . ] This warranty is enforceable only by the original retail purchaser and cannot be transferred or assigned. The purchaser should complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of purchase. During the warranty period ALESIS shall, at its sole and absolute option, either repair or replace free of charge any product that proves to be defective on inspection by ALESIS or its authorized service representative. In all cases disputes concerning this warranty shall be resolved as prescribed by law. [. . . ]