User manual ALESIS PHOTON25

[. . . ] Any MIDI application which allows you to select your MIDI device should be compatible with the Photon 25. Very basic MIDI programs will not allow you to take advantage of the Photon 25's joystick and knobs. External Adapter Jack ­ Plug in the AC adapter if you don't want to power the Photon 25 through either the USB connection or four "C"-size batteries. Power Source Selector ­ Press this switch IN to power the Photon 25 from either four "C"-size batteries or an optional external power adapter. [. . . ] " No need to worry: the Photon will work regardless of its designation. The Photon is not compatible with earlier versions of Windows or Mac OS. Using the Keyboard with your MIDI software Once you're plugged in and powered up, go to your sound module or software application and set the incoming MIDI channel. If you're using software, you will probably need to configure it to use the Photon or "USB" device. Look for the MIDI device setup menu in your application and ensure that the Photon is designated as an active MIDI device before proceeding. On the Photon, press MIDI CHANNEL and turn the clear encoder knob to select the MIDI channel you specified in your sound module or software. Your sound module or software should respond to the Photon 25's MIDI data. If not, refer to the troubleshooting instructions later in this guide. experiment with the Photon 25's OCTAVE buttons and X/Y joystick. Since the joystick is mapped by default to MIDI's standard pitch and modulation commands, it should work as expected in most cases right off the bat. Using the Knobs with the Supplied Controller Templates If one of the supplied template sets matches your MIDI software, lift the plastic template covers with your fingernail, position the templates, and then replace the covers. Press the PRESET button and turn the clear cursor knob to reach the program number indicated on the templates. press the cursor knob to enter this program. You should now be able to control the software according to the templates. Press the LAYER button as needed to cycle through the three knob layers. Each layer is independent (though a knob can be assigned to the same controller value on two or three of the layers). The lights on the top and bottom rows are simply duplicates of one another. It's not possible to have, say, Layer 1 on the top row and Layer 2 on the bottom row. Press MIDI CHANNEL and MIDI PROGRAM at the same time to send the ALL NOTES OFF command to your computer and external devices. Use this table for reference as you configure the Photon 25. Controller 1 2 4 5 7 8 10 11 64 65 66 67 67 91 92 93 94 95 123 126 127 Description Modulation Wheel Breath Controller Foot Controller Portamento Time Master Volume Balance Pan Channel Volume Sustain Pedal Portamento Pedal Sostenuto Pedal Soft Pedal Hold 2 Pedal External Effects Tremolo Depth Chorus Depth Detune Depth Phaser Depth All Notes Off Monophonic Mode On Polyphonic Mode On Range of Values 0 through 127 0 through 127 0 through 127 0 through 127 0 through 127 0 through 127 0 through 127 0 through 127 0-63 = off. 0 through 127 0 through 127 0 through 127 0 through 127 0 through 127 0 1 = on 0 = on Solution If you are using USB power, check that the USB power switch on the back of the Photon is OUT. [. . . ] Ensure that any 5-pin cables are connected to the proper inputs and outputs. Photon's 5-pin MIDI OUT not connected to sound source's MIDI IN. Sustain pedal was plugged in after power was turned on. Turn the unit's power off, wait a moment, and then turn it on again. [. . . ]