User manual ALESIS WEDGE

[. . . ] ALESIS Wedge Reference Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Alesis Wedge Desktop Master Reverb Processor. To take full advantage of the Wedge's functions, and to enjoy long and trouble-free use, please read this user's manual carefully. How To Use This Manual This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various modes of the Wedge. Though we recommend you take time to read through the entire manual once carefully, those having general knowledge about effects devices should use the table of contents to reference specific functions. Chapter 1: Your First Session with the Wedge. [. . . ] The total number of pages depends on which Configuration the Program uses, and will be indicated by the numbers appearing in the lower left corner of the display. The [EDIT/PAGE] button is used to advance through the available pages of effect parameters. The currently selected page will have a box around it in the display. Using the A/B/C/D Buttons The [A], [B], [C] and [D] buttons are used to select parameters in the display for editing. There are never more than four parameters in the display at any time. Each parameter corresponds to one of the [A], [B], [C] or [D] buttons. To select a parameter, press the button associated with its position in the display or move its fader. Once pressed, the selected parameter will flash in the display. There are three ways to edit parameters on the Wedge: · · · Move one of the [A], [B], [C] or [D] sliders Press one of the [A], [B], [C] or [D] buttons, then turn the [VALUE] wheel On parameters where you are switching between two possible values (i. e. Lezlie Speed Slow/Fast) simply pressing one of the [A], [B], [C] or [D] buttons will switch the value. Using Online Help The Wedge has built-in online help to assist you in identifying parameter functions from the display, without having to look things up in this manual. Once you have accessed Edit mode (see previous section), you can select any of the parameters shown in the display by pressing the corresponding button ([A], [B], [C] or [D]). However, by holding one of these buttons for more than one second, the upper display will provide a more detailed description of the selected parameter. Special Cases Most of the time, a single parameter is represented by a single value in the display. However, in the case of the Delay Time parameter, where the range is quite wide, it is helpful to be able to edit different parts of the overall value. In other words, think how long it takes to scroll from 1 to 5499 ms using 1 millisecond increments. Except for the "smaller" delays used in the Multi Chain and Dual Mono Configurations, the Delay Time value is broken down into three parameters: 100ms, 10ms and 1ms. This allows you to adjust the hundredths, tenths and individual milliseconds individually. Example: In the case of the Mono Delay Configuration, the Edit mode page 1 display will look like this: 38 Wedge Reference Manual Editing Programs ­ Chapter 4 Naming A Program The actual delay time can be derived by adding these three parameters together. For example, in the display above, the Delay Time value equals 1696 ms. The process of naming a Program is integrated into the Store function. Whenever you store a Program, you have the opportunity to change its name. This is done by using the [A], [B], [C] and [D] buttons while in Store mode. To change a Program's name: Ê Press [STORE]. The [STORE] button will flash, and the display will read: Save XXX (nnnnnnnnnnnn)? . . . whereas XXX is a Program location number from 00--127 in the User bank, and nnnnnnnnnnnn is the Program's name. Ë Press the [A/NAME] button. The cursor will move to the first character of the Program's name. Ì Use the [C/<] and [D/>] buttons to move the cursor left and right, respectively, through the 12 character fields in the Program's name. Í Use the [VALUE] knob to change the selected character field. Î If you wish to select a different Program location to store to, press [B/ESC] to move the cursor back under the Program location number field in the display, then use [VALUE] to select the Program location you want to store to. Ï Press [STORE] again. The [STORE] button's LED will momentarily flash quickly, while the display reads: Prog nnnnnnnnnnnn Stored! . . . whereby nnnnnnnnnnnn is the Program's name. The [STORE] button will turn off and the display will revert to wherever it was before [STORE] was pressed for the first time. [. . . ] For heavy dirt, use a non-abrasive household cleaner such as Formula 409 or Fantastik. DO NOT SPRAY THE CLEANER DIRECTLY ONTO THE FRONT OF THE UNIT AS IT MAY DESTROY THE LUBRICANTS USED IN THE SWITCHES AND CONTROLS!Spray onto a cloth, then use cloth to clean the unit. Refer All Servicing to Alesis We believe that the Wedge is one of the most reliable multi-effects processors that can be made using current technology, and should provide years of trouble-free use. However, should problems occur, DO NOT attempt to service the unit yourself. [. . . ]