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Introduction/Safety Instructions10 AIRFX REFERENCE MANUALCE Declaration of ConformityManufacturer’s Name: Alesis CorporationManufacturer’s Address: 16

Introduction/Safety InstructionsAIRFX REFERENCE MANUAL 11INSTRUCTIONS TO THE USER(FCC compliance)This equipment has been tested and found to comply wi

Introduction/Safety Instructions12 AIRFX REFERENCE MANUALFRONT PANELREAR PANELAxyz™ ControllerLED DisplayProgram KnobRCA Outputs RCA InputsPower Jack

Chapter 1: Quick Start GuideAIRFX REFERENCE MANUAL 13CHAPTER 1QUICK START GUIDEThis page gives you brief instructions so that you can start using the

Quick Start Guide: Chapter 114 AIRFX REFERENCE MANUAL

Chapter 2: ConnectionsAIRFX REFERENCE MANUAL 15CHAPTER 2CONNECTIONSUnpacking and InspectionYour Alesis airFX was carefully packed at the factory, and

Connections: Chapter 216 AIRFX REFERENCE MANUALConnecting between a CD Player and a StereoReceiverThe above system allows you to hear the effect of t

Chapter 2: ConnectionsAIRFX REFERENCE MANUAL 17Connecting into a DJ SystemThis section explains how to connect the airFX into a DJ system. Thefirst

Connections: Chapter 218 AIRFX REFERENCE MANUALwant to connect the airFX to one of the inputs to your mixer while theother plays unaffected. To do t

Chapter 2: ConnectionsAIRFX REFERENCE MANUAL 19Connecting to a SynthesizerThe airFX can add great filter effects to a synthesizer. In the diagramabo

2 AIRFX REFERENCE MANUALAlesis airFX Reference Manual© Copyright 2000, Alesis Studio Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.Reproduction in whole or in

Connections: Chapter 220 AIRFX REFERENCE MANUALConnecting to a Studio MixerThe best method of connecting the airFX to a mixing console ormultitracker

Chapter 3: PerformanceAIRFX REFERENCE MANUAL 21CHAPTER 3PERFORMANCESelecting a ProgramThe Alesis airFX contains 50 programs for adding a variety of n

Performance: Chapter 322 AIRFX REFERENCE MANUALUsing the Axyz™ ControllerThe airFX is the first Alesis product to use the groundbreaking Axyzcontroll

Chapter 3: PerformanceAIRFX REFERENCE MANUAL 23Effect HoldThe airFX has a function that allows you to freeze the current effectfrom the airFX without

Performance: Chapter 324 AIRFX REFERENCE MANUALEffect BypassThe effect Hold function can also be used as a Bypass. This functionturns off the Axyz co

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingAIRFX REFERENCE MANUAL 25CHAPTER 4TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshooting IndexIf you experience problems while operating your airFX

Troubleshooting26 AIRFX REFERENCE MANUALSymptom Cause SolutionAxyz controller is notas sensitive as itshould beInfrared interference(rare)Shade the ai

Chapter 4: TroubleshootingAIRFX REFERENCE MANUAL 27problem over with one of our technicians; if necessary, you will begiven a return order (RO) numbe

Program Chart28 AIRFX REFERENCE MANUALPROGRAM CHARTSpecial FX 1# Program Name Description X Axis Y Axis Z Axis0 Pitch Out Like holding your finger ona

Program ChartAIRFX REFERENCE MANUAL 29Filters# Program Name Description X Axis Y Axis Z Axis10 Telephone Tight filter, great forthinning out the mixFr

AIRFX REFERENCE MANUAL 3CONTENTSImportant Safety Instructions... 5Safety symbols used in this produ

Program Chart30 AIRFX REFERENCE MANUALFlange/Phase# Program Name Description X Axis Y Axis Z Axis20 Tokyo Phase Phaser with positivefeedback, like was

Program ChartAIRFX REFERENCE MANUAL 31Special FX 2# Program Name Description X Axis Y Axis Z Axis30 Strobe Gate Stuttering tremolo effect thatkeeps ti

Program Chart32 AIRFX REFERENCE MANUALSynth Patches# Program Name Description X Axis Y Axis Z Axis42 Skratch! The sound of a recordscratching. Chicka-

SpecificationsAIRFX REFERENCE MANUAL 33SPECIFICATIONSI/O: Stereo RCA in and outNominal Input Voltage: -10dBuMax Input Voltage: 11.96dBu (4.34Vpp)Dyn

Warranty34 AIRFX REFERENCE MANUALALESIS LIMITED WARRANTYALESIS CORPORATION ("ALESIS") warrants this product to be free of defects in materia

Introduction/Safety Instructions4 AIRFX REFERENCE MANUALIntroductionThank you for purchasing this Alesis airFX™. To take full advantageof this process

Introduction/Safety InstructionsAIRFX REFERENCE MANUAL 5IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSSafety symbols used in this product This symbol alerts the user t

Introduction/Safety Instructions6 AIRFX REFERENCE MANUAL9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.

Introduction/Safety InstructionsAIRFX REFERENCE MANUAL 7Instructions de Sécurité Importantes(French)Symboles utilisés dans ce produitCe symbole alèrte

Introduction/Safety Instructions8 AIRFX REFERENCE MANUAL10. Evitez de marcher sur le cordon secteur ou de le pincer, en particulier auniveau de la pri

Introduction/Safety InstructionsAIRFX REFERENCE MANUAL 9Beim Benutzen dieses Produktes beachtenSie bitte die folgendenSicherheitshinweise: (German)1.