Alesis ModFX Specifications

Reference Manual

Important Safety Instructions811. Use only attachments or accessories specified by themanufacturer.12. Use only with a cart, stand, bracket, or table

Important Safety Instructions9CE Declaration Of ConformitySee our website at:http://www.alesis.comFCC Compliance StatementThis device complies with Pa

Important Safety Instructions10Instructions de Sécurité Importantes (French)Symboles utilisés dans ce produitCe symbole alèrte l’utilisateur qu’il exi

Important Safety Instructions1111. N’utilisez que des accessoires spécifiés par le constructeur.12. N’utilisez qu’avec un stand, ou table conçus pour

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Important Safety Instructions1311. Benutzen Sie nur das vom Hersteller empfohlene Zubehör.12. Verwenden Sie ausschließlich Wagen, Ständer, oder Tische

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1 Quick Start Guide 15If you can’t wait to get startedThe Alesis Bitrman is a unique product, but its basic hookup andoperation is similar to other ef

1Quick Start Guide16A quick overview of the controlsCON FI GU RE switc hThis ch o os es th e or d er o f the fou r in ter na l e ffec ts, a

2 Connections17Unpacking and InspectionYour Bitrman was packed carefully at the factory. The shippingcarton was designed to protect the unit during

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2Connections18Connecting audioThe Bitrman will work in many different applications, whether youare connecting an instrument directly into it, or routi

Connections219Connecting to the Channel Inserts of amixing console:Most recording consoles have a jack near the mic and line inputslabeled "Inser

2Connections20Connecting to the Main Outputs of a mixingconsole:In addition to channel inserts, most mixing consoles have maininsert jacks near the ma

Connections221Connecting to the inserts on an instrumentamplifier:The insert send on a guitar or bass amp is usually labeled "effectssend and ret

2Connections22Connecting to equipment with XLR inputsand outputs:If you are connecting the Bitrman to a product with XLR balancedinputs and outputs, y

Connections223Using the ModLinkThe Bitrman can be connected to other effect boxes in theModFX family via the ModLink. The ModLink is a cable-freecon

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3 Using the Bitrman25This section will explain how the effects work, and explains thefunctions of the Bitrman’s controls in greater detail.About multi

3Using the Bitrman26About the effectsWhat is Compression?Compression makes things sound louder and more sustained. Itreduces the difference between l

Using the Bitrman327Bitrness EffectsBecause of the unique digital signal processing used inside theBitrman, Alesis engineers were able to include a f

Table of Contents1Introduction...3Welcome! ...

3Using the Bitrman28What is Bit Reduction?The BIT REDUCER is an extreme combination of limiting anddistortion that’s not for wimps. By intentionally

Using the Bitrman329What is Ring Modulation?Ring Modulation was first used in modular synthesizers. Ringmodulation happens when two signals are mult

3Using the Bitrman30Description of ControlsCompress [1]Turn the [COMPRESS] control clockwise for more compression.At high settings, you’ll get a lot

Using the Bitrman331BITRNESS select switchThe up/down rocker switch above the [BITRNESS] knob on theright side of the unit selects the type of Bitrnes

3Using the Bitrman32About the six configurationsWhen the top CONFIGURE LED is lit, the effects are in thesame order they’re in on the top panel, from

Using the Bitrman333BypassThis button sends the signal directly from the input to the outputwithout any effect. Press [BYPASS] to check the sound of

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4 Sample Settings35While there’s nothing like discovering new sounds for yourself,here are some sample settings for the Bitrman to help get youstart

4Sample Settings36Bell WorshipThe fre q ue nc y s hifting h e re m ak es in ha rm o nic be lls ou nd s fro m the inp u t.Twin DistortionTh

Sample Settings437BlankFill in yo ur own fa v or ite s etting s h er e . Pho toc op y the n ex t pa g e if yo u ne e d mo r es p a

Table Of Contents2Bypass...33Using the Foo

4Sample Settings38Blank settings templates

5 Troubleshooting39Troubleshooting IndexIf you experience problems while operating your Bitrman, pleaseuse the following table to locate possible cau

5Troubleshooting40Symptoms Cause SolutionPro blem w ith th e source Try bypassing t he Bit rmanby connecting t he inp utcab les to the o utput cables

Troubleshooting541Avoiding ground loop noiseIn today’s studio, where it seems every piece of equipment has itsown computer chip inside, there are many

5Troubleshooting424. Keep all cables as short as possible, especially inunbalanced circuits.If the basic experiments don’t uncover the source of the

Troubleshooting543Care and MaintenanceCleaningDisconnect the AC cord, then use a damp cloth to clean theBitrman’s metal and plastic surfaces. For heav

5Troubleshooting44Obtaining repair serviceBefore contacting Alesis, check over all your connections, andmake sure you’ve read the manual.Customers in

Specifications45Audio InputInput Connectors: 2 unbalanced 1/4” jacksMaximum Input Level: +10 dBVNominal Level: -10 dBVInput Impedance: 470kΩInput Conv

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Index47amplifier, 21BIT REDUCER, 28, 30BITRNESS, 16, 27, 30order in configurations, 31quantized in BITREDUCER, 28switch, 16, 31BYPASS, 16, 33with foo

Introduction3Welcome!Thank you for making the Alesis Bitrman a part of your studio.Since 1984, we've been designing and building creative tools

Warranty / Contact Alesis48Alesis Limited WarrantyALESIS CORPORATION ("ALESIS") warrants this product to be free of defectsin material and w

Warranty/Contact Information49Alesis Contact InformationAlesis Studio ElectronicsLos Angeles, CA USAE-mail: [email protected]: http://www.ale

Introduction4About the BitrmanYour new Bitrman is a member of the Alesis ModFX family ofperformance effects boxes. This particular ModFX unit combin

Introduction5Bitrman Key Features• Four simultaneous digital effects in one box, each with itsown separate control: compression, distortion, dual ph

Introduction6How to Use This ManualA little technical knowledge will help you get the most out of yourgear...it’s really pretty simple. This manual i

Safety Instructions/Notices7Important Safety Instructions (English)Safety symbols used in this productThis symbol alerts the user that there are impor