Alesis MICROVERB 4 User Manual

ALESIS MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual

Your First Session with the MicroVerb 4 – Chapter 1MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 9The display will dim slightly when it is not displaying the current P

Chapter 1 – Your First Session with the MicroVerb 410 MicroVerb 4 Reference ManualAuditioning Internal ProgramsThe MicroVerb 4 comes with 100 Programs

Your First Session with the MicroVerb 4 – Chapter 1MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 11Storing Edited ProgramsOnce you are satisfied with the changes you h

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Connections – Chapter 2MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 13CHAPTER 2CONNECTIONSAC Power HookupThe MicroVerb 4 comes with a power adapter suitable for the v

Chapter 2 – Connections14 MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual• Although Alesis does not endorse any specific product, chemicals such as Tweekand Cramolin, wh

Connections – Chapter 2MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 15• Mono. Connect a mono cord to the [LEFT] INPUT of the MicroVerb 4 from amono source, and anoth

Chapter 2 – Connections16 MicroVerb 4 Reference ManualInterfacing to a Mixing ConsoleThe MicroVerb 4 handles mono or stereo sends at all system levels

Connections – Chapter 2MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 17Mono In - Stereo Out. If you only want to feed the MicroVerb 4 a mono input, butwish to connect

Chapter 2 – Connections18 MicroVerb 4 Reference ManualBy using individual channel inserts, you can dedicate the MicroVerb 4 to a specificchannel (or p

MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 1IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Alesis MicroVerb 4 Multieffects Processor. To take fulladvantage of the MicroVe

Connections – Chapter 2MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 19inputs. This is done by using two 1/4" mono cables to connect the Left and RightMain Output

Chapter 2 – Connections20 MicroVerb 4 Reference ManualAvoiding Ground LoopsIn today’s studio, where it seems every piece of equipment has complex rout

Connections – Chapter 2MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 21MIDIMIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is an internationally-accepted protocol thatallo

Chapter 2 – Connections22 MicroVerb 4 Reference Manualassembly with a stereo cord already attached. The pedals are often packaged withdigital pianos.Y

Overview of Effects – Chapter 3MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 23CHAPTER 3OVERVIEW OF EFFECTSReverb EffectsReverb is made up of a large number of distinc

Chapter 3 – Overview of Effects24 MicroVerb 4 Reference Manualsome of these effects can sound similar to one another depending on the parametersetting

Overview of Effects – Chapter 3MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 25This is a less processor intensive version of the Stereo Chorus, used in Multi Effectcon

Chapter 3 – Overview of Effects26 MicroVerb 4 Reference ManualRate (Edit A)The Rate control sets the speed of the Chorus or Flanging sweep. When the E

Overview of Effects – Chapter 3MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 27tap will be heard. At a setting of 10%, only a little signal will be fed back through th

Chapter 3 – Overview of Effects28 MicroVerb 4 Reference Manualeffect will ramp rather than change abruptly, just as a true Lezlie speaker systemwould

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Description of Controls – Chapter 4MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 31CHAPTER 4DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLSFront PanelInput LevelThe Input Level controls the l

Chapter 4 – Description of Controls32 MicroVerb 4 Reference Manualwhich was last selected. (Note: When the MicroVerb 4’s power is disconnected, anyedi

Description of Controls – Chapter 4MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 33Edit A/ Edit B KnobsThe Edit A and Edit B knobs are used to adjust aspects of the cu

Chapter 4 – Description of Controls34 MicroVerb 4 Reference ManualRear PanelPowerThis is a plug for connecting the Alesis Model P3 +9VAC power supply

Description of Controls – Chapter 4MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 35These are 1/4" phone jacks which connect to sources such as the effects sends o

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Advanced Applications – Chapter 5MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 37CHAPTER 5MIDI APPLICATIONSMIDI FunctionsThe MicroVerb 4 provides many MIDI functions,

Chapter 5 – Advanced Applications38 MicroVerb 4 Reference ManualMicroVerb 4:¿ Connect the MicroVerb 4’s [MIDI OUT] to the receiving device’s MIDI IN.¡

ContentsMicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 3CONTENTSYour First Session with the MicroVerb 4 ... 7Unp

Troubleshooting – Chapter 6MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 39CHAPTER 6TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshooting IndexIf you are experience problems while operating

Chapter 6 – Troubleshooting40 MicroVerb 4 Reference ManualDisconnect the AC cord, then use a damp cloth to clean the MicroVerb 4’s metal andplastic su

MIDI Implementation ChartMidiVerb 4 Reference Manual 41MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHARTFunction Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasicChannelDefaultChangedX* *

Specifications42 MicroVerb 4 Reference ManualSPECIFICATIONSElectricalFrequency Response: ±1dB from 20Hz to 20 kHzDynamic Range: >90dB "A"

SpecificationsMicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 43Factory Preset Programs (ROM): 100Internal processing resolution: 24 bit accumulatorDelay memory: 1270 m

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Your First Session with the MicroVerb 4 – Chapter 1MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 7CHAPTER 1YOUR FIRST SESSION WITH THEMICROVERB 4Unpacking and Inspecti

Chapter 1 – Your First Session with the MicroVerb 48 MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual¿ Before turning on the MicroVerb 4’s power, check the following item