Alesis Spitfire 60 User Manual

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Introduction 1 7 How to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various functions and applications fo

2 Hookup Diagram 9The first thing we’ll show you is how to get your Spitfire up and running. The following diagram shows you the most common metho

2 Hookup Diagram 9The first thing we’ll show you is how to get your Spitfire up and running. The following diagram shows you the most common metho

3 A Tour of the Spitfire 11 InputProgram Up/DownDisplayEFFECT KnobVALUE KnobDRIVE KnobBASS KnobTREBLE KnobMASTER VOLUME KnobHEADPHONES JackPower S

3 A Tour of the Spitfire 11 InputProgram Up/DownDisplayEFFECT KnobVALUE KnobDRIVE KnobBASS KnobTREBLE KnobMASTER VOLUME KnobHEADPHONES JackPower S

A Tour of the Spitfire 3 13 EFFECT Knob The EFFECT knob is used for selecting effect modules, parameters and other settings to edit. Around the

A Tour of the Spitfire 3 13 EFFECT Knob The EFFECT knob is used for selecting effect modules, parameters and other settings to edit. Around the

A Tour of the Spitfire 3 15 FusePower CordFOOTSWITCH UP/DOWN INPUTSEXPRESSION PEDAL INPUTAUX INPUTSTEREO LINK OUTPUTSPEAKER OUTPUTRear Panel A

A Tour of the Spitfire 3 15 FusePower CordFOOTSWITCH UP/DOWN INPUTSEXPRESSION PEDAL INPUTAUX INPUTSTEREO LINK OUTPUTSPEAKER OUTPUTRear Panel A

4 Selecting Programs 17 After you’ve plugged everything in, you’ll probably want to check out the factory presets we programmed into the Spitfire.

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4 Selecting Programs 17 After you’ve plugged everything in, you’ll probably want to check out the factory presets we programmed into the Spitfire.

5 Editing Programs 19 To Edit a Selected Program 1. Select a program to edit using the Program Up and Down buttons, the VALUE knob or the optiona

5 Editing Programs 19 To Edit a Selected Program 1. Select a program to edit using the Program Up and Down buttons, the VALUE knob or the optiona

6 Storing & Copying Programs 21 To Store a Program 1. In PLAY or EDIT mode, press the VALUE knob. The display will flash the current program

6 Storing & Copying Programs 21 To Store a Program 1. In PLAY or EDIT mode, press the VALUE knob. The display will flash the current program

7 Using the Tuner 23 To Tune Your Guitar 1. In Play mode, enter BYPASS or MUTE mode by pressing the Program Up and Down buttons at the same

7 Using the Tuner 23 To Tune Your Guitar 1. In Play mode, enter BYPASS or MUTE mode by pressing the Program Up and Down buttons at the same

8 Deferred Program Change 25 When you switch programs, the Spitfire normally changes immediately to the program shown on the display. However, in

8 Deferred Program Change 25 When you switch programs, the Spitfire normally changes immediately to the program shown on the display. However, in

9 Stereo-Linking Two Amplifiers 27 Stereo LinkOutputInputAuxiliary AmplifierSpitfireTo take full advantage of the Spitfire’s stereo capability, yo

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9 Stereo-Linking Two Amplifiers 27 Stereo LinkOutputInputAuxiliary AmplifierSpitfireTo take full advantage of the Spitfire’s stereo capability, yo

10 EFFECT Knob Settings 29 Following are descriptions of each of the effect modules (and other settings of the EFFECT knob), along with their effe

10 EFFECT Knob Settings 29 Following are descriptions of each of the effect modules (and other settings of the EFFECT knob), along with their effe

EFFECT Knob Settings 10 31 DRIVE This is a parameter of the DIST module. Increasing levels of drive/gain for the DIST module. Pedal control o

EFFECT Knob Settings 10 31 DRIVE This is a parameter of the DIST module. Increasing levels of drive/gain for the DIST module. Pedal control o

EFFECT Knob Settings 10 33 Pedal-Controlled Phaser A phaser effect with its feedback controlled by the expression pedal. Tremolo Varies the v

EFFECT Knob Settings 10 33 Pedal-Controlled Phaser A phaser effect with its feedback controlled by the expression pedal. Tremolo Varies the v

EFFECT Knob Settings 10 35 PARAM (Direct-Control Parameter for FX1) This parameter modifies the operation of the effect selected for the FX1 mo

EFFECT Knob Settings 10 35 PARAM (Direct-Control Parameter for FX1) This parameter modifies the operation of the effect selected for the FX1 mo

EFFECT Knob Settings 10 37 Pedal Stereo Delay A Stereo Delay effect for which the feedback level is controlled by the expression pedal. Echo

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EFFECT Knob Settings 10 37 Pedal Stereo Delay A Stereo Delay effect for which the feedback level is controlled by the expression pedal. Echo

EFFECT Knob Settings 10 39 Indicates that the expression pedal controls the parameter. Indicates FX3 is off. DIGFX (Digital Sampling Effects

EFFECT Knob Settings 10 39 Indicates that the expression pedal controls the parameter. Indicates FX3 is off. DIGFX (Digital Sampling Effects

11 Troubleshooting 41 Symptoms Cause Solution Spitfire does not function (no display or audio). Unit not plugged in. Make sure the powe

11 Troubleshooting 41 Symptoms Cause Solution Spitfire does not function (no display or audio). Unit not plugged in. Make sure the powe

12 Specifications 43 Output Power Rating SpitFire 15: 15W RMS Mono in 8Ω SpitFire 30: 30W RMS Mono in 8Ω SpitFire 60: 60W RMS Mono in 8Ω Inter

12 Specifications 43 Output Power Rating SpitFire 15: 15W RMS Mono in 8Ω SpitFire 30: 30W RMS Mono in 8Ω SpitFire 60: 60W RMS Mono in 8Ω Inter

13 Contact Information 45 Alesis Distribution, LLC Los Angeles, USA E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.alesis.com Spitfire U

13 Contact Information 45 Alesis Distribution, LLC Los Angeles, USA E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.alesis.com Spitfire User

1 Introduction 3Welcome! Thank you for making the Alesis Spitfire a part of your setup. Since 1984, we've been designing and building creativ

1 Introduction 3Welcome! Thank you for making the Alesis Spitfire a part of your setup. Since 1984, we've been designing and building creativ

Introduction 1 5 Spitfire Basics Benefits of an On-Board Effect Processor If you use guitar effects, you probably do so by linking pedals toget

Introduction 1 5 Spitfire Basics Benefits of an On-Board Effect Processor If you use guitar effects, you probably do so by linking pedals toget

Introduction 1 7 How to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various functions and applications fo