Alesis A6 User Manual

And finally, adjust the level using the 

 on the left side of the control

panel.  The 

 on the right side is a programmable control—it may seem

to do the same thing, but avoid using it for now.

The 

 knob is a

global (affects the A6 in all
modes) volume control that
determines the final output
level of the unit’s 

 and

 stereo outs, the

 output and the two

s.  It does not affect the

sixteen inidividual 

.  To use an audio term,

 is post (comes

after) the 

 and 

 

mixes and the 

. This

means that any relative level
settings you make within the
Programs and Mixes are preserved.

You operate this control by simply turning it: fully counter-clockwise shuts the audio
outputs off, fully clockwise is maximum.

The next chapter covers the basics of playing the A6: more detail about how to select
Programs and Mixes, understanding the various keyboard modes including setting
up splits and layers and using portamento, using the performance wheels and the
ribbon controller, using pedals and footswitches, and understanding the 

section in using the sequencer and arpeggiator.

Chapter 2 will also devote much attention to the display, as it is the central focus of
the A6 when operating its controls.