Alesis micron Reference Manual

 

 
Sending programs from the Micron to the Ion 
Connect the Micron’s (MIDI OUT) port to the Ion‘s MIDI IN 
port.  Send programs using the Send SysEx screen from within the 
Micron’s [programs] mode.  
 
Sending programs from the Ion to the Micron 
Connect the Ion‘s MIDI OUT port to the Micron’s (MIDI IN) 
port.  Send programs from the Ion as directed in the Alesis Ion 
reference manual.  
 
 

  
The Micron’s operating system software can be upgraded via 
MIDI.  From time to time Alesis will release updates, which will 
add or enhance features.  Software updates will be posted to the 
Alesis website.   
 
In order to upgrade the Micron’s software, you will need a 
computer with a MIDI interface and MIDI sequencing software. 

 

To Upgrade the Software in your Micron: 
 
●  Connect the MIDI OUT of the computer to the (MIDI IN) of 
the Micron. 
●  Open the “.syx” or “.mid” software file in your sequencer 
program. 
●  Turn the Micron’s power on while holding both the 
[programs] and [setups] buttons.   
●  After briefly displaying the current operating system version, 
the display will read “Ready to receive OS through MIDI.” 
●  Play the “.syx” or “.mid” file. 
 

 
The MIDI command All Notes Off is used to silence a 
synthesizer with a note or notes that are stuck on.  This is usually 
caused when a Note On message is received without a Note Off.  
Press the [programs] button twice in quick succession to force all 
notes off.