Alesis micron Reference Manual
2
First Session
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Explore the Rhythms
Rhythms combine drum/percussion programs with specifically
designed rhythm patterns.
Press [rhythms]. Turn the control knob to cycle through
different rhythms.
● To play a rhythm
Press and hold any key from the bottom of the keyboard up to the
middle G#. (These are the keys labeled from recent through all.)
● To play a rhythm’s individual drum sound
Press one of the white keys from middle A (labeled voice) upward.
The keyboard’s middle A corresponds to the rhythm’s Drum A.
The next higher note, B (labeled osc), corresponds to Drum B.
Proceeding higher, drums C, D, E, etc. are triggered. Any keys
higher than the rhythm’s highest note will do nothing.
● To play a rhythm hands free
Press any key from middle G# down on the keyboard. While
holding down that key, press [latch] to keep the rhythm going.
Press [latch] a second time to stop the rhythm.
● To change the tempo
Tap the [tap] button a few times, or hold down [tap] and turn the
control knob.
Press and hold any key from the bottom of the keyboard up to the
middle G#. (These are the keys labeled from recent through all.)
● To play a rhythm’s individual drum sound
Press one of the white keys from middle A (labeled voice) upward.
The keyboard’s middle A corresponds to the rhythm’s Drum A.
The next higher note, B (labeled osc), corresponds to Drum B.
Proceeding higher, drums C, D, E, etc. are triggered. Any keys
higher than the rhythm’s highest note will do nothing.
● To play a rhythm hands free
Press any key from middle G# down on the keyboard. While
holding down that key, press [latch] to keep the rhythm going.
Press [latch] a second time to stop the rhythm.
● To change the tempo
Tap the [tap] button a few times, or hold down [tap] and turn the
control knob.