Alesis micron Reference Manual

 

 
Once you’ve reached the “record” parameter, you’ll hear the 
metronome start to click.  Use this “lead-in” time to get yourself 
into the groove.  (As always, if the tempo isn’t right, you can use 
the [tap] button to adjust it.) 
 
Once you’re ready to play, just start playing.  The Micron will 
begin recording from the first note of the pattern.  Alternately, if 
you don’t want to play from the first note, you can push the 
control knob to kick off the recording. 
 
The pattern will loop continuously, so you can add to it each time 
it comes around.  When recording in real-time, remember that 
playing will never erase anything you’ve already recorded.  To wipe 
out a section so you can replay it, hold down the control knob as it 
gets played back. 
 
To stop recording, turn the control knob or press a mode button. 
 
You will often want to clear the entire pattern and start over.  One 
way of doing this is to hold down the control knob and wipe out 
the pattern as you record.  But a quicker way is to hold down the 
[patterns] button and hit the highest note on the keyboard.  This 
is a shortcut to the “Clear pattern?” option.  See page 27. 
 
The Micron records not only the keys you play, but all movements 
of the sliders and pitch wheel.  These controller movements don’t 
even need to be recorded at the same time as the keys.  A useful 
technique is to play the keys first, and then when the recording 
loops around, play on the controllers to add some life to your 
notes.  If you do this, you will probably also be using the “Clear 
controllers?” option as well, so you can revise your controller 
movements until you’re satisfied.  See page 27.