Alesis BassFX Quick Setup Guide
Effect Quick Reference
Refer to chapter 10 of the User Manual
for more details on effect modules.
1.
for more details on effect modules.
1.
COMP/LIMIT – increasing levels of
compression (C1-C9) and limiting (L1-
L9).
compression (C1-C9) and limiting (L1-
L9).
2.
DIST – various types of amp modeling.
3.
DRIVE – controls the drive/gain for
the DIST module; control pedal may
be used.
the DIST module; control pedal may
be used.
4.
EQ – 50 separate values that cover the
gamut of possible EQ settings. See
page 26 of the User Manual for details.
gamut of possible EQ settings. See
page 26 of the User Manual for details.
5.
NR – noise reduction and hum
elimination working together. left digit
of the display shows the level of hum
elimination and right digit shows level
of noise reduction.
elimination working together. left digit
of the display shows the level of hum
elimination and right digit shows level
of noise reduction.
6.
CAB – settings C1 – C3 simulate 4 x
10”, 4 x 12” and 1 x 15” cabinets
respectively.
10”, 4 x 12” and 1 x 15” cabinets
respectively.
7.
FX1 – various mono effects; most have
a separate setting for pedal control.
a separate setting for pedal control.
8.
PARAM – direct-control parameter for
FX1; for most effects, can be set to
pedal control independent of the FX1
setting.
FX1; for most effects, can be set to
pedal control independent of the FX1
setting.
9.
FX2 – stereo versions of the effects
found in FX1, with several additions;
these also have settings for pedal
control.
found in FX1, with several additions;
these also have settings for pedal
control.
10.
PARAM – direct-control parameter for
FX2; for most effects, can be set to
pedal control independent of the FX2
setting.
FX2; for most effects, can be set to
pedal control independent of the FX2
setting.
11.
FX3 – various delay-based effects;
most have pedal-controlled versions.
most have pedal-controlled versions.
12.
PARAM – direct-control parameter for
FX3; for most effects, can be set to
pedal control independent of the FX3
setting.
FX3; for most effects, can be set to
pedal control independent of the FX3
setting.
13.
DIGIFX – a couple of digital-sampling
effects with pedal-controlled versions.
effects with pedal-controlled versions.
14.
LEVEL – the level of the current
program.
program.
15.
ROUTE – eight variations of the
routing order of all nine effect modules.
routing order of all nine effect modules.
Selecting, Editing and Storing
Programs
1.
In PLAY mode, use the foot pedals or
VALUE knob to select a program.
VALUE knob to select a program.
2.
Turn the EFFECT knob to the module
or parameter you wish to edit.
or parameter you wish to edit.
3.
Turn the VALUE knob to change the
value of the module or parameter.
value of the module or parameter.
4.
To store your changes, press the
VALUE knob and then turn the knob
to select a store location. Press the
VALUE knob again to store the
program.
VALUE knob and then turn the knob
to select a store location. Press the
VALUE knob again to store the
program.
Using the Tuner
1.
In PLAY mode, activate the tuner by
pressing both pedals at the same time
to enter BYPASS mode, or hold down
the pedals for more than half a second
to enter MUTE mode.
pressing both pedals at the same time
to enter BYPASS mode, or hold down
the pedals for more than half a second
to enter MUTE mode.
2.
Play the open string you wish to tune.
Use the following guide when tuning:
Use the following guide when tuning:
Visual Guide to Tuning
The bottom four segments rotate counterclockwise if
pitch is low. The top four rotate clockwise if the
pitch is high. An 8 means you’re in tune.
= no pitch detected.
Here are the 12 possible
pitches (a decimal point
indicates a sharp):
Low
In tune
High