Alesis micron User Manual
2
First Session
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Play the Programs
The Micron’s basic sounds are called “Programs.” Play some of
these programs now.
Find the [programs] button on the right side of the top panel.
Press it; then spin the control knob. Notice how the programs are
organized by category – first basses, then leads, then pads, etc.
Turn the volume up and listen to some of these programs.
Experiment with the (pitch) wheel, the (x/y/z knobs), and the
two sliders. Here are a few points to note:
● The (pitch) wheel glows progressively brighter as you turn it..
● The (x/y/z knobs) do different things depending on the
Program. Sometimes, they increase or decrease the quickness
of the attack. Sometimes, they change the tone by adjusting the
filter resonance. Each time you change Programs, the X/Y/Z
knobs reset to their original positions.
of the attack. Sometimes, they change the tone by adjusting the
filter resonance. Each time you change Programs, the X/Y/Z
knobs reset to their original positions.
● The (m1) slider typically – but not always – adds vibrato.
● The (m2) slider typically – but not always – sweeps the filter
● The (m2) slider typically – but not always – sweeps the filter
frequency, radically changing the tone.
Play some notes before, during, and after moving the (m2)
slider. You’ll most likely hear the classic analog synthesizer
“filter sweep” sound.
slider. You’ll most likely hear the classic analog synthesizer
“filter sweep” sound.
Navigate through the programs
Rotate the control knob enough, and you’ll pass through 13
categories of programs. At the end of the list, all of the programs
are presented alphabetically, regardless of category.
Using the [programs] + white key shortcut
Notice the red text just above the keyboard. This text corresponds
to the 13 categories and also includes the all, uncategorized listing.
To access a category instantly, hold down [programs] and then
press the associated white key.
categories of programs. At the end of the list, all of the programs
are presented alphabetically, regardless of category.
Using the [programs] + white key shortcut
Notice the red text just above the keyboard. This text corresponds
to the 13 categories and also includes the all, uncategorized listing.
To access a category instantly, hold down [programs] and then
press the associated white key.