Alesis Q20 DJ Equipment User Manual


 
Chapter 5 - Description of Controls
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Type
Use the [TYPE] button to define the type of effect in the selected Block. Once a
Block has been chosen and the [TYPE] button is pressed, we can dial through with
the [VALUE/ENTER] knob to choose the function of that Block from
EQUALIZATION, PITCH, DELAY, REVERBERATION or OFF. Once the general
function of a Block has been selected by pressing the [VALUE/ENTER] button, the
display will automatically advance to the second page of the Type function where
we can define the specific effect of the Block. Example: If it is a Reverberation
Block, you can select Hall 1, Plate 1, Non Linear, etc., using the [VALUE/ENTER]
knob.
Another page is included in Type mode which allows you to move a defined Block
to another position. If you defined Block #1 as a Delay, and later decide to first
have the input signal routed through an EQ, you can move the Delay Block to make
room for it. First select the Block to be moved, press [PAGE >] to advance the cursor
to the next field, and select the Block # you want to move it to. Then to execute the
move, press the [VALUE/ENTER] button. The Block is moved and the routings
repatched to recreate the same signal path. Now you can redefine Block #1 as an
EQ. If you move a Block to a position already occupied by another Block, the two
Blocks will swap positions, and their routings will automatically be swapped as
well to maintain the identical signal path.
Selection Parameter Pa
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Defined Blocks Block Function 1
Effect Type 2
Move Block 3
Copy/Paste Block 4
Undefined Blocks Block Function 1
Move Block 2
Copy/Paste Block 3
Parameter
Once a type of effect has been chosen, pressing the [PARAMETER] button allows us
to see and choose the available parameters for that specific effect. Example: This
is where you define specific attributes of a Block; the boost or cut of an EQ, or the
decay time of a Reverb. Some effects have many more parameters and these can be
found by [PAGE]ing through while in Parameter mode.