Alesis Q20 DJ Equipment User Manual


 
Description of Controls - Chapter 5
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Routing
In order for us to hear our signal through the Q20 it must be routed from input to
output. Also in order for us to hear our effects, the signal must be routed through the
Blocks that contain our chosen effects.
Pressing the [ROUTING] button selects Routing Page 1. This is where you can dial
through, with the [VALUE/ENTER] knob, all the possible connections. Once you
find the route you want, press [VALUE/ENTER] to select it. This automatically
advances the display to Routing Page 2, where you can enter a level for that
connection. Page 3 allows you to delete any unwanted patches.
Selection Parameters Pa
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Defined Blocks, Add Route From: 1
L OUT, R OUT Level From: 2
Delete Route From: 3
Undefined Blocks None (ÒBLOCK IS OFFÓ) 1
Mix
Allows us to create a mix of the input signal, the levels of effects sent to the outputs,
and the Master effects level. If an unassigned Block is selected, or the L/R OUT, the
Mix function will have only two pages. These let you control the Direct signal level
being routed to the outputs, and adjust the master effects level of all Blocks routed
to the outputs. Normally, these are adjusted as a percentage of the total level.
When a defined Block is selected, a new Page 1 is added, and the other two pages
move down (Page 1 becomes page 2, Page 2 becomes Page 3). Page 1 will now let you
adjust the selected BlockÕs level going to the L/R OUT.
Selection Parameters Pa
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Defined Blocks Level to L/R 1
Direct Level From Input 2
Master Effects Level 3
L OUT, R OUT, Direct Level From Input 1
Undefined Blocks Master Effects Level 2
If the selected Block is not routed to the L/R OUT, the Level to L/R parameter
value will be ÒNONEÓ. If the inputs are not routed to the outputs in the current
Program, the Direct Level will be ÒNONEÓ. Likewise, if none of the defined Blocks
are routed to the L/R OUT, the Master Effects Level will be ÒNONEÓ.