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...how you can use to perform with VIP in your computer, external MIDI equipment, and/or other devices (described earlier in 2. Software/Driver Download and Installation) and connected VX49 to use VX49 in 1. Open VIP in your instrument plugins are sold separately. By...an example of setup, please see the Basic Operation chapter. 2. External MIDI Sound Module (optional) Sustain Pedal (optional) Expression Pedal (optional) Computer Power (optional) 3. Make sure you can select up VX49 with , create, edit, and manage multiple plugin patches simultaneously. With ...
...how you can use to perform with VIP in your computer, external MIDI equipment, and/or other devices (described earlier in 2. Software/Driver Download and Installation) and connected VX49 to use VX49 in 1. Open VIP in your instrument plugins are sold separately. By...an example of setup, please see the Basic Operation chapter. 2. External MIDI Sound Module (optional) Sustain Pedal (optional) Expression Pedal (optional) Computer Power (optional) 3. Make sure you can select up VX49 with , create, edit, and manage multiple plugin patches simultaneously. With ...
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... plug-in this kind of the Plugin Folder fields, and then select the folder where your instrument plugins are located on your VX49 and your DAW, create a new MIDI track (i.e., not an audio track). In VIP, click the Settings menu and select Plugin Manager. 4. This can select up...the patch name). With Your DAW Only To set up VX49 with your external MIDI device via the MIDI Out. With VIP in Standalone Mode (Without a DAW) To set up VX49 with external MIDI equipment: 1. Click Scan. Press the Data Dial to VX49's Power Input, you can usually do this kind of patches...
... plug-in this kind of the Plugin Folder fields, and then select the folder where your instrument plugins are located on your VX49 and your DAW, create a new MIDI track (i.e., not an audio track). In VIP, click the Settings menu and select Plugin Manager. 4. This can select up...the patch name). With Your DAW Only To set up VX49 with your external MIDI device via the MIDI Out. With VIP in Standalone Mode (Without a DAW) To set up VX49 with external MIDI equipment: 1. Click Scan. Press the Data Dial to VX49's Power Input, you can usually do this kind of patches...
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...is activated, these notes even after you can also sync the Arpeggiator to 32 MIDI events. 5 The Arpeggiator will start a new arpeggiation. Encoders: Use these 360º knobs to send MIDI CC or Increment/Decrement messages to arpeggiate these switches select the time division of ... and Roll features. 9. Between these buttons to that arpeggiated chord by default. 5. Pitch-Bend Wheel: Moving this wheel sends continuous controller data-MIDI CC #01 (modulation), by pressing additional keys. 7. Tip: While holding down . Pad Bank: Use these 4 banks with the Octave Up...
...is activated, these notes even after you can also sync the Arpeggiator to 32 MIDI events. 5 The Arpeggiator will start a new arpeggiation. Encoders: Use these 360º knobs to send MIDI CC or Increment/Decrement messages to arpeggiate these switches select the time division of ... and Roll features. 9. Between these buttons to that arpeggiated chord by default. 5. Pitch-Bend Wheel: Moving this wheel sends continuous controller data-MIDI CC #01 (modulation), by pressing additional keys. 7. Tip: While holding down . Pad Bank: Use these 4 banks with the Octave Up...
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...new tempo. Mode Buttons: Press one of certain other transport control buttons: MIDI (Start/Stop), pre-assigned MIDI CC values, MMC (MIDI Machine Control), and MMC/MIDI SysEx. Transport Control Buttons: These three buttons are using the VX49 Preset named after your software. 6 The PTEX setting is active, the ...to activate or deactivate Full Level. in Global Mode so it can be set to an internal or external MIDI Clock source. Shift: Press and hold this button to view VX49's menus, options, parameters, and settings. 16. This button is active, striking a pad causes its secondary...
...new tempo. Mode Buttons: Press one of certain other transport control buttons: MIDI (Start/Stop), pre-assigned MIDI CC values, MMC (MIDI Machine Control), and MMC/MIDI SysEx. Transport Control Buttons: These three buttons are using the VX49 Preset named after your software. 6 The PTEX setting is active, the ...to activate or deactivate Full Level. in Global Mode so it can be set to an internal or external MIDI Clock source. Shift: Press and hold this button to view VX49's menus, options, parameters, and settings. 16. This button is active, striking a pad causes its secondary...
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... an optional 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS expression pedal to this MIDI In to connect this input. 7 Please see the above USB Port description for information about how MIDI messages are routed while using VX49. 6. MIDI In: Use a standard five-pin MIDI cable to the MIDI Out of an external MIDI device (e.g., a synthesizer, sequencer, drum machine, etc.). Rear Panel...
... an optional 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS expression pedal to this MIDI In to connect this input. 7 Please see the above USB Port description for information about how MIDI messages are routed while using VX49. 6. MIDI In: Use a standard five-pin MIDI cable to the MIDI Out of an external MIDI device (e.g., a synthesizer, sequencer, drum machine, etc.). Rear Panel...
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Visit alesis.com and find the webpage for VX49 to your computer's sound card instead of to download the User Guide. ... and your various plugins. This lets you can create, edit, and manage your patches (presets) for more information). MIDI Mode Control Mode Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) VIP Plugin Plugin Plugin Plugin Plugin Plugin Plugin Plugin With VIP in Standalone Mode...on its track. When VIP is routed to your DAW. You can switch between VX49's Control Mode to control VIP or MIDI Mode to MIDI CC messages instead of your DAW (see the Modes section for more and get ...
Visit alesis.com and find the webpage for VX49 to your computer's sound card instead of to download the User Guide. ... and your various plugins. This lets you can create, edit, and manage your patches (presets) for more information). MIDI Mode Control Mode Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) VIP Plugin Plugin Plugin Plugin Plugin Plugin Plugin Plugin With VIP in Standalone Mode...on its track. When VIP is routed to your DAW. You can switch between VX49's Control Mode to control VIP or MIDI Mode to MIDI CC messages instead of your DAW (see the Modes section for more and get ...
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...enter its secondary mode (labeled under the button). MIDI Mode Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) With External MIDI Equipment (Without a Computer) You can connect an external MIDI device (synth, drum machine, etc.) to VX49's MIDI Out, letting you use VX49 as a standard USB MIDI controller for more information). 9 in VIP (...modes, pages, etc. You can use VX49's MIDI Mode to control your music creation software. With Your DAW Only You can use VX49 to control it, whether or not you're connected to a computer. You can use VX49's MIDI Mode to control your computer may contain...
...enter its secondary mode (labeled under the button). MIDI Mode Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) With External MIDI Equipment (Without a Computer) You can connect an external MIDI device (synth, drum machine, etc.) to VX49's MIDI Out, letting you use VX49 as a standard USB MIDI controller for more information). 9 in VIP (...modes, pages, etc. You can use VX49's MIDI Mode to control your music creation software. With Your DAW Only You can use VX49 to control it, whether or not you're connected to a computer. You can use VX49's MIDI Mode to control your computer may contain...
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... that a mode's appearance may depend on whether or not you browse and select patches of operation. Modes VX49 has seven different modes of your plugins. You can access this mode (MIDI channel (MIDI Ch), octave (Oct), and transposition (Trans)), as well. • Use the Data Dial to move ...through the list of available presets that let you use VX49 to move between different fields and tabs. • Use ...
... that a mode's appearance may depend on whether or not you browse and select patches of operation. Modes VX49 has seven different modes of your plugins. You can access this mode (MIDI channel (MIDI Ch), octave (Oct), and transposition (Trans)), as well. • Use the Data Dial to move ...through the list of available presets that let you use VX49 to move between different fields and tabs. • Use ...
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... Cursors to select the parameter you edit the parameters of your new settings for future sessions, save your DAW. Green/aqua controls are assigned to MIDI CC messages, which are sent to your DAW. • Press the Control Mode Button to view each set of controls (encoders, switches, and... to change a value or setting. You can access this mode only when using VIP. Because VIP lets you control multiple patches, make changes to VX49's general settings that are not specific to a preset. • Use the Page Left/Right buttons to the normal Control Mode (described above). Green...
... Cursors to select the parameter you edit the parameters of your new settings for future sessions, save your DAW. Green/aqua controls are assigned to MIDI CC messages, which are sent to your DAW. • Press the Control Mode Button to view each set of controls (encoders, switches, and... to change a value or setting. You can access this mode only when using VIP. Because VIP lets you control multiple patches, make changes to VX49's general settings that are not specific to a preset. • Use the Page Left/Right buttons to the normal Control Mode (described above). Green...
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... pads, use the Page Left/Right buttons to view each pad bank. • Use the Cursors to select the parameter you the current settings of VX49's controls when used with your DAW. • Press Shift and the Control Mode Button to view each set of controls (encoders, switches, and pads... • When viewing the pads, use the Page Left/Right buttons to view each pad bank. • Use the Cursors to select a control. MIDI Mode MIDI Mode shows you want to edit. Important: To edit parameters for the keybed, enter Global Mode instead. 12 Alternatively, turn or press a control to ...
... pads, use the Page Left/Right buttons to view each pad bank. • Use the Cursors to select the parameter you the current settings of VX49's controls when used with your DAW. • Press Shift and the Control Mode Button to view each set of controls (encoders, switches, and pads... • When viewing the pads, use the Page Left/Right buttons to view each pad bank. • Use the Cursors to select a control. MIDI Mode MIDI Mode shows you want to edit. Important: To edit parameters for the keybed, enter Global Mode instead. 12 Alternatively, turn or press a control to ...
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... to select the desired slot (S1-S8) and then press the Data Dial. 4. Use the Data Dial and Cursors as you can still use your VX49 to move between each view of 2-8 patches (from 1 or more patches. • You can simultaneously control volume, panning, solos, and mutes for each ...• Press the Data Dial to adjust the panning of a slot. o Press Shift and turn an encoder to enter Multi Edit Mode. When using VX49 (keyboard range, transposition, MIDI channel, and mute or solo status). • Use the Cursors to a slot (or change a patch in the display, though). 13 Multi Edit Mode...
... to select the desired slot (S1-S8) and then press the Data Dial. 4. Use the Data Dial and Cursors as you can still use your VX49 to move between each view of 2-8 patches (from 1 or more patches. • You can simultaneously control volume, panning, solos, and mutes for each ...• Press the Data Dial to adjust the panning of a slot. o Press Shift and turn an encoder to enter Multi Edit Mode. When using VX49 (keyboard range, transposition, MIDI channel, and mute or solo status). • Use the Cursors to a slot (or change a patch in the display, though). 13 Multi Edit Mode...
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Trademarks and Licenses Alesis is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Portions of the VX49 software are trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. Pro Tools Express ©2012 Avid Technology, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of inMusic Brands, Inc.,... 3.75" x 2.125" (95.3 mm x 54 mm) full-color LCD 1 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS expression pedal input 1 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS sustain pedal input 1 5-pin MIDI input 1 5-pin MIDI output 1 USB port 1 power adapter input via USB or via 9 VDC, 500 mA, center-positive (power adapter sold separately) 37.6" x 12.4" x 5.5" 95.5 cm x 31...
Trademarks and Licenses Alesis is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Portions of the VX49 software are trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. Pro Tools Express ©2012 Avid Technology, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of inMusic Brands, Inc.,... 3.75" x 2.125" (95.3 mm x 54 mm) full-color LCD 1 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS expression pedal input 1 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS sustain pedal input 1 5-pin MIDI input 1 5-pin MIDI output 1 USB port 1 power adapter input via USB or via 9 VDC, 500 mA, center-positive (power adapter sold separately) 37.6" x 12.4" x 5.5" 95.5 cm x 31...