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Reference Manual
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This page intentionally left blank 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100 % © 2002 Alesis. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. All trademarks are property of their respective holders. 7-51-0121-A 8/2002
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Table of Contents Introduction....................................................................3 Welcome! .........................................................................................................3 About the Smashup.......................................................................4 Important features of your Smashup .........................................................4 Smashup Key Features................................................................................
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Table Of Contents Line conditioners and spike protectors ......................................................40 Care and Maintenance ................................................................41 Cleaning............................................................................................................41 Refer all servicing to Alesis...........................................................................41 Obtaining repair service ...............................................
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Introduction Welcome! Thank you for making the Alesis Smashup a part of your studio. Since 1984, we've been designing and building creative tools for For more effective the audio community. We believe in our products, because we've service and product heard the results that creative people like you have achieved with update notices, please them. One of Alesis' goals is to make high-quality studio register your Smashup equipment available to everyone, and this Reference Manual is an online at:
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Introduction About the Smashup Your new Smashup is a member of the Alesis ModFX family of performance effects boxes. This particular ModFX unit is a deluxe compressor with the ability to model several different types of compression. Each ModFX unit provides a different set of sound effects and signal processing, and they are easy to arrange and connect to each other. With a uniform, friendly, uncomplicated user interface and high-resolution digital processing, the ModFX products are perfect fo
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Introduction Smashup Key Features • Digital emulation of six different kinds of analog compression • Adjustable threshold, attack, release, and output level • Look Ahead feature anticipates upcoming peaks for compression before they’re processed • Sizzle feature keeps clarity and punch even with extreme compression settings • Uniform, friendly, uncomplicated user interface—no fiddling with complicated menus or “hidden” knobs • Stereo processing via four 1/4” unbalanced connectors • ModLink port,
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Introduction How to Use This Manual A little technical knowledge will help you get the most out of your H el pf ul t i ps an d ad v i c e a r e gear...it’s really pretty simple. This manual is divided into the h i g h l ig h te d i n a sh a d ed b ox following sections describing the various functions and li k e t h is applications for the Smashup. While it's a good idea to read through the entire manual once carefully, those having general knowledge about effect devices should use the tab
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Safety Instructions/Notices Important Safety Instructions (English) Safety symbols used in this product This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks. This symbol warns the user that output connectors contain voltages that can cause dangerous electrical shock. Please follow these precautions when using t
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Important Safety Instructions 11. Use only attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with a cart, stand, bracket, or table designed for use with professional audio or music equipment. In any installation, make sure that injury or damage will not result from cables pulling on the apparatus and its mounting. If a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or whe
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Important Safety Instructions CE Declaration Of Conformity See our website at: http://www.alesis.com FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital dev
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Important Safety Instructions Instructions de Sécurité Importantes (French) Symboles utilisés dans ce produit Ce symbole alèrte l’utilisateur qu’il existe des instructions de fonctionnement et de maintenance dans la documentation jointe avec ce produit. Ce symbole avertit l’utilisateur de la présence d’une tension non isolée à l’intérieur de l’appareil pouvant engendrer des chocs électriques. Ce symbole prévient l'utilisateur de la présence de tensions sur les raccordements de sorties, représen
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Important Safety Instructions 11. N’utilisez que des accessoires spécifiés par le constructeur. 12. N’utilisez qu’avec un stand, ou table conçus pour l’utilisation d’audio professionnel ou instruments de musique. Dans toute installation, veillez de ne rien endommager à cause de câbles qui tirent sur des appareils et leur support. 13. Débranchez l’appareil lors d’un orage ou lorsqu’il n’est pas utilisé pendant longtemps. 14. Faites réparer par un personnel qualifié. Une réparation est nécessair
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Important Safety Instructions Lesen Sie bitte die folgende Sicherheitshinweise (German) Sicherheit Symbole verwendet in diesem Produkt Dieses Symbol alarmiert den Benutzer, daß es wichtige Funktionieren und Wartung Anweisungen in der Literatur gibt, die diese Maßeinheit begleitet. Dieses Symbol warnt den Benutzer der nicht isolierten Spannung innerhalb der Maßeinheit, die gefährliche elektrische Schläge verursachen kann. Dieses Symbol warnt den Benutzer, dem Ausgabestecker Spannungen enthalten,
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Important Safety Instructions 11. Benutzen Sie nur das vom Hersteller empfohlene Zubehör. 12. Verwenden Sie ausschließlich Wagen, Ständer, oder Tische, die speziell für professionelle Audio- und Musikinstrumente geeignet sind. Achten Sie immer darauf, daß die jeweiligen Geräte sicher installiert sind, um Schäden und Verletzungen zu vermeiden. Wenn Sie einen Rollwagen benutzen, achten Sie darauf, das dieser nicht umkippt, um Verletzungen auszuschließen. 13. Ziehen Sie während eines Gewitters ode
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1 Quick Start Guide If you can’t wait to get started The Alesis Smashup is a unique product, but its basic hookup and operation is similar to other in-line signal processors (like EQs and If you're new to signal compressors) in most respects. If you're experienced with signal processing... processors, this chapter is a "shorthand" guide for those who want s t a r t w i th t h e mo re d e ta i l e d in s t r u c ti o n s f o r h o o k up a nd to start using the Smashup right away. If you
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Quick Start Guide 1 A quick overview of the controls Si z z l e Lo o k A h e a d Ty p e se l e c t s t h e k i n d o f Ad d s “ p u n ch” and “ ai r” to Loo k s a t th e d i gi t a l s ig n a l c o m p r e s s i o n t h e S m a s h u p th e s i g n a l , e s p e c ia l l y u s e f u l s e v er al m i l l i s e co nd s b ef o r e i t will em u la te . S e v e r a l fo r b a s s s o u n d s . I t p u t s a is pr oc e s s ed , t o an t i c i p a t e d i f fe r e n t a n a lo g c o m
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2 Connections Unpacking and Inspection Your Smashup was packed carefully at the factory. The shipping carton was designed to protect the unit during shipping. Please retain this container in the highly unlikely event that you need to return the Smashup for servicing. The shipping carton should contain the following items: • Smashup with the same serial number as shown on the shipping carton • Power Adapter • This instruction manual To register your purchase, go to the Alesis website at www.ale
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Connections 2 Connecting audio The Smashup will work in many different applications, whether you are connecting an instrument directly into it, or connecting it Whe n co n ne c tin g a u d io through a mixing console. But since the Smashup is a stereo c a b l e s a n d / o r t u r n i n g po w e r effect unit, it’s important to know whether the source will be o n an d o f f , m ak e s u r e t h a t al l stereo or mono. d e v i c es i n y o ur s ys t e m a r e tu r n e d o f f a n d t h e
