Alesis F2 Quick Start Owner’s Manual [en, es, de, fr, it]

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Quick Start Owner’s Manual

(ENGLISH)

BOX CONTENT

• Expression/Volume Pedal

Manual de inicio rápido para el usuario

(ESPAÑOL)

CONTENIDO DE LA CAJA

• Pedal de ex

resión/volumen

Schnellbedienungsanleitung

(DEUTSCH)

INHALT DER VERPACKUNG

• Expression/Volume Pedal

Manuel d’utilisation du propriétaire

(FRANÇAIS)

CONTENU DE LA BOÎT

• Pédale d'expression/de volume

Manuale rapido di utilizzazione

(ITALIANO)

CONTENUTO DELLA CONFEZION

• Pedale d'espressione/volume

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F2 EXPRESSION/VOLUME PEDAL
QUICK START OWNER’S MANUAL

(ENGLISH)

Connection Diagram

Introduction

The Alesis F2 combines an expression pedal with a volume pedal in one
sturdy, flexible, and easy-to-use package. The F2 is unique in that both
the expression pedal and volume pedal operations work simultaneously.

The F2’s expression and volume features are designed with maximum
product compatibility in mind. The F2 is made to work flawlessly with
products from virtually every instrument manufacturer.

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Using the

Volume Pedal Feature

Use a TS (Tip-Sleeve) 1/4" cable to connect a guitar, keyboard, or other
device to the Alesis F2’s VOLUME INPUT.

Use a second TS (Tip- Sleeve) 1/4" cable to connect the F2’s
VOLUME OUTPUT jack to the destination device (most likely an
amplifier, mixing board, or recording interface).

Calibrating the

Volume Pedal

Set the minimum signal level—the quietest sound that will be heard
when the pedal is all the way back—using the RANGE knob. The F2’s
RANGE control allows you to decide whether you want to completely
mute your instrument’s ouput when the pedal is all the way back or
whether, instead, you want to allow some of your signal to pass
through.

Allowing some signal to pass even when the pedal is all the way back
makes it easier to have different levels for lead and chorus or to create
tremolo effects. It can also enhance your realism and control when
playing certain synthesized and sampled instruments.

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Using the

Expression Pedal Feature

Use a TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) 1/4" cable to connect the Alesis F2’s
EXPRESSION IN/OUT jack to the expression jack of your Alesis
Fusion, Alesis Spitfire, or other product.

Different products use one of two different wiring standards. Flip the
INPUT SELECT switch to either the left or right position for
compatibility with your device. Feel free to experiment with the switch
to see which setting works best: you won’t do any damage to your gear
by flipping the switch one way or the other.

Calibrating the

Expression Pedal

When shipped, the Alesis F2 is set to travel smoothly from the bottom
of its range to the top of its range. However, some devices will ignore
the signal sent out of the expression jack when the pedal approaches the
top of its range. To compensate for this, you can set the F2 to resist
your foot at some point before the F2 reaches the top of its range.

Locate the recessed, Phillips-head screw on the bottom of the F2.
This is located near the center of the rear panel and just a bit to the
left. (See the drawing at right.) Use a Phillips head screwdriver to
adjust how far the pedal will travel before it offers resistance.
Turn the screw clockwise to make the resistance take effect earlier
in the pedal’s range of motion.

Bottom panel

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F2 PEDAL DE EXPRESIÓN/VOLUMEN

MANUAL DE INICIO RÁPIDO PARA EL

USUARIO

(ESPAÑOL)

Diagrama de conexión

Introducción

El sistema Alesis F2 combina un pedal de expresión con un pedal de
volumen en un paquete resistente, flexible y fácil de usar. Ofrece la
característica exclusiva de que tanto el pedal de expresión como el pedal
de volumen funcionan de manera simultánea.

Las características de expresión y volumen del F2 están diseñadas
teniendo en cuenta la compatibilidad máxima del producto. El sistema
está hecho para funcionar perfectamente con productos de virtualmente
todos los fabricantes de instrumentos.

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