Rear Panel
[POWER] switch
This turns the power on/off.
**When powering-on your equipment, you must turn on each device in the following order: devices connected to the input jacks&the MX-1&devices connected to the output jacks. Failure to observe this order could cause malfunctions or damage your equipment.
When powering-off your equipment, you must turn off each device in the following order: devices connected to the output jacks&the MX-1&devices connected to the input jacks.
**Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
**This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after turning the unit on is required before it will operate normally.
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DC IN jack |
USB HOST (1–4) ports |
USB (O) port |
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors |
INPUT (1–4, 5/6) jacks |
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Connect the included AC adaptor here. |
These are dedicated USB audio input ports for use only with |
Use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable to connect this |
For connecting MIDI device. |
Connect external sound sources to these jacks. By switching |
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** To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should |
AIRA products (such as the TR-8, TB-3, VT-3, and SYSTEM-1). By |
port to your computer. It can be used to transfer USB MIDI |
DIGITAL IN/OUT jack |
their settings, you can use INPUT 1–4 jacks either as monaural |
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using commercially available USB 2.0 cables to connect your |
and USB audio data. You must install the USB driver before |
inputs (1, 2, 3, 4) or as stereo inputs (1/2, 3/4). INPUT 5/6 jacks |
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stress to the jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as |
AIRA products, you can input their audio output (stereo) to |
connecting the MX-1 to your computer. Download the USB |
A two-channel (stereo) digital input/output device can be |
support stereo input. |
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the MX-1 and mix the audio outputs. The USB HOST 3 port can |
driver from the Roland website. For details, refer to Readme. |
connected here. Switch the setting of this jack between input/ |
** Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor. |
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output depending on the device that you connect. |
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AUX RETURN (L, R) jacks |
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PHONES
This adjusts the headphone output. The headphones let you listen to the master audio simultaneously with the sound of the channel selected by the [SELECT] button. Even if you lower the level of the selected channel or mute it, you can listen to its sound by turning the [MIXING] knob to the SELECT position; this lets you prepare the next song or make settings for it.
[LEVEL] knob |
[MIXING] knob |
This adjusts the volume of the headphones. |
This adjusts the balance between the master output and |
The balance adjusted by the [MIXING] knob is output without |
the channel whose [SELECT] button is lit. Turning the knob |
further change. |
toward SELECT decreases the volume of the master output; |
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NOTE
When the [MIXING] knob is in the SELECT position, the sound is output at the volume before the adjustment of the MX-1’s [LEVEL] fader is applied. Before you audition the sound of the selected channel, you should turn down the [LEVEL] knob to avoid damaging your hearing with high volume.
AUX
Here you can adjust the output level of the AUX SEND jacks and the input level from the AUX RETURN jacks.
[SEND] knob |
[RETURN] knob |
Adjusts the send level that is output from the AUX SEND jacks. |
Adjusts the return level that is input from the AUX RETURN |
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CHANNEL SETTING
Here you can adjust the gain and pan of each channel, as well as settings such as BEAT FX and TONE / FILTER FX.
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[GAIN] button |
Adjusts the input gain. The level meter indicates the input gain.Range: -20–30 dB |
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Adjusts the pan (stereo position). The monaural channels (1–4) provide a pan adjustment; the stereo channels |
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[PAN] button |
(5/6, DIGITAL, USB 1–4, PC) provide a left/right balance adjustment. |
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&”Operation procedure: Adjusting the pan” |
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[TONE] button |
Switches the TONE/FILTER FX type.&”Operation procedure: TONE/FILTER FX settings” |
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[AUX] button |
Adjusts the volume that is output to the AUX SEND jacks.&”Operation procedure: Setting the AUX level” |
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[BFX] button |
Selects the steps at which BEAT FX is applied, and adjusts the depth level. |
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[FADER] button |
Specifies how the [LEVEL] fader changes the level (fader curve). |
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&”Operation procedure: Fader curve settings” |
SCENE MEMORY
Scene memory stores the settings of the CHANNEL SETTING section, the effect section, and the mixer section as a single scene, allowing you load these settings when necessary. You can store up to 64 scenes (16 pads x 4 banks).
&”Operation procedure: Storing and recalling scene memories”
[RECALL] button |
[STORE] button |
Recall a scene memory. |
Store a scene memory. |
START/STOP
Starts (lit) or stops (blinking) the BEAT FX.
When you start, BEAT FX applies in synchronization with the tempo at the steps you specify using the pads [1]–[16]. You can also use the combination function with MASTER FX so that the type is switched for each step in synchronization with the tempo.
Mixer Section
Here you can adjust settings such as level, TONE / FILTER FX, BEAT FX, and MASTER FX.
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Edits the TONE/FILTER FX parameter that’s selected by the [TONE] button. |
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Selects the channel whose “CHANNEL SETTING” parameters you will edit. |
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output (i.e., if the channel is muted or its level is lowered), you can turn the [MIXING] |
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[SELECT] button |
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To select one channel |
Press the [SELECT] button. |
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To select multiple |
Hold down the [SELECT] button and press the [SELECT] |
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Applies the BEAT FX to the sound of the channel. |
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[BFX] button |
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Specifies whether the input sound is output without change (unlit) or the MASTER FX |
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[MFX] button |
applied (lit). |
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Adjusts the level. |
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[LEVEL] fader |
You can specify the fader curve by which the level changes. |
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[MUTE] button |
Mutes the sound of the channel. |
Effect Section
The effect section contains BEAT FX which lets you modify the sound by applying an effect to each channel, and MASTER FX which applies an effect to the mixed sound of all channels.
Pad [1]–[16]
Select the steps at which the BEAT FX and MASTER FX are applied.
BEAT FX
For each channel, you can edit the filter, slicer, or side chain |
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settings, and modify the sound by turning them on/off for each |
[FILTER] button |
Applies a filter. |
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[SIDE CHAIN] button |
Applies a side chain. |
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[SLICER] button |
Applies a slicer. |
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MASTER FX
This applies an effect such as delay, filter, scatter, or roll to the mixed sound of all channels. By using the combination function, you can switch the MASTER FX type at each step in synchronization with the tempo.&”Operation procedure: MASTER FX settings”
**You can’t specify a different MASTER FX type for each channel.
**If the tempo is too fast, the type might not switch at the intended step when using the combination function.
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Use this knob to edit the effect parameters. |
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The CAindications at the left and right of the [MASTER FX] knob change their appearance |
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[MASTER FX] knob |
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Clit: LOW side |
CAlit: OFF |
Alit: HIGH side |
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[TIME] button |
Specifies the delay time or the frequency response of the filter etc. |
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[COMBI] button |
Makes settings for the combination function. |
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[DELAY] button |
Applies a delay. |
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[FILTER] button |
Applies a filter. |
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[SCATTER] button |
Applies a scatter. |
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[FLANGER] button |
Applies a flanger. |
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[BIT CRUSH] button |
Applies a bit crusher (producing a distinctive noisy sound). |
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[ROLL] button |
Produces a roll (repeated playback). |
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TEMPO
Here you can specify the tempo and specify the MIDI clock synchronization source (clock master). You can also adjust the amount of shuffle (rhythmic bounce) on the BEAT FX and combination function.
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[TEMPO] knob |
Specifies the tempo. The tempo value is shown in the display above the knob. Range: 40.0–300.0 |
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[SHUFFLE] button |
Adjust the amount of shuffle (rhythmic bounce). Range: -50–0–50 |
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[FINE] button |
Specifies the tempo below the decimal point. |
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[SYNC] button |
Selects the MIDI clock synchronization source (clock master).&”Operation procedure: |
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[TAP] button |
To set the tempo, tap this button several times at the desired interval. |
** If the clock master setting is other than “INT,” the [TEMPO], [SHUFFLE], [FINE], and [TAP] buttons are inoperable.
Master Out Section
Here you can adjust the master level and the mastering effect settings.
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[MASTER LEVEL] knob |
Adjusts the volume that is output from the MIX OUT jacks. |
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[MASTERING] button |
Edits the MASTERING FX (mastering effect) settings. |
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Indicates the master output level. If the [GAIN] button is lit, the meter indicates the input level |
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Operation procedure
Connecting devices
Connect your equipment correctly as described below.
**To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.
77Connecting external audio sources
External audio sources such as an analog synth or a DJ player can be connected to the INPUT 1–4 or 5/6 jacks, or to the DIGITAL IN jack.
NOTE
With the default settings, INPUT 1–4 are assigned as monaural inputs, and DIGITAL IN/OUT is assigned as digital input. If you want to input stereo sources to INPUT 1–4, or if you want to use DIGITAL IN/OUT as digital output, make the appropriate changes to the system settings.
&”System Settings: Channel link”
77Connecting AIRA products
AIRA products such as the TR-8 and TB-3 can be connected via a commercially available USB 2.0 cable to a USB HOST port.
77Connecting computer
If you want to mix the audio playback from your computer, use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable to connect the MX-1’s USB port to your computer. You must install the USB driver before connecting the MX-1 to your computer.
&”Rear Panel: USB (O) port”
**With the default settings, the audio playback from your computer is input to the PC channel in stereo.
**If no AIRA product is connected to the USB HOST ports, the audio playback from your computer can be input to USB 1–4 channels and mixed.
&”System Settings: Mixer mode”
77Connecting MIDI device
The MX-1 can receive MIDI Clock (F8) data to synchronize its tempo. It can also receive MIDI Start (FA) and MIDI Stop (FC) to start/stop itself.
77Connecting external effect device
If you want to use an external effect device or amp via the send/return jacks, connect your equipment to the AUX SEND jacks and AUX RETURN jacks.
&”Operation procedure: Setting the AUX level”
Synchronization settings
Here’s how to select the MIDI clock master in order to synchronize the tempo of the MX-1 and the connected devices.
1.Press the [SYNC] button to make it light.
2.Turn the [TEMPO] knob to select the MIDI clock master.
The clock master you select blinks in the display above the [TEMPO] knob.
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1. USB (O) port |
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2. MIDI IN connector |
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The MX-1 is the MIDI clock master. |
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computer connected to the USB (O) port. |
(*) If there is no MIDI clock input, the MX-1 is the MIDI clock master.
3.Press the [SYNC] button to confirm the clock master.
The display changes from blinking to lit.
4.Press the [SYNC] button to make it go dark.
If “INT” is selected as the clock master, use the [TEMPO] knob and [FINE] knob or the [TAP] button to specify the tempo. If a different clock master is selected, the MX-1 synchronizes to the tempo of the connected device.
Adjusting the input gain
1.Press the [GAIN] button to make it light.
2.Press the [SELECT] button of the channel whose input gain you want to adjust; the button lights.
The value of the current setting is shown in the display above the [VALUE] knob, and the level meter changes to
show the input gain.
&”Mixer Section: [SELECT] button”
3.Turn the [VALUE] knob to adjust the gain.
Adjust the gain so that the signal does not exceed 0 dB on the level meter (the green LED at the top).
Adjusting the pan
1.Press the [PAN] button to make it light.
2.Press the [SELECT] button of the channel whose pan you
want to adjust; the button lights.
&”Mixer Section: [SELECT] button”
3.Turn the [VALUE] knob to adjust the pan.
TONE/FILTER FX settings
With the default settings, TONE/FILTER FX is set to “FILTER1.”
1.Press the [TONE] button to make it light.
2.Press the [SELECT] button of the channel which you want
to apply; the button lights.
&”Mixer Section: [SELECT] button”
3.Turn the [VALUE] knob to select the type.
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FILTER 1 (FL1) |
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TONE 1 (TN1) |
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TONE 2 (TN2) |
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EQ LOW 1 (LO1) |
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EQ LOW 2 (LO2) |
frequency region is changed. |
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EQ HI1 (HI1) |
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EQ HI2 (HI2) |
frequency region is changed. |
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ISOLATOR 1 (IS1) |
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4.Turn the [TONE/FILTER] knob of each channel to adjust the depth.
**TONE/FILTER FX is off when the [TONE/FILTER] knob is in the center position; turning the knob to left or right applies the effect of the selected type.
BEAT FX settings
By using BEAT FX you can apply an effect such as filter, side chain, or slicer to individual channels. BEAT FX can also be turned on/off for individual steps to create change in the sound.
1.Press the CHANNEL SETTING [BFX] button to make it light.
2.Press the [START/STOP] button to start the BEAT FX.
3.On each channel to which you want to apply the BEAT FX, press the [BFX] button to make it light.
4.On the channel for which you want to make BEAT FX
settings, press the [SELECT] button to make it light.
&”Mixer Section: [SELECT] button”
5.Hold down the CHANNEL SETTING [BFX] button and use pads [1]–[16] to specify the last step (the number of steps).
**The steps loop at the pad that you specify as the last step.
6. Select the BEAT FX type and variation.
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**To select the variation, hold down the [FILTER], [SIDE CHAIN], or [SLICER] button and turn the [VALUE] knob.
7.Use pads [1]–[16] to select the steps at which BEAT FX applies.
**The BEAT FX effect applies at the timing of the pads that are lit.
8.Turn the [VALUE] knob to adjust the depth level.
By holding down the CHANNEL SETTING [BFX] button and turning the [VALUE] knob you can adjust the duration (gate time) during which the BEAT FX effect is applied.
MASTER FX settings
MASTER FX lets you apply effects such as delay, filter, and scatter. By using the combination function, you can switch the effect type at each step.
1.On each channel to which you want to apply the MASTER FX, press the [MFX] button to make it light.
2.Select the MASTER FX type.
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Delay is applied. |
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Filter is applied. |
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Flanger is applied. |
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**To select a variation, hold down the button for the corresponding type and turn the [TEMPO] knob.
3.Hold down the [TIME] button and turn the [TEMPO] knob to adjust the parameter.
4.Turn the [MASTER FX] knob to adjust the depth.
**The MASTER FX effect is OFF when the [MASTER FX] knob is in the center position (CAlit); turning the knob left or right applies the effect that’s specified for each selected variation.
77Switching the type at each step (Combination function)
The combination function lets you assign a MASTER FX type to each individual step, adding change to the sound.
**You can assign one type to each step.
1.Press the [START/STOP] button.
2.Press the [COMBI] button to make it light.
3.Hold down the [COMBI] button and turn the [TEMPO] knob to select a pattern (combination of the MASTER FX).
You can also edit the pattern.
4.Turn the [MASTER FX] knob to adjust the depth.
77Editing the pattern
1.Press the [COMBI] button to make it light.
The button of the MASTER FX type that’s used by the pattern will light.
2.While holding down the button of the MASTER FX type that you want to assign, press pads [1]–[16] to select the steps on which to apply MASTER FX.
The pads to which MASTER FX applies are lit.
**When you edit the settings, the pattern is overwritten automatically.
MASTERING FX settings
The MASTERING FX applies to all of the audio input.
**If the sound distorts when you enable the MASTERING FX, lower the level of each channel until the sound is no longer distorted.
1.Press the [MASTERING] button to make it light.
The MASTERING FX is enabled.
2.Hold down the [MASTERING] button and turn the [TEMPO] knob to select the type.
Auditioning the selected channel
You can audition the sound of the selected channel in your headphones.&”PHONES”
1.Press the [SELECT] button of the channel whose sound
you want to audition; the button lights.
&”Mixer Section: [SELECT] button”
2.Turn the [MIXING] knob to adjust the volume balance between the selected channel and the master output.
**Turning the knob toward SELECT, you can listen only to the sound of the selected channel.
3.Turn the [LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume of the headphones.
5.Turn the [RETURN] knob to adjust the output volume of
the AUX RETURN jacks.
&”System Settings: AUX RETURN rooting”
Fader curve settings
You can specify the way in which the level changes when you move the [LEVEL] fader (i.e., the fader curve).
1.Press the CHANNEL SETTING [FADER] button to make it light.
2.For the channel whose fader curve you want to specify, press the [SELECT] button to make it light.
By lighting the [SELECT] button of multiple channels, you can set all of the selected channels to the same fader curve setting.
3.Turn the [VALUE] knob to select the fader curve.
Setting the AUX level |
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For each channel that you want to send to the AUX SEND |
77STORE |
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&”System Settings: AUX SEND rooting”
77RECALL
1.Press the [RECALL] button to make it light.
2.Use the [VALUE] knob or pads [1]–[16] to select the scene number that you want to recall.
If you used pads [1]–[16] to select a scene, the scene is recalled immediately.Alternatively, you can use the [VALUE] knob to select “NAN (Manual),” which makes the MX-1 use the current settings of the [TONE/FILTER FX] knobs and [LEVEL] faders.
**Immediately after a scene is recalled, the physical positions of the [LEVEL] faders, [TONE] knobs, and [MASTER FX] knob may differ from the recalled values.
**If the recalled value differs from the physical position of a [LEVEL] fader, the periphery of the fader blinks.
3.If you used the [VALUE] knob to select a scene, press the [RECALL] button to recall the scene.
Operation with a DAW
In addition to mixing the sounds of AIRA products and other hardware, the MX-1 can work with a DAW on your computer to mix the playback of the DAW and operate as a DAW controller.
To use the MX-1 with your DAW, you’ll need to change the system settings.
&”System Settings: Mixer mode”
Various Settings
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
1.While holding down the [RECALL] button, turn on the power.
The display indicates “RST” and the [START/STOP] button blinks.
2.Press the [START/STOP] button to execute the factory reset.
3.When the display indicates “CNP,” turn the MX-1’s power off, then on again.
System Settings
Here’s how to change the MX-1’s system settings.
1.While holding down the [GAIN] button, turn on the power.
2.Use the buttons, knobs and the pads to change the settings.
The default values or states are marked with “*.”
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Press the channel 1 |
Channel 2 lit * |
Supports monaural input. |
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Channel link |
or 2 [SELECT] button |
Channel 2 unlit |
Supports stereo input. |
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Press the channel 3 |
Channel 4 lit * |
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Channel 4 unlit * |
Supports stereo input. |
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Press the DIGITAL |
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AUX RETURN |
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Specifies whether data received from the MIDI IN |
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Press the Pad [4] |
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Mixes the AIRA products or other hardware that |
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MIDI channels (1–11) are assigned starting at |
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channel 1 of the MX-1, allowing the MX-1 to |
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Press the [TONE] |
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Mixer mode |
mode) |
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the PC channel is sent from the MIX OUT jacks. |
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button is sent to the computer. |
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LED demo |
Press the [PAN] |
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Press the [AUX] |
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(Default: CL 1) |
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Press the [GAIN] |
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Displays the MX-1’s software version. |
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3.Press the [START/STOP] button to save the settings.
The settings are saved, and the MX-1 restarts.