Thank you for purchasing the Alesis QuadraVerb 2 simultaneous effects processor.
To take full advantage of of the QuadraVerb 2’s fuctions, and to enjoy long and
trouble free use, please read this user’s manual carefully.
How To Use This Manual
This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various modes of the
QuadraVerb 2. Though we recommend you take time to read through the entire
manual once carefully, those having general knowledge about effects devices should
use the table of contents and index to reference specific functions while using this
device. If you are planning to use the Alesis optical digital I/O, read chapter 7 carefully.
Chapter 1: Setting Up. Deals with the necessary preparation before using,
including connections to other components, such as instruments, mixing consoles,
patchbays, multitrack recorders, as well as digital connections to ADAT.
Chapter 2: Your First Session with the QuadraVerb 2. A basic introduction
to getting the unit up and running, auditioning the factory Programs, adjusting levels,
comparing and storing edited Programs.
Chapter 3: Overview. A detailed look at the signal processing capabilities of the
QuadraVerb 2, and the concepts of multi-effect programming.
Chapter 4: Making Your Own Patches. A guided tour for programming typical
single and multi-effect applications.
Chapter 5: Description of Controls. A “dictionary” of all parameters, buttons
and connectors, including Global mode parameters.
Chapter 6: Advanced Applications. Advanced uses of the QuadraVerb 2,
such as MIDI functions, footswitches and using “tap tempo” to control delay times.
Chapter 7: Alesis Optical Interface. How the QuadraVerb 2 fits into an ADAT-
compatible studio.
Chapter 8: Trouble-Shooting. Contains the Trouble-shooting Index,
maintenance and service information, and MIDI implementation chart.
Conventions
The buttons, knobs, and rear panel connectors are referred to in this manual just as
their names appear on the QuadraVerb 2, using all capital letters and in brackets
(
Examples:
[PROGRAM] button, [< BLOCK] button, [VALUE/ENTER] knob/button,
[DIGITAL IN] connector, etc.).
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When something important appears in the manual, an icon (like the one on the left)
will appear in the left margin. This symbol indicates that this information is vital when
operating the QuadraVerb 2.
