X Guitar by Alesis
FAQs
1) Can I record directly into my computer system?
Absolutely, the X Guitar can record directly into any type digital recorder. With the advantage of not going through extra
cables or noisy effects processors the X Guitar can make cleaner and more professional tracks with your recorder. The X
Guitar operates as a fully functional guitar processor while including all the features of a professional guitar. Simply plug
the stereo headphone/line outputs right into your soundcard, multi-track recorder or mixer and realize the benefits of
hundreds of combinations of sounds, emulations and effects.
2) Does it have a tuner? Can I use it while I play?
Of course! In addition to the powerful DSP engine, we’ve added a super easy, auto-chromatic tuner. You can tune with
the X Guitar while it’s muted so when you’re onstage there is no irritated tune-ups for your audience to deal with.
3) How can I change Programs on the ‘fly’?
The X Guitar has a “Quick Switch” function type switch near the bridge of the X Guitar that allows you to ‘tap’ up or down
to quickly scroll through the various preset programs you’ve stored while performing. Now you can change presets with
the same ease as switching pickups. In addition, you can change presets from the top control panel.
4) Explain the DSP in X Guitar?
The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) in the X Guitar is a fully functional guitar effects engine. This 28 Bit high resolution
engine is built around Alesis world class DSP technology that offers a wide collection of guitar-based effects such as
reverbs, choruses, delays, flanging, and amplifier emulations (over 40 different effect types.) These effects can be routed
and combined to make a complete module of up to 9 effects simultaneously! The effects processor in the X Guitar comes
with 80 Programs that can be edited and stored for instant recall.
5) What colors can I get the X Guitar in?
The X Guitar comes in any color you wish, as long as it is black!
6) What is the X Guitar’s pickup configuration?
The Alesis X Guitar offers the most popular and flexible pickup configuration in the market. The X Guitar comes stocked
with one humbucker pickup in the bridge position and two stacked single coil pickups; one on the neck and the other
pickup in the middle position. Stacked single coil pickups offer the great classic sound of single coil pickups without the
typical 60Hz HUM associated with single coil pickups. In addition to the 3 pickups, the Alesis X Guitar offers a high quality
5-way position switch that allows multiple pickup configurations.
7) How do I implement an expression pedal into X Guitar?
The Alesis X Guitar is the only guitar in the market that offers a direct connection for an expression pedal straight into the
guitar. By simply adding an expression pedal like the Alesis CF-1 Combo Pedal to your Alesis X Guitar, you will have
complete control of any parameter inside your X Guitar DSP effects section. Imagine being able to control the WAH effect
inside your Alesis X Guitar with an expressional pedal plugged directly into the guitar. You can control volume, amount of
distortion, amount of delay or any other parameter you need to control in real time. The options are limitless.
8) Can I use the X Guitar like a standard electric guitar?
The solid hardwood construction and high end pick-ups make the X Guitar a fully functional traditional electric guitar.
Using any standard guitar cable, you can route your X Guitar signal to any amplifier you choose, and still have complete
control of your sound by using its powerful DSP engine. To bypass the X Guitar’s DSP, simply place the unit is Bypass
Mode.
9) Can I mix or blend the X Guitar effects with my own outside effects?
Absolutely. The X Guitar's output jack can be plugged into your existing effects chain just like a regular guitar. The X
Guitar's individual effects modules each have their own wet/dry controls (storable per preset), enabling the X Guitar's
effects to be easily blended with your own effects.
10) How do I use X Guitar as a live stereo guitar?
The stereo output jack can be plugged into two amps, enabling the X Guitar's effects to be in full stereo during live
performance! Using a cable commonly known as an insert cable, you can split the stereo signal directly to two amps or
even two channels on your PA.
11) Can I customize my own X Guitar programs?
The user has direct control over 80 presets that you can modify in any way you desire. You can also edit presets and
place them in any order you wish for effortless switching between growling, nasty distortions to sweet, clean chorus
sounds.
12) What is special about X Guitar?
It is the only professional electric guitar with high quality effects technology, stereo headphone out, built-in digital
chromatic tuner and expression pedal inputs. Not to mention built-in Alesis Guitar DSP technology
