Example 3: Using A Computer; Pedal And Footswitch Hookup - Alesis QS6 Reference Manual

Chapter 3: Connections
The QS6 can communicate directly with a computer via its [SERIAL PORT]
connector. This eliminates both the need for an additional computer-MIDI interface,
as well as the need to connect MIDI cables to it.
The [SERIAL PORT] can be set to one of two modes, depending on the computer
you are using. The mode is selected using the switch directly next to the [SERIAL
PORT] connector.
• If using a Macintosh
• If using an IBM
Connect one end of a DIN-8 cable to the [SERIAL PORT] connector and the other
end to the serial port of your computer. If your computer has more than one serial
port, refer to the setup of your software to determine which port is being used for
MIDI.
If you already have a MIDI interface for your computer, then you will want to connect
the QS6 to your interface's MIDI in and out connectors using the method described in
the previous section. Note: If you are already using the QS6's [SERIAL PORT] to
connect to your computer, it is not necessary to connect the MIDI ports to the
computer as well.
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EDAL AND OOTSWITCH
The QS6 keyboard has a [ PEDAL 1] jack that accepts a Roland model EV-5 (or
equivalent) volume control pedal, or a standard switch pedal. Normally, this acts as a
volume pedal for the entire instrument, but this pedal can be assigned to modulation
functions within a program. Example: The pedal could control Vibrato or Lezlie
Speed.
The [SUSTAIN] footswitch jack accepts a momentary footswitch unit, included with
the unit (it is packed in the center of the end caps). This provides the same function
as the sustain (or damper) pedal on a standard keyboard. You can use either a
normally closed or normally open momentary contact footswitch. Plug it into the rear
panel [SUSTAIN] footswitch jack before powering up the QS6; on power up, it will
automatically sense the footswitch polarity and calibrate itself accordingly.
If your footswitch seems to respond backwards (notes sustain unless the footswitch is
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pressed), turn off the QS6, make sure the footswitch plug is fully inserted into the
footswitch jack, then turn the power back on. Also, Make sure the footswitch is not
held down when powering up
the QS6.
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computer, set the switch to MAC.
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PC or compatible computer, set the switch to PC.
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