Alesis QS6.1 Reference Manual

Alesis QS6.1 Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 ALESIS QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Part 6: EDITING EFFECTS will show you how to modify the the matrix of effects processors that are built into your QS6.1. This is useful to know even if all you want to do is Òplay the presets,Ó because even if you love a particular sound you might find that its current processing doesnÕt quite fit in with your music.
  • Page 3: M Anual C Onventions

    Part 8: EDITING PROGRAMS gets deep into the instrument. If you are interested in pushing the QS6.1 synthesis engine to the max Ñ and itÕs a powerful engine, it really is Ñ then youÕll want to study this section very closely.
  • Page 4 NPACKING AND The shipping carton for your QS6.1 should contain the following items: ¥ QS6.1 (with the same serial number as shown on the shipping carton) ¥ Sustain pedal ¥ AC Power Cable ¥ Computer CD-ROM containing software ¥ This instruction manual, plus Mix and Program lists and a Quick Start guide ¥...
  • Page 5 Contents QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Using an External Sequencer...48 Program Assign for each MIDI Channel...50 Sending and Receiving Bank Select Messages ...50 Using the QS6.1 as a Master Keyboard...52 Saving Programs via MIDI Sys Ex ...56 Editing Programs via MIDI Sys Ex ...57 Part 6: EDITING EFFECTS...59 Basic Info...59...
  • Page 7 Controllers...103 Setting the Range...104 Naming a Mix ...104 Part 8: Editing Programs……………………………………………………………………………..105 Overview ...105 The ÒNormalizedÓ Synth Voice...105 How the QS6.1 Generates Sound ...106 Program Sound Layers ...106 QS6.1 Signal Flow...107 About Modulation ...109 About Signal Processing...110 Drum Mode ...111 Storing Your Edited Programs ...112...
  • Page 8 Recovering From A ÒCrashÓ ...164 Re-initializing ...164 Checking The Software Version...165 Maintenance/Service ...165 Cleaning your QS6.1 ...165 Preventative Maintenance...165 Refer All Servicing to Alesis ...165 Obtaining Repair Service ...166 Appendix B: MIDI Supplement...167 MIDI Basics...167 MIDI Hardware...167 MIDI Message Basics...168 Channel Messages: Mode Messages ...168...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 10: Part 1: Setup & Connections

    OWER HOOKUP Your QS6.1 is set to work with the voltage of the country it was shipped to (either 110 or 220V, 50 or 60 Hz) and comes equipped with the appropriate power cable. Hooking that cable up is simple.
  • Page 11: Audio

    ¥ Mono. To run in mono, connect a single mono cable from one of the QS6.1Õs [MAIN] output jacks to either a mono amp or an individual mixer input. (You can use either the [LEFT MAIN] or the [RIGHT MAIN] output jack.) Please note that with this connection you will only be hearing one channel, so any Programs or Mixes designed for stereo output will sound incomplete or diminished.
  • Page 12: Audio Cables Selection, Routing And Care

    AUDIO CABLES — SELECTION, ROUTING, AND CARE The audio connections between your QS6.1 and the rest of your studio are your musicÕs lifeline, so make sure you use high-quality cables. These should be low-capacitance shielded cables, with a stranded internal conductor and a low-resistance shield. Avoid cables with solid internal conductors.
  • Page 13: Midi

    IN port. In simple MIDI setups, the THRU port is used to connect additional devices that will all be ÒlisteningÓ to the same source. Here are four typical MIDI setups for your QS6.1, and the appropriate cable connections for each of them: ·...
  • Page 14 · As a Link in a Òdaisy chain.Ó If you are using the QS6.1 in the middle of the MIDI chain (example: as the second unit of a three device chain), youÕll need two MIDI cables. Attach one from the MIDI OUT of the chainÕs first device to the [MIDI IN] jack of the QS6.1;...
  • Page 15: Direct Computer Link

    MAC 1MHz. Use this setting if your computer is a Macintosh. Please note that if the rear-panel selection switch is set to [MAC], your QS6.1 will not show you the two PC choices. Likewise, if the switch is set to [PC], then the Mac setting will not show up in the display.
  • Page 16 PCS AND COMPATIBLES RUNNING ® WINDOWS If you want to link your QS6.1 directly with a PC or PC-Compatible, youÕll need special serial driver software and cabling. YouÕve already got the driver software Ñ itÕs in the \ALESIS\ASDWIN directory on the CD-ROM that came with your QS6.1.
  • Page 17: Pedal And Footswitch Hookup

    If your sustain footswitch responds backwards (i.e., notes sustain unless the footswitch is pressed), then turn off your QS6.1 and make sure the footswitch plug is fully inserted into the [ SUS PEDAL ] jack. When it is, turn the instrumentÕs power back on while keeping your foot off the footswitch.
  • Page 18: Part 2: Overview

    [MODULATION] wheel wonÕt do anything audible. THE SLIDERS Moving to the right, you will see 5 different sliders: · The [VOLUME] slider. This fader raises and lowers the QS6.1Õs audio output level. · [CONTROLLERS A, B, C, and D]. These faders are programmable and can be used to give you hands-on control of many different parameters.
  • Page 19 LCD that tells you what page you are on). In Program Mode, this button changes your QS6.1Õs basic MIDI channel. In Mix Mode, it is used to display the Programs assigned to different MIDI channels, so that you can change these assignments on the fly.
  • Page 20: The Display

    In Edit Mode it gives you the name of the parameter youÕre editing. And in Mix Program Select mode, it lets you know which QS6.1 Program is assigned to which MIDI channel. More on that later in the manual.
  • Page 21: The Selection Buttons

    Ñ for example, if Program 79 is selected and you press [20], your QS6.1 will shift to Program 29. When you are editing, they select one of the three parameters printed just above them, depending on which Edit Mode you are in.
  • Page 22 Sequence Banks, and the [0] through [9] buttons trigger specific Sequences for playback. To exit without making a selection, just press [SEQUENCE] again. [TRANSPOSE]. You can transpose the output of your QS6.1 by holding this button down and then pressing any key on the keyboard. The transposition limit is one octave in either direction.
  • Page 23: Programs, Mixes, And Banks

    Starting withÉ WHAT’S A PROGRAM? A QS6.1 Program is a set of parameters which (A) create a specific sound and (B) can be recalled instantly at the touch of a button. There are lots of parameters, which is why many thousands of cool Programs are currently available from Alesis and third-party sources.
  • Page 24: Playing Programs

    A Bank is a collection of 128 Programs and 100 Mixes. There are five internal Banks available in the QS6.1, and even more can be accessed if you have put QCards or RAMcards into one or both of the [PCMCIA EXPANSION CARD] slots.
  • Page 25: The Performance Controls

    Pitch Bend Wheel. Push the [PITCH BEND] wheel up and the pitch of your QS6.1 goes up. Push the wheel down, and it goes down. Let the wheel go and it springs back to center. A no-brainer, right? There have been pitch bend wheels on synths since the early days, so this function is properly familiar to you.
  • Page 26 Sustain Footswitch. If you connect a footswitch to the [SUS PEDAL] jack on your QS6.1Õs back panel, you can use it to hold down notes after your lift your finger from the keyboard. In some Programs Ñ piano and acoustic guitar sounds, for example Ñ...
  • Page 27: Pcmcia Expansion Cards

    FlashRAM cards are available in 2MB, 4MB, and 8MB sizes. Using AlesisÕs Sound Bridge software (see Part 9: Extras) you can organize all the necessary data on your PC or Mac and temporarily turn your QS6.1 into a ÒRAMburnerÓ when you are ready to make your own card.
  • Page 28: Part 3: First Session

    If this isnÕt the first time your QS6.1 has been used, it may not say PROG in the bottom left of the display. Press the [ PROGRAM ] button once to change that.
  • Page 29: Playing Programs

    CHANGING THE MIDI CHANNEL MIDI has 16 channels. While in Program Mode, your QS6.1 can transmit and receive information on only one of them. As noted just above, the current channel is shown by a small indicator along the bottom of the LCD display.
  • Page 30: Playing Mixes

    Please note that there are only 100 Mixes (numbered 00 through 99) in each Bank. This is why pressing the [ 100 ], [ 110 ], and [ 120 ] selection buttons while you are in Mix Mode wonÕt have any effect. QS6.1 Reference Manual First Session: Part 3...
  • Page 31 MIDI channels in a Mix, even if those channels arenÕt actually enabled. The only channels that matter are the ones whose numbers are visible across the bottom of the display when you first call up the Mix. And now, just for funÉ QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 32: The Performance Controls, Pt. Ii

    (even the more difficult ones) without having to learn as many different fingerings and hand positions. Just to round things out before we move on, why not experiment with your QS6.1Õs Performance Transpose feature? All you have to do is: 1) Hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button.
  • Page 33: Performance Transposition Chart

    F below Middle C - 08 semitones E below Middle C - 09 semitones D# below Middle C - 10 semitones D below Middle C - 11 semitones C# below Middle C - 12 semitones C below Middle C QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 34: Part 4: Basic Operation

    But before we get started, thereÕs something we think you ought to know: THE DOUBLE-BUTTON PRESS TRICK ThereÕs a pretty nifty hidden trick in the QS6.1Õs operating system. ItÕs called the ÒDouble-button pressÓ, and what it does is reset certain parameters or functions back to a certain value without you having to actually push those same buttons a bunch of times to get there.
  • Page 35: Copying Existing Programs And Mixes To A New Location In The User Bank

    Mix to the User Bank, except that in step 2) you would use the [BANK] buttons to select a Card bank as your destination instead of the User bank. Everything else works the same. For more about working with SRAM cards, see Part 9: EXTRAS. ROGRAMS OCATION OCATION QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 36: Changing The Programs In A Mix

    To stop editing and return to normal operation, press either [MIX] to go to Mix Mode, or [PROGRAM] to return to Program Mode. Note: Your QS6.1 will let you change Program assignments on all 16 MIDI channels, even ones that arenÕt yet enabled in this Mix. You wonÕt hear the changes you make to a channel that isnÕt yet enabled.
  • Page 37: Changing The Name Of A Program Or Mix

    ÒEDITEDÓ in the lower-left corner of the display. If [COMPARE] is pressed while in an Edit Mode, youÕll see the word ÒEDITÓ start flashing. If you play the QS6.1 while it is doing this, you will temporarily be hearing (and seeing) the original version of the Mix/Program.
  • Page 38: Playing Sequences Froma Card

    Several of the Alesis QCards come with their own demonstration sequences. More importantly, you can store your own MIDI sequences to RAMcards (in Standard MIDI File format) using a computer and AlesisÕs free Sound Bridge software, and then play them back easily from your QS6.1.
  • Page 39: The Global Settings (And How To Change Them)

    Part 4: Basic Operation LOBAL Certain basic parameters affect your entire QS6.1. Because they affect everything, they are called the Global Settings. There are 18 of them: GLOBAL EDIT PAGE ETTINGS HANGE GLOBAL SETTING Keyboard Velocity Curve Keyboard Velocity Scaling...
  • Page 40: Editing Global Parameters

    As you can probably guess from its name, this setting controls the Master Pitch of your QS6.1. Adjust this parameter when you wish to globally transpose all sounds played by the QS6.1, whether from the keyboard or by incoming MIDI information.
  • Page 41 (Please note that while this affects the keyboard and any note data being sent from your QS6.1, it has no impact on how incoming MIDI note data is processed. Altering that is done on a Program by Program basis, using the Velocity Curve parameter available in Program Edit Mode.)
  • Page 42 MIDI Note Numbers 24-84; taken up an octave, it covers MIDI Note Numbers 48-108. This is very useful knowledge if you are using your QS6.1 to play music into a sequencer, since this parameter gives you two extra octaves of keyboard recording range.
  • Page 43 The General MIDI spec reserves MIDI Channel 10 for drumkits. Because of this, when the global General MIDI setting is ON, your QS6.1 wonÕt be able to call up anything but drumkits on Channel 10 (from the front panel or via MIDI).
  • Page 44 Controller 093. PAGE 12 — PEDAL 1 CONTROL # Just like MIDI Controllers AÐD, your QS6.1Õs [PEDAL 1] jack can be assigned to a MIDI controller. In fact, it already is. The factory default is Controller 007 (Main Volume), which explains why a pedal plugged into the back panelÕs Pedal 1 jack will automatically control volume.
  • Page 45 This parameter determines how your QS6.1 deals with MIDI Program Change Commands. There are three possible settings: OFF turns all Program Changes off. With this choice selected, your QS6.1 will neither send Program Changes nor respond to them. ON makes the QS6.1 respond to incoming MIDI Program Changes, and send them out whenever you change Programs from its front panel.
  • Page 46: Midi Out Mode

    MIDI does the exact opposite. Select this, and your [CONTROLLER] sliders will send out MIDI data but have no effect on your own QS6.1 Programs and Mixes. BOTH sets the sliders up so they control your QS6.1 and send MIDI data. This is the factory default setting.
  • Page 47 Part 4: Basic Operation QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 48: Part 5: Midi

    LL COVER HERE ¥ Sequencing with the QS6.1 via MIDI or the serial port. ¥ Using the QS6.1 as a master MIDI keyboard for a live rig, along with a little more info about controlling external MIDI devices from a Card sequence.
  • Page 49: Using An External Sequencer

    1, a bass part over channel 2, and a drum part over channel 10, you could set up a QS6.1 Mix so that a piano sound plays only the MIDI data coming in on channel 1, a bass sound plays only the MIDI data coming in on channel 2, and drums play only the MIDI data coming in on channel 10.
  • Page 50 ÒdesktopÓ on your computer, temporarily disabling the sequencing application. So be sure to set up your sequencer to ÒechoÓ the MIDI data back to the QS6.1. You can then set up the QS6.1 to pass the Òauto-channelizedÓ data along to other MIDI devices by setting its MIDI Out Mode to Thru (Global Edit mode, page 16).
  • Page 51: Program Assign For Each Midi Channel

    ENDING AND ECEIVING The QS6.1 will send and respond to MIDI Bank Select messages in the form of MIDI Controller 0. The value of Controller 0 determines which bank is to be recalled (User, Preset 1Ð3, GenMIDI, CardA, Card B). A total of 11 banks are accessible between the cards.
  • Page 52 Note: Bank change messages will be ignored if General MIDI Mode is enabled, so that only Programs within the General MIDI Bank (GenMIDI) can be recalled via MIDI Program changes. The MIDI Program Select parameter will automatically be set to MIDI Prg: ON. QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 53: Using The Qs6.1 As A Master Keyboard

    The QS6.1 is so versatile as a master keyboard that if you play live, it could prove indispensible. Or if you just like having that huge, perfect, multi-MIDI-module stack for inspiration in your studio, the QS6.1 will call it up for you just the way you want it every time.
  • Page 54: Qs6.1 Reference Manual

    Keyboard to ON and MIDI Output to OFF. ¥ To play an external MIDI sound source but leave the QS6.1 silent on a given channel, set its MIDI Output parameter to ON and its Keyboard parameter to OFF. But while youÕre at it, you may as well turn MIDI Input to OFF, becauseÉ...
  • Page 55: Transmitting Midi Volume And Panning

    The seven pan positions in a Mix send the following controller #10 values: Conversely, if you want to change the panning of a QS6.1 Program via MIDI, here is what you'll get if you transmit a given controller #10 value:...
  • Page 56 Output jack of your QS6.1, allowing both QS6.1 Programs and sounds from other MIDI devices to be played from a Card sequence. You will be able to play QS6.1 Programs from its keyboard, but you will not be able to play external MIDI devices while the sequence is running.
  • Page 57: Saving Programs Via Midi Sys Ex

    AVING ROGRAMS VIA As an alternative to storing data to a card, the QS6.1 lets you transmit internal data via the MIDI Output connector in the form of System Exclusive messages. This data can be sent to a storage device, or recorded into a MIDI sequencer, or sent to another QS6.1 or a QSR.
  • Page 58: Editing Programs Via Midi Sys Ex

    DITING ROGRAMS VIA This is the single scariest thing a person can try to do with a QS6.1 (or any other synth, for that matter). ItÕs the MIDI equivalent of genetic engineering. But if youÕre into doing hexadecimal conversion and know the QS6.1 extremely well, we wanted to let you know that we have some documents which you can request from Product Support here at Alesis which will assist you.
  • Page 59 Part 5: MIDI QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 60: Part 6: Editing Effects

    EDITING EFFECTS The QS6.1 has an extensive and versatile built-in effects processor. Your own ears will have told you this by now, of course, since lots of the presets in a QS6.1 use the effects to some degree. What weÕd like to discuss here is a first step in how you can go further than just appreciating and playing the Programs and Mixes that came already loaded into your instrument.
  • Page 61: Entering Effects Edit Mode From Program Mode

    Continuing to press [EDIT SELECT] here will cycle you through Mix Edit Mode, Program Edit Mode, and Effects Edit Mode (in that order). QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 62: Navigating In Effects Edit Mode

    A quick and useful way to make Effect changes in a Mix, therefore, is to simply choose whole new Effects from among those that are immediately available. QS6.1 Reference Manual FFECTS ] buttons. Some parameters have more than...
  • Page 63: The Òfx Program Change Via Midió Function

    ItÕs back on Page 1 of this setting, so press [ get there. The display will look like this: This parameter determines how your QS6.1Õs Effect will respond to MIDI Program Change commands. ·...
  • Page 64: How The Display Changes When You Alter An Effect

    TORING FFECT As we said earlier, when your QS6.1 is in Mix Mode or Mix Edit Mode, the Effect Patch is that of the Program number assigned to the Effect Channel. Storing the Mix will save this number, but will not store any changes you may have made to the Effect Patch itself.
  • Page 65: Copying Effects From One Program To Another

    4) Press the [PAGE ] key one more time so the cursor is under the ÒPÓ in ÒPROGÓ. 5) Use the [EDIT VALUE] slider or the [VALUE] buttons to select the User Program number that you would like to copy the current Effect to. 6) Press [STORE]. ROGRAM QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 66: Keeping Track: The Interaction Of Effects, Programs, And Mixes

    Use the [ VALUE] and [VALUE of the five possible Configurations. As you scroll through the choices, each oneÕs name will appear in the display. QS6.1 Reference Manual NTERACTION FFECT ONFIGURATION ] buttons or the [EDIT VALUE] slider to select one...
  • Page 67: Configuration #1: 1 Reverb

    Balance and Level to Reverb 1 Reverb 3 Balance and Level to Reverb 1 Reverb 4 Send/Delay Mix & Level to Reverb 1 MAIN LEFT MAIN RIGHT BAL. REVERB REVERB 1 BAL. REVERB 2 BAL. REVERB 3 BAL. REVERB 4 QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 68: How Ò1 Reverbó Is Arranged

    For example, when Pitch 1Õs Mix control is set to 0, it is still fully available as an input to Delay 1 and Reverb 1. QS6.1 Reference Manual Part 6: Editing Effects...
  • Page 69: Configuration #2: 2 Reverbs

    Plate 2 Room Hall Large Gate Reverse Reverb 2 Level to Reverb 1 Reverb 3 Plate 1 Plate 2 Room Hall Large Gate Reverse Reverb 4 Reverb 4 Level to Reverb 3 MAIN LEFT MAIN RIGHT MIX 3 QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 70: How Ò2 Reverbsó Is Arranged

    Send 2 is routed to the Mix only through the Reverb. · Send 3 and Send 4 can be routed to their own separate Mix, but only through the second Reverb effect. QS6.1 Reference Manual Part 6: Editing Effects...
  • Page 71: Configuration #3: Lezlie+Reverb

    Plate 2 Hall Room Hall Large Gate Reverse Reverb 2 Balance and level to Reverb 1 Reverb 3 Balance and level to Reverb 1 Reverb 4 Mix and level to Reverb 1 MAIN LEFT MAIN RIGHT REVERB QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 72: Configuration #4: 1 Reverb+Eq

    Ñ is that it gives you bass and treble boost/cut control over all sounds coming out of the [MAIN] outputs. This means you can tweak EQs not just on the sounds being routed to the Effects Sends, but everything else being produced by your QS6.1 as well.
  • Page 73: Configuration #5: Overdrive+Lezlie

    The stereo output of the EQ goes to the [MAIN LEFT] and [MAIN RIGHT] outputs. BAL. BAL. PITCH 1 DELAY 1 PITCH 1 DELAY 1 Reverb 1 Plate 1 Plate 2 Room Hall Large Gate Reverse MISC. 1 BAL. REVERB 1 LEZLIE REVERB 1 PITCH 1 QS6.1 Reference Manual MAIN LEFT MAIN RIGHT...
  • Page 74: Routing Sounds Or Programs Through The Effects Only

    2) Assign the Output parameter of the Sound/Program to OFF. 3) Assign the Effect Bus of that Sound/Program to one of the four Effect Sends. 4) Adjust the Effect Level as you wish. QS6.1 Reference Manual ROGRAMS FFECTS Part 6: Editing Effects...
  • Page 75: Setting Effect Send Levels

    [VALUE] buttons or both of the [PAGE] buttons at the same time as a shortcut. You can read more about it in Part 4: Basic Operation on page 33. EVELS … NPUTS FFECT ENDS 1 - 4 QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 76 [50] — EQ ONFIGURATIONS The stereo shelving EQ provides bass and treble boost to the entire output of the QS6.1 Ñ not just the Effect Sends Ñ and is only available in Configuration 4 (Reverb+EQ) and Configuration 5 (Overdrive+Lezlie). So if you push the EQ button while in Configurations 1, 2, or 3, youÕll get the message ÒNOT IN CONFIGÓ.
  • Page 77: Mod

    Mod stands for Òmodulation.Ó So naturally enough the Mod Function lets you modulate up to two effects parameters at a time, either via MIDI or from the keyboard and front panel controllers of your QS6.1. This is extremely useful for expressive real- time performance while playing live or recording or sequencing.
  • Page 78 P1 Depth (the second P1 parameter) as the destination. Just remember: the Resonator is a Pitch effect, just like chorusing, flanging, and detuning. QS6.1 Reference Manual Part 6: Editing Effects Page 2...
  • Page 79 MOD2 LEVEL Range of Settings: -99 to 99 This works the same as described for Mod 1 Level , above, but for the second possible modulation route. Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 80: Lezlie

    Òramping upÓ when you first select it. And if you want to be able to control the Lezlie speed when ÒFastÓ is the default, youÕll have to route something negatively in the Effects Mod function (see note in previous section). QS6.1 Reference Manual ONFIGURATIONS Page 1...
  • Page 81 Input 2 . When set dead-center to Ò<0>Ó, an even mix of both signals is passed on. Page 3 Config. 3 Page 6 Config. 5 Page 1 Config. 5 Page 2 Config. 5 Page 3 Config. 5 only QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 82: Pitch

    (or less) useful depending on the circumstances. Following are some brief explanations which will help you make the choices that are best for your own music. QS6.1 Reference Manual Part 6: Editing Effects Page 1...
  • Page 83 This causes the effect to become more pronounced and dramatic while keeping it Òin tuneÓ to the ear. SIGNAL DELAY DETUNE FEEDBACK DRY SIGNAL DRY SIGNAL FEEDBACK DETUNE DELAY DETUNE FEEDBACK DRY SIGNAL CHORUSED OUTPUT LEFT CHORUSED OUTPUT RIGHT CHORUSED OUTPUT QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 84 In a Stereo Flange, the signal is split into three parts: a dry signal and separate left and right signals, each with its own delay. While one channel flanges up the other channel automatically flanges down, making the effect more pronounced. SIGNAL QS6.1 Reference Manual Part 6: Editing Effects DELAY FEEDBACK...
  • Page 85 This is useful for creating a brighter, buzzier, edgier sound. Note: when you want to control the ResonatorÕs output level on the Mix button [120], adjust the Pitch effect level for that Send. DETUNE DRY SIGNAL QS6.1 Reference Manual EFFECTED SIGNAL...
  • Page 86 If the Pitch type is Pitch Detune, page 2 will have only this parameter. This adjusts the tuning of the Pitch Detune effect. This can be set between -99 and +99, in 1 cent increments. QS6.1 Reference Manual Part 6: Editing Effects Page 2 (Config. 2 only)
  • Page 87 Resonator. When set to Ò99>Ó, all that goes through is Input 2 . When set dead- center to Ò <0> Ó, an even mix of both signals is passed on. Now, that wasnÕt so bad, was it? Page 2 (Resonator only) Page 3 (Resonator only) Page 2 (Config. 5 only) QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 88: Delay

    [90] — D ELAY The Delay function is used to edit Delay parameters. The QS6.1Õs effects processor has three different Delay types available. Note: Some Configurations only have a mono Delay on some Sends, and when this is the case the Delay Type parameter will be unavailable. Instead, the parameters...
  • Page 89: Reverb

    Reverbs in Configuration #2. So if youÕre looking up the Diffusion parameter in the manual and it says itÕs on Page 14, you should expect to find it on page 11 for the Reverbs in Configuration #2. Page 5 (and Page 8 in Stereo Delay) QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 90 This makes it possible to have the signal come into the Reverb from the Pitch section, the Delay section, or the direct Effect send in any combination or amount. QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 91 Send 4 is similar to Send 2 in this Configuration, in that it has no effects of its own but serves as a bypass going directly to Reverb 3. (SEND 1) Page 4 (Config 1, 3, 4 and 5) (SENDS 2 THROUGH 4) Page 4 (Sends 2 and 3) Page 2 (Send 4) QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 92: Reverb Type

    REVERB TYPE Range of Settings: (see below) The QS6.1 has seven different reverb types, all stereo, each of which simulates a different space or produces a different ambient effect. The different Reverb types are: Plate 1 & 2. The two Plate reverb types simulate an artificial device known as a Plate.
  • Page 93 Reverb input. Lower values remove high frequencies from the input signal, which is what to do if you want to make the Reverb effect less bright. Pages 6 & 7 Page 8 Page 9 QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 94 TIME Note: Each graph above assumes a Density setting of 0 so as to better illustrate the Diffusion parameter. QS6.1 Reference Manual Page 13 (Page 12 if Gated or Reverse type) Page 14 (Page 13 if Gated or Reverse type)
  • Page 95: Overdrive

    Overdrive effect cannot be heard at all. When set to Ò<0>Ó, you have an even mix between the original, uneffected signal and the overdriven signal. When set to Ò99> Ó. only the overdriven effect is heard. ONFIGURATION ONLY QS6.1 Reference Manual Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4...
  • Page 96: Effect Mix

    Main Left and Right outputs of the QS6.1. Each Effect send has a separate Mix page for any effect module that feeds the main outputs. If an Effect send has no effect modules due to the Configuration, or if a particular Effect module isnÕt available on that Send, youÕll...
  • Page 97 Effect modules in this Configuration. Page 3 Config. 1, 3, 4 Page 3 (Send 1)Config. 2 Page 1 (Send 3)Config. 2 Page 4 Config. 5 Page 1 Config. 3 Page 5 Config. 5 Page 1 (Config. 5 only) QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 98: Part 7: Editing Mixes

    You can split the keyboard into as many as 16 zones, which may overlap. ¥ Use the QS6.1 as a master MIDI keyboard. It can transmit on as many as 16 different MIDI channels simultaneously, and send MIDI volume and panning information to each channel. ¥...
  • Page 99: Mix Edit Mode

    Sound 3 Sound 4 Effects Effects Pitch Level Buss ] buttons to select the MIDI channel ] buttons to locate a specific MIDI MIDI Output Main L Main R Sends 1—4 Effects Processor (reverb, delay, chorus, etc.) QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 100: Understanding The Edit Buffers

    This is where you push both of the [VALUE] buttons or both of the [PAGE] buttons at the same time as a shortcut. See Part 4: Basic Operation on page 33. QS6.1 Reference Manual UFFERS EDIT SELECT] a...
  • Page 101: Level Setting For Each Program

    ProgramÕs bus assignment, sending all sound layers of the Program to the chosen bus. ROGRAM of Mix Edit is used to control several parameters that deal with the Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 102: Pitch

    Mix. In other words, when the Effect Channel is set to 3, the Mix will use the Effect Patch which is contained in the Program assigned to channel 3. QS6.1 Reference Manual lets you transpose a channelÕs Program in either semitone or octave is where you select what Effect Patch will be used by the Mix.
  • Page 103: Keyboard/Midi

    This determines whether or not the selected channel will be playable from the keyboardof the QS6.1 itself. These three parameters interact to turn your QS6.1 into a powerful MIDI controller. WeÕve already mentioned that it can transmit on 16 MIDI channels simultaneously from different zones of the keyboard (which can overlap, if you want).
  • Page 104: Controllers

    MIDI controller information (reception only for Pedal 2, since thereÕs no Pedal 2 input on the QS6.1). You can assign which MIDI controller numbers they are linked to in Global Edit Mode, Pages 8 through 13. See Part 4 BASIC OPERATION for more information.
  • Page 105: Setting The Range

    Use the [ [CONTROLLER D] slider and the [VALUE] buttons to select from the available characters: " ¥ QS6.1 Keyboard Range Program Sound Range PAGE] and [PAGE ] buttons to position the cursor, and then use the % &...
  • Page 106: Part 8: Editing Programs

    Also, become familiar with the signal and modulation flow within the QS6.1 (as shown in the various block diagrams included in this manual) so that you can understand the many ways in which you can process a signal as it works its way from oscillator to output.
  • Page 107: How The Qs6.1 Generates Sound

    You can take a ÒsnapshotÓ of the QS6.1Õs parameters and save this in memory as a program. The QS6.1 comes with 512 factory preset programs, and 128 user-editable programs.
  • Page 108: Qs6.1 Signal Flow

    Program. You can layer these Sounds together, or divide them into regions of the keyboard, or a combination of these things. The following diagram illustrates the signal flow within each QS6.1 Program. Sound 1...
  • Page 109 Voice, the Filter, the Amplitude section, and the various ways of modulating them. In their raw forms (such as you would hear after re-initializing the QS6.1) the samples on the QS6.1 have a constant sustaining amplitude, like an organ. In order to shape the sound so it fades, you would use an envelope or two (keep reading!).
  • Page 110: About Modulation

    Amp level, since it's already at its lowest value and cannot go any lower. The QS6.1 lets you assign several modulation sources to one modulation ÒtargetÓ parameter, which allows for interaction between two modulation signals. Example: If...
  • Page 111: About Signal Processing

    BOUT IGNAL ROCESSING The QS6.1 features a signal processing section based on the Alesis QuadraVerb 2. It is a complete digital signal processing unit with four input buses, simultaneous multiple effects, and flexible signal routing. Sound 1 Effects parameters are edited separately from either the Program or the Mix, using Effects Edit Mode (but must be stored within a Program.
  • Page 112: Drum Mode

    Sound is in Keyboard mode. Specifically, the LFOs and all Envelopes (with the exception of the Amp Envelope) are unavailable. In addition, the parameters in most other functions will differ. For more information on Drum Mode, see page 149. QS6.1 Reference Manual Voice Filter...
  • Page 113: Storing Your Edited Programs

    ThereÕs a section there called ÒSpecial Programming FunctionsÓ with a subsection called ÒTo Audition Programs Before StoringÓ, which gives you a great workaround for this dilemma. ROGRAMS QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 114: Program Edit Functions

    ÒDouble-button pushÓ trick! This is where you push both of the [ VALUE ] buttons or both of the [ PAGE ] buttons at the same time as a shortcut. YouÕll find it detailed in Part 4: Basic Operation on page 33. QS6.1 Reference Manual UNCTIONS Editing Programs: Part 8...
  • Page 115: Voice

    Sound Group (17 options) Choose from among 17 different sample groups (see chart on the next page). ] to disable or [ VALUE ] to enable. Example: ] will disable Sound 1. QS6.1 Reference Manual Page 1 Page 2 Page 3...
  • Page 116 1, Science 2, Science 3, Science 4, VelScience, Metal Wave, Inharmonc1, Inharmonc2 WhiteNoise, Spectral, Crickets, Rain Noise, FiltrNoise, ShapeNoise, VeloNoise1, VeloNoise2, Noise VeloNoise3, NoiseLoop1, NoiseLoop2, NoiseLoop3, NoiseLoop4, NoiseLoop5 VocalAhhs, Soft Ahhs, Ahhs Wave, VocalOohs, Soft Oohs, Oohs/Ahhs, Ahhs/Oohs, Whistle, Voice Phonic QS6.1 Reference Manual Editing Programs: Part 8 Voice Page 4...
  • Page 117 CongaLoop1, Shaker Lp1, Shaker Lp2, SleighLoop, Tabla Ga Lp, Tabla Ka Lp, Tabla Na Lp, Tabla Te Lp, TablaTin Lp, Taiko Loop, PercBeat1, PercBeat2, PercBeat3, PercBeat4, VoiceLoop1, VoiceLoop2, PhonicLoop, SpinalLoop, Tr Loop 1, Tri Loop 2, Orch Loop QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 118: Level

    Effect Level (00 to 99) The QS6.1 isnÕt just a synthesizer; it also has a built-in effects system and mixer, with four effect buses and sends. This section lets you feed the Sound to one of the effect buses for processing (see Part 6 for more information on editing Effects). The Effect Level parameter determines how much of the Sound feeds the chosen effect bus (see below).
  • Page 119: Pitch

    Program was created and whether the LFO has received input from a modulator (such as the Mod wheel). If you hear no change, try moving the Mod wheel up. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 120 Portamento Rate (0 to 99) Sets the glide duration. Higher numbers give longer glide times. The Rate value is affected by the Portamento value (see above). QS6.1 Reference Manual Editing Programs: Part 8 Page 7 Page 8...
  • Page 121 In reality, the player would only attack the first note in the phrase this way. If the QS6.1's Keyboard Mode is set to ÒMonoÓ and you're striving for this sort of realistic articulation, we recommend an envelope Trigger mode of "Normal".
  • Page 122: Filter

    For example, when you play a higher note the filter cutoff point will automatically be raised somewhat. QS6.1 Reference Manual Editing Programs: Part 8 PAGE] once to find it).
  • Page 123 Filter LFO Depth. See page 142 for more information about the various LFO waveshapes. TIP: Filter LFO is good for giving wah-wah effects at slower LFO speeds, and for adding ÒshimmeringÓ with higher LFO speeds. Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 124 Note: This parameter interacts with several others. If you hear no change when you raise the Filter Envelope Depth, try lowering the Filter Frequency on the FILTER function's page 1 (push [PAGE ] once to find it). QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 125: Amp/Range

    Points 0-10. See pages 137-140, 147 and 148 for more information. INVERTED MAXIMUM MINIMUM VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY 2 OF 2 1 OF 3 2 OF 3 VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY 2 OF 4 3 OF 4 4 OF 4 VELOCITY VELOCITY VELOCITY Page 1 3 OF 3 VELOCITY QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 126 Random+ waveshapes, you may get a more pronounced effect if you use a negative setting for Amp LFO Depth. See page 142 for more information about the various LFO waveshapes. TIP: Amp LFO set to a triangle wave gives tremolo effects. QS6.1 Reference Manual Editing Programs: Part 8 Page 2 Page 3...
  • Page 127 This can be further enhanced in Mix Mode by using the Range function in Mix Edit Mode to cap-off the low and high limits. QS6.1 Keyboard Range Program Sound Range Page 4...
  • Page 128 64 voices in no time. By adjusting the Sound Overlap to a lower value, you decrease the number of voices used by each new note, and thereby ensure there are voices available to play other sounds, if necessary. QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 129: Pitch Envelope

    Example: If the Pitch Envelope is bending a note up, and you donÕt want the pitch to fall when you release the key, set the Release parameter to ÒHoldÓ. Page 1 Pages 2 & 3 Page 4 QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 130 However, this does not affect the attack time, but only the decay, sustain decay and release segments. This feature will result in only a subtle change. The envelopeÕs timing doubles or halves over a range of two octaves. QS6.1 Reference Manual Editing Programs: Part 8 Page 5...
  • Page 131 70 and VEL>PLevel is at 45, you're trying to get the Pitch Envelope to give an output of 115 (which it can't do). In this scenario, you should scale back one or the other (or both) until their combined values do not exceed 99. Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 132: Filter Envelope

    Release time to 0 is good for playing those short funky riffs that you hear on a clavinet. Setting the Release time to 99 will make the envelope take a very long time to reach zero level. QS6.1 Reference Manual Editing Programs: Part 8 Page 1 Pages 2 &...
  • Page 133 To get the most natural-sounding Sustain Pedal reaction, the best setting for the Filter Envelope Trigger Mode is usually either the FREERUN or the RESET-FREERUN mode. This allows the Filter to keep following its envelope shape even after the keys are lifted up. Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 134 70 and VEL>FLevel is at 45, you're trying to get the Filter Envelope to give an output of 115 (which it can't do). In this scenario, you should scale back one or the other (or both) until their combined values do not exceed 99. QS6.1 Reference Manual Editing Programs: Part 8 Page 8...
  • Page 135: Amp Envelope

    Delay stage of the envelope will wait indefinitely until the key is released before continuing on to the remaining envelope stages (Attack, Decay, etc.). With a value of ÒHoldÓ, the Pitch EnvelopeÕs Trigger parameter is automatically set to ÒFreerunÓ in Page 1 Pages 2 & 3 Page 4 Page 5 QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 136 This is exactly the same as holding down the note on the keyboard. When the Sustain Pedal parameter is turned off, the Sustain Pedal will have no effect on the envelope. QS6.1 Reference Manual Editing Programs: Part 8 Page 6...
  • Page 137: Name

    This is because the held note has crossed its zero-point in its Amplitude, and is assumed by the QS6.1 to be available for some other use. But if your Aenv Level is at 60 and Controller A is routed to it in a negative amount of -60, the maximum throw of the slider will not take the held note below the zero-point, and you will be able to bring it back up.
  • Page 138: Mod 1 Ð Mod 6

    1 – M About General Purpose Modulation Although there are several dedicated modulators in the QS6.1 (e.g., the pitch can always be modulated by the pitch LFO and Pitch Envelope), sophisticated synthesizer programming demands the ability to use as many modulation sources as possible to modulate as many modulation destinations as desired.
  • Page 139 ¥Ê Polyphonic Pressure This is similar to aftertouch, but each key can respond to individual pressure messages. Although the QS6.1 keyboard does not generate poly pressure, its internal sound generators can respond to poly pressure signals entering via the MIDI Input or serial port.
  • Page 140 (Global Edit Mode, page 12) and routed to any destination in the Mod section. ¥Ê Pedal 2 There is no Pedal 2 jack on the QS6.1, but it is still available in the Global section as an assignable controller (Global Edit Mode, page 13). This parameter is what enables you to select that incoming MIDI controller as a source for modulation.
  • Page 141 ¥ Filter Envelope Decay ¥ Amp Envelope Amp ¥ Filter Envelope Sus. Decay ¥ Portamento Rate ¥ Filter Envelope Release ¥ Filter Envelope Amp ¥ Amp LFO Speed ¥ Amp LFO Delay QS6.1 Reference Manual Page 2 Page 3 Page 4...
  • Page 142 Pitch Bend Wheel is used. However, moving the Mod Wheel while the Quantize parameter was on would cause the pitch of a held note to rise in half-step increments. QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 143: Pitch Lfo

    (depending on what LFO you're working with) and call up page 6 with the [PAGE] buttons. Speed (00 to 99) Controls the speed or rate of the LFO. For fast modulation, increase this value. For slower modulation, decrease this value. TRIANGLE SQUARE RANDOM+- NOISE Page 1 UP SAW RANDOM+ Page 2 QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 144 Key Poly. This is almost identical to POLY, but whenever a new note is played, the LFO is retriggered, instead of continuing from wherever it may be in its cycle. QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 145: Filter Lfo

    Speed (00 to 99) Controls the speed or rate of the LFO. For fast modulation, increase this value. For slower modulation, decrease this value. Delay (00 to 99) Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 146: Amp Lfo

    Up Sawtooth, Down Sawtooth, Random+-, Noise or Random+. For a graphic representation of these waveforms and additional discussion on how to use the LFOs, see the diagrams and notes on page 142. QS6.1 Reference Manual Editing Programs: Part 8 Page 4...
  • Page 147 Amplitude LFOÕs Level. A positive value raises the level as more Aftertouch is applied. A negative value will lower the amount of Amp LFO level as more Aftertouch is applied. Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 148: Tracking Generator

    ÒPitchÓ and the Tracking GeneratorÕs input is an LFO using an ÒUp SawtoothÓ as its waveform. The Z1 HipHop and Z2 EuroDance QCards contain many examples of this extremely cool usage of the Tracking Generator. QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 149 (see page 124). LINEAR NON-LINEAR NON-LINEAR STEPPED ¥ Pedal 2 ¥ Pitch LFO ¥ Pitch Envelope Page 1 ¥ Filter Envelope ¥ Amp Envelope ¥ Random ¥ Trig Rate ¥ Controllers AÐD Pages 2Ð12 QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 150: Programming Drum Sounds In Drum Mode

    Hi, Taiko Low, Taiko Rim, Talk Up Hi, Talk Up Lo, TalkDownHi, TalkDownLo, Tambourin1, Tambourin2, Timbale Hi, TimbaleLow, Timpani Hi, TimpaniMid, TimpaniLow, Triangle, TriangleSf, Udu Hi, Udu Mid, Udu Low, Udu Slap, Vibrasmack, WoodBlokHi, WoodBlokLo QS6.1 Reference Manual OUNDS IN Voice Editing Programs: Part 8...
  • Page 151 CastanetLp, CongaLoop1, Shaker Lp1, Shaker Lp2, SleighLoop, Tabla Ga Lp, Tabla Ka Lp, Tabla Na Lp, Tabla Te Lp, TablaTin Lp, Taiko Loop, PercBeat1, PercBeat2, PercBeat3, PercBeat4, VoiceLoop1, VoiceLoop2, Phonic Loop, SpinalLoop, Tri Loop, Tri Loop 2, Orch Loop QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 152: Level

    7, the Drum will be tuned gradually higher as the associated note is played harder. The softer you play, the less the pitch will be altered from the original tuning. QS6.1 Reference Manual Editing Programs: Part 8 Page 1...
  • Page 153: Filter

    Each Drum can be assigned a range of notes above the root note which will trigger the Drum sound when played. A setting of +3 assigns the Drum to a total of 4 consecutive keys. Page 1 Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 154: Amp Envelope

    Mute Group 1, say, and the additional Mute Groups could be used by other sounds that you wish to cut off each other, but which you do not want to interfere with the Hi Hat sounds. QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 155: Special Programming Functions

    Copy Sound function. VALUE buttons to select what it is that you wish to ] again to advance the cursor to the lower line of the display. buttons to choose a destination on the bottom line. Depending QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 156: To Audition Programs Before Storing

    Number you noted in step 5. Press STORE again. The Program is now stored. QS6.1 Reference Manual ROGRAMS EFORE Ó appears. ] buttons to select Preset Bank 4; then press ] buttons select the User Bank (or a Card bank).
  • Page 157 Mix as well. So: Press [MIX]. This selects Mix Play Mode. Press [STORE] twice. The Mix is now stored. ] buttons select the User Bank (or a Card bank). and the 23 [SELECTION] buttons to select the Program buttons BANK QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 158: Part 9: Extras

    QS Synthesis Voice format, and downloads the compiled data to an Alesis PCMCIA Flash RAM Sound Card via MIDI Sysex to a QS-series synth, DM Pro Drum Module, Nano Tracker, QuadraSynth Plus Piano or S4 Plus.
  • Page 159: Using Pcmcia Expansion Cards

    Depending on the amount of RAM a particular card has, up to 8 complete banks can be stored onto it. Insert a card into Sound Card slot A on the back of the QS6.1. Alesis recommends that you use card slot A for all RAM card storage operations.
  • Page 160: Loading A Bank From An External Card

    OADING A ANK FROM AN The QS6.1 can access Program and Mix data directly from a card by using the [BANK] buttons. However, there may be an instance where you want to load a full bank from a RAM card into the User bank.
  • Page 161: Storing An Individual Program Or Mix

    Mixes in the selected card Bank. If these are important to you, first load them into the User Bank in the QS6.1, and then save them back onto the card in order to re-format the card using the new format.
  • Page 162: Card Storage Ramifications

    Card Bank 1 now uses only Programs from Card Bank 1. If later you transfer the entire Bank back into the QS6.1, you will find that Mix 00 no longer uses Programs from the Card as it was originally programmed to do.
  • Page 163: More About Sram Cards

    SRAM Card which has 4 banks into slot A when a ROM card with one bank had been there before will throw the Card Bank indicators off by 3 banks. Note: this does not affect channels within the Mix which had been pointing to User or Preset Program banks. QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 164: Part 10: Appendices

    ROUBLESHOOTING If you experience problems while operating your QS6.1, please use the following table to check for possible causes and solutions before contacting Alesis customer service for assistance. Some of them may seem rather obvious, but youÕd be amazed at how easy it can be to overlook the basics.
  • Page 165: Recovering From A Òcrashó

    ERRORÓ ECOVERING If your QS6.1 behaves erratically or ÒfreezesÓ on you, the first thing to try is to switch between Mix and Program modes once. If that doesnÕt do anything, turn it off, wait for a moment, and then turn it on again. WARNING Ñ make sure you turn off any amplification first! If your instrument still isnÕt working after that, then disconnect the [MIDI IN] cable...
  • Page 166: Checking The Software Version

    HECKING To find out what version of the operating system software is currently installed in your QS6.1, hold down [PROGRAM] and [0] at the same time and look in the display. AINTENANCE CLEANING YOUR QS6.1 Before doing cleaning of any kind, always disconnect the AC cord.
  • Page 167: Obtaining Repair Service

    For prompt service, indicate the RO number on the shipping label. If you do not have the original packing materials, ship the QS6.1 in a sturdy carton, with shock- absorbing materials surrounding the unit. Bubble-pack works well, as will any styrofoam pellets that donÕt contain CFCs.
  • Page 168: Appendix B: Midi Supplement

    MIDI Out transmits another piece of data that says Òmiddle C has been released.Ó If the keyboard responds to the dynamics of your playing (as your QS6.1 does), the note data will include dynamics information too. Moving the modulation wheels and pedals attached to many synthesizers will also generate data associated with those wheels and pedals.
  • Page 169: Midi Message Basics

    ÒContinuous Controller # 7Ó controls MIDI (or Main) Volume. (What we mean by ÒcontinuousÓ is Òable to go from 0 to 127 in increments of 1Ó.) On the next page, youÕll find out what they do. ASICS QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 170: Continuous Controllers List

    Registered Parameter LSB (0-127) Reset All Controllers (0) Local Control On/Off (0 or 127) All Notes Off (0) Omni Off (0) Omni On (0) Mono On (0-16; 0=Omni Off) Poly On (0) QS6.1 Reference Manual Appendix B Ñ MIDI Supplement...
  • Page 171: System Common Messages

    MIDI program change message that is supposed to call up a particular sound, the correct sound will be there on the QS6.1, even if the composer of the sequence used a different sound device. The Programs in the GenMIDI Bank...
  • Page 172 (Portions of this appendix are abridged versions of material from Power Sequencing with Master Tracks Pro/Pro 4 and The Complete Guide to the Alesis HR-16 and MMT-8 , copyright 1990 and 1989 respectively by AMSCO Publications, and are adapted with permission.)
  • Page 173: Midi Implementation Chart

    Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO Transmitted Recognized 1 Ñ 16 1 Ñ 16 each Mode 3 0 Ñ 127 0 Ñ 127 0 Ñ 127 0 Ñ 127 0 Ñ 127 Remarks Memorized O : Yes X : No QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 174: Appendix C: Parameters Index

    Filter LFO Speed Filter LFO Trigger Mode Filter LFO Waveform Keyboard Mode Mod. Wheel Level: Amp LFO Mod. Wheel Level: Filter Mod. Wheel Level: Filter LFO QS6.1 Reference Manual Appendix C Ñ Parameters Index APPENDIX C NDEX ARAMETERS Display Function...
  • Page 175 Voice Amp/Range Voice Amp ENV Filter ENV Pitch ENV Amp ENV Filter ENV Pitch ENV Amp ENV Filter ENV Pitch ENV Amp ENV Filter ENV Pitch ENV Track Gen Track Gen 2 Ð 12 Pitch Pitch Pitch QS6.1 Reference Manual...
  • Page 176: Mix Edit Parameters

    Program Effect Level Program Enable Program Output Program Pan Program Volume Range Lower Limit Range Upper Limit Sustain Pedal Tuning: Octave Tuning: Semitone QS6.1 Reference Manual Appendix C Ñ Parameters Index Display Function Page Filter Amp/Range Voice Voice Level Display...

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