Alesis QS6.1 Reference Manual page 14

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As Controller. To play other MIDI devices from your QS6.1, run a MIDI cable
from the QS6.1Õs [MIDI OUT] jack to the MIDI IN of the device you want to
control.
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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; and then attach the other from the QS6.1Õs [MIDI
THRU] jack to the MIDI IN of the chainÕs third device.
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As part of a computer-based MIDI Network. If you are using a computer for
sequencing and/or programming, youÕll want to be able to play data into your
computer from your QS6.1, and receive data back as well. This will take two
MIDI cables. Attach one from the MIDI OUT of the computerÕs MIDI interface
to the [MIDI IN] jack of the QS6.1; and then attach the other from the QS6.1Õs
[MIDI OUT] jack to the interfaceÕs MIDI IN.
QS6.1 Reference Manual
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