Using An External Sequencer - Alesis QS6.1 Reference Manual

Part 5: MIDI
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SING AN
The QS6.1 can generate MIDI signals for a sequencer to record. On playback, the
sequencer sends this data back into the QS6.1, which then serves as a multitimbral
sound module (in Mix Mode). The sequencer can generate data over several channels;
in Mix Mode, the QS6.1 can be programmed so that individual Programs play
sequenced data on specific channels. Example: If the sequencer transmits a piano part
over channel 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.
For this to happen, you have to connect the sequencerÕs MIDI Out to the QS6.1Õs
[MIDI IN], and the QS6.1Õs [MIDI OUT] to the sequencerÕs MIDI In. Also, in Global
Edit mode, page 15 (I/O) must be set to "MIDI". This allows the QS6.1 to send data to
the sequencer for recording, and play back data from the sequencer.
THE SERIAL PORT
All of the following information about sequencing with the MIDI ports applies to
operations with the serial port as well. The most obvious difference is that if you use
the built-in serial port you wonÕt need an additional MIDI interface.
If you already have the proper cables installed (and the Alesis serial driver, if youÕre
using a PC-compatible computer), then youÕre almost ready to begin. Read about
enabling the serial port in Part 1: Setup and Connections on page 14. YouÕll also find
some very important information about using the serial port in conjunction with the
MIDI Output jack in Part 4: Basic Operation on page 45. Look for the section at the
bottom that goes over Global Edit mode pages 15 and 16.
Information about the Alesis Serial Driver and the cables youÕll need in order to do
this is also in Part 1: Setup and Connections on page 15.
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