Using A Computer - Alesis QSR 64 Reference Manual

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SING A OMPUTER
The QSR can communicate directly with a computer via its [SERIAL PORT]
connector. This eliminates the need for an additional computer-MIDI interface, as
well as the MIDI cables to connect to it. The [SERIAL PORT] can be set to one of three
modes, depending on the computer you are using. The mode is selected from Global
Edit mode, page 11 (I/O Mode).
To set to QSR's I/O Mode:
➀
Press [EDIT], then press BANK SELECT [UP] (also labeled as [GLOBAL]).
The display will now be in Global Edit Mode.
➁
Turn the [VALUE] knob to select page 11 (the page number appears in the upper-
right corner of the display).
➂
Press the [CURSOR
This selects the I/O Mode parameter in the display.
➃
Turn the [VALUE] knob to set the I/O Mode.
If you already have a MIDI interface for your computer, then you can use the QSR's
MIDI connectors to connect the QSR to your computer interface's MIDI IN and OUT
connectors using the method described in the previous section. Note: If you are
already using the QSR's [SERIAL PORT] to connect to your computer, it is not
necessary to connect the MIDI ports to the computer as well.
Serial Port
] button.
Set the I/O Mode to...
MIDI
PC 38.4Kbd
PC31.25Kbd
MAC 1MHz
Serial Port
...the QSR's MIDI Input and Output
...the QSR's Serial Port connected to
®
an IBM PC or compatible computer
with a 38.4 kbaud serial interface
...the QSR's Serial Port connected to
®
an IBM PC or compatible computer
with a 31.25 kbaud serial interface
...the QSR's Serial Port connected to
a Macintosh
1 MHz serial interface
QSR Reference Manual
Connections: Chapter 3
Serial Port(s)
If using...
™
computer with a