Top Panel Overview - Alesis QX25 Quick Start Manual

TOP PANEL OVERVIEW

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1. DISPLAY – Displays the data, values, settings, etc. of QX25 and its functions.
2. KEYBOARD – The KEYBOARD functions as a normal electronic piano keyboard during performance but can
also be used to adjust MIDI settings and send MIDI messages. The labels above the keys indicate their
functions. The numbered keys allow you to enter values for settings. Press the Enter key to confirm your
selections.
3. ADVANCED – Press this key to access QX25's advanced or secondary functions, allowing you to assign MIDI
channels, set controls, adjust velocity curves, etc. when the ADVANCED button is engaged (i.e., when it is lit).
See the ADVANCED FEATURES section for information on selecting and entering these assignments and
values.
4. ZONE RNG – Press the OCTAVE Up/Down buttons together to assign the MIDI note range of a Zone using the
KEYBOARD.
5. ZONE GRP – Press the TRANSPOSE Up/Down buttons together then use the TRANSPORT CONTROL
buttons to activate/deactivate Zones or Groups.
6. DEC/INC – Decreases/increases the value shown in the DISPLAY by one. You can use these buttons to
change the preset number when storing or recalling presets.
7. RECALL – Press these buttons to recall one of QX25's 20 available presets (01-20). When "RECALL" is
flashing on the DISPLAY, use the -/+ buttons to select a preset. (See ADVANCED FEATURES for more
information on storing presets.)
8. PROGRAM – Press these buttons to change the current program (0-127). When the button is lit, you can use
the -/+ buttons or the KEYBOARD's numeric keys to change the program number.
9. OCTAVE/TRANSPOSE UP/DOWN:
• Octave Up/Down - Press one of these buttons to shift the KEYBOARD's octave range up or down.
Note: Only selected Zones will change their octave position when adjusted with the Octave buttons.
Non-selected zones will stay in the Octave that they were originally in.
• Transpose Up/Down – Press one of these buttons to transpose the KEYBOARD's up or down.
10. PITCH BEND WHEEL – Transmits MIDI Pitch Bend information to raise or lower the pitch of a note
temporarily.
11. MODULATION WHEEL – This wheel can be used to transmit continuous controller data (CC #1 or Modulation
Depth).
12. DATA SLIDER – This slider lets you send MIDI data to adjust it's currently selected parameters in your
software.
13. TRIGGER PADS – These velocity-sensitive pads will send MIDI note messages when pressed. You can use
these pads to trigger drum hits or other samples in your software. (For details on other functions that can be
assigned see the MIDI Message Chart)
14. KNOBS – These encoders let you send MIDI data to adjust their currently selected parameters in your
software.
15. TRANSPORT CONTROLS – You can use these buttons to operate transport controls (play, stop, record, etc.)
in your software. These buttons are also used to select the keyboard's Zones and Groups.
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