Alesis QS6.2, Reference Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I split the keyboard?
1. Press the [MIX] button to get into Mix Mode.
2. Select a Mix that has a split, for example, Preset 1 #022 “PercNPedl”.
3. Press [PAGE >] to select the first Mix channel.
4. Select the Program for the lower half of the split using the numbered
buttons.
5. Press [PAGE >] to select the second Mix channel.
6. Select the Program for the upper half of the split.
7. If you want to store this Mix, hit the [STORE] button, select a User
Mix destination, and hit [STORE] again.
How do I layer two sounds on the keyboard?
1. Press the [MIX] button to get into Mix Mode.
2. Select a Mix that has a layer, for example, Preset1 #000, “Zen Piano”.
3. Press [PAGE >] to select the first Mix channel.
4. Select one of the Programs in the layer using the numbered buttons.
5. Press [PAGE >] to select the second Mix channel.
6. Select the other Program in the layer using the numbered buttons.
7. If you want to store this Mix, hit the [STORE] button, select a User
Mix destination, and hit [STORE] again.
What is a MIDI Sequence?
A MIDI sequence is a data file containing note data that can be played on
a MIDI synthesizer like the QS. A General MIDI sequence is a sequence
that will play on any General-MIDI compatible synthesizer (like the QS)
with the correct sounds, regardless of the brand of synthesizer.
Where can I get MIDI sequences for the QS?
Since the QS is General MIDI compatible, it can play back any of the
thousands of General MIDI sequences that are widely available. For
example, there are many General MIDI sequences available on the
Internet (go to a search engine and enter for the artist name + “General
MIDI”). General MIDI sequences are available for almost every genre
of music.
How do I play General MIDI sequences?
Once you find a General MIDI sequence you want to play, you will need
either an external sequencer or a computer with a MIDI interface and
sequencing software to play it back. For information on how to set up
your MIDI connections, see the MIDI chapter of this manual.
You will also need to turn General MIDI mode ON in your QS. This is
done on Global display page 7. Hit [EDIT], then [BANK >] to get into
Global Mode. Then, hit the [PAGE >] button until you get to display
page 7, then turn General MIDI ON.
How do I load sequences into my QS?
To load a sequence, you will need either an SRAM card or a Flash card
plugged into the QS’s PCMCIA Expansion Slot, a computer with a
MIDI port, and Sound Bridge software (available free on the Alesis
Website). Connect your computer’s MIDI port to the QS as described in
NOTE: If only one of the sounds seems to
work, make sure the Keyboard Mode
(Global Page 6) is set to “NORMAL”. The
parameter that sets the split point is the
keyboard Range function. Press [MIX] then
[EDIT] then [110 RANGE] to set the low
and high limits of the Program.
NOTE: If only one of the sounds seems to
work, make sure the Keyboard Mode
(Global Page 6) is set to “NORMAL”.