Alesis QuadraSynth, Reference Manual

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QuadraSynth Reference Manual 1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Alesis QuadraSynth 64 Voice / 76 Key Master
Keyboard or S4 QuadraSynth 64 Voice Sound Module. To take full advantage of the
QuadraSynthÕs functions, and to enjoy long and trouble-free use, please read this
userÕs manual carefully.
How To Use This Manual
This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various modes of
the QuadraSynth. Though we recommend you take time to read through the entire
manual once carefully, those having general knowledge about synthesizers should
use the table of contents and index to reference specific functions while using the
instrument.
Chapter 1: Setting Up. Deals with the necessary preparation before playing,
including connections to external devices.
Chapter 2: Your First Session with the QuadraSynth. This section provides a brief
tour of the QuadraSynth, shows you how to audition the various sounds of the
QuadraSynth, and points out the various performance features.
Chapter 3: Connections. Details rear panel connections (like MIDI, footpedals and
the optical digital interface), proper hook-up procedures, plus application examples.
Chapter 4: Overview. Covers the structure of sound sources within the
QuadraSynth, how to read and navigate through the LCD display pages, how to edit
parameters, and how to store edited Programs, Mixes and Effects.
Chapter 5: Mix Mode. Explains how to create and edit Mixes.
Chapter 6: Editing Programs. How to create and edit Programs.
Chapter 7: Editing Effects. How to create and edit Effects Patches.
Chapter 8: Global Settings. Describes all global functions, such as Master Tuning,
Display Contrast, Keyboard Mode, Edit Mode and 48 kHz Clock In.
Chapter 9: MIDI Transfer and Storage Operations. Discusses MIDI functions and
how to store sounds either to a MIDI device or to a RAM card.
Appendices. MIDI basics, trouble-shooting, maintenance and service information,
MIDI Implementation Chart and an Index.
Conventions
The buttons, knobs, and rear panel connectors are referred to in this manual just as
their names appear on the QuadraSynth, using all capital letters and in brackets
(
Example: [PROGRAM] button, MIDI [
¬
] and [
®
] buttons, Quad Knob [1], etc.).
When text from the QuadraSynthÕs display is quoted, it is indicated by a set of
quotation marks (
Example: ÒEDITING: SOUND 4Ó) .
When something important appears in the manual, an icon (like the one on the left) will
appear in the left margin. This symbol indicates that this information is vital when operating
the QuadraSynth.
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