Alesis QS8.1 User Manual

ALESIS QS7.1 and QS8.1 Reference Manual

Part 1: Setup & Connections10 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual• Line filters. These cost more than simple spike/surge protectors, but may beworth it d

Part 6: Editing Effects94 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manuallet you adjust the delay time of the left channel, while pages 6 & 7 let you adjust thesame

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 95FEEDBACKRange of Settings: 00 to 99 Page 5 (and Page 8 in Stereo Delay)T

Part 6: Editing Effects96 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual…and one regarding the Reverb function and Sends 2 through 4If Configurations 1 or 3 are selecte

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 97The next parameter is available on all other Configurations, but only on Sends 2 and 4 inConfigu

Part 6: Editing Effects98 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualThe next parameter is only available in Configuration #2 on Sends 1 and 3:CHORUS INPUT LEVELRang

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 99Room. The Room reverb type simulates not only rooms of different sizes, but roomswith different

Part 6: Editing Effects100 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualDECAYRange of Settings: 00 to 99 Page 10The Reverb Decay determin

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 101Note: Each graph above assumes a Density setting of 0 so as to better illustrate theDiffusion p

Part 6: Editing Effects102 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual[110] — OVERDRIVE (CONFIGURATION 5 ONLY)The Overdrive effect provides four parameters spread ac

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 103[120] — EFFECT MIXNot to be confused with an actual Mix or Mix mode, the Effect’s Mix function

Setup & Connections: Part 1QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 11recording deck, lower the input level controls on those units until they are no longercl

Part 6: Editing Effects104 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualREVERB LEVELRange of Settings: 00 to 99 Page 3 Config. 1, 3, 4Page 3 (Send 1)Config. 2Page 1 (S

Editing Mixes: Chapter 5QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 99PART 7EDITING MIXESW HAT IS A MIX?Mix Mode is one of the most powerful features of the QS7.1/QS

Chapter 5:Editing Mixes100 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualMIX EDIT MODEEditing a Mix begins with using the [ PAGE] and [PAGE ] buttons to select the MID

Editing Mixes: Chapter 5QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 101UNDERSTANDING THE EDIT BUFFERSIn Mix mode, there are 16 edit buffers for the Programs inside t

Chapter 5:Editing Mixes102 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualLEVEL SETTING FOR EACH PROGRAMThe Level function (press [60]) of Mix Edit is used to control se

Editing Mixes: Chapter 5QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 103PITCHThe Pitch function (press [70]) lets you transpose a channel’s Program in either semitone

Chapter 5:Editing Mixes104 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualKEYBOARD/MIDIThe Keyboard/MIDI Function (press [90 ]) allows you to turn on and off the MIDI an

Editing Mixes: Chapter 5QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 105CONTROLLERSThe Controllers function (press [100]) lets you turn on and off the various MIDI co

Chapter 5:Editing Mixes106 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual SETTING THE RANGEThe Range function (press [110]) allows you to specify the number of keys to

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualPART 8EDITING PROGRAMSOVERVIEWSynthesizer programming is the art and science of shaping sounds in

Part 1: Setup & Connections12 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual• Avoid running audio cables near such sources of electromagnetic interference astransfo

Part 8: Editing Programs108 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual HOW THE QS GENERATES SOUNDThe QS uses custom integrated circuits, developed by the Alesis eng

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualUse Mix Play Mode:• When you want to layer more than four voices. In Mix Play Mode, it is possibl

Part 8: Editing Programs110 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualTHE VOICEThis digitally-based oscillator provides the actual raw sounds from the 16 megabyteli

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualAMPEach voice/filter combination is followed by an amplifier whose level can becontrolled by a var

Part 8: Editing Programs112 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualLFO (LOW FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR)The pitch, filter, and amp modules each have a dedicated LFO mod

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manualsettings, Effect Level and Bus information are saved with the Program when youstore it back into m

Part 8: Editing Programs114 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manualexception of the Amp Envelope) are unavailable. In addition, the parameters in mostother funct

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualSTORING YOUR EDITED PROGRAMSAs you go through the parameters on the following pages, don’t forget

Part 8: Editing Programs116 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualPROGRAM EDIT FUNCTIONSTo edit a Program you must select Program Edit mode. This is done by pre

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualVOICEThe Voice function (press [40]) is the most fundamental part of Program editing. It iswhere y

Setup & Connections: Part 1QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 13

Part 8: Editing Programs118 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualSound Page 4Selects one of the available samples by name from the selected group, or OFF (nosa

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualEthnicSitar, Sitar Wave, Shamisen, Koto, DulcimerHd, DulcimerMd, DulcimerSf, DulcimrVel,DulcmrWave

Part 8: Editing Programs120 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualLEVELThe Level function (press [50]) allows you to control the volume, pan position,output ass

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualPITCHThe Pitch function (press [60]) lets you control the pitch aspects of each Sound layer.Semito

Part 8: Editing Programs122 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualPitch Envelope Depth (-99 to +99) Page 7At +00, the Pitch Envelope has no effect. Positive val

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualKeyboard Mode (Mono, Poly, 1-Pitch or 1-PMono) Page 10In Mono mode, you can play only one note at

Part 8: Editing Programs124 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualFILTERThe Filter function (press [70]) lets you control the tone of each Sound layer.Filter Fr

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualVelocity (-99 to +99) Page 3At +00, velocity has no effect on the filter cutoff. With positive val

Part 8: Editing Programs126 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualFilter Envelope Depth (-99 to +99) Page 7The Filter Envelope is one of the most important sets

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualAMP/RANGEThe Amp/Range function (press [80]) lets you control the velocity and keyboardrange of ea

Part 1: Setup & Connections14 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual• As Controller. To play other MIDI devices from your QS, run a MIDI cable fromthe QS’s

Part 8: Editing Programs128 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualAftertouch Depth (-99 to +99) Page 2At +00, aftertouch has no effect on the amplitude. Applyin

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualLower Limit (MIDI note 000 to 127/ C-2 to G8) Page 4Each Sound can be

Part 8: Editing Programs130 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualSound Overlap (00 to 99) Page 6This determines how many voices can overlap on the same pitch.

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualPITCH ENVELOPEThe Pitch Envelope function (press [90]) can lead to dramatic effects, since it canc

Part 8: Editing Programs132 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualDelay (00 to 99, Hold) Page 5This is the amount of time that the envelope will wait before doi

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualSustain Pedal (On or Off) Page 9This determines whether or not the Sustain Pedal will have an effe

Part 8: Editing Programs134 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualFILTER ENVELOPEThe Filter Envelope function (press [100]) is crucial whenever you want the ton

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualDelay (00 to 99) Page 5This is the amount of time that the envelope will wait before doing anythin

Part 8: Editing Programs136 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualTime Tracking (On or Off) Page 8This determines whether or not keyboard position will affect t

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualAMP ENVELOPEThe Amp Envelope function (press [110]) is crucial for all sounds because it sets theb

Setup & Connections: Part 1QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 15DIRECT COMPUTER LINKThe QS can communicate directly with Mac or PC computers via its [SE

Part 8: Editing Programs138 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual“Hold”, the Pitch Envelope’s Trigger parameter is automatically set to “Freerun” inthe softwar

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualLevel (00 to 99) Page 10This is the overall output level of the envelope. If this is set to 00, th

Part 8: Editing Programs140 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualMOD 1 – MOD 6About General Purpose ModulationAlthough there are several dedicated modulators i

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual* If you want finer control over the way the envelope tracks the keyboard than isafforded by the T

Part 8: Editing Programs142 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual• Pitch Wheel The leftmost wheel, Pitch, usually controls the oscillator pitch butcan be tie

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualModulation Destination Page 2Select from the following modulation destinations. You can find out m

Part 8: Editing Programs144 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualQuantize Mode (Off or On)The Quantize Mode function is only available in modulation routings 4

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualPITCH LFOThe Pitch LFO function (press [6]) is most often used to apply vibrato to a Sound.The fol

Part 8: Editing Programs146 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualDelay (00 to 99) Page 3This sets the amount of time it takes the LFO to fade in from no modula

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualLevel (00 to 99) Page 5This is the base output level of the Pitch LFO. If you want to have a const

Part 1: Setup & Connections16 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualIBM® PCS AND COMPATIBLES RUNNINGWINDOWS®If you want to link your QS directly with a PC o

Part 8: Editing Programs148 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualDelay (00 to 99) Page 3This sets the amount of time it takes the LFO to fade in from no modula

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualSpeed (00 to 99) Page 2Controls the speed or rate of the LFO. For fast modulation, increase this v

Part 8: Editing Programs150 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualTRACKING GENERATORThe Tracking Generator function (press [9]) is used to scale a modulation so

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualThe Tracking Generator can be used to turn a variable control, such as the ModWheel or velocity, i

Part 8: Editing Programs152 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualPROGRAMMING DRUM SOUNDS IN DRUM MODETo program a sound in Drum Mode, you must first set the So

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualSnd FXBird Tweet, Bird Chirp, Bird Loop, Fret Noise, Fret Wipe, Orch Hit, Dance Hit, Jungle 1,Jung

Part 8: Editing Programs154 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualLEVELEach Sound lets you create 10 Drums in Drum Mode. The Level function (press [50])allows y

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualFILTERVelocity>Filter (0 to 3) Page 1The Filter function (press [70]) lets you control the “bri

Part 8: Editing Programs156 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualAMP ENVELOPEDecay (0 to 99, Gate00 to Gate99) Page 1Page 1 in the Amp Envelope Function (press

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualSPECIAL PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONSCOPYING SOUNDSWhile editing a Program, it is helpful to be able to co

Setup & Connections: Part 1QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 17PEDAL AND FOOTSWITCH HOOKUPThe QS keyboard has three back-panel pedal jacks, marked [SUS

Part 8: Editing Programs158 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual➅ Press [STORE] to copy the Sound.

Editing Programs: Part 8QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualTO AUDITION PROGRAMS BEFORE STORINGTo look for available memory locations to permanently store you

Part 8: Editing Programs160 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualTo audition Programs before overwriting them with STORE…when editing a Program from within Mix

Part 9: ExtrasQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 159PART 9EXTRASA WORD ABOUT THE QS CD-ROMIncluded with the QS7.1/8.1 is a CD-ROM containing various useful

Part 9: Extras160 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualUSING PCMCIA EXPANSION CARDSThe QS provides two PCMCIA EXPANSION CARD slots, [A] and [B], which arefound

Part 9: ExtrasQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 161LOADING A BANK FROM AN EXTERNAL CARDThe QS can access Program and Mix data directly from a card by using

Part 9: Extras162 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualSTORING AN INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM OR MIXYou also have the option of storing a Mix or Program directly to a s

Part 9: ExtrasQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 163CARD STORAGE RAMIFICATIONSIt's not uncommon for someone to keep ROM cards in both slots A and B, cr

Part 9: Extras164 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualMORE ABOUT SRAM CARDS As mentioned before, all card bank storage/retrieval should be carried out

Appendix A — Trouble-ShootingQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 165PART 10: APPENDICESAPPENDIX ATROUBLESHOOTINGIf you experience problems while operating yo

Part 1: Setup & Connections18 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manualare routed to channels 1 and 2, while the AUX [LEFT] and [RIGHT] outputs are routedto ch

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Appendix A — Trouble-ShootingQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 1676) Remember to go back into Global Edit mode and set up things the way you hadthem (thin

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Appendix A — Trouble-ShootingQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 169OBTAINING REPAIR SERVICEBefore contacting Alesis, please double-check all your audio and

IndexQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 179INDEX448 kHz IN connector...17AAC powerhookup...

IndexQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual180Button [80] ‘Pitch’...83–88mono chorus...84mono flange...

IndexQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 181external sequencersetting Keyboard Mode...51tutorial...5

IndexQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual182Pitch...120–22Pitch envelope...130–32Pitch LFO...

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Setup & Connections: Part 1QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 19Note: When using ADAT-XTs without the BRC, it is not necessary to connect the 48kHz Cloc

QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 1INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing an Alesis QS7.1/QS8.1 64-Voice Expandable Synthesizer.It’s a powerful instrument an

Overview: Part 2QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 19PART 2OVERVIEWA QUICK TOUR OF THE FRONT PANELTHE WHEELSAt the far left of the front panel you will find

Part 2: Overview20 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualTHE EDIT MODE BUTTONSThere are 6 buttons grouped together at the immediate left of the display:• [▲ VAL

Overview: Part 2QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 21THE DISPLAYThe large backlit LCD in the center of the front panel gives you visual feedback asyou work.

Part 2: Overview22 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualTHE PLAY MODE BUTTONSThere are 4 buttons grouped together at the immediate right of the display:• [MIX]

Overview: Part 2QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 23A WORD ABOUT THE SILKSCREENINGAs we mentioned in the last section, if you look above and below the 23[S

Part 2: Overview24 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualPROGRAMS, MIXES, AND BANKSYour QS comes with 1,140 built-in Programs and Mixes. At any time you can als

Overview: Part 2QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 25to each of 16 different MIDI channels, making it easy to build anything from asmall pop/rock ensemble t

Part 2: Overview26 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualWHAT'S A BANK?A Bank is a collection of 128 Programs and 100 Mixes. There are five internal Banksa

Overview: Part 2QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 27ABOUT SOUND GROUPSTo make things easier for you, we’ve broken down three of the five Banks into SoundGr

Part 2: Overview28 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual• Modulation Wheel. The [MODULATION] wheel has also been around prettymuch forever in synth design. It

Contents2 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualPart 7: EDITING MIXES takes you to the next level of editing power, showing youhow to change the preset Mixes an

Overview: Part 2QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 29PCMCIA EXPANSION CARDSYour QS7.1/QS8.1 is an expandable system. If you want access to more Sounds,Progr

First Session: Part 3QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 29PART 3FIRST SESSIONPOWERING UPOnce your QS7.1/QS8.1 is connected to an audio system of some kind

Part 3: First Session30 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manualdemo sequence remained in the Mix Mode edit buffers, which is normal. To clearthis, call up anothe

First Session: Part 3QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 31PLAYING PROGRAMSThe mode in which your QS plays Programs is called, logically enough, ProgramMode

Part 3: First Session32 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualPLAYING MIXESIn Program Mode you play Programs, so to play Mixes you can probably guess thatyou’d

First Session: Part 3QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 33FINDING OUT WHAT PROGRAMS AREIN THE MIX YOU ARE PLAYINGIt’s easy to see what Programs are currentl

Part 3: First Session34 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualTHE PERFORMANCE CONTROLS, PT. IIWe described these real-time controllers in Part 2: Overview. Now

First Session: Part 3QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 35PERFORMANCE TRANSPOSITIONCHARTUPOCTAVE + 12 semitones C above Middle CMAJOR SEVENTH + 11 semitones

Basic Operation: Part 4QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 35PART 4BASIC OPERATIONRECAPAt this point you’ve pretty much learned everything there is to know a

Part 4: Basic Operation36 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual• If you press both [BANK] buttons while you’re in Mix Play or Program Play modes,the QS will ju

QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 3Unpacking and InspectionThe shipping carton for your QS should contain the following items:• QS (with the same serial nu

Basic Operation: Part 4QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 37COPYING EXISTING PROGRAMS ANDMIXES TO A NEW LOCATION IN THEUSER BANKYou can readily move copies

Part 4: Basic Operation38 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualCHANGING THE PROGRAMS IN A MIXThis is actually the first level of editing for Mixes, but that’s

Basic Operation: Part 4QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 39CHANGING THE NAME OF A PROGRAMOR MIXCall up the Program or Mix whose name you wish to change. Ma

Part 4: Basic Operation40 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualPLAYING SEQUENCES FROM A CARD[This section assumes that you have some PCMCIA Expansion Cards wit

Basic Operation: Part 4QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 41THE GLOBAL SETTINGS(AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM)Certain basic parameters affect your entire QS. Becau

Part 4: Basic Operation42 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualEDITING GLOBAL PARAMETERSTo enter Global Edit Mode:1) Press [EDIT SELECT].2) Press the [BANK ] b

Basic Operation: Part 4QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 43PAGE 2 — MASTER TUNEThis setting is like Master Pitch, but on a much finer scale. Its main use w

Part 4: Basic Operation44 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualThe factory default setting is 65, which gives an even scaling that favors neitherloud nor soft

Basic Operation: Part 4QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 45OUT 01 through OUT 16 select a single MIDI channel to transmit on, whilesimultaneously shutting

Part 4: Basic Operation46 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualThe same as Global Edit Page 8, above, but for Controller B. The factory default isController 01

Table of ContentsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 5CONTENTSPart 1: SETUP & CONNECTIONS ...9AC Po

Basic Operation: Part 4QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 47PAGE 10 — CONTROLLER C #The same as Global Edit Page 8, above, but for Controller C. The factory

Part 4: Basic Operation48 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualPAGE 14 — MIDI PROGRAM SELECTMODEThis parameter determines how your QS deals with MIDI Program C

Basic Operation: Part 4QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 49PAGE 16 — MIDI OUT MODEIn normal MIDI operation, this parameter lets you switch the function of

Part 4: Basic Operation50 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualBOTH sets the sliders up so they control your QS and send MIDI data. This is thefactory default

Basic Operation: Part 4QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 51If you would like a visual aid for this, check out the Connection diagrams inChapter 1: Setups a

MIDI: Part 5QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 49PART 5MIDIWHAT WE’LL COVER HERE...• Sequencing with the QS7.1/QS8.1 via MIDI or the serial port.• Using the

Part 5: MIDI50 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualUSING AN EXTERNAL SEQUENCERThe QS can generate MIDI signals for a sequencer to record. On playback, thesequ

MIDI: Part 5QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 51SELECTING THE KEYBOARD MODEIn a Mix, the QS’s keyboard may be set up in several ways using the Keyboard Mod

Part 5: MIDI52 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualPROGRAM ASSIGN FOR EACH MIDI CHANNELAssign Programs to the 16 channels of the Mix by using the [ PAGE] and

MIDI: Part 5QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 53MIDI MixSl: CH 1-16Reception: Program Mode. Same as with MIDI PrgSl: ON (see above).Reception: Mix Mode. In

Table of Contents6 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualStoring Effect Patches In Program Mode...

Part 5: MIDI54 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualUSING THE QS AS A MASTER KEYBOARDMix Play Mode also allows the QS to function as a very powerful MIDI maste

MIDI: Part 5QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 55MAKING IT HAPPENThe three parameters found under the KEYBOARD/MIDI button determine how the QS willfunction

Part 5: MIDI56 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualTRANSMITTING MIDI VOLUME AND PANNINGEach Channel in a Mix can transmit its volume and panning settings via

MIDI: Part 5QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 57TRANSPOSING MIDI NOTE NUMBERS PER ZONEYou can transpose different zones on the QS’s keyboard so they send h

Part 5: MIDI58 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualSAVING PROGRAMS VIA MIDI SYS EXAs an alternative to storing data to a card, the QS lets you transmit intern

MIDI: Part 5QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 59To send a single Program via MIDI to a different Program number:❿ Follow steps ❿ through ① in the instructi

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Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 61PART 6EDITING EFFECTSThe QS7.1/QS8.1 has an extensive and versatile built-in effects processor.

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Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 63ENTERING EFFECTS EDIT MODEFROM PROGRAM MODEIf you are in Program Mode and wish to edit the Effec

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Part 6: Editing Effects64 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualNAVIGATING IN EFFECTS EDIT MODEThere are certain basic methods that apply to moving around the v

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 65This choice is made at the Mix Edit level, not the Effects Edit level, because you aren’tactuall

Part 6: Editing Effects66 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualHOW THE DISPLAY CHANGES WHEN YOUALTER AN EFFECTWhenever you enter on of the Edit modes, the word

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 67• If you press [STORE] twice while editing a Program assigned to the EffectChannel, then both th

Part 6: Editing Effects68 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual6) Press [STORE].

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 69KEEPING TRACK: THE INTERACTION OFEFFECTS, PROGRAMS, AND MIXESEffect Send levels and Configuratio

Part 6: Editing Effects70 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualCONFIGURATION #1: 1 REVERBPitch 1 Delay 1 Reverb 1Mono Chorus Mono Delay Plate 1Stereo Chorus St

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 71At first glance this diagram may look a little daunting, but if you take a moment totrace the li

Part 6: Editing Effects72 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualCONFIGURATION #2: 2 REVERBSDelay 1 Pitch 1 Reverb 1Mono Delay Mono Chorus Plate 1Stereo Chorus P

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 73HOW “2 REVERBS” IS ARRANGEDAs you can see by glancing at the diagram, this Configuration differs

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Part 6: Editing Effects74 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualCONFIGURATION #3: LEZLIE+REVERBPitch 1 Delay 1 Reverb 1Lezlie Mono Delay Plate 1Plate 2HallRoomH

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 75CONFIGURATION #4: 1 REVERB+EQPitch 1 Delay 1 Reverb 1Mono Chorus Mono Delay Plate 1Stereo Chorus

Part 6: Editing Effects76 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualCONFIGURATION #5: OVERDRIVE+LEZLIEPitch 1 Delay 1 Reverb 1Mono Chorus Mono Delay Plate 1Mono Fla

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 77Now, that’s pretty impressive. But it isn’t everything, not by any means. What reallymakes this

Part 6: Editing Effects78 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualSETTING EFFECT SEND LEVELSEffect Send levels are not set in Edit Effect mode. Instead, they are

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 79[PAGE] buttons at the same time as a shortcut. You can read more about it in Part 4:Basic Operat

Part 6: Editing Effects80 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual [50] — EQ (CONFIGURATIONS 4 AND 5 ONLY)The stereo shelving EQ provides bass and treble boost to

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 81[60] — MODMod stands for “modulation.” So naturally enough the Mod Function lets youmodulate up

Part 6: Editing Effects82 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualMOD1 DESTINATIONRange of Settings: (see list below) Page 2This is where you select exactly what

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 83MOD1 LEVELRange of Settings: -99 to 99 Page 3This decides the degree to which the Destination wi

Setup & Connections: Part 1QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 9PART 1SETUP & CONNECTIONSAC POWERHOOKUPYour QS7.1/QS8.1 is set to work with the volta

Part 6: Editing Effects84 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual[70] — LEZLIE (CONFIGURATIONS 3 AND 5 ONLY)This “spinning speaker” simulation is only available

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 85the Lezlie speed when “Fast” is the default, you’ll have to route something negativelyin the Eff

Part 6: Editing Effects86 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualNote: If you want to know how to control the speed of the Lezlie from the ModWheel or some other

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 87[80] — PITCHThis function controls all Effect settings related to pitch. It has many differentpa

Part 6: Editing Effects88 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualMONO CHORUSThe Chorus effect is achieved by taking part of the signal and slightly delaying it,t

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 89MONO FLANGEFirst used in the 1960s, “flanging” was achieved by using two tape recorders torecord

Part 6: Editing Effects90 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualPITCH DETUNEAs its name implies, Pitch Detune takes a part of the signal and detunes it eithersh

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 91DELAY INPUT LEVELRange of Settings: <99 to <0> to 99> Page 2 (Config. 2 only)This pa

Part 6: Editing Effects92 QS7.1/QS8.1 Reference ManualRESONATOR TUNINGRange of Settings: 00 to 60 Page 2 (Resonator only)If the Pitch type is Resona

Part 6: Editing EffectsQS7.1/QS8.1 Reference Manual 93[90] — DELAYThe Delay function is used to edit Delay parameters. The QS’s effects processor hast