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Alesis QS Series User Manual

Alesis QS Series
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Alesis QS Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Multitimbral16 parts
OscillatorsSample-based
EffectsReverb, Chorus, Delay, EQ, Distortion
DisplayLCD
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
MemoryUser Programs
OutputsStereo
Weight11 kg

Summary

Preface

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Important legal and usage terms and conditions for the service manual.

Warnings

Safety Suggestions

General Troubleshooting

General Descriptions

QS6 Model Overview

Details on the QS6 model, its features, and PCB revisions.

QS7 Model Overview

Details on the QS7 model, its features, and PCB revisions.

QS8 Model Overview

Details on the QS8 model, its features, and PCB revisions.

QSR Model Overview

Details on the QSR rack mount model and its PCB revisions.

Theory Of Operation

Power Supply Systems

Description of the power supply circuits for QS6/QSR and QS7/QS8 models.

Analog Signal Paths

Overview of analog signal flow, including main and headphone outputs.

Digital Signal Paths

Explanation of digital signal processing and component interactions.

D-A Conversion

S6 D-A Details

Specifics on the AKM4318A DAC used in the S6 model.

QS7/QS8/QSR D-A Details

Specifics on the AKM4319 DAC used in QS7/QS8/QSR models.

PC/MAC Serial I/O

QS Serial Input/Output

Details on serial data transmission and reception for PC/MAC interfaces.

PC/MAC Switch Function

Explanation of the switch for selecting PC or MAC serial interface modes.

Test Procedures

Self Test Modes

Accessing and performing automated and individual hardware self-tests.

Individual Test Descriptions

Detailed description of each self-test routine available in individual mode.

Further Testing

48KHz Input Testing

Procedure for testing the 48KHz digital audio input functionality.

Troubleshooting and Repair

Disassembly and Reassembly

Steps for opening the unit and reassembling it safely.

Component Replacement

Instructions for replacing major parts like the keyboard or individual keys.

General Troubleshooting Table

Appendix A Pinout Diagrams

SG ASIC Pinout

Pin diagram for the Sound Generator ASIC.

FX ASIC Pinout

Pin diagram for the Effects ASIC.

KEYSCAN ASIC Pinout

Pin diagram for the Keyboard Scanning ASIC.

Microcontroller Pinout

Pin diagram for the H8 Microprocessor.

SRAM Pinout

Pin diagram for the Static RAM chip.

EPROM Pinout

Pin diagram for the Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory chip.

SOUND ROM Pinout

Pin diagram for the Sound ROM chip.

GAL Pinout

Pin diagram for the Gate Array Logic chip.

DAC Pinout

Pin diagram for the Digital-to-Analog Converter chip.

Appendix A Updates And Corrections

QS6 PCB Revisions

Specific changes documented for QS6 main PCB revisions B through F.

QS7/8 PCB Revisions

Specific changes documented for QS7/8 main PCB revisions B through F.

QS7/QS8 VCO Circuit Changes

Notes on changes made to the VCO circuit affecting QS7/QS8 units.

Appendix B Software Histories

QS6 Software History

Chronological list of software updates and bug fixes for the QS6.

QS7/QS8 Software History

Chronological list of software updates and bug fixes for the QS7/QS8.

QSR Software History

Chronological list of software updates and bug fixes for the QSR.

Appendix C Sys-Ex Implementations

QS6 Sys-Ex Format

Details on the MIDI System Exclusive message format for the QS6.

DEVICE INQUIRY

PARAMETER FORMAT

GLOBAL DATA FORMAT

NEW MIX DATA FORMAT

OLD MIX DATA FORMAT

PROGRAM DATA FORMAT

EFFECT DATA FORMAT

Effect Configuration 0

Parameter details for effect configuration 0, including delay and reverb sends.

Effect Configuration 2

Parameter details for effect configuration 2, including lezlie effects.

Effect Configuration 3

Parameter details for effect configuration 3, including EQ and sends.

Effect Configuration 4

Parameter details for effect configuration 4, including various effects.

Equalizer Parameters

Modulation Parameters

QS7/QS8//QSR Sys-Ex Notes

Appendix D Service Parts Lists

QS6 Service Parts List

List of parts specific to the Alesis QS6 synthesizer.

QS7 Service Parts List

List of parts specific to the Alesis QS7 synthesizer.

QSR Service Parts List

List of parts specific to the Alesis QSR synthesizer.

QS8 Service Parts List

List of parts specific to the Alesis QS8 synthesizer.

Appendix E Dictionary Of Selected Terms

Schematics

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