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Alesis QSR 64 User Manual

Alesis QSR 64
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ALESIS
QSR
Reference Manual

Table of Contents

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Alesis QSR 64 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Polyphony64 voices
Multitimbral16 parts
ROM16 MB
FiltersDigital filters
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
Synthesis TypeSample based
Number of Presets512
EffectsReverb, chorus, delay
MemoryUser memory for
MIDI CompatibilityYes
OutputsStereo
Dimensions19"
KeyboardNo

Summary

CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP

AC POWER HOOKUP

Connect the QSR to AC power using the provided adapter and cord.

BASIC AUDIO HOOKUP

Connect audio cables from the QSR to amplifiers or mixers.

CHAPTER 2 YOUR FIRST SESSION

REALTIME PERFORMANCE FUNCTIONS

Details on Velocity, Aftertouch, Pitch Bend, and Modulation Wheel.

STORING AN EDITED MIX

Steps to save your custom Mixes to the User Bank.

CHAPTER 3 CONNECTIONS

BASIC MIDI HOOKUP

Explains MIDI IN, OUT, and THRU ports and essential connections.

CHAPTER 4 OVERVIEW

THE USER INTERFACE: DISPLAY, FUNCTIONS, PAGES AND PARAMETERS

Explains the QSR's display, controls, and parameter navigation.

STORING

Details the process of saving edited Programs and Mixes.

CHAPTER 5 EDITING MIXES

WHAT IS A MIX?

Defines Mixes for layering, splitting, and multitimbral setups.

LEVEL SETTING FOR EACH PROGRAM

Control volume, pan, output, and effect sends for each Mix channel.

CHAPTER 6 EDITING PROGRAMS

HOW THE QSR GENERATES SOUND

Explains the QSR's sound architecture and parameter editing.

VOICE

Select and edit the basic sound source, including samples and tuning.

FILTER

Control the tonal quality and brightness using the filter cutoff.

AMP/RANGE

Adjust volume response to velocity and set keyboard range for sounds.

PITCH ENVELOPE

Shape pitch changes over time using attack, decay, and release.

CHAPTER 7 EDITING EFFECTS

MOD

Control effects parameters using MIDI or QSR controls.

DELAY

Edit delay parameters including type, time, and feedback.

REVERB

Adjust reverb parameters like type, pre-delay, and density.

CHAPTER 8 GLOBAL SETTINGS

EDITING GLOBAL PARAMETERS

Access and navigate the instrument's global settings.

APPENDIX A TROUBLE-SHOOTING

TROUBLE-SHOOTING INDEX

Table of common problems, their causes, and solutions.

RE-INITIALIZING

Procedure to reset all Global parameters and edit buffers to default.

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