Why is there no sound coming from my Alesis Electronic Keyboard?
If you're not getting any sound from your Alesis Electronic Keyboard, there could be a few reasons. First, check your audio cables and try swapping them out. Second, make sure the volume isn't turned down—turn the [VOLUME] knob up. Finally, ensure that the Keyboard Mode is set to “NORMAL”.
What to do if notes sustain continuously on my Alesis Electronic Keyboard?
If the notes on your Alesis Electronic Keyboard sustain continuously, it might be because the sustain pedal was plugged in after the power was turned on. To fix this, turn the power off and then turn it back on again.
What to do if I have no MIDI input in Mix mode on my Alesis QuadraSynth Plus?
If you're experiencing no MIDI input in Mix mode on your Alesis Electronic Keyboard, here's what to check: * First, examine the MIDI cables for any issues. * Second, ensure that the MIDI IN parameter is turned on for the channels you want to control via MIDI. * Finally, verify that the Keyboard Mode is set to “NORMAL”.
How to fix an Alesis Electronic Keyboard display that does not light up?
If the display of your Alesis Electronic Keyboard doesn't light up when you turn it on, the most likely cause is a lack of power. Check that the power cable is properly plugged in.
What to do if the display is blank on my Alesis QuadraSynth Plus?
If the display on your Alesis Electronic Keyboard is blank, it might be because the display contrast is set too high or too low. Adjust the display contrast.
General| Brand | Alesis |
|---|---|
| Model | QuadraSynth Plus |
| Category | Electronic Keyboard |
| Language | English |
Explains the necessity and procedure for grounding the product to prevent electric shock risks.
Details on how to unpack the unit, check for damage, and inventory included items.
Instructions for connecting the QuadraSynth Plus to an AC power source safely.
Recommendations for protecting the unit from voltage variations and power line noise.
Guidance on using high-quality audio cables and proper routing precautions.
Describes how to connect the QuadraSynth Plus to amplification or mixing systems.
Introduction to the Sound Bridge software utility for sound design.
Step-by-step guide to powering on the QuadraSynth Plus and connected audio equipment.
Instructions on how to adjust the LCD display contrast for better readability.
How to activate General MIDI mode for compatibility with sequencers.
Explanation of the two primary operating modes: Program and Mix.
How to select and play the QuadraSynth Plus's internal sounds (Programs).
Information on navigating between the different internal sound banks.
How to choose the MIDI channel for transmitting and receiving data.
Overview of controls like Velocity, Aftertouch, and Wheels for expressive playing.
Description of the four Quad Knobs and their role in parameter editing and control.
How to select and listen to the different Mixes available on the unit.
How to adjust the send level for sounds to the effects processor.
Explains MIDI connections including MIDI OUT, MIDI IN, and MIDI THRU jacks.
Demonstrates using the QuadraSynth Plus to drive other MIDI devices.
Shows how to connect and use the QuadraSynth Plus with an external sequencer.
Explains different keyboard modes for MIDI transmission in Mix Mode.
Instructions for connecting sustain and expression pedals.
Details on connecting the unit for digital audio output via ADAT.
Information on synchronizing the unit's clock with external digital systems.
Describes the sound engine, voice groups, and sound processing capabilities.
Explains the polyphony capabilities and how layering affects it.
Details the different operating modes: Program, Mix, Edit, Global, Store, Compare.
How to play individual Programs and respond to MIDI on a single channel.
How to audition Mixes and use the unit as a master MIDI controller.
How to edit individual Programs, including sound layers and parameters.
How to edit Mixes, assigning Programs to MIDI channels and setting levels.
How to edit the built-in digital signal processing effects.
How to adjust system-wide parameters like tuning and display.
How to save edited Programs, Mixes, and Effects.
How to compare edited settings with the original stored versions.
Overview of the front panel display, Quad Knobs, and interface navigation.
Using DIRECT SELECT buttons for quick access to editing functions.
Step-by-step guide to modifying parameters within a Program.
Explains the two modes for editing program sounds simultaneously or individually.
How to quickly reset a parameter to its default setting.
Using the Compare function to review changes before saving.
Distinction between ROM-based Preset banks and editable User banks.
Instructions for saving edited Programs to memory locations.
How to save only the effect edits for a Program.
Instructions for saving edited Mixes to memory.
Explains Mix mode capabilities: layering, splitting, and multitimbral setups.
How to enter and navigate the Mix editing interface.
Details on how Mix, Program, and Effect data is temporarily stored.
Setting which Program is used for each MIDI channel within a Mix.
Adjusting the volume for each Program assigned to a Mix channel.
Adjusting the pitch and transposition for Programs in a Mix.
Restricting Programs to specific keyboard ranges for splits and layers.
MIDI In/Out and Keyboard parameters for channel range settings.
MIDI parameter settings for Pitch-bend, Aftertouch, Sustain, and Controllers.
How volume and panning settings are transmitted via MIDI.
How to manage effect patches and their routing within Mixes.
Setting the send level for effects on each channel.
Assigning effect sends to specific effect buses within a Mix.
Selecting the effect patch to be used by the Mix.
How to assign a custom name to a Mix.
Utilizing the unit as a MIDI master keyboard for layering sounds.
Configuring MIDI output channels and keyboard modes for Mixes.
Introduction to synthesizer programming and sound shaping techniques.
Explanation of normalized module configurations in synthesizers.
Details on the integrated circuits and parameter-based sound generation.
Describes how Programs use up to four sounds for layering or splitting.
Explains the components of a Program sound: voice, filter, amplifier, modifiers.
Details on the digital oscillator and onboard sample library.
Explains the function and parameters of the lowpass filter.
Details on the amplifier module and its level control.
Explains modulation sources and destinations for shaping sound over time.
Describes LFO modules for pitch, filter, and amp modulation.
Explains envelope generators for pitch, filter, and amp modulation.
How to enable and program individual drum sounds.
How to select samples for Programs by group and name.
Details on the 16 onboard sample groups available for selection.
How to select specific samples by name within a group.
Settings for volume, pan, and output assignment for individual sounds.
Parameters for pitch transposition, detuning, and wheel control.
Parameters for filter cutoff, keyboard tracking, and velocity response.
Parameters for amplitude control, including velocity curve and aftertouch.
How to restrict sounds to specific keyboard ranges.
Controls how many voices can overlap on the same pitch.
Explains the modulation matrix for advanced sound shaping.
Selecting MIDI controllers or internal sources for modulation.
Selecting parameters to be controlled by modulation sources.
Parameters for Pitch LFO waveform, speed, delay, and trigger.
Parameters for Pitch LFO level, mod wheel, and aftertouch depth.
Parameters for Filter LFO waveform, speed, delay, and trigger.
Parameters for Filter LFO level, mod wheel, and aftertouch depth.
Parameters for Amp LFO waveform, speed, delay, and trigger.
Details on the Amp Envelope for shaping volume over time.
Parameters for Amp Envelope attack, decay, sustain, and release.
Delay and Sustain Decay parameters for the Amp Envelope.
Time tracking and sustain pedal parameters for the Amp Envelope.
Selecting the input source for the Tracking Generator.
Enables and disables Drum Mode for assigning individual drum sounds.
Master on/off switch for sounds within a Program to manage polyphony.
How to assign specific drum samples to keys within Drum Mode.
Details on the drum sample groups available for assignment.
Lists the available drum samples within each group.
Settings for volume, pan, and output for individual drum sounds.
Setting the effects send level and bus assignment for drums.
Adjusting the pitch transposition and velocity modulation for drums.
Controlling drum brightness via velocity and filter settings.
Setting drum response to playing dynamics using velocity curves.
Assigning a specific note to trigger a drum sound.
Setting a range of notes above the root note to trigger a drum.
Adjusting the Amp Envelope decay for drum sounds.
How to copy effect patches from one Program to another.
Overview of the built-in effects processor and its capabilities.
Entering and navigating the effects editing interface.
How to store edited effect patches along with Programs.
How effect patches are handled when storing Mixes.
How to copy effect patches between Programs.
Selecting effect configurations that define routing and parameters.
Details of the first effects configuration with four sends and one reverb.
Details of the second effects configuration with four sends and two reverbs.
Details of the third effects configuration with a Leslie effect.
Details of the fourth effects configuration with EQ on main outputs.
Details of the fifth effects configuration with multiple chained effects.
Parameters for editing the reverb effect, including input and type.
Adjusting signal levels sent to the reverb from different effect sends.
Parameters for reverb type selection and pre-delay settings.
Parameters for reverb input filter, decay, and low/high decay.
Parameters for reverb density and diffusion settings.
Parameters for editing the delay effect, including type and time.
Parameters for editing pitch effects like chorus, flange, and detune.
Controlling effect parameters using modulation sources and destinations.
Mixing effect outputs to the main stereo outputs.
Adjusting low and high frequency EQ parameters for tone shaping.
Parameters for the overdrive effect: type, threshold, brightness, and balance.
Overview of accessing and editing global parameters affecting the entire instrument.
Adjusting the brightness and readability of the LCD display.
Enabling General MIDI mode for compatibility with MIDI sequences.
Setting the overall pitch and fine-tuning for the instrument.
Adjusting how the keyboard responds to playing dynamics (velocity).
Selecting different velocity response curves for the keyboard.
Transposing the keyboard output by octaves or semitones.
Configuring keyboard behavior for MIDI transmission in Mix Mode.
Assigning MIDI controllers to general purpose controller numbers.
Setting how Controllers A-D affect the unit or transmit MIDI data.
Assigning MIDI controllers to Pedal 1 and Pedal 2 inputs.
How pedals can control volume or modulation effects.
Configuring response to incoming MIDI Program Change messages.
How the unit handles MIDI Bank Select messages.
Setting the Quad Knob editing behavior (Immediate or Pass-thru).
Enabling the 48 kHz clock input for synchronization with ADAT systems.
Instructions for saving the entire User Bank to a RAM card.
Instructions for loading a Bank from an external card into the unit.
Saving single Programs or Mixes to an external card.
Loading single Programs or Mixes from an external card.
Potential issues and solutions when transferring banks between internal memory and cards.
Transmitting data via MIDI System Exclusive messages for backup or transfer.
Procedure for sending the entire User bank via MIDI Sys Ex.
Procedure for sending a single Program via MIDI Sys Ex.
Sending a single Program to a different location via MIDI Sys Ex.
A table listing common symptoms, causes, and solutions for operational issues.
How to determine the current software version installed on the unit.
General tips for cleaning, maintenance, and when to seek professional servicing.
Guidance on not attempting self-service and contacting qualified technicians.
Instructions for contacting Alesis for repair service and warranty information.
Introduction to MIDI, its history, and fundamental concepts.
Description of MIDI ports (In, Out, Thru) and compatible devices.
Explanation of MIDI messages: Channel (Voice, Mode) and System messages.
Details on continuous controllers and their MIDI identification numbers.
Explanation of system-wide MIDI messages like Song Position Pointer and System Exclusive.
Overview of the General MIDI standard and its implementation.
How MIDI Registered Parameter 0 affects Pitch Wheel Range.
How MIDI Registered Parameter 1 affects Detune Amount.
How MIDI Registered Parameter 2 affects Tune Semitone.
An index listing Program parameters, their function, page, and knob assignments.
An index listing Mix parameters, their function, page, and knob assignments.
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