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Alesis QX61 User Manual

Alesis QX61
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QX61
QUICKSTART GUIDE
ENGLISH ( 3 – 8 )
GUÍA DE INICIO RÁPIDO
ESPAÑOL ( 9 – 13 )
GUIDE D'UTILISATION RAPIDE
FRANÇAIS ( 14 – 19 )
GUIDA RAPIDA
ITALIANO ( 20 – 24 )
KURZANLEITUNG
DEUTSCH ( 25 – 30 )
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Alesis QX61 Specifications

General IconGeneral
MIDI-keyboard number of keys61 keys
Product colorBlack
InterfaceUSB
DC-in jackYes
Input voltage9 V
Power source typeDC

Summary

Rear Panel Overview

DC Power Adapter Input

Connection point for the 9V DC power adapter.

Power Switch

Turns the unit's power on or off.

USB Port

Connects to a computer for MIDI data and power.

Keyboard MIDI Out

Outputs MIDI data from the keyboard to external devices.

Computer MIDI Out

Outputs MIDI data from the computer.

Sustain Pedal Input

Input for connecting a sustain pedal.

Top Panel Overview

LCD Display

Shows data, values, and settings of the QX61.

Keyboard

Functions as a piano keyboard and for adjusting settings.

Advanced Functions

Accesses secondary functions like MIDI channels and velocity curves.

Zone Range Button

Assigns MIDI note range for a Zone.

Zone Group Button

Activates/deactivates Zones or Groups.

Value Adjustment Buttons

Increase or decrease values shown in the LCD.

Mute Button

Disables most QX61 controls except the keyboard.

Recall Button

Recalls stored presets.

Program Button

Changes the current program number.

Null Button

Activates/deactivates Null Mode for parameter consistency.

Octave/Transpose Buttons

Shifts the keyboard's octave range or transposes notes.

Pitch Bend Wheel

Temporarily alters the pitch of a note.

Modulation Wheel

Transmits continuous controller data (CC #1).

Data Sliders

Send MIDI data to adjust software parameters.

Trigger Pads

Send MIDI note messages for triggering samples.

Knobs

Send MIDI data to adjust software parameters.

Transport Controls

Operate transport functions (play, stop) in software.

Advanced Features

Factory Reset

Restores QX61 to its original factory settings.

Global MIDI Channel

Assigns the global MIDI channel for the QX61.

Recall Preset

Recalls a stored preset from the QX61.

Transpose Keyboard

Shifts the keyboard's pitch in semitone intervals.

Control Assignment

Assigns MIDI messages to controls like sliders and pads.

Zone Channel Assignment

Assigns MIDI channels for QX61's Zones.

Channel Assignment

Assigns MIDI channels for specific controls.

Control Selection

Allows changing the currently selected control.

Advanced Operations

Velocity Lock

Locks the velocity of trigger pads to a constant value.

Bank LSB/MSB Settings

Sets the Least Significant Byte and Most Significant Byte.

Data Entry

Stores parameter values for MIDI messages.

MIDI Output Configuration

Sets which MIDI OUT ports send MIDI data.

Store Preset

Saves current QX61 settings as a preset.

Velocity Curve Adjustment

Adjusts velocity curves for pads and keyboard.

Zones

Divides keyboard into three zones for different MIDI channel assignments.

Groups and Presets

Control Groups

Organizes controls into Groups A, B, and C for preset saving.

Preset Group Selection

Selects which control Groups are saved with a preset.

Troubleshooting

Display Not Lighting Up

Solutions for when the QX61 display does not turn on.

No Sound from Target Device

Troubleshooting steps for no audio output.

Notes Sustain Continuously

Resolving issues with stuck notes or continuous sustain.

Specifications

Power Requirements

Details the power input specifications for the QX61.

Keyboard and Controls

Information on keyboard size and control types.

Included Accessories

Lists accessories provided with the QX61.

MIDI Outputs

Specifies the types and number of MIDI output ports.

USB Connectivity

Details the USB connection type for MIDI over USB.

Velocity Curves

Pad Default Curve (1)

Graph showing the default velocity response for pads.

Keyboard Default Curve (5)

Graph showing the default velocity response for the keyboard.

Velocity Curve 2

Graph illustrating the second velocity curve.

Velocity Curve 3

Graph illustrating the third velocity curve.

Velocity Curve 4

Graph illustrating the fourth velocity curve.

Velocity Curve 6

Graph illustrating the sixth velocity curve.

Velocity Curve 7

Graph illustrating the seventh velocity curve.

Velocity Curve 8

Graph illustrating the eighth velocity curve.

MIDI Message Charts

MIDI Message Chart: Pads

Details MIDI messages sent by the pads.

MIDI Message Chart: Transport Controls

Details MIDI messages sent by transport controls.

MIDI Message Chart: AC Controls

Details MIDI messages for AC (aftertouch, pitch bend, etc.).

MIDI Implementation Chart

Basic Information

Details MIDI channels, note numbers, and program changes.

MIDI Timing and Synchronization

Information on MIDI clock, start, stop, and other timing signals.

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