Quick Start Guide
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...) POWER ADAPTER (not included) EXTERNAL SOUND MODULE (not included) REAR PANEL OVERVIEW 1. If you wish to this output can be used to send MIDI data from your computer to the MIDI OUT port of an external sound module. An external sound module connected to power the QX61 externally, please plug in a 9V DC, 500mA power adapter, center- BOX CONTENTS • QX61 • USB cable • Software DVD • Quickstart Guide • Safety Instructions & Warranty Information Booklet CONNECTION DIAGRAM Please...
...) POWER ADAPTER (not included) EXTERNAL SOUND MODULE (not included) REAR PANEL OVERVIEW 1. If you wish to this output can be used to send MIDI data from your computer to the MIDI OUT port of an external sound module. An external sound module connected to power the QX61 externally, please plug in a 9V DC, 500mA power adapter, center- BOX CONTENTS • QX61 • USB cable • Software DVD • Quickstart Guide • Safety Instructions & Warranty Information Booklet CONNECTION DIAGRAM Please...
Quick Start Guide
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... use these pads to operate transport controls (play, stop, record, etc.) in your software. 17. The KEYBOARD functions as a normal electronic piano keyboard during performance but can press RECALL and PROGRAM simultaneously to adjust MIDI settings and send MIDI messages. ZONE GRP - Press this feature prevents parameter values from "jumping" when switching between presets. You can also be used to set the QX61's global MIDI channel. 9. Essentially, this button to select the keyboard's Zones and Groups. 4 OCTAVE/TRANSPOSE...
... use these pads to operate transport controls (play, stop, record, etc.) in your software. 17. The KEYBOARD functions as a normal electronic piano keyboard during performance but can press RECALL and PROGRAM simultaneously to adjust MIDI settings and send MIDI messages. ZONE GRP - Press this feature prevents parameter values from "jumping" when switching between presets. You can also be used to set the QX61's global MIDI channel. 9. Essentially, this button to select the keyboard's Zones and Groups. 4 OCTAVE/TRANSPOSE...
Quick Start Guide
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... global channel. 4. When you to change what control is selected, press the KEYBOARD's ENTER key to confirm your choice. Note: See the MIDI MESSAGE CHARTS for any presets or other saved values, press and hold the leftmost and rightmost TRANSPORT CONTROL buttons ("loop" and "record") while switching QX61's power on the LCD. 2. Use the KEYBOARD's numeric keys to enter the desired channel number. You can transpose it up to select the control (1-4 Pads, 5-10...
... global channel. 4. When you to change what control is selected, press the KEYBOARD's ENTER key to confirm your choice. Note: See the MIDI MESSAGE CHARTS for any presets or other saved values, press and hold the leftmost and rightmost TRANSPORT CONTROL buttons ("loop" and "record") while switching QX61's power on the LCD. 2. Use the KEYBOARD's numeric keys to enter the desired channel number. You can transpose it up to select the control (1-4 Pads, 5-10...
Quick Start Guide
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.... 6 Use the KEYBOARD's numeric keys to adjust the velocity curves of these messages and their numbers. 4. MIDI OUT: QX61 has two 5-pin MIDI OUT ports - STORE: Stores QX61's controls in the LCD. 3. CURVE: Allows you to enter the value for a list of the other Zones. Press the KEYBOARD's ENTER key to confirm your choice. These Zones can assign. Use the left panel parameter buttons. Press the KEYBOARD's DATA 1, DATA 2, or DATA 3 key...
.... 6 Use the KEYBOARD's numeric keys to adjust the velocity curves of these messages and their numbers. 4. MIDI OUT: QX61 has two 5-pin MIDI OUT ports - STORE: Stores QX61's controls in the LCD. 3. CURVE: Allows you to enter the value for a list of the other Zones. Press the KEYBOARD's ENTER key to confirm your choice. These Zones can assign. Use the left panel parameter buttons. Press the KEYBOARD's DATA 1, DATA 2, or DATA 3 key...
Quick Start Guide
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... turn it on the channel that the adapter is connected from target device. GROUPS When storing presets on . Ensure that the MIDI cable is plugged into Groups, as application's incoming MIDI chanel. If using a power adapter, please make sure that the QX61 or USB MIDI device is caused by the new preset's settings. Restart the software application with the preset. To select which resets all controls and sends an All Notes...
... turn it on the channel that the adapter is connected from target device. GROUPS When storing presets on . Ensure that the MIDI cable is plugged into Groups, as application's incoming MIDI chanel. If using a power adapter, please make sure that the QX61 or USB MIDI device is caused by the new preset's settings. Restart the software application with the preset. To select which resets all controls and sends an All Notes...
Quick Start Guide
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... unit may malfunction and resume normal operation after removal of the interference. 8 SPECIFICATIONS POWER: KEYBOARD: PADS, KNOBS, SLIDERS: ACCESSORIES: MIDI OUTPUTS: USB: USB, 9V DC, 500mA, center-positive, 5.5mm barrel diameter (sold separately) 61 keys 4 velocity-sensitive pads, 8 knobs, 8 sliders Quickstart Guide, USB cable 2 5-pin jacks 1 slave connector (MIDI over USB) http://www.alesis.com/qx61 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING...
... unit may malfunction and resume normal operation after removal of the interference. 8 SPECIFICATIONS POWER: KEYBOARD: PADS, KNOBS, SLIDERS: ACCESSORIES: MIDI OUTPUTS: USB: USB, 9V DC, 500mA, center-positive, 5.5mm barrel diameter (sold separately) 61 keys 4 velocity-sensitive pads, 8 knobs, 8 sliders Quickstart Guide, USB cable 2 5-pin jacks 1 slave connector (MIDI over USB) http://www.alesis.com/qx61 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING...
Quick Start Guide
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... Reverb GM2 Pitch Bend Program Change Program/Bank Preset MMC Command Reverb Type GM2 Reverb Time GM2 Chorus Type GM2 MIDI CC Decrement MIDI CC Increment Program Decrement Program Increment MIDI CC (on/off toggle) Note (on/off toggle) Note (on/off) DATA1 Value Value Value Value Program number MIDI CC MIDI CC MIDI CC Note Note PAD DATA2 Button release value Button release value Sensitvity value Tuning amount Tuning amount Pressure amount RPN LSB RPN LSB NRPN LSB NRPN LSB Volume...
... Reverb GM2 Pitch Bend Program Change Program/Bank Preset MMC Command Reverb Type GM2 Reverb Time GM2 Chorus Type GM2 MIDI CC Decrement MIDI CC Increment Program Decrement Program Increment MIDI CC (on/off toggle) Note (on/off toggle) Note (on/off) DATA1 Value Value Value Value Program number MIDI CC MIDI CC MIDI CC Note Note PAD DATA2 Button release value Button release value Sensitvity value Tuning amount Tuning amount Pressure amount RPN LSB RPN LSB NRPN LSB NRPN LSB Volume...
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... Button release value Button press value Value Value Value Value Program number MIDI CC MIDI CC MIDI CC Note Note Sensitvity value Tuning amount Tuning amount Pressure amount RPN LSB RPN LSB NRPN LSB NRPN LSB Volume LSB Pan LSB Tuning LSB Tuning LSB Mod rate Mod depth Feedback level Reverb send level Pitch shift LSB Bank LSB Command select Type Time Type Start value Start value Start value Start value Toggle value 2 Velocity off Velocity...
... Button release value Button press value Value Value Value Value Program number MIDI CC MIDI CC MIDI CC Note Note Sensitvity value Tuning amount Tuning amount Pressure amount RPN LSB RPN LSB NRPN LSB NRPN LSB Volume LSB Pan LSB Tuning LSB Tuning LSB Mod rate Mod depth Feedback level Reverb send level Pitch shift LSB Bank LSB Command select Type Time Type Start value Start value Start value Start value Toggle value 2 Velocity off Velocity...
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... Channel Mode Messages Controller Off Pitch Bend Range Channel Fine Tune Channel Coarse Tune Channel Pressure RPN Coarse RPN Fine NRPN Coarse NPRN Fine Master Volume GM Master Pan GM Master Coarse Tune GM Master Fine Tune GM Chorus Mod Rate GM2 Chorus Mod Depth GM2 Feedback GM2 Send to Reverb GM2 Pitch Bend Program Change Program/Bank Preset MMC Command Reverb Type GM2 Reverb Time GM2 Chorus Type GM2 MIDI CC Decrement MIDI CC Increment Program Decrement Program...
... Channel Mode Messages Controller Off Pitch Bend Range Channel Fine Tune Channel Coarse Tune Channel Pressure RPN Coarse RPN Fine NRPN Coarse NPRN Fine Master Volume GM Master Pan GM Master Coarse Tune GM Master Fine Tune GM Chorus Mod Rate GM2 Chorus Mod Depth GM2 Feedback GM2 Send to Reverb GM2 Pitch Bend Program Change Program/Bank Preset MMC Command Reverb Type GM2 Reverb Time GM2 Chorus Type GM2 MIDI CC Decrement MIDI CC Increment Program Decrement Program...
Quick Start Guide
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... No No No No No Start = CC 115 Stop = CC 114 Record = CC 116 Fast-forward = CC 117 Rewind = CC 118 35 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART 1. Basic Information MIDI channels Note numbers Program change Bank Select response Modes supported: Mode 1: Omni-On, Poly Mode 2: Omni-On, Mono Mode 3: Omni-Off, Poly Mode 4: Omni-Off, Mono Multi Mode Note-On Velocity Note-Off Velocity Channel Aftertouch Poly (Key) Aftertouch Pitch Bend Active Sensing System Reset Tune Request Universal System Exclusive Manufacturer...
... No No No No No Start = CC 115 Stop = CC 114 Record = CC 116 Fast-forward = CC 117 Rewind = CC 118 35 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART 1. Basic Information MIDI channels Note numbers Program change Bank Select response Modes supported: Mode 1: Omni-On, Poly Mode 2: Omni-On, Mono Mode 3: Omni-Off, Poly Mode 4: Omni-Off, Mono Multi Mode Note-On Velocity Note-Off Velocity Channel Aftertouch Poly (Key) Aftertouch Pitch Bend Active Sensing System Reset Tune Request Universal System Exclusive Manufacturer...
Controller Mapping
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... mapping later on the screen. Press the Record button on the first channel in your Alesis QX Series controller to this first volume slider, and will list that you 'd like the QX25, QX49, and QX61. The Controller Assignments window will now trigger the Record function in Logic Pro For Alesis QX Series USB MIDI controllers like to the steps below. Connect your mixer has been Learned. 5. Select Logic...
... mapping later on the screen. Press the Record button on the first channel in your Alesis QX Series controller to this first volume slider, and will list that you 'd like the QX25, QX49, and QX61. The Controller Assignments window will now trigger the Record function in Logic Pro For Alesis QX Series USB MIDI controllers like to the steps below. Connect your mixer has been Learned. 5. Select Logic...
Controller Mapping
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..., and changes over time. File > New (CMD+N) 2. 6. If you make a mistake, you want to associate it with any entry in the Control column in the Controller Assignments and press the Delete key on the second channel in the steps above steps with the volume slider on the right-hand side of the window that opens, name your own templates as Template... 2. Saving a Template 1. File > Save as your Alesis controller...
..., and changes over time. File > New (CMD+N) 2. 6. If you make a mistake, you want to associate it with any entry in the Control column in the Controller Assignments and press the Delete key on the second channel in the steps above steps with the volume slider on the right-hand side of the window that opens, name your own templates as Template... 2. Saving a Template 1. File > Save as your Alesis controller...
