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QuadraSynth Messages - Part 1.QuadraSynth Messages - Part 2 , 3 , 4 Download all in a zip file#:439449 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 11-Aug-95 14:23:11 Sb: #Quadrasynth mix editing Fm: PETER LANGAN 100616,1337 To: All Would I be right in thinking that in a quadrasynth mix,each sound MUST be set to a separate midi channel and there is no way of using splits and layers on say for instance channel 1? I' ve tried the freeware Quadrasynth editor but no go. Would anyone know Alesis's web page( not the quadrasynth home page - been there etc. TIA Peter 2 Replies. #: 439497 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 11-Aug-95 20:38:45 Sb: #439449-#Quadrasynth mix editing Fm: Les 75671,2530 To: PETER LANGAN 100616,1337 (X) You are right, each sound must be set to different channels. But don't forget that each sound can use up to four voices, so you can edit the sound to your liking, split, layer,etc. then use it in your mix. There is no Alesis Web page, you can email them though, ALECORP@Alesis1.usa.com Les 1 Reply. #: 440301 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 17-Aug-95 02:33:47 Sb: #439497-#Quadrasynth mix editing Fm: Jon Hill 70000,1314 To: Les 75671,2530 (X) Hi, Although it's only really information about their products, there is an Alesis WWW page. The address is: http://mozart.mw3.com:80/alesis/ I found this on a list of links called Synth Zone, which is well worth looking at. The address for that is: http://www.rain.org/~nigelsp/ Check it out, Jon. 1 Reply. #: 440403 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 17-Aug-95 17:53:46 Sb: #440301-#Quadrasynth mix editing Fm: Les 75671,2530 To: Jon Hill 70000,1314 (X) Thanks, Jon, I will check it out. I've heard something about the SoundBridge software will be released for Windows, so finally I'll be able to add my own samples to my QS library. Also, there will be a new version of QuadraSynth out in october, called QS6. Price under $1000. Les 1 Reply. #: 440811 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 20-Aug-95 07:39:12 Sb: #440403-#Quadrasynth mix editing Fm: Jon Hill 70000,1314 To: Les 75671,2530 (X) Les What are the differences between the new QS and the current one? How does the soundbridge software work? Jon. 1 Reply. #: 440856 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 20-Aug-95 13:16:38 Sb: #440811-#Quadrasynth mix editing Fm: Les 75671,2530 To: Jon Hill 70000,1314 (X) Here are some of the new features of the QuadraSynth Plus Piano: It has 5 banks (instead of 2 on the original QS) and now you can switch banks via MIDI. (Controller 0), and it gives you access to 640 sounds and 500 mixes. With an optional 8 MB card you'll get 1664 sounds and 1300 mixes. The 16 MB ROM now increased to 24 MB with the new Piano samples. The four Quad-knobs can be assigned to real time controls, and they can send and receive controller messages via MIDI. They organized the sounds into groups, and you can compare different versions easily. One of the five banks is "real GM". It can transmit and receive volume and pan control messages. New samples and effects added. You can add your own samples using the free SoundBridge software. (Unfortunately it's for MAC, so I couldn't figure out how it works, the manual is on the disk) Hope Alesis will release the PC version soon. I understand, that SoundBridge can transfer AIFF, SDII and Sample Cell samples to a PCMCIA Sound Card, which can be inserted into the QS Plus. Les 1 Reply. #: 441447 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 24-Aug-95 06:48:02 Sb: #440856-#Quadrasynth mix editing Fm: Jon Hill 70000,1314 To: Les 75671,2530 (X) Les, I don't suppose a upgrade for the original Quardrasynth is possible?. Do you know any places where I might be able to get hold of more QS patches, I have downloaded the ones in this forum. Jon. 2 Replies. #: 441577 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 25-Aug-95 00:14:23 Sb: #441447-#Quadrasynth mix editing Fm: Les 75671,2530 To: Jon Hill 70000,1314 (X) You can upgrade your original QuadraSynth to QuadraSynth Plus Piano for $299. Call Alesis for the nearest authorized service center. (1-800-5ALESIS) The upgrade will give you more memory, more samples, drums and effects, and you'll get 5 banks stuffed with great sounds (640 of them) so your new-patch problems will be over. I don't know any more available patches, I uploaded them all to the Library. If after the upgrade you still want more patches, you can buy the Alesis ROM cards. They come in different flavors, like Pop/Rock, Orchestral, Ethnic, Techno, etc. Les 1 Reply. #: 441602 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 25-Aug-95 07:15:00 Sb: #441577-#Quadrasynth mix editing Fm: Jon Hill 70000,1314 To: Les 75671,2530 (X) Les, Seems silly, upgrading the old QS to the QS+piano is cheaper than buying the QS+piano in the first place!. I live in the UK but I'll be able to contact Sound Technology (Alesis's UK distributor) to get info on where I can get my QS upgraded. I was looking a getting the Dance PCMCIA expansion when it is released, do you think I'd be better off getting the upgrade instead as I can't afford both at the moment? TIA Jon. 1 Reply. #: 441693 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 25-Aug-95 20:17:58 Sb: #441602-Quadrasynth mix editing Fm: Les 75671,2530 To: Jon Hill 70000,1314 (X) Get the upgrade first, it's like getting a new synth...You'll be amazed. I'm just checking out my new Pop/Rock card, it's really great, but a card gives you only 1 bank of sounds(128) the upgrade on the other hand comes with 5 banks, and lots of useful improvements. Les #: 441733 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 26-Aug-95 05:16:44 Sb: #441447-#Quadrasynth mix editing Fm: JOHN FISHER 76654,1761 To: Jon Hill 70000,1314 (X) Can you if possible tell me how and what patches you retrieved as I bought the QS + Piano and would be interested in retrieving more sounds. The synth you have - did it come with Sound Bridge? (An apple creation for Alesis.) Do you load patches on your HD or a Ram card? Thank you in advance John Fisher Washington D.C. 1 Reply. #: 441835 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 26-Aug-95 23:40:53 Sb: #441733-#Quadrasynth mix editing Fm: Les 75671,2530 To: JOHN FISHER 76654,1761 (X) Hi John, If you're looking for QuadraSynth patches, I uploaded 8 banks of patches to the Library, you can find them in section 9 (Patches /samples). They are in sysex format, you need a sequencer (like Cakewalk) or a sysex editor to dump them from your computer to the keyboard. From the keyboard you can save them to a RAM card if you want. (I assume your QS+ is connected to your PC via MIDI) The SoundBridge software comes with the QS+ free, soon it will be available for PC. In order to take advantage of this feature, you have to get a PCMCIA flash card. You can download samples in AIFF or Samplecell format from the Internet, WWW and AOL, and using SoundBridge convert them to QS+ format. If you have any questions, just email me, Les 2 Replies. #: 441848 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 27-Aug-95 02:07:36 Sb: #441835-Quadrasynth mix editing Fm: H. J Kallman 71740,2566 To: Les 75671,2530 (X) Also, the soundbridge software is supposed to be available for the PC within a couple of months. The word I hear is that it may exceed the MAC version in capabilities, although I have no details. Jay #: 442708 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 31-Aug-95 07:44:17 Sb: #441835-Quadrasynth mix editing Fm: JOHN FISHER 76654,1761 To: Les 75671,2530 (X) Les, Thank you for the assistance, I am connected to a Mac using performer. Roland RD300s ( controller ) QS + Piano Kawia K1m ( A true dinosaur ) Roland TR 626 Drum machine. I look forward to your assistance as I am learning MIDI thanks to folks such as yourself.MANY MANY THANKS ! Is this stuff way cool or what ? John Fisher #: 440789 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 20-Aug-95 03:31:18 Sb: #439449-#Quadrasynth mix editing Fm: Matthias Gleichmann 100740,1774 To: PETER LANGAN 100616,1337 (X) Hi Peter ! I think it is possible to split on one channel ! You have to prepare a programm as a splitted, then you can use it in the mix ! Or am I not understanding your question ? Please write a message to me so we can discuss that problem ! I also have some questions on the quadrasynth. Would be nice to read from you ! Bye, Mzz 1 Reply. #: 440823 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 20-Aug-95 08:53:42 Sb: #440789-Quadrasynth mix editing Fm: PETER LANGAN 100616,1337 To: Matthias Gleichmann 100740,1774 Hi Mzz, My original problem stems from the fact that I have poor keyboard playing skills,and use a Roland GI-10 Midi Guitar Interface,Cubase 1.02.,and a Korg 05R/W.I have WFW's set up for the Korg serial interface,but Cubase set up for 16 channels on the Korg,and 16 channels of MPU for the Quadrasynth.( A very cheap way of obtaining 32 Midi Channels! ). However, because the Roland only outputs on 1channel at a time,and Cubase (even in Multi-Record) only records on 4 channels at a time, I cant't access most of the really nice BIG mixes on the Quad in realtime.Ideally,I would like to use the time honoured method of just re-assigning Midi channels on the Quad, but there you go! If I can help You with any of the above let me know. PS Windows'95 in it's present state (i.e. Build 490) only supports the Korg driver if you upgrade over your present WFW 3.11 set up and then won't allow split Midi. Peter in a very sunny Scotland. #: 446536 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 20-Sep-95 21:02:32 Sb: #Alesis Quadrasynth Fm: Mark C. Damia 74727,534 To: All Could some kind soul explain how I program my Quadrasynth for General Midi? I'm using a Windows sequencer and can't figure out how to pick up the correct mapping. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 2 Replies. #: 446569 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 21-Sep-95 01:35:40 Sb: #446536-#Alesis Quadrasynth Fm: Les 75671,2530 To: Mark C. Damia 74727,534 (X) If you have the original QuadraSynth, it's a good idea to get the Plus upgrade, which makes the QS fully GM-compatible, and a much better synth. Second option: I uploaded the QuadraSynth patches to the Forum Library, if your sequencer can handle sysex dumps, just load the GM bank into the QS. Then select mix 0, and change channel 10 to patch 78, and you're all set. You may want to save your user bank first. Let me know if you need any help, Les 1 Reply. #: 446581 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 21-Sep-95 04:57:28 Sb: #446569-#Alesis Quadrasynth Fm: Mark C. Damia 74727,534 To: Les 75671,2530 (X) Thanks very much. I'm planning on getting the upgrade (heard great things about it) as soon as the budget permits. >> load the GM bank into the QS. Then select mix 0, and change channel 10 to patch 78, and you're all set. I'm using a cheap Windows-based sequencer but will be getting a new one soon. In regard to the above; Does the SYSEX dump replace mix 0 (User Mix, I assume)? Why the change on channel 10 to patch 78? Also, does this mean that I don't have to set the Alesis to receive Program Messages (MIDI PRG SEL option)? Thanks again for your help. Regards Mark Damia 1 Reply. #: 446702 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 21-Sep-95 19:16:45 Sb: #446581-#Alesis Quadrasynth Fm: Les 75671,2530 To: Mark C. Damia 74727,534 (X) The GM bank is only a substitute, not real GM, so you have to set the drums yourself. And since the drum patch number is 78 (preset not user ! ) and the GM drum channel is 10, the change is necessary. GM midi files don't know that your drums are at patch number 78, in GM everything on channel 10 is drums. >Also, does this mean that I don't have to set the Alesis to receive >Program Messages (MIDI PRG SEL option)? The GM sysex dump replaces all your user patches and mixes with the GM type sounds, so you should save your user bank before the dump. The patch numbers are the same as the GM numbers, (except for the drums) so you can use mix 0, and leave MIDI PRG SEL on. The only problem is, every time you play a GM midi file, you have to set the drums to 78. The QS Plus has a dedicated GM bank, it can be turned on by a system common message (GM - on) from the sequencer, and it acts like a Roland SoundCanvas (only sounds better) If you need more info, let me know Les 1 Reply. #: 446705 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 21-Sep-95 19:46:27 Sb: #446702-Alesis Quadrasynth Fm: Mark C. Damia 74727,534 To: Les 75671,2530 (X) Les; >>The GM bank is only a substitute, not real GM, so you have to set >>the drums yourself. And since the drum patch number is 78 (preset >>not user ! ) and the GM drum channel is 10, the change is necessary. >>GM midi files don't know that your drums are at patch number 78, in >>GM everything on channel 10 is drums. In regard to the above.....Will the "Plus" upgrade get me pretty close to the vanilla Q-Plus including GM? Obiously, it wouldn't include physical keyboard enhancements. I'm not as concerned with those. I'll go to my acoustic for the physical stimulation (ar! ar!) Thanks very much for all the helpful info. I'll let you know how I make out. #: 447449 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 26-Sep-95 01:52:56 Sb: #446536-Alesis Quadrasynth Fm: Jerry Castaldo 73061,2442 To: Mark C. Damia 74727,534 Mark, How do you like the Quadrasynth? How much is it? Thanks. Jerry #: 451978 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 19-Oct-95 21:16:19 Sb: #Alesis Quadrasynth Fm: James R. Northcott 103013,100 To: All Can anyone give me any info on the Quadrasynth Plus Piano upgrade for the Quadrasynth master keyboard? I know the specs, I was wondering if anyone could help me decide whether it's worth the money. I would also be interested in gettoing some opinions on the Quadrasynth in general - is it as good as I think it is? 1 Reply. #: 452150 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 20-Oct-95 13:35:44 Sb: #451978-Alesis Quadrasynth Fm: Axel Parkop 100436,3267 To: James R. Northcott 103013,100 James, I own the quadrasynth S4 and I'm also planning an upgrade.I heard the new piano sounds - pretty good- but the main reason for upgrading is th GM-compatibility and the possibilty of direct access to all sounds (patches) in the internal ram and rom and !!! to the PCMCIA card without loading them into internal ram !!! also the effects are now of a better quality ( Leslie !) so we ( the hole band) are thinking its worth the money (even it is more expencive in germany than in the states). Before upgrade (that can only be done in the factory or by the distributor) you should contact them and arrange a short "out of reach-time" for your quadrasynth. Look also in the library of this forum.there is a really good windows-based editor for the quadrasynth. I hope ,this helps you in your decision. Axel #: 446882 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 22-Sep-95 17:01:01 Sb: #Alesis Quadrasynth S4+ Fm: Marla Blow 102647,353 To: Any and Everybody I don't know if this subject has been discussed already in this forum, (probably has, I probably missed it) but I'm planning ong buying the S4+ soon and I am looking for opinions on it. How much should I expect to pay for it? How do you like the sounds? I personally love them, but I'd just like to know what other people think? Does Alesis make good products? I'll just be using the S4+ for my own personal enjoyment. Any input is greatly appreciated, Thanks, Marla 1 Reply. #: 447249 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 25-Sep-95 01:36:26 Sb: #446882-#Alesis Quadrasynth S4+ Fm: H. J Kallman 71740,2566 To: Marla Blow 102647,353 (X) Maria: I have alot of Roland (e.g., JV-90 and XP-50) and Alesis products. I was disappointed with the initial S4 and its subsequent revised sounds and thought the Roland products had much better sounds. However, I recently had my S4 upgraded to the S4-plus and think its quite an improvement and at least approaches being competitive with the roland sounds. Also, I purchased the Pop/Rock expansion card and like it alot. As to price, I usually figure around 25% off retail on Alesis products (sometimes 30) although it depends on where you are and have competitive the market is. I believe the S4 plus retails for $1099, although I'm not sure. I paid $169 for the expansion card. If you are in the L.A area by chance, I can give you the name of a relatively unknown store that has very good prices (they don't do mail order though, as far as I know). Good luck. Jay 1 Reply. #: 447325 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 25-Sep-95 11:33:31 Sb: #447249-#Alesis Quadrasynth S4+ Fm: Marla Blow 102647,353 To: H. J Kallman 71740,2566 (X) Sam Ash is selling it for $649. I think I'm going to go for it. Thanks for the input, Marla 1 Reply. #: 447572 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 26-Sep-95 16:36:43 Sb: #447325-#Alesis Quadrasynth S4+ Fm: Kent Kingery 70476,1403 To: Marla Blow 102647,353 (X) Marla: > Sam Ash is selling it for $649. Make sure that it is indeed an S4 Plus that you're getting for that price. The price locally in Dallas seems to be around $800. Kent 1 Reply. #: 447802 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 27-Sep-95 19:09:21 Sb: #447572-Alesis Quadrasynth S4+ Fm: Marla Blow 102647,353 To: Kent Kingery 70476,1403 (X) > Sam Ash is selling it for $649. > Make sure that it is indeed an S4 Plus that you're getting for that price. > The price locally in Dallas seems to be around $800. You were right Kent. It was the S4 selling at $649, the S4+ is $895. I went ahead and bought it yesterday. I've been finding out since yesterday, that I could have gotten it cheaper from a few other places and saved myself $125. Right now I'm trying to decide whether to take it back and get the extra cash or not. It's like, on the one hand, taking it back and getting another one would be a hassle, but OTOH, $125 is $125. What do you think? What does everyone else think? Thanks for all your help and input, Marla #: 448457 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 01-Oct-95 10:43:39 Sb: #QuadraSynth+ Opinions? Fm: Roger Baird 71336,1200 To: [F] @All Hello All! I'm interested in learning how to play keyboard instruments (piano/synth) and, so far, have had only a few months of "lessons" (I took a college piano course). I am looking for a synth with strong acoustic sounds (grand piano, in particular), at least 76 keys, and a strong MIDI implementation (amongst other things). The price is also an important factor. next page |
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