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#: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.In my search, I have more-or-less settled on Alesis' QuadraSynth Plus Piano. It appears to meet the requirements mentioned above. However, I hesitate to make the purchase. That is where this message comes in: I would greatly appreciate any and all comments and opinions (good or bad) regarding the QuadraSynth Plus Piano. Thanks in advance! .. Roger. 2 Replies. #: 448522 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 01-Oct-95 18:35:39 Sb: #448457-#QuadraSynth+ Opinions? Fm: Les 75671,2530 To: Roger Baird 71336,1200 (X) >...In my search, I have more-or-less settled on Alesis' QuadraSynth >Plus Piano. It appears to meet the requirements mentioned above. >However, I hesitate to make the purchase. Don't hesitate, you picked the winner. In the affordable category, the QS+ is unbeatable. If you want to play with both hands, you need at least 76 keys, so the 61-key synths are not for you (or me). And none of the 76-key boards give you 64 voice polyphony, 24 MB of great sounds, General MIDI, and all those cool drums and effects. Go and get it, and have fun. Les 1 Reply. #: 448565 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 01-Oct-95 23:04:00 Sb: #448522-#QuadraSynth+ Opinions? Fm: Roger Baird 71336,1200 To: Les 75671,2530 (X) Hi Les, << Don't hesitate, you picked the winner. >> Just what I wanted to hear! :-) After not receiving any replies to my original message a week ago, I was beginning to wonder. << Go and get it, and have fun. >> I am seriously considering the purchase. After a few more sessions with it, I will probably make my decision (one way or the other). I have a few complaints about the QS+ but I am, overall, very impressed with it. From your message, I assume that you own a QS+ ... Do you use it with a computer? If so, are you aware of a PC version of the SoundBridge software? Thanks for the reply! .. Roger. 2 Replies. #: 448759 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 02-Oct-95 18:29:26 Sb: #448565-QuadraSynth+ Opinions? Fm: Les 75671,2530 To: Roger Baird 71336,1200 (X) >I am seriously considering the purchase. After a few more sessions >with it, I will probably make my decision (one way or the other). I >have a few complaints about the QS+ but I am, overall, very impressed >with it. Wrong. Here is how I bought the QS : Sunday 1:00 PM : See ad in Keyboard Magazine Sunday 1:05 PM : Call Alto Music (they are open sundays) ask price - Sunday 1:06 PM : Answer- sorry we can't tell you the price, but it's under $1200 Sunday 1:07 PM : Find my life time savings ($1199 + tax) in cookie jar Sunday 2:00 PM : Arrive to the store, make purchase without even trying the synth and live happily ever after.... Decisions, decisions... If you try it at home for a week and don't like it, they take it back anyway, so what's the risk? Some mail order companies give you a month. >From your message, I assume that you own a QS+ ... Do you use it with >a computer? If so, are you aware of a PC version of the SoundBridge >software? Yes, I use it with a PC, I've heard about the SoundBridge, I just have to find out how to get it. Also using that involves more spending : a PCMCIA flash card, which goes for around $300+ . Later.. Les #: 449723 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 08-Oct-95 22:51:35 Sb: #448565-QuadraSynth+ Opinions? Fm: H. J Kallman 71740,2566 To: Roger Baird 71336,1200 (X) In talking to Alesis a month or so ago, they told me the Soundbridge software for the PC was still in development but would be out soon. I haven't checked recently, but I suspect its close to being available from Alesis. Jay #: 450596 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 13-Oct-95 02:37:22 Sb: #Alesis Quadrasynth sysex Fm: Axel Parkop 100436,3267 To: All Hello, I hope that one of you is able to help me!? I need for the Alesis Quadrasynth a table of all available commands (MIDI) the SYSEX commands.) Does someone know where to get this or has one of you a list of the commands? thanks AXEL 1 Reply. #: 451408 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 17-Oct-95 08:20:17 Sb: #450596-Alesis Quadrasynth sysex Fm: Allan R Metts 70413,3531 To: Axel Parkop 100436,3267 Send Alesis your request for Quadrasynth Sysex information over the Internet. They were pretty prompt about getting back with me. Their address is alecorp@alesis1.usa.com #: 452147 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 20-Oct-95 13:14:39 Sb: #451408-#Alesis Quadrasynth sysex Fm: Axel Parkop 100436,3267 To: Allan R Metts 70413,3531 (X) thanks for the info, cause I could not get connection to alesis1.usa.com I contacted the german distributer and they sent me the complete papers. Axel 2 Replies. #: 452431 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 22-Oct-95 07:42:22 Sb: #452147-Alesis Quadrasynth sysex Fm: Allan R Metts 70413,3531 To: Axel Parkop 100436,3267 (X) Glad you got the info you needed. Should you ever need to contact Alesis in the future, I think the Internet address I gave you is case-sensitive. Alesis apparently departed from convention by using upper case in their address. Send the message through Internet Email as ALECORP@Alesis1.usa.com I can send such a message through CompuServe mail by putting INTERNET> before the address. AMetts -- Atlanta, USA #: 430210 S7/IBM/PC Compatible [MIDIFOR] 22-Jun-95 14:26:46 Sb: #QuadraSynth editor (Win) Fm: PETER LANGAN 100616,1337 To: All Can anyone help me find a good Windows Alesis QuadraSynth editor? TIA Peter 2 Replies. #: 430270 S7/IBM/PC Compatible [MIDIFOR] 22-Jun-95 19:53:14 Sb: #430210-#QuadraSynth editor (Win) Fm: Les 75671,2530 To: PETER LANGAN 100616,1337 (X) >Can anyone help me find a good Windows Alesis QuadraSynth editor? There is only one Windows Quadrasynth editor, I uploaded it to the library a while ago, then later it mysteriously disappeared. It is available at the Quadrasynth Home Page on the WWW. The file name is QE11.zip. It works very well for me, (and others) and it's a freeware program. If you can't find it, let me know, I may upload it again, hope they will not throw it out again. It's a little tricky to install if someone never seen a computer before, or lacking common sense, but once you installed it's really good. Les 1 Reply. #: 430567 S7/IBM/PC Compatible [MIDIFOR] 24-Jun-95 04:02:50 Sb: #430270-#QuadraSynth editor (Win) Fm: Ripley Newcomb 72704,113 To: Les 75671,2530 (X) Les, Do you have the address of the Quadrasynth Home page. I would like to get a copy of the Quadrasynth editor? Ripley 1 Reply. #: 430654 S7/IBM/PC Compatible [MIDIFOR] 24-Jun-95 16:30:03 Sb: #430567-#QuadraSynth editor (Win) Fm: Les 75671,2530 To: Ripley Newcomb 72704,113 (X) >Do you have the address of the Quadrasynth Home page. I would like >to get a copy of the Quadrasynth editor? Here is the WWW address: http://coos.dartmouth.edu/~djb/qs/qs_index.html Les 1 Reply. #: 430811 S7/IBM/PC Compatible [MIDIFOR] 25-Jun-95 16:30:06 Sb: #430654-#QuadraSynth editor (Win) Fm: Ripley Newcomb 72704,113 To: Les 75671,2530 (X) Les, Thanks for the Quadrasynth WWW address. I downloded the Quadrasynth editor and it worked fine. It did give me an error that it could not save vbrun300.dll in the windows\system directory. When I looked, there was already a vbrunn300.dll in that directory, so I removed it and the installation went fine. Any idea what that file is for. I'm leary of removing a file from windows when I don't know why it was there in the first place. Ripley 1 Reply. #: 430814 S7/IBM/PC Compatible [MIDIFOR] 25-Jun-95 16:55:59 Sb: #430811-#QuadraSynth editor (Win) Fm: Les 75671,2530 To: Ripley Newcomb 72704,113 (X) You can remove vbrun300.dll , no problem, the Editor will install it anyway, so you'll get it back. The author should have left it out, since everyone has it, most Windows programs need it. I put my vbrun300.dll in a backup directory, just in case, but never needed it again. Les 1 Reply. #: 430860 S7/IBM/PC Compatible [MIDIFOR] 25-Jun-95 20:54:53 Sb: #430814-#QuadraSynth editor (Win) Fm: Ripley Newcomb 72704,113 To: Les 75671,2530 (X) Les, I also downloaded some Quadrasynth files from the Quadrasynth home page that you gave me. They have a .mid extension. Do you know how I can transmit them to the Quadrasynth? 1 Reply. #: 430896 S7/IBM/PC Compatible [MIDIFOR] 25-Jun-95 23:33:19 Sb: #430860-#QuadraSynth editor (Win) Fm: Les 75671,2530 To: Ripley Newcomb 72704,113 (X) >I also downloaded some Quadrasynth files from the Quadrasynth home >page that you gave me. They have a .mid extension. Do you know how I >can transmit them to the Quadrasynth? If you use Cakewalk, just load them like any other .mid file, but don't play them. Go to Sysex View, and there they are! Instead of sending them by the bankload, you can send them one patch at a time. If you don't have Cakewalk, send them to me, I can turn them into .syx files for you. It's also possible, that other sequencer programs can handle it, I just don't know about them.... Les 1 Reply. #: 431083 S7/IBM/PC Compatible [MIDIFOR] 26-Jun-95 20:05:44 Sb: #430896-#QuadraSynth editor (Win) Fm: Ripley Newcomb 72704,113 To: Les 75671,2530 (X) > If you don't have Cakewalk, send them to me, I can turn them into .syx > files for you. > It's also possible, that other sequencer > programs can handle it, I just don't know about them.... Les, I am using Voyetra Sequencer Plus Gold. I don't think it can handle .mid or .syx files for the Quadrasynth. I purchased the sequencer a few years ago. If I send you the files I'm still not sure that I can transmit them to the Quadrasynth. I downloaded the Quadrasynth syx files that are on this bulletin board and also downloaded a system exclusive data manager, sysex I beleive, and was sucessful in transmitting these files to the Quadrasynth. The only problem is, I did this a few months ago and have forgotten how I did it. I wish I could get in the habit of of writing these things down. Thanks for your help. Ripley 1 Reply. #: 431114 S7/IBM/PC Compatible [MIDIFOR] 26-Jun-95 22:08:51 Sb: #431083-#QuadraSynth editor (Win) Fm: Les 75671,2530 To: Ripley Newcomb 72704,113 (X) >I downloaded the Quadrasynth syx files that are on this bulletin >board and also downloaded a system exclusive data manager, sysex I >beleive, and was sucessful in transmitting these files to the >Quadrasynth. The only problem is, I did this a few months ago and >have forgotten how I did it. I wish I could get in the habit of of >writing these things down. Have you tried the Quadrasynth Editor ? It can transmit .syx files to and from the QS. The .mid files (now I remember) contain the same patches as the .syx files, just in different format, for Cakewalk users, so you don't need them. Les 1 Reply. #: 431658 S7/IBM/PC Compatible [MIDIFOR] 28-Jun-95 21:12:03 Sb: #431114-QuadraSynth editor (Win) Fm: Ripley Newcomb 72704,113 To: Les 75671,2530 (X) > Have you tried the Quadrasynth Editor ? It can transmit .syx files to and > from the QS. Les, I tried the QS editor but it won't load these files for some reason. I checked the byte length for the files off the bulletin board and they are 77776 bytes long. The QS editor saves files that are 79119 bytes long. I don't know if this is a problem or not. The files that I would like to load on theQadrasynth came form the bulletin board address you gave me and are: qs_vc1.mid qs_vc2.mid qs_vc3.mid If you have a copy of these and could convert them to a file that the QS editor can handle that would be great. If not I could send them to you but I'm not sure I know how to do that. I'm also thinking I might get a copy of Cakewalk. Sounds like it would make life a lot easier. Thanks for your help Ripley #: 430571 S7/IBM/PC Compatible [MIDIFOR] 24-Jun-95 04:46:33 Sb: #430210-#QuadraSynth editor (Win) Fm: graham owen 100334,2150 To: PETER LANGAN 100616,1337 (X) I think Midi Quest Version 5 supports it. 1 Reply. #: 430715 S7/IBM/PC Compatible [MIDIFOR] 25-Jun-95 00:27:13 Sb: #430571-#QuadraSynth editor (Win) Fm: H. J Kallman 71740,2566 To: graham owen 100334,2150 (X) The last I heard about MIDI Quest was that they would have the Quadrasynth Editor for their Version 5 in about a month. That was probably two weeks ago so it should be out shortly if not already. Jay 1 Reply. #: 431254 S7/IBM/PC Compatible [MIDIFOR] 27-Jun-95 12:30:24 Sb: #430715-QuadraSynth editor (Win) Fm: graham owen 100334,2150 To: H. J Kallman 71740,2566 (X) I have Version 5 and have been using it for about 3 weeks, I've just checked the install disks and the Quadra is not on there yet, I thought I'd seen it when I installed the SW but was wrong. Graham #: 451543 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 17-Oct-95 18:43:04 Sb: #anyone hear Alesis QS6? Fm: Stephen s. Rudolph 74363,2337 To: All I;m looking for a synth. the roland xp-50 has been given rave reviews. HAS anyone heard the qs6. i want lots of sounds and lots of polyphony. 1 Reply. #: 451575 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 17-Oct-95 22:19:22 Sb: #451543-#anyone hear Alesis QS6? Fm: Les 75671,2530 To: Stephen s. Rudolph 74363,2337 (X) >I;m looking for a synth. the roland xp-50 has been given rave reviews. >HAS anyone heard the qs6. i want lots of sounds and lots of polyphony. With the QS6 you get 64 voice polyphony, 640 on-board sounds, 500 mixes, and a PCMCIA card slot for more sounds or your own custom samples. Comes with built in serial interface for PC or Mac. Free sequencing software and a CD-ROM with extra sounds and sequences. Plus the Sound Bridge software for creating samples for the QS6. Costs a lot less than the XP-50. Good deal, check it out. Les 2 Replies. #: 451740 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 18-Oct-95 19:25:36 Sb: #451575-anyone hear Alesis QS6? Fm: Tim Clarke 74732,544 To: Les 75671,2530 (X) How much does the Q6 sell for, mail order? #: 452969 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 24-Oct-95 18:56:24 Sb: #451575-anyone hear Alesis QS6? Fm: Stephen s. Rudolph 74363,2337 To: Les 75671,2530 (X) sounds good. they dont seem to push alesis products here in Montreal. And Alesis phones are always busy.. so their stuff must be good. i hope their patches are as 'fat' as the xp-50. #: 453347 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 26-Oct-95 09:31:34 Sb: #452969-anyone hear Alesis QS6? Fm: Bob Puff [Atari] 76702,1076 To: Stephen s. Rudolph 74363,2337 (X) >> Alesis phones are always busy.. so their stuff must be good. Phones being always busy doesn't mean the products are good! They could be busy because: 1. Everyone is having problems with their Alesis equipment. 2. They have one customer service representative. 3. They took all the phones off the hook and went home. 4. None of the above 5. All of the above #: 451747 S2/Synths/Samplers [MIDIFOR] 18-Oct-95 19:45:01 Sb: #451740-anyone hear ALESIS QS6? Fm: Les 75671,2530 To: Tim Clarke 74732,544 >How much does the Q6 sell for, mail order? Around $800 (?) Call them for current prices.