ANALOG SYNTHESIZER PROGRAMMING
MIDI COMMUNICATION
 
 
 
 
 
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TECHNICAL DETAILS

 
Main Features
KEYBOARD 76 keys (with dynamic and aftertouch sensitivity)
SYNTHESIS TYPES - PCM synthesis
- Sample import features are available using optional Flash RAM card (max 8 Mb) via Alesis SoundBridge software (CDROM Mac/Win included)
SAMPLE ROM 16 Mb
SAMPLE RAM Max 16 Mb optional RAM (via ROM/Flash RAM cards)
POLYPHONY 64 notes
MULTITIMBRAL MODE 16 parts (16 independent MIDI channels in Mix mode)
ANALOG OUTPUTS - 1 stereo pair
- 2 individual assignable outputs
DIGITAL OUTPUTS Adat Optical out (4 output lines enabled) with Wordclock In
CONTROL INTERFACES - 2 control pedals
- Sustain switch pedal
MIDI In/Out/Thru
REALTIME CONTROLS - 2 wheels (assignable Pitch Bend + Modulation)
- Volume
- 4 assignable control sliders
- Switch and control pedals
DISPLAY Graphic LCD (2 lines x 16 characters)
SOUNDS - 16Mb ROM internal samples (16-bit/48KHz)
- 640 Programs (512 preset + 128 user) including up to 4 sounds each
- 500 Mix (400 preset + 100 user) including up to 16 Programs with independent MIDI channels
SONG SEQUENCER SMF Player type. This is enabled to read song files directly from optional Flash RAM card (a Flash RAM can load up to 50 songs through the Alesis SoundBridge software).
ARPEGGIATOR Not available. Anyway a special "Traking Generator" can be used in order to create mini-sequences. Rhythmic Loop are also provided.
FX PROCESSORS - 1 multiprocessing system (Alesis Q2 type).
- Up to 4 independent aux sends with advanced effect routing
- Up to 8 simultaneous effects (depending from the selected configuration)
MASS STORAGE - Up to 2 ROM / Flash RAM optional cards (8Mb max/each).
Cards can be removed and reinstalled instantly without the need to turn off the QS7.
OTHER - Direct connection to computer (Mac/Win) through built-in Host port
- Master keyboard functions (up to 16 MIDI channels)
- Multi-layer ROM Samples (for realistic dynamic response)
- Rhythm/instrumental mini-sequence with tune contol via keyboard w/out tempo change
- Digidesign SampleCell sample/instrument format compatibility
- GM/SMF compatibility
BUNDLED SOFTWARE - Licenced (Mac/Win): Alesis SoundBridge, Steinberg Cubasis, M.O.T.U Unisyn
- Licenced (Mac): Opcode Galaxy QS Series Module
- Shareware (Mac): SoundEffect
- Other: Demo Varie (Mac/Win)

Note: the licenced software is valid for upgrade request.
SIZE 1124 (W) x 89 (H) x 292 (D) mm.
WEIGHT 14,9 kg.