Alesis QuadraSynth Plus manual Pedal and Footswitch Hookup, About the Keyboard Mode

Connections: Chapter 3

About the Keyboard Mode

In a Mix, the QuadraSynth Plus’s keyboard may be set up in several ways using the Keyboard Mode parameter found on Page 2 of Global mode. You need to determine which way is best for your application. The Keyboard Mode parameter determines how the keyboard will function with regard to MIDI in Mix mode:

•The keyboard sends on only one MIDI channel and the sequencer is used to set the MIDI channel of each track (Keyboard Mode = OUT 1 – OUT 16).

•Or, the keyboard is split or layered, sending on many MIDI channels at once, and the sequencer records each channel onto a different track (NORMAL).

•Or, the keyboard only sends on one MIDI channel, but you change the channel on the QuadraSynth Plus for each separate track on the sequencer (CH SOLO).

In OUT 1 – OUT 16 mode, you will not hear the QuadraSynth Plus unless your sequencer echoes the MIDI data back to the QuadraSynth Plus’s MIDI IN. This is a way of verifying that the sequencer is set to receive properly. Depending on the capabilities of your sequencer, it may “auto-channelize” the echoed MIDI back to the QuadraSynth Plus on a different MIDI channel (usually, the MIDI channel that the selected record track is assigned to). In NORMAL or CH SOLO mode, the QuadraSynth Plus sounds are internally played from the QuadraSynth Plus keyboard, so any echo features of the sequencer should be turned off.

When using the QuadraSynth Plus with a MIDI sequencer, the usual choice for the Keyboard Mode is “OUT 1.” This is equivalent to turning the QuadraSynth Plus’s local control off and transmitting on channel 1. For more information, see page 46.

Pedal and Footswitch Hookup

The QuadraSynth Plus keyboard has two PEDAL jacks that accept a Roland model EV-5 (or equivalent) volume control pedal, or a standard switch pedal. Each pedal can be assigned to independent modulation functions within a program. Example: One pedal could control volume, and the other vibrato depth.

The SUSTAIN footswitch jack accepts a momentary footswitch unit, included with the unit (it is packed in the center of the end caps). This provides the same function as the sustain (or damper) pedal on a standard keyboard. You can use either a normally closed or normally open momentary contact footswitch. Plug it into the rear panel SUSTAIN footswitch jack before powering up the QuadraSynth Plus; on power up, it will automatically sense the footswitch polarity and calibrate itself accordingly.

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