Hundreds of Sounds For Every Application
The QS6.1 provides a huge sound library of 640 programs and 500
multitimbral mixes...the same great sounds from our powerful QS7 and QS8
keyboards. All the QS6.1's sounds are constructed from non-compressed 16-bit
linear samples, adding texture and realism that inspires every performance.
The QS6.1's 16 megabyte collection of sounds includes Alesis' stereo
Bosendorfer grand piano, one of the most realistic-sounding piano programs
ever implemented into a synthesizer. In addition, you'll get dozens of organs,
cutting-edge and vintage synth sounds, strings, brass, winds, guitars, drums,
percussion and much more. Plus, the QS6.1 has groups of rhythmic/sonic
loops, built-in grooves that sound great on their own, and can also be used to
add dynamic movement to your music.
Expandable to up to 32 Meg
The QS6.1 provides two PCMCIA-format ports which let you immediately
access an additional 16MB of sound ROM without installing complicated
circuit boards or waiting for disk drives. You can use this port with any Alesis
QCard expansion that accommodates your musical style, whether you're into
classical, hip-hop, pop, rock, orchestral music or otherwise. To use your own
samples or sounds from other sample libraries, we included our Sound Bridge
software that lets you import, save and playback AIFF, WAV and other sample
formats. Plus, Sound Bridge will allow you to burn your sequences to a Flash
RAM card and play them back directly from the QS6.1, so you can leave your
computer at home when you play live.
QS Synthesis Power
The QS6.1's true 64-voice polyphony lets you work with complex sequences
and create rich, stacked chords and layers while avoid the hassles of voice
robbing. Using its QS Mix Mode, you can flexibly arrange programs into
16-zone keyboard splits, create thickly stacked sonic layers or assign programs
in any combination to the 16 MIDI channels. This powerful multitimbral
capability lets any sequencer play back multiple instruments in an
arrangement. Complete creative control over the volume, panning,
transposition, effects level and routing for each of the 16 channels in a mix is
the key to forging detailed, personalized sounds on the QS6.1.
Expressive Performance Tools
The QS6.1 offers incredibly powerful controller functions that add
expressiveness to all of your performances. Its four edit/control sliders are
assignable to nearly any modulation parameter for both sounds and effects, so
you could set them up to create exciting, dynamic real-time changes for
recording and live performances. You can also route the QS6.1's assignable
pedal input to any modulation destination. Plus, its 61-key, semi-weighted
keyboard provides velocity, release velocity and aftertouch functions for adding
expression and feel. A dedicated sustain pedal jack, and pitch and mod wheels
complete the QS6.1's performance control tool kit.
Built-In Four-Bus Multieffects
The onboard multieffects of the QS6.1 includes great-sounding reverb, chorus,
distortion, EQ, delay, rotary speaker simulation and more. Plus, the QS6.1
provides four completely independent multieffects sends which allows you to
add reverb to a drum, chorus to a guitar sound, lezlie to an organ and so on,
each with its own effects send level. Combine these effects with the massive
sound library and the powerful multitimbral mix mode, and you can create
entire CD-quality productions.
Complete Your Workstation with the Alesis CD-ROM
With a QS6.1, your computer and the included Alesis CD-ROM Software Pack,
you have all the elements required for a complete MIDI production workstation.
The CD-ROM (in Macr and Windowsr format) gives you Alesis' Sound Bridge
and FreeLoader applications, plus programs for sequencing, editor/librarians,
notation, extra samples, programs and mixes, sample sequences, demos and
more. Many of these applications are from the biggest names in music
software, like Steinbergt and Mark of the Unicornt, so you'll be on par with the
best MIDI workstations.
Powerful Serial Computer Interface
In addition to its MIDI In, Out and Thru connectors, the QS6.1 offers another
way to interface with computers. Its high-speed serial data port makes it easy to
connect your QS6.1 to any computer - no need for an expensive external MIDI
interface. Operating up to four times as fast as a MIDI interface, this port can
access both Macintosh or PC platforms, and makes it easy to get into
sequencing, notation, sample importing and downloading, editor/librarians
and multimedia authoring.
New LCD Display and New Features
The QS6.1 offers a larger LCD display than the original QS6, so all of the
information you need is available at a glance. Plus, the QS6.1 includes
dedicated buttons for "Transpose" and "Sequence Start", which is especially
useful on stage, where paging through menus is not an option.
If you've been waiting for a compact synth that combines great sounds, serious customizability and control, and professional features at an incredibly affordable price, wait no longer: the QS6.1 has arrived.
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