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...; Q88 • USB Cable • Software DVD • User Guide • Safety Instructions & Warranty Information Booklet CONNECTION DIAGRAM POWER ADAPTER* COMPUTER* 9V DC 500mA EXTERNAL MIDI DEVICE* VOLUME ON/OFF POWER POWERING Q88 SUSTAIN PEDAL* EXPRESSION PEDAL* *SOLD SEPARATELY The Q88 can... use . 3 The USB cable not only powers Q88 but also sends MIDI data to "OFF". 2.
...; Q88 • USB Cable • Software DVD • User Guide • Safety Instructions & Warranty Information Booklet CONNECTION DIAGRAM POWER ADAPTER* COMPUTER* 9V DC 500mA EXTERNAL MIDI DEVICE* VOLUME ON/OFF POWER POWERING Q88 SUSTAIN PEDAL* EXPRESSION PEDAL* *SOLD SEPARATELY The Q88 can... use . 3 The USB cable not only powers Q88 but also sends MIDI data to "OFF". 2.
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... as transposition. A connected Expression Pedal will control the Volume Slider's assigned function and disable the Volume Slider. 6. MIDI OUT - POWER ADAPTER INPUT - The keys on Q88 whose MIDI setting (printed above the keys. 5. In this input. Transmits continuous controller data (CC#7 - Shifts the keyboard's octave range up or down 3 octaves. The Volume slider...
... as transposition. A connected Expression Pedal will control the Volume Slider's assigned function and disable the Volume Slider. 6. MIDI OUT - POWER ADAPTER INPUT - The keys on Q88 whose MIDI setting (printed above the keys. 5. In this input. Transmits continuous controller data (CC#7 - Shifts the keyboard's octave range up or down 3 octaves. The Volume slider...
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...select an alternate function: 1. Press the ADVANCED button. 2. The default octave setting is Channel 1. Selects the MIDI channel (1-16) over which Q88 will be used to control other MIDI functions. The default is 0 (when both LED's are used to select the function for each time you ... to setting an octave shift, the Octave + and - Enables/disables the Q88's ability to receive MIDI data from a USB connection (i.e., a DAW via a computer) and send it again to shift the keyboard's pitch up Q88. When in the ADVANCED menu, press the SLIDER ASSIGN key and then use...
...select an alternate function: 1. Press the ADVANCED button. 2. The default octave setting is Channel 1. Selects the MIDI channel (1-16) over which Q88 will be used to control other MIDI functions. The default is 0 (when both LED's are used to select the function for each time you ... to setting an octave shift, the Octave + and - Enables/disables the Q88's ability to receive MIDI data from a USB connection (i.e., a DAW via a computer) and send it again to shift the keyboard's pitch up Q88. When in the ADVANCED menu, press the SLIDER ASSIGN key and then use...
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... of instruments accessible through program changes is limited to 128. However, certain MIDI devices and MIDI software applications may require the keyboard to send MIDI data on Q88, according to the MIDI channel that the MIDI data is a half-step, the distance between two adjacent chromatic notes. ...+ and - buttons together will incrementally increase or decrease the channel. For example, if you are used to the Octave + and - MIDI Channel MIDI data from Q88 can change message: 1. If this is the case, you want. 2. Some devices have more than "C" would be assigned to change ...
... of instruments accessible through program changes is limited to 128. However, certain MIDI devices and MIDI software applications may require the keyboard to send MIDI data on Q88, according to the MIDI channel that the MIDI data is a half-step, the distance between two adjacent chromatic notes. ...+ and - buttons together will incrementally increase or decrease the channel. For example, if you are used to the Octave + and - MIDI Channel MIDI data from Q88 can change message: 1. If this is the case, you want. 2. Some devices have more than "C" would be assigned to change ...
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...MSB key. 3. Use the numeric keys to change the program. buttons to enter the desired value, followed by assigning MIDI CC #128 to the Modulation Wheel. Connect the pedal before Q88 is powered off , the value assigned to the Modulation Wheel will allow you can use the Octave + and - ... the length of the pedal, press and hold the pedal while powering on the sound, the receiving MIDI device must be lost and reset to select Bank 0. To assign CC# to any effect on Q88. 7 Press the ADVANCED button. 2. Alternatively, you want . USING A SUSTAIN PEDAL You can use the Octave +...
...MSB key. 3. Use the numeric keys to change the program. buttons to enter the desired value, followed by assigning MIDI CC #128 to the Modulation Wheel. Connect the pedal before Q88 is powered off , the value assigned to the Modulation Wheel will allow you can use the Octave + and - ... the length of the pedal, press and hold the pedal while powering on the sound, the receiving MIDI device must be lost and reset to select Bank 0. To assign CC# to any effect on Q88. 7 Press the ADVANCED button. 2. Alternatively, you want . USING A SUSTAIN PEDAL You can use the Octave +...
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...to the Input and Output drop-down menu and select the first MIDI output (which represents the physical MIDI output port on Q88: 1. In Live Lite, bring up the MIDI assignment options menu by dragging it over the assignable options. Click the MIDI button in the software. 3. Open the software and go to ... in order to All Ins. 5. Generally, you would like only this should stay on the right will not need to route MIDI notes back out to select Q88 from Live Lite's Live Devices list. To use the Volume Slider, Pitch Bend Wheel, or Modulation Wheel to control Live Lite, turn ...
...to the Input and Output drop-down menu and select the first MIDI output (which represents the physical MIDI output port on Q88: 1. In Live Lite, bring up the MIDI assignment options menu by dragging it over the assignable options. Click the MIDI button in the software. 3. Open the software and go to ... in order to All Ins. 5. Generally, you would like only this should stay on the right will not need to route MIDI notes back out to select Q88 from Live Lite's Live Devices list. To use the Volume Slider, Pitch Bend Wheel, or Modulation Wheel to control Live Lite, turn ...
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... 1 will do not want the MIDI output to Pickup, a control on Q88. VOLUME OCTAVE MIDI Out The MIDI Out port can send a Reset All Controllers MIDI message by performing the following : 1. Q88 will not move the Volume Slider on Q88 will start moving its MIDI output and USB connection. VALUE SCALING... experience hanging notes that particular effect, you do the opposite. It will then "pickup" from the computer through its MIDI output. Select Q88 as the MIDI Out device in the software is halfway up . PICKUP MODE In the Preferences menu, go to Value Scaling, it ...
... 1 will do not want the MIDI output to Pickup, a control on Q88. VOLUME OCTAVE MIDI Out The MIDI Out port can send a Reset All Controllers MIDI message by performing the following : 1. Q88 will not move the Volume Slider on Q88 will start moving its MIDI output and USB connection. VALUE SCALING... experience hanging notes that particular effect, you do the opposite. It will then "pickup" from the computer through its MIDI output. Select Q88 as the MIDI Out device in the software is halfway up . PICKUP MODE In the Preferences menu, go to Value Scaling, it ...
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...moment, and turn it on again. When I hear any sound. Software is set to receive MIDI data from the Q88. Q88's MIDI channel is listed as software's incoming MIDI channel. Sustain pedal was plugged in , turn the Q88's power off , wait 10 seconds, and then turn it . This is a delay before ...or temporarily use of a highlatency VST instrument while recording. 10 Unplug Q88 from target device. Make sure that Q88 or USB MIDI device is not the same as an active MIDI source in reverse. Turn Q88's power off , after the software application started. Notes sustain continuously....
...moment, and turn it on again. When I hear any sound. Software is set to receive MIDI data from the Q88. Q88's MIDI channel is listed as software's incoming MIDI channel. Sustain pedal was plugged in , turn the Q88's power off , wait 10 seconds, and then turn it . This is a delay before ...or temporarily use of a highlatency VST instrument while recording. 10 Unplug Q88 from target device. Make sure that Q88 or USB MIDI device is not the same as an active MIDI source in reverse. Turn Q88's power off , after the software application started. Notes sustain continuously....
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... slider, when assigned No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No 44 Basic Information MIDI channels Note numbers Program change Bank Select response Modes supported: Mode 1: Omni-On, Poly Mode 2: Omni-On, Mono Mode 3: Omni-Off... Reset Tune Request Universal System Exclusive Manufacturer or Non-Commercial System Exclusive NRPNs RPNs 2. MIDI Timing and Synchronization MIDI Clock Song Position Pointer Song Select Start Continue Stop MIDI Time Code MIDI Machine Control MIDI Show Control Transmit/Export Recognize/Import Remarks 1-16 No 0-127 No 1-128 No Yes...
... slider, when assigned No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No 44 Basic Information MIDI channels Note numbers Program change Bank Select response Modes supported: Mode 1: Omni-On, Poly Mode 2: Omni-On, Mono Mode 3: Omni-Off... Reset Tune Request Universal System Exclusive Manufacturer or Non-Commercial System Exclusive NRPNs RPNs 2. MIDI Timing and Synchronization MIDI Clock Song Position Pointer Song Select Start Continue Stop MIDI Time Code MIDI Machine Control MIDI Show Control Transmit/Export Recognize/Import Remarks 1-16 No 0-127 No 1-128 No Yes...
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MIDI CC LIST CC Number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12-13 14-15 16-19 20-31 32-63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70-79 80-...
MIDI CC LIST CC Number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12-13 14-15 16-19 20-31 32-63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70-79 80-...
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SPECIFICATIONS POWER: KEYBOARD: ACCESSORIES: MIDI OUTPUT: USB: USB; 9V DC, 500 mA, center pin-positive, 5.5 mm outside barrel diameter and 2.5 mm inside barrel diameter (sold separately) 88 keys USB cable, Software DVD, User Guide 5-pin jack 1 slave connector (MIDI over USB) www.alesis.com/Q88 46
SPECIFICATIONS POWER: KEYBOARD: ACCESSORIES: MIDI OUTPUT: USB: USB; 9V DC, 500 mA, center pin-positive, 5.5 mm outside barrel diameter and 2.5 mm inside barrel diameter (sold separately) 88 keys USB cable, Software DVD, User Guide 5-pin jack 1 slave connector (MIDI over USB) www.alesis.com/Q88 46