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USB/MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER
QUICKSTART GUIDE
ENGLISH ( 3 – 5 )
GUÍA DE INICIO RÁPIDO
ESPAÑOL ( 6 – 8 )
GUIDE D'UTILISATION RAPIDE
FRANÇAIS ( 9 – 11 )
GUIDA RAPIDA
ITALIANO ( 12 – 14 )
KURZANLEITUNG
DEUTSCH ( 15 – 17 )
INTRODUCTION
This Quickstart Guide is intended to give you a brief overview of the functionality and features of the Q25. In this manual you will find instructions on how to connect the Q25 and how to use its basic features. Enjoy!
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Please refer to the following scenario for connecting the Q25.
1.Connect a USB cable from your computer to the Q25. The unit will be powered through the USB connection. Alternatively, if you do not wish to use a computer in your setup or if you wish to power the Q25 externally, please plug in a 9V DC, 500mA power adapter, center-positive, 5.46mm barrel diameter.
2.If you would like to use an external sound module, connect a 5-pin MIDI cable from the KEYBOARD MIDI OUT of the Q25 to the MIDI IN of the external device.
POWER ADAPTER (not included)
COMPUTER (not included)
SUSTAIN PEDAL
EXTERNAL SOUND MODULE (not included) (not included)
REAR PANEL OVERVIEW
1. DC POWER ADAPTER INPUT – Plug in a
9V DC, 500mA power adapter, centerpositive, 5.46mm barrel diameter (sold separately) if you do not wish to power the Q25 through the USB connection.
2. USB CONNECTION – Plug a standard USB 1 |
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cable into this outlet and into the USB port of
your computer. The computer's USB port will provide power to the Q25. This connection is used to send and receive MIDI data to and from your computer and may also be used to send MIDI data from your computer to a device attached to the MIDI OUT port of the Q25.
3.MIDI OUT – Use a five-pin MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect this jack to the MIDI IN of an external device.
4.SUSTAIN PEDAL INPUT – Connect a 1/4" TS sustain pedal (sold separately) to this input.
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TOP PANEL OVERVIEW
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confirm your selection, respectively. See SELECTING & EDITING MIDI COMMANDS for more information.
2.PITCH BEND WHEEL – Transmits MIDI Pitch Bend information to raise or lower the pitch of a note temporarily.
3.MODULATION WHEEL – This wheel can be used to transmit continuous controller data (CC #1 or Modulation Depth).
4.DATA ENTRY SLIDER – This slider lets you send MIDI messages for the currently selected parameter from the KEYBOARD (e.g., REVERB DEPTH, VOLUME, etc.). You can select a parameter by pressing MIDI / SELECT then the corresponding key on the KEYBOARD.
5.MIDI / SELECT – Pressing this button allows you to adjust MIDI settings and send MIDI messages by pressing labeled keys on the KEYBOARD. See SELECTING & EDITING MIDI COMMANDS for more information.
6.OCTAVE UP / DOWN – These buttons can be used to shift the keyboard's range up and down.
SELECTING & EDITING MIDI COMMANDS
The MIDI / SELECT button and the keys on the KEYBOARD allow you to adjust MIDI parameters and send precise MIDI messages and information quickly and easily:
1.Press MIDI / SELECT.
2.Press the key on the KEYBOARD whose MIDI setting (printed above the key) you want to adjust or send.
3.Enter a value with the numbered keys on the KEYBOARD.
4.Press the Enter or Cancel key on the KEYBOARD to confirm or cancel your choice, respectively.
5.Press MIDI / SELECT if the button is still lit.
VELOCITY – Press this key to set the DATA ENTRY SLIDER to adjust the note velocity. Increasing this value increases the MIDI velocity value generated by a light key press.
AFTERTOUCH – Press this key to set the DATA ENTRY SLIDER to send Aftertouch information (also sometimes referred to as Channel Pressure).
REVERB DEPTH – Press this key to set the DATA ENTRY SLIDER to CC #91 (Reverb Send Level). The default value for this setting is 64.
VOLUME – Press this key to set the DATA ENTRY SLIDER to CC #7 (Channel Volume).
CC DATA (Control Change Data) – Sets the value to be sent. Pressing the Enter key will send a MIDI message.
OCTAVE – Lowers or raises the octave range of the KEYBOARD with the "OCTAVE –" and "OCTAVE +" buttons, respectively. You can transpose the keyboard up to two octaves in either direction. Press STANDARD to return the KEYBOARD to its original octave range
b / # – Lowers or raises (respectively) the pitch of the entire KEYBOARD a semitone.
RESET – Press this key followed by the Enter key to send a reset message to all controllers and return the Q25 to its original settings.
Note: This button does not reset the current octave range or transposition of the KEYBOARD.
CC NO. (Control Change Number) – Sets the MIDI CC# to be sent. (A message will not be sent until the Enter key is pressed when selecting CC Data.)
PROGRAM – Sets the MIDI Program Change number.
Note: After you enter a CC#, the number will be remembered by the Q25. However, if you want to send a CC or Program Change message, you must enter the value using the numbered keys on the KEYBOARD each time (even if the desired value is shown in the LCD) before pressing Enter.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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If using a power adapter, please make sure that the |
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adapter is plugged into a live power outlet. |
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Check your computer's USB connection to confirm that |
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the Q25 is recognized. If necessary, replug the |
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Q25 not properly connected. |
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device's MIDI IN port. |
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Restart the software application with the controller |
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Turn the unit's power off, wait a moment and then turn |
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SPECIFICATIONS
POWER: |
USB, 9V DC, 500mA, center-positive, 5.46mm barrel diameter (sold separately) |
KEYBOARD: |
25 keys |
ACCESSORIES: |
Quickstart Guide, USB cable |
MIDI OUTPUTS: |
1 5-pin jack |
USB: |
1 slave connector (MIDI over USB) |
http://www.alesis.com/q25
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INTRODUCCIÓN
Este Manual de inicio rápido tiene la finalidad de brindarle una breve descripción general de la funcionalidad y las características del Q25. Encontrará en el mismo instrucciones sobre cómo conectar el Q25 y cómo usar sus características básicas. ¡Que lo disfrute!
DIAGRAMA DE CONEXIÓN
Consulte el siguiente escenario para conectar el Q25.
1.Conecte un cable USB de su computadora al Q25. La unidad se alimenta por la conexión USB. Como alternativa, si no desea usar una computadora en su configuración o desea alimentar el Q25 externamente, enchufe un adaptador de alimentación de 9 V CC, 500 mA, centro postigo, diámetro 5.46mm (no incluido).
2.Si desea usar un módulo de sonido externo, conecte un cable MIDI de 5 pines desde MIDI OUT (Salida MIDI) del Q25 a la ENTRADA MIDI del dispositivo externo.
ADAPTADOR DE ALIMENTACIÓN (opcional, no incluido)
COMPUTADORA (no incluido)
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VISTA DEL PANEL TRASERO
1. ENTRADA DEL ADAPTADOR DE ALIMENTACIÓN DE CC – Para enchufar un adaptador de alimentación de 9 V CC, 500 mA, centro postigo, diámetro 5.46mm (vendido por separado) si no desea alimentar
2.CONEXIÓN USB - Enchufe un cable USB 1 2 3 4 estándar en este conector y en el puerto USB de su computadora. El puerto USB de la computadora proporciona alimentación eléctrica al Q25. Esta conexión se usa para enviar y recibir datos MIDI hacia y desde la computadora y se puede usar también para enviar datos MIDI desde la computadora a un dispositivo conectado al puerto MIDI OUT (Salida MIDI) del Q25.
3.SALIDA MIDI – Use un cable MIDI estándar de cinco pines (vendido por separado) para conectar este jack a la ENTRADA MIDI de un dispositivo externo.
4.ENTRADA DE PEDAL DE SOSTENIDO – Conecte un pedal de sostenido TS de 1/4" (vendido por separado) a esta entrada.
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