Alesis S4 Stroller User Manual


 
Your First Session with the QuadraSynth
QuadraSynth Reference Manual 13
Playing the QuadraSynth
The QuadraSynth is shipped from the factory with a full bank of 128 Preset Programs
(sounds) and 128 User Programs. Additionally, there are 100 Preset Mixes and 100
User Mixes, 128 Preset Effects Patches, and 128 User Effects Patches.
Program Mode and Mix Mode
The QuadraSynth is always in one of two main modes: Program Mode or Mix Mode.
If you ever get lost, press either the [PROGRAM] button or the [MIX] button to get back to
their respective modes.
¥ Press the [PROGRAM] button to select Program Mode.
In Program Mode, the QuadraSynth plays a single Program. The display will look
like this:
MIDI
CHAN
PROG
1
EFFECT
"QuadraTime"
NUMBER TYPE
PRESET PRESET
The current PROGram and EFFECT number are displayed, and the ProgramÕs name
appears in the top-right. The current MIDI channel is shown at left.
¥ Press the [MIX] button to select Mix Mode.
In Mix Mode, the QuadraSynth can combine up to 16 Programs for stacking sounds
together, splitting the keyboard into different regions, or working with a MIDI
sequencer. The display will look like this:
MIDI
CHAN
MIX PROG
12345678910111213141516
EFFECT
PRESET PRESET PRESET
"QuadraZone"
NUMBER TYPE
All MIDI channels that are active in the current Mix are shown at the top left, to
indicate multitimbral operation. The current MIX and EFFECT numbers are
displayed, along with the MixÕs name. The PROGram number display shows the
program assigned to the underlined MIDI channel.