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PAGE 16 — MIDI OUT MODE
Basic Operation: Part 4
In normal MIDI operation, this parameter lets you switch the function of the back
panel [MIDI OUT] jack between being a MIDI OUT and being a MIDI THRU. Given
that, the two possible settings Ñ OUT and THRU Ñ should be self-explanatory.
The factory default is OUT.
If, however, you have selected one of the SERIAL PORT settings instead of MIDI
(as discussed just above) then your choices become OFF and THRU, with OFF as the
default.
When this setting is OFF, the [MIDI OUT] jack doesnÕt send any data to external
devices. Change it to THRU and the jack will automatically echo any MIDI data
coming into your QS6.1 over the serial connection.
In some situations you may need a direct serial link to a computer and a normal
MIDI OUT running from your QS6.1 to other instruments. HereÕs the solution: Set
the MIDI Out Mode to THRU and then turn on your computerÕs MIDI THRU function.
This will echo any incoming QS6.1 data back to your keyboard, which will echo it
in turn to the [MIDI OUT] jack that is operating as a MIDI THRU. The net result
will be the same as if a normal MIDI OUT was in place.
PAGE 17 — RESET CONTROLLERS A-D
This parameter determines whether the values for Controllers AÐD will (A) reset
to zero or (B) stay the same whenever a new Program or Mix is chosen. The factory
default is ON, which is the setting that forces a reset whenever you change from
one Program or Mix to another. The other possible setting is OFF.
Which one makes the most sense will depend on what you are trying to do.
For example:
If you were using [CONTROLLER] sliders to affect the volumes of external MIDI
sound modules, youÕd probably want to set this parameter to OFF. That way you
wouldnÕt reset all the different modules to zero volume every time you changed
Programs.
On the other hand, if you were using the [CONTROLLER] sliders to modulate
various Program parameters, then you might very well want to set this parameter
at ON in order to maintain a smooth continuity of control as you move among
different Programs and Mixes.
PAGE 18 — CONTROLLER A-D MODE
This parameter determines how the data generated by moving Controllers A-D
will be used. There are three possible settings:
LOCAL sets things so that your [CONTROLLER] sliders work with your own QS6.1,
but do not generate any MIDI data.
MIDI does the exact opposite. Select this, and your [CONTROLLER] sliders will
send out MIDI data but have no effect on your own QS6.1 Programs and Mixes.
BOTH sets the sliders up so they control your QS6.1 and send MIDI data. This is the
factory default setting.
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