The QS7.1 is a 64 Voice Expandable Synthesizer based on the QS6.1 and QS7 QuadraSynths. It's basically the same as the QS6.1 but has a 72-note keyboard and additional audio outs. But compared to the older QS7, it offers up a much needed larger LCD display screen and a few more direct access buttons to certain edit function and parameters. It uses digital ROM samples (16MB) of sounds containing a library of 640 programs and 500 multitimbral mixes. Really amazing pianos, orchestral sounds as well as vintage synth sounds, strings, brass, winds, guitars, drums, percussion loops and groove patterns can all be found here.

The QS7.1 features 64 multitimbral parts over 16 MIDI channels. That's a lot. And since it's 64 voices polyphonic, you can arrange some pretty complex and complete music, from full orchestras to trance dance tracks, beats and sfx heaven! The keyboard can be split into 16-zones! Control the volume, panning, transposition, effects level and more of each channel independently. Four on-board edit/control sliders are assignable to most modulation parameters. Onboard multi-effects based on the QuadraVerb 2 include reverb, chorus, distortion, EQ, delay, rotary speaker simulation and more. These are on four independent busses so it's like having four FX units!

Powerful MIDI implementation suits the QS7.1 for any studio situation. But it has more! It can connect to your Mac or PC using its RS422 or RS232 ports. The QS7.1 comes with a CD-rom (Mac/PC) with Alesis' Sound Bridge and FreeLoader applications, plus programs for sequencing, editor/librarians, notation, extra samples, programs and mixes, sample sequences, demos and more. Either way you choose to use the QS7.1 it is a truly professional yet affordable versatile synth for the creative player/composer who needs a wider keyboard. For the flagship model, look no further than the QS8.1 with 88-weighted keys with piano style hammer-action.

3 VISITOR COMMENTS

adr

November 8, 2011 @ 1:55 am

The Alesis QS7.1 has a really impressive soundset! A creative Synth, for the creative recording musician. The only limit is ones imagination. Mix Mode has some cool combos, and the pianos can be quite realistic with the right setting. Interesting how other Synths from 99' couldn't quite compare piano-wise. Way to go Alesis! The Brass section in both Program and Mix Mode have awesome realism and feel: the Sax, Violin, Trumpets and Classics are all quite cool! For me, the only questionable thing is the Action: unless I need to adjust a setting, I found it far less expressive than my EX5.

Arthur "Aardcore" Gardner

September 21, 2011 @ 6:34 pm

Because a 6.1 was too small and an 8.1 is far out of reach, the 7.1 is right inbetween but doesn't leave you there, FAR from it. This synth is absolute magic! A vastly underrated piece of equipment and under the right circumstances and majesty can be a powerful presence. For those of you seeking one of these out, don't blame the owners if they refuse to give them up; I know I'd be torn into a place between a rock and a hard place if I had to, but if you get one? Worth it! I'd looked for one, hoped for one, FOR MONTHS and one finally showed up. Many hours have been spent in joyous bliss.

FED34FIRE

May 9, 2010 @ 10:08 am

I really like my QS7.1. The Emerson sampls are on the mark. The Q cards are also good except for Jazz/Classical Piano. Seems like Alesis placed a lot of their best sounds on the CD. Don't understand. This could have been one of the best affordable synths ever. The 76 synth action weighted keys r some of the best made. Unit is well built. Its a pro board. There are killer sounds in this unit. Able to assign and control 4 parameters in real time. Wish it were easier to program. Really want to sit down and improve the Piano, Dist Guitars, Hammonds, and analog synth emulations. The Emerson C-3 sound is very good for a synth. Nothing like my VK 8. Use this board to jam with friends as it is very diversified and as a support board in my home studio setup. If Alesis would have placed more empasis on better quality samples instead of quanity and added an arp, this would have been one of the best boards ever. With some programming you can really make this a performer keyboard.

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