Alesis Quadrasynth series - Revision history

MelonadeM at 09:45, 18 July 2025

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	The '''Alesis Quadrasynth series''' represents a series of synthesizers released by Alesis, spanning the years of 1993 to 2003. They incorporate a synthesis method known as "QS Composite Synthesis",<ref name="qs-review-MT">[https://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/alesis-quadrasynth/7752# Alesis Quadrasynth review from Music Technology, April 1994 (under the "Hard fax" section)]</ref> with a comparable feature set to the [[~~Korg ai2~~\|Korg ai²]] series of synthesizers, but instead featuring Alesis sounds and effects.		The '''Alesis Quadrasynth series''' represents a series of synthesizers released by Alesis, spanning the years of 1993 to 2003. They incorporate a synthesis method known as "QS Composite Synthesis",<ref name="qs-review-MT">[https://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/alesis-quadrasynth/7752# Alesis Quadrasynth review from Music Technology, April 1994 (under the "Hard fax" section)]</ref> with a comparable feature set to the [[:Category:Korg_ai²_devices\|Korg ai²]] series of synthesizers, but instead featuring Alesis sounds and effects.

	The voice count for all synthesizers listed here is 64, with up to 4 voices per note.		The voice count for all synthesizers listed here is 64, with up to 4 voices per note.

Hikari no yume: move comma

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move comma

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	The '''Alesis Quadrasynth series''' represents a series of synthesizers released by Alesis, spanning the years of 1993 to 2003. They incorporate a synthesis method known as "QS Composite Synthesis"<ref name="qs-review-MT">[https://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/alesis-quadrasynth/7752# Alesis Quadrasynth review from Music Technology, April 1994 (under the "Hard fax" section)]</ref>, with a comparable feature set to the [[Korg ai2\|Korg ai²]] series of synthesizers, but instead featuring Alesis sounds and effects.		The '''Alesis Quadrasynth series''' represents a series of synthesizers released by Alesis, spanning the years of 1993 to 2003. They incorporate a synthesis method known as "QS Composite Synthesis",<ref name="qs-review-MT">[https://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/alesis-quadrasynth/7752# Alesis Quadrasynth review from Music Technology, April 1994 (under the "Hard fax" section)]</ref> with a comparable feature set to the [[Korg ai2\|Korg ai²]] series of synthesizers, but instead featuring Alesis sounds and effects.

	The voice count for all synthesizers listed here is 64, with up to 4 voices per note.		The voice count for all synthesizers listed here is 64, with up to 4 voices per note.

MelonadeM: broken up links into their own articles, will work on redirects when i get the chance

2024-09-24T21:03:39Z

broken up links into their own articles, will work on redirects when i get the chance

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	=== Original models ===		=== Original models ===
	The original lineup consists of one keyboard and one module version, both featuring 256 total programs and 200 total mixes.		The original lineup consists of one keyboard and one module version, both featuring 256 total programs and 200 total mixes.
	* [[Alesis Quadrasynth]]		* [[Alesis Quadrasynth]] - A 76-key keyboard
	* [[~~Alesis Quadrasynth#Alesis Quadrasynth S4\|~~Alesis Quadrasynth S4]]		* [[Alesis Quadrasynth S4]] - Rackmount version
	=== Plus models ===		=== Plus models ===
	The Plus models upgraded the firmware to v2.0, and with it came a lot of big and small additions - more programs and more mixes, a new effect, and more.		The Plus models upgraded the firmware to v2.0, and with it came a lot of big and small additions - more programs and more mixes, a new effect, and more.
	* [[~~Alesis Quadrasynth#Alesis Quadrasynth Plus Piano\|~~Alesis Quadrasynth Plus Piano]]		* [[Alesis Quadrasynth Plus Piano]] - The keyboard, adds 8MB of ROM for a new piano and various new waves
	* [[~~Alesis Quadrasynth#Alesis Quadrasynth S4 Plus\|~~Alesis Quadrasynth S4 Plus]]		* [[Alesis Quadrasynth S4 Plus]] - The module version, adds 4MB of ROM for various new waves

	== QS line ==		== QS line ==
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	=== Non-upgraded models ===		=== Non-upgraded models ===
	* [[Alesis QS6]] - Features only 8 megabits of ROM.		* [[Alesis QS6]] - Features only 8 megabits of ROM.
	* [[~~Alesis QS8\|~~Alesis QS7]], [[Alesis QS8]] and [[~~Alesis QS8#Alesis QSR\|~~Alesis QSR]] - features 16 megabits of ROM, and two PCMCIA card slots instead of just one.		* [[Alesis QS7]], [[Alesis QS8]] and [[Alesis QSR]] - features 16 megabits of ROM, and two PCMCIA card slots instead of just one.
	* [[Alesis Nanosynth]] - a 1/3 width, 1U module centering around GM compatibility. 8 megabit of rom like the QS6, can load QS6 programs. Has a cheeky manual.		* [[Alesis Nanosynth]] - a 1/3 width, 1U module centering around GM compatibility. 8 megabit of rom like the QS6, can load QS6 programs. Has a cheeky manual.

	=== Upgraded models ===		=== Upgraded models ===
	* [[~~Alesis QS6.1\|~~Alesis QS6.1]], [[Alesis ~~QS6.1\|~~QS7.1]] and [[Alesis ~~QS6.1\|~~QS8.1]] - features a larger display, and the QS6.1 is brought up to the same standards as the 7.1/8.1. Only difference lies in the keyboard and number of keys.		* [[Alesis QS6.1]], [[Alesis QS7.1]] and [[Alesis QS8.1]] - features a larger display, and the QS6.1 is brought up to the same standards as the 7.1/8.1. Only difference lies in the keyboard and number of keys.
	* [[~~Alesis QS6.1#Alesis QS6.2/QS8.2\|~~Alesis QS6.2]] and [[~~Alesis QS6.1#Alesis QS6.2/QS8.2\|~~Alesis QS8.2]] - features a shiny silver finish (typical of the early 2000s), removes one PCMCIA slot.		* [[Alesis QS6.2]] and [[Alesis QS8.2]] - features a shiny silver finish (typical of the early 2000s), removes one PCMCIA slot.

	== References ==		== References ==
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MelonadeM at 21:59, 29 August 2024

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	* [[Alesis QS6]] - Features only 8 megabits of ROM.		* [[Alesis QS6]] - Features only 8 megabits of ROM.
	* [[Alesis QS8\|Alesis QS7]], [[Alesis QS8]] and [[Alesis QS8#Alesis QSR\|Alesis QSR]] - features 16 megabits of ROM, and two PCMCIA card slots instead of just one.		* [[Alesis QS8\|Alesis QS7]], [[Alesis QS8]] and [[Alesis QS8#Alesis QSR\|Alesis QSR]] - features 16 megabits of ROM, and two PCMCIA card slots instead of just one.
	* [[Alesis ~~NanoSynth~~]] - a 1/3 width, 1U module centering around GM compatibility. 8 megabit of rom like the QS6, can load QS6 programs. Has a cheeky manual.		* [[Alesis Nanosynth]] - a 1/3 width, 1U module centering around GM compatibility. 8 megabit of rom like the QS6, can load QS6 programs. Has a cheeky manual.

	=== Upgraded models ===		=== Upgraded models ===

MelonadeM: replaced all QuadraSynth with Quadrasynth, removed one instance of Alesis

2024-08-29T13:13:35Z

replaced all QuadraSynth with Quadrasynth, removed one instance of Alesis

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	The '''Alesis ~~QuadraSynth~~ series''' represents a series of synthesizers released by Alesis, spanning the years of 1993 to 2003. They incorporate a synthesis method known as "QS Composite Synthesis"<ref name="qs-review-MT">[https://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/alesis-quadrasynth/7752# Alesis Quadrasynth review from Music Technology, April 1994 (under the "Hard fax" section)]</ref>, with a comparable feature set to the [[Korg ai2\|Korg ai²]] series of synthesizers, but instead featuring Alesis sounds and ~~Alesis~~ effects.		The '''Alesis Quadrasynth series''' represents a series of synthesizers released by Alesis, spanning the years of 1993 to 2003. They incorporate a synthesis method known as "QS Composite Synthesis"<ref name="qs-review-MT">[https://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/alesis-quadrasynth/7752# Alesis Quadrasynth review from Music Technology, April 1994 (under the "Hard fax" section)]</ref>, with a comparable feature set to the [[Korg ai2\|Korg ai²]] series of synthesizers, but instead featuring Alesis sounds and effects.

	The voice count for all synthesizers listed here is 64, with up to 4 voices per note.		The voice count for all synthesizers listed here is 64, with up to 4 voices per note.
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	=== Original models ===		=== Original models ===
	The original lineup consists of one keyboard and one module version, both featuring 256 total programs and 200 total mixes.		The original lineup consists of one keyboard and one module version, both featuring 256 total programs and 200 total mixes.
	* [[Alesis ~~QuadraSynth~~]]		* [[Alesis Quadrasynth]]
	* [[Alesis ~~QuadraSynth~~#Alesis ~~QuadraSynth~~ S4\|Alesis ~~QuadraSynth~~ S4]]		* [[Alesis Quadrasynth#Alesis Quadrasynth S4\|Alesis Quadrasynth S4]]
	=== Plus models ===		=== Plus models ===
	The Plus models upgraded the firmware to v2.0, and with it came a lot of big and small additions - more programs and more mixes, a new effect, and more.		The Plus models upgraded the firmware to v2.0, and with it came a lot of big and small additions - more programs and more mixes, a new effect, and more.
	* [[Alesis ~~QuadraSynth~~#Alesis ~~QuadraSynth~~ Plus Piano\|Alesis ~~QuadraSynth~~ Plus Piano]]		* [[Alesis Quadrasynth#Alesis Quadrasynth Plus Piano\|Alesis Quadrasynth Plus Piano]]
	* [[Alesis ~~QuadraSynth~~#Alesis Quadrasynth S4 Plus\|Alesis ~~QuadraSynth~~ S4 Plus]]		* [[Alesis Quadrasynth#Alesis Quadrasynth S4 Plus\|Alesis Quadrasynth S4 Plus]]

	== QS line ==		== QS line ==

MelonadeM: MelonadeM moved page Alesis QuadraSynth series to Alesis Quadrasynth series: Misspelled title

2024-08-29T13:12:41Z

MelonadeM moved page Alesis QuadraSynth series to Alesis Quadrasynth series: Misspelled title

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MelonadeM: condensed the list of synths as a lot of them are identical in all respects

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condensed the list of synths as a lot of them are identical in all respects

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	== Original line ==		== Original line ==
	=== Original models ===		=== Original models ===
	[[Alesis QuadraSynth]]		The original lineup consists of one keyboard and one module version, both featuring 256 total programs and 200 total mixes.
			* [[Alesis QuadraSynth]]
	[[Alesis QuadraSynth#Alesis QuadraSynth S4\|Alesis QuadraSynth S4]]		* [[Alesis QuadraSynth#Alesis QuadraSynth S4\|Alesis QuadraSynth S4]]
	=== Plus models ===		=== Plus models ===
	[[Alesis QuadraSynth#Alesis QuadraSynth Plus Piano\|Alesis QuadraSynth Plus Piano]]		The Plus models upgraded the firmware to v2.0, and with it came a lot of big and small additions - more programs and more mixes, a new effect, and more.
			* [[Alesis QuadraSynth#Alesis QuadraSynth Plus Piano\|Alesis QuadraSynth Plus Piano]]
	[[Alesis QuadraSynth#Alesis Quadrasynth S4 Plus\|Alesis QuadraSynth S4 Plus]]		* [[Alesis QuadraSynth#Alesis Quadrasynth S4 Plus\|Alesis QuadraSynth S4 Plus]]

	== QS line ==		== QS line ==
			The successor to the Quadrasynth came in the form of the QS line of synthesizers - featuring a new look (more in line with contemporary Alesis offerings) and a completely new set of sounds.

	=== Non-upgraded models ===		=== Non-upgraded models ===
	[[Alesis QS6]]		* [[Alesis QS6]] - Features only 8 megabits of ROM.
			* [[Alesis QS8\|Alesis QS7]], [[Alesis QS8]] and [[Alesis QS8#Alesis QSR\|Alesis QSR]] - features 16 megabits of ROM, and two PCMCIA card slots instead of just one.
	[[Alesis QS8\|Alesis QS7]]		* [[Alesis NanoSynth]] - a 1/3 width, 1U module centering around GM compatibility. 8 megabit of rom like the QS6, can load QS6 programs. Has a cheeky manual.

	[[Alesis QS8]]

	[[Alesis QS8#Alesis QSR\|Alesis QSR]]

	[[Alesis NanoSynth]]

	=== Upgraded models ===		=== Upgraded models ===
	[[Alesis QS6.1\|Alesis QS6.1]]		* [[Alesis QS6.1\|Alesis QS6.1]], [[Alesis QS6.1\|QS7.1]] and [[Alesis QS6.1\|QS8.1]] - features a larger display, and the QS6.1 is brought up to the same standards as the 7.1/8.1. Only difference lies in the keyboard and number of keys.
			* [[Alesis QS6.1#Alesis QS6.2/QS8.2\|Alesis QS6.2]] and [[Alesis QS6.1#Alesis QS6.2/QS8.2\|Alesis QS8.2]] - features a shiny silver finish (typical of the early 2000s), removes one PCMCIA slot.
	[[Alesis QS6.1\|~~Alesis~~ QS7.1]]

	[[Alesis QS6.1]]

	[[Alesis QS6.1#Alesis QS6.2/QS8.2\|Alesis QS6.2]]

	[[Alesis QS6.1#Alesis QS6.2/QS8.2\|Alesis QS8.2]]

	== References ==		== References ==
			<references />

Hikari no yume: Hikari no yume moved page Alesis QuadraSynth Series to Alesis QuadraSynth series: Uncapitalize series

2024-08-27T18:13:33Z

Hikari no yume moved page Alesis QuadraSynth Series to Alesis QuadraSynth series: Uncapitalize series

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MelonadeM: forgot to say series

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forgot to say series

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	The '''Alesis QuadraSynth''' represents a series of synthesizers released by Alesis, spanning the years of 1993 to 2003. They incorporate a synthesis method known as "QS Composite Synthesis"<ref name="qs-review-MT">[https://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/alesis-quadrasynth/7752# Alesis Quadrasynth review from Music Technology, April 1994 (under the "Hard fax" section)]</ref>, with a comparable feature set to the [[Korg ai2\|Korg ai²]] series of synthesizers, but instead featuring Alesis sounds and Alesis effects.		The '''Alesis QuadraSynth series''' represents a series of synthesizers released by Alesis, spanning the years of 1993 to 2003. They incorporate a synthesis method known as "QS Composite Synthesis"<ref name="qs-review-MT">[https://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/alesis-quadrasynth/7752# Alesis Quadrasynth review from Music Technology, April 1994 (under the "Hard fax" section)]</ref>, with a comparable feature set to the [[Korg ai2\|Korg ai²]] series of synthesizers, but instead featuring Alesis sounds and Alesis effects.

	The voice count for all synthesizers listed here is 64, with up to 4 voices per note.		The voice count for all synthesizers listed here is 64, with up to 4 voices per note.

MelonadeM: Created an Alesis QuadraSynth series page listing all the synthesizers in this and the QS lineup. I will work on these articles at some point in the future.

2024-08-25T21:09:53Z

Created an Alesis QuadraSynth series page listing all the synthesizers in this and the QS lineup. I will work on these articles at some point in the future.

New page

The '''Alesis QuadraSynth''' represents a series of synthesizers released by Alesis, spanning the years of 1993 to 2003. They incorporate a synthesis method known as "QS Composite Synthesis"<ref name="qs-review-MT">[https://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/alesis-quadrasynth/7752# Alesis Quadrasynth review from Music Technology, April 1994 (under the "Hard fax" section)]</ref>, with a comparable feature set to the [[Korg ai2|Korg ai²]] series of synthesizers, but instead featuring Alesis sounds and Alesis effects.

The voice count for all synthesizers listed here is 64, with up to 4 voices per note.

== Original line ==
=== Original models ===
[[Alesis QuadraSynth]]

[[Alesis QuadraSynth#Alesis QuadraSynth S4|Alesis QuadraSynth S4]]
=== Plus models ===
[[Alesis QuadraSynth#Alesis QuadraSynth Plus Piano|Alesis QuadraSynth Plus Piano]]

[[Alesis QuadraSynth#Alesis Quadrasynth S4 Plus|Alesis QuadraSynth S4 Plus]]

== QS line ==

=== Non-upgraded models ===
[[Alesis QS6]]

[[Alesis QS8|Alesis QS7]]

[[Alesis QS8]]

[[Alesis QS8#Alesis QSR|Alesis QSR]]

[[Alesis NanoSynth]]

=== Upgraded models ===
[[Alesis QS6.1|Alesis QS6.1]]

[[Alesis QS6.1|Alesis QS7.1]]

[[Alesis QS6.1]]

[[Alesis QS6.1#Alesis QS6.2/QS8.2|Alesis QS6.2]]

[[Alesis QS6.1#Alesis QS6.2/QS8.2|Alesis QS8.2]]

== References ==