The Most Popular Keyboard In Its Class Gets Even Better-

The Alesis QS6.1 64 Voice Expandable Synthesizer is the newest addition to the Alesis synthesizer line. It packs the powerful sound set of the Alesis QS7, QS8 and QSR into a compact and incredibly affordable 61-key performance synth package. Plus, the QS6.1 offers double the expansion capacity of the original QS6, along with much more extensive controller capabilities. In addition, its larger LCD display and dedicated Transpose and Sequence Start functions make the QS6.1 the perfect performance synth for every application.

Hundreds of Sounds For Every Application
The QS6.1 provides a massive 16MB sound library of samples that are the building blocks of 640 programs and 500 multitimbral mixes. In addition to the QS6.1's excellent selection of organs, cutting-edge and vintage synth sounds, strings, brass, winds, guitars, drums/percussion and rhythmic/sonic loops, you'll get Alesis' famed stereo grand piano programs some of the richest most realistic acoustic piano sounds ever implemented in a performance synthesizer.

Expandable To Fit Your Needs
'Me QS6.1 provides two PCMCIA-format ports, allowing you immediate access to another 16 megabytes of new sounds. You can use the ports with any Alesis QCard™ expansion that accommodates your musical style, or use your own samples with the included Sound Bridge'" software that lets you import, save and playback AIFF WAV and other sample formats.

Expressive Performance Tools
The QS6.1 adds to the great controller set of the original QS6 to provide four control sliders, an assignable pedal input, a dedicated sustain pedal jack, and pitch and mod wheels. Also, its 61-key, semi-weighted keyboard provides velocity, release velocity and aftertouch functions for adding expression and feel to your performances.

QS Synthesis Power, Built-In 4-Bus Multieffects and Free CD-ROM
There's more to the QS6.1 story, Eke its true 64-voice polyphony and QS Mix Mode, which lets you flexibly arrange programs into 16-zone keyboard splits, create thickly stacked sonic layers or assign programs in any combination to the 16 MIDI channels. Plus, the onboard multieffects of the QS6.1 includes great-sounding reverb, chorus, distortion, delay, rotary speaker simulation and more. Also, the included Alesis CD-ROM software pack gives you all the elements for MIDI production by the leading manufacturers like Steinberg'" and Mark of the Unicorn", making the QS6.1 the perfect choice for anyone who integrates computers and music.

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