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MIDI

Reference Manual

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MIDI

This chapter explains how to transmit MIDI messages from an external device to the QL series

console to control the QL console’s parameters, and how to send out MIDI messages from

the QL console as you operate the unit.

The following illustration shows an example of connecting the MIDI IN/OUT connectors to

transmit and receive MIDI messages.

MIDI functionality on the QL series console

The QL series console can use MIDI to perform the following operations.



Program Change transmission and reception

When you execute a specific event (scene/effect library recall) on the QL series console, a

Program Change message (a number that is assigned to the event) can be transmitted to an

external device. Conversely, the corresponding event can be executed when a Program

Change message is received from an external device.



Control Change transmission and reception

When you execute a specific event (fader, knob, or key operation) on the QL series console,

the corresponding Control Change message can be transmitted to an external device.

Conversely, events can be executed when Control Change messages are received from an

external device. This allows you to record fader and key operations on a MIDI sequencer or

other external device, and play them back later.



Parameter Change (SysEx) transmission and reception

When specific events (fader, knob, or key operations, changes in system settings or user

settings) are executed, “Parameter Change” SysEx (system exclusive) messages can be

transmitted to an external device. Conversely, events can be executed when Parameter

Changes are received from an external device.

Using this capability, QL operations can be recorded and played back on a MIDI sequencer

or other external device. In addition, changes in system and user settings can be received and

executed by another QL console.

NOTE

As the port used for transmission and reception of MIDI messages, you can select either the rear

panel MIDI IN/OUT connectors or an I/O card installed in slot 1. All of the functionality described

in this section will be available on the port you select.

Basic MIDI settings

You can select the type of MIDI messages the QL series console will transmit and receive, the

MIDI port that will be used, and the MIDI channel.

NOTE

•

For details on using Program Change messages, refer to “

Using program changes to recall

scenes and library items

” on

page 141

.

•

For details on using Control Change messages, refer to “

Using control changes to control

parameters

” on

page 143

.

QL5

MIDI OUT

MIDI I

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MIDI OUT

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External device

STEP

1.

In the Function Access Area, press the SETUP button.

2.

Press the MIDI/GPI button in the center of the SETUP screen.

3.

Press the MIDI SETUP tab in the MIDI/GPI screen.

4.

Press the port select button for transmission (Tx) or reception (Rx) in the MIDI

SETUP page.

5.

In the MIDI SETUP window for port selection, select the port type and port number

that will transmit or receive MIDI messages, and press the OK button.

6.

Press the channel select button in the MIDI SETUP page.

7.

In the MIDI SETUP window for channel selection, select the channel that will

transmit or receive MIDI messages, and press the OK button.

8.

In the MIDI SETUP page, turn transmission/reception on or off for each MIDI

message.

SETUP screen

MIDI/GPI screen

(MIDI SETUP page)

Section	Page
How to Use This Reference Manual	1
Contents	2
Function Tree	4
SELECTED CHANNEL section	6
Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section	6
Channel Strip section	11
Operations in the Channel Strip section	11
Input and output patching	14
Changing the input patch settings	15
Changing the output patch settings	16
Inserting an external device into a channel	18
Directly outputting an INPUT channel	21
Input channels	23
Signal flow for input channels	23
Specifying the channel name, icon, and channel color	24
Making HA (Head Amp) settings	26
Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO bus	30
Sending a signal from an input channel to a MIX/ MATRIX bus	34
Correcting delay between channels (Input Delay)	37
Channel library operations	39
OUTPUT channels	40
Signal flow for output channels	40
Specifying the channel name, icon, and channel color	41
Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/ MONO bus	42
Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/ MONO channels to MATRIX buses	44
Correcting delay between channels (Output Delay)	46
Using the PORT TO PORT function	47
Channel library operations	48
EQ and Dynamics	49
Using EQ	49
Using dynamics	52
Using the EQ or Dynamics libraries	55
Channel Job	56
DCA group	56
Mute group	58
Using the Recall Safe function	61
Channel Link function	64
Copying, moving, or initializing a channel	67
Scene memory	71
Storing and recalling scenes	72
Editing scene memories	75
Using the Global Paste function	78
Using the Focus Recall function	80
Using the Fade function	82
Outputting a control signal to an external device in tandem with scene recall (GPI OUT)	83
Playing back an audio file that links to a scene recall	84
Using Preview mode	86
Monitor and Cue functions	87
Using the Monitor function	88
Using the Cue function	91
Talkback and Oscillator	96
Using Talkback	96
Using the Oscillator function	98
Meters	101
Operations in the METER screen	101
Graphic EQ, effects, and Premium Rack	103
About the virtual rack	103
Virtual rack operations	103
Graphic EQ operations	106
About AUTOMIXER	109
Editing the internal effects	112
Effects and tempo synchronization	117
Using the Premium Rack	119
Using the graphic EQ, effect, and Premium Rack libraries	126
I/O devices and external head amps	127
Using an I/O device	127
Remotely controlling an Rio unit	129
Remotely controlling an amp	131
Remotely controlling WIRELESS unit	132
Using an external head amp	133
Remotely controlling an external head amp	135
Controlling an internal head amp	137
MIDI	138
MIDI functionality on the QL series console	138
Basic MIDI settings	138
Using program changes to recall scenes and library items	141
Using control changes to control parameters	143
Using Parameter Changes to control parameters	145
Recorder	146
About the USB memory recorder	146
Assigning channels to the input/output of the recorder	146
Recording audio to a USB flash drive	148
Playing back audio files from a USB flash drive	150
Editing the title list	151
Recording or playing back using a computer DAW	152
Using the QL console with Nuendo Live	155
Setup	159
About the SETUP screen	159
User settings	160
Preferences	167
USER DEFINED keys	169
Functions that can be assigned to USER DEFINED keys	170
USER DEFINED knobs	173
Functions that can be assigned to USER DEFINED knobs	174
Custom fader bank	175
Console Lock	176
Saving and loading setup data to and from a USB flash drive	177
Word clock and slot settings	184
Using cascade connections	186
Basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses	189
Switching the entire phantom power supply on/ off	190
Specifying the brightness of the touch screen, LEDs, channel name displays, and lamps	190
Setting the date and time of the internal clock	191
Setting the network address	191
Setting up the Dante audio network	192
Using GPI (General Purpose Interface)	203
Help function	208
Loading a Help/text file from a USB flash drive	208
Viewing Help	208
Using USER DEFINED keys to recall Help directly	209
Other functions	210
Initializing the unit to factory default settings	210
Adjusting the detection point of the touch screen (Calibration function)	210
Adjusting the faders (Calibration function)	211
Fine-tuning the input and output gain (Calibration function)	211
Adjusting the LED color (Calibration function)	213
Adjusting the brightness of the channel name display	213
Adjusting the contrast of the channel name display	214
Initializing the Dante audio network settings	214
Warning/Error Messages	215
Index	218
Data List	220
EQ Library List	221
DYNAMICS Library List	222
Dynamics Parameters	224
Effect Type List	226
Effects Parameters	227
Premium Rack Processor Parameters	239
Parameters that can be assigned to control changes	241
NRPN parameter assignments	243
Mixing parameter operation applicability	247
MIDI Data Format	252
Input/Output Specifications	259
Electrical characteristics	260
Mixer Basic Parameters	261
Pin Assignment Chart	262

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