[A6] A6 bank manager etc

[Brian Shim]

> >i can only assume the awkward scheme must be convenient for the
> >A6 hardware - it certainly isn't for the human programmer !
> >

Please note, sysex can only transmit 7 bits of useful data per byte.  This
isn't an Alesis creation; it's a MIDI standard.  Any time the MS bit is set,
the byte is interpreted as a command, not data.

> >
> Actually, the QS series does the same thing.  I have code which handles
> encoding and decoding this data which I used for my QS series editor.
> If you're interested, I could send you the algorithms or code segments.
>
> On a related note:  Does anyone have any information on the format of
> the Program, Mix or Effects buffers once they're decoded?  All I've been
> able to find is the 1-page sysex document which doesn't go into any
> detail on the format of these buffers (other than the size).  Thanks.

On the A6 page, there is a much more detailed sysex document that describes
the Program, Mix and Global buffers (no Effects info yet).  It's at:

http://www.alesis.com/downloads/software/A6/index.html

I have a slightly updated version (after receiving input from Cyril) that I
will post later (when our internet connection at work is back up).  But,
this can get you started.

Brian