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UniQuest Features

UniQuest 9 includes an extensive array of standard features listed below. UniQuest 9 also has an extensive list of unique and advanced features which are covered in the Advanced pages. These features set UniQuest 9 apart from all other editor/librarian software.

Highlights

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Make your MIDI hardware part of your computer based music studio with support for over 650 different MIDI devices (instruments, effects, drum machines, samplers, etc)  
Tired of using stock Patch Name Lists that don't represent the contents of your instrument (factory settings) or selecting your patch changes by number? Create customized Patch Name Lists for your instruments based on the patches currently in your instrument, not just the factory settings. Supports Sonar's Master.Ins file and Cubase/Nuendo Patch Script files MORE...
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Backup, organize, manage the contents of your MIDI hardware from the comfort of your large, easy to read computer screen  
Customize each of your sounds to fit perfectly in the mix. The pro's don't use stock sounds, you don't need to either  

Patch/Parameter Editors

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Every editor is uniquely designed to match the instrument  
Open any combination of editors that you wish, including multiple editors for the same instrument  
Choose your preferred editing style...
  • Easy to use grab and drag editing
  • Direct numeric entry from the computer keyboard
  • Mouse Wheel
  • CC automation to remotely edit parameters using controls on a synthesizer or external MIDI hardware
  • Extended editing popup mode for parameters with large data ranges
  • Popup numeric equivalent for all graphic parameters (eg knobs, sliders) for accurate editing
 
MIDI keyboard based zone and velocity editing (for performance editors)  
25 different control types to optimally display each parameter including: drag envelopes, knobs, lists, numbers, ranges, keyboards, patch name entry, any many more  
Extensive patch auditioning options: audition after edit, pitch and velocity sensitive mouse clicks, virtual keyboard, Smart Thru for external keyboard auditioning, computer keyboard  
Randomize, Restore, or Copy & Paste any combination of parameters  
All edits are automatically sent to the instrument so the instrument stays in sync with your editor  
Unlimited Undo with auditionable Undo History for Risk Free Experimentation  
VNRPN - Virtual Non-Registered Parameter Numbers allow you to assign any controller to any parameter in an editor for remote control editing  
Instrument specific Fast Tips help for each editor  
Edit patches individually or from a bank  
Simultaneously edit as many different patches as you want  
Save edited patches to source location or any other location in another bank  
Customize and enhance editors with the Panel Editor  
Combi/Multi editors show names of selected sounds  
Customize your editors with you own unique Midi Quest "Skins"  

Bank Editors

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The easiest way to organize and create custom banks  
Intuitive multiple patch drag and drop interface copies or swaps patches within the current bank or with another bank  
Real time auditioning to listen to any patch in the bank at any time  
Automated display of sound names used by each performance  
5 different patch generation tools to create unique and usable new sounds  
Simultaneously edit as many different banks as you want  
Automated transfer of patches into patch libraries  

Sets

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Provides integration between each  type of SysX data allowing you to treat an instrument as a whole  
Think of a Set as a virtual representation of your instrument's memory  
Open an unlimited number of Sets from any group of instruments  

Libraries

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Store all of your instrument's patches in a single searchable location  
Each library can hold a virtually unlimited number of patches  
Open an unlimited number of Libraries  
Find all duplicates (with or without matching names)  
Automated intelligent keyword assignment  
Keyword sensitive auditioning - audition sequence is sensitive to the type of sound being played)  
Find similar sounds or patches  
Add descriptive comments to each sound  
Add identifying keywords to quickly find specific types of patches  
Sort sounds 3 ways including alphabetically  
Extensive set of editing and organizational tools  

Collections

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Create and restore complete MIDI System "Snapshot"s with one click  
Extensive editing and organizational tools  

Librarian

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Librarian Drivers support 650+ instruments  
UniQuest supports only one instrument  
Open an unlimited number of Banks, Sets, Collections, and Libraries  
7 types of MIDI THRU re-channelization  
Hands-off automated control of your patch bay  
Export SysX in standard MIDI file, MIDIX/Cakewalk, and Text formats  
Easy Internet - transmit MIDIX format files to your instruments  
Unique online "Fast Tips" Help simplifies MIDI communication  
Configurable file extensions & customizable storage directories for each instrument  
Desktop Load/Save - store and retrieve entire screen layouts  
Internal support for 256 individual MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports  
"File Linking" allows many files to use the same data  

Sound Checker

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Comprehensive sound auditioning tools for sound development/auditioning  
Standard MIDI File Sequencer plays Type 0 and Type 1 files  
All functions are active while playing  
Complete Graphic MIDI Systems Analysis  
Trigger custom defined notes, chords and arpeggios  

Basics

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Supports Windows XP, 2000, NT, 98  
Save and Load instrument data to and from disk  
Supports all MIDI instrument/device data types Including patches, banks combis, multis, rhythm, system, etc.  
MIDI interface: any MIDI interface with Windows drivers  
Minimum hardware: PI with 32 MB RAM, 30MB hard drive space  
Suggested hardware: P3/Celeron with 64MB RAM, 30MB HD space  
No copy protection  
Easy to use program installer  
Dedicated Technical Support email and support line  
Updated instrument support downloaded and installed from within UniQuest  
Easy upgrades to Midi Quest and Midi Quest XL  

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Midi Quest -
rated 10 out of 10
by Electronic Musician

Midi Quest Editor: Line 6 Guitar POD

Midi Quest Editor: Roland D-50

Midi Quest Editor: Akai EWI 4000s

Midi Quest Editor: TC-Helicon Voice Pro

Midi Quest Editor: BOSS GT-6

Midi Quest Editor: TC-Helicon VoiceOne

Midi Quest Editor: Korg 01W

Midi Quest Editor: TC-Helicon VoiceWorks

Midi Quest Editor: Yamaha MOTIF Series

Midi Quest Editor: TC-Helicon VoiceDoubler

Midi Quest Sample Editor: Korg Karma

Midi Quest Sample Editor: Line 6 Bass POD