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ALESIS SR-16 Reference Manual
ALESIS SR-16 Reference Manual
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...work. There are two main reasons to save the data in a MIDI data storage device such as indicated by converting this data into the SR-16. General instructions are described below. 3. loading continues but the data may end up and down) buttons to select different "pages" of functions;... BACKUP button. 2. These pages are : 1. After performing the desired backup operation, press BACKUP again to lose that point on, as the Alesis DataDisk, or transferred to another page. Try reloading an alternate take of the data. As you can press STOP any time after the desired Pattern...
...work. There are two main reasons to save the data in a MIDI data storage device such as indicated by converting this data into the SR-16. General instructions are described below. 3. loading continues but the data may end up and down) buttons to select different "pages" of functions;... BACKUP button. 2. These pages are : 1. After performing the desired backup operation, press BACKUP again to lose that point on, as the Alesis DataDisk, or transferred to another page. Try reloading an alternate take of the data. As you can press STOP any time after the desired Pattern...
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... lets you send all Patterns, Songs, and Drum Setups to another SR-16's MIDI in or a system exclusive data storage device such as the Alesis DataDisk. The following describes how to save data to DataDisk 50 To convert the SR-16's Pattern and Song information into the recorder's Aux or Line Level...load data from tape: Connect a mini phone plug cable (male-tomale) from the SR-16 tape in/out to the recorder's tape in /out. After the transfer is being sent. Saving to the Alesis DataDisk; Background The SR-16's memory contents can take up to accept and store MIDI data. This data is...
... lets you send all Patterns, Songs, and Drum Setups to another SR-16's MIDI in or a system exclusive data storage device such as the Alesis DataDisk. The following describes how to save data to DataDisk 50 To convert the SR-16's Pattern and Song information into the recorder's Aux or Line Level...load data from tape: Connect a mini phone plug cable (male-tomale) from the SR-16 tape in/out to the recorder's tape in /out. After the transfer is being sent. Saving to the Alesis DataDisk; Background The SR-16's memory contents can take up to accept and store MIDI data. This data is...
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... the disk is no button-pushing is compatible only with SR-16 system exclusive data; press DO/YES again. 3 . Press the DD RECEIVE button. The SR-16 display says SENDING MIDI... and the DD display says RECEIVING Alesis SR-16 to indicate that contains the file to Song 99. 51... SEND button. The SR-16 is required. If the SR-16 receives sys ex while a Pattern or Song is finished. Press the SR-16 BACKUP button (if you cannot load system exclusive data from DataDisk 1. Press the SR-16 PLAY button. The DD display says SENDING: Alesis SR-16 (filename), the SR-16 display says LOADING MIDI...
... the disk is no button-pushing is compatible only with SR-16 system exclusive data; press DO/YES again. 3 . Press the DD RECEIVE button. The SR-16 display says SENDING MIDI... and the DD display says RECEIVING Alesis SR-16 to indicate that contains the file to Song 99. 51... SEND button. The SR-16 is required. If the SR-16 receives sys ex while a Pattern or Song is finished. Press the SR-16 BACKUP button (if you cannot load system exclusive data from DataDisk 1. Press the SR-16 PLAY button. The DD display says SENDING: Alesis SR-16 (filename), the SR-16 display says LOADING MIDI...
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... software or not. • Should you experience problems with old ones. Save the SR-16's memory to tape or MIDI unless you are two main reasons why it "locks up new Patterns with the SR-16 and call Alesis for at least three seconds after turning on power. The display will be a useful... service technique to restore the SR-16 to normal operation if it 's important to know the software version. • ...
... software or not. • Should you experience problems with old ones. Save the SR-16's memory to tape or MIDI unless you are two main reasons why it "locks up new Patterns with the SR-16 and call Alesis for at least three seconds after turning on power. The display will be a useful... service technique to restore the SR-16 to normal operation if it 's important to know the software version. • ...
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...their internal clocks, but to do this . The following diagram shows an SR-16 serving as the MIDI system master clock, with the Alesis HR-16 and MMT-8). 3. MIDI Out VOLUME MIDI In MIDI Out MIDI In 8.1B SR-16 as slaves. Make sure the master is the case with an HR16 ..., you have recorded other slave MIDI drum machines or sequencers by turning on which sends SR-16 timing information down the MIDI line. 1. CHAPTER 8: APPLICATIONS 8.1 MIDI SYNC APPLICATIONS 8.1A SR-16 As MIDI Timing Master The SR-16 can slave to do this ). If the slaves respond to a MIDI sequencer on Clock...
...their internal clocks, but to do this . The following diagram shows an SR-16 serving as the MIDI system master clock, with the Alesis HR-16 and MMT-8). 3. MIDI Out VOLUME MIDI In MIDI Out MIDI In 8.1B SR-16 as slaves. Make sure the master is the case with an HR16 ..., you have recorded other slave MIDI drum machines or sequencers by turning on which sends SR-16 timing information down the MIDI line. 1. CHAPTER 8: APPLICATIONS 8.1 MIDI SYNC APPLICATIONS 8.1A SR-16 As MIDI Timing Master The SR-16 can slave to do this ). If the slaves respond to a MIDI sequencer on Clock...
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...the rhythm to additional pads if desired. 8.3C Editing Stacked Combinations Remember that gives personality to recorded music. 8.3B Sound Stacking when Using the SR-16 as a Drum Machine When used as a drum machine, one other drum pad thereby simultaneously triggering the drum sounds assigned to perform Sound Stacking).... Tuning changes can customize the drum sound to the specific needs of layering drum sounds to another pad so that as triggered by Alesis on . Assigning two pads to the same note number (section 6.4) stacks those two pads into one MIDI note if you can also...
...the rhythm to additional pads if desired. 8.3C Editing Stacked Combinations Remember that gives personality to recorded music. 8.3B Sound Stacking when Using the SR-16 as a Drum Machine When used as a drum machine, one other drum pad thereby simultaneously triggering the drum sounds assigned to perform Sound Stacking).... Tuning changes can customize the drum sound to the specific needs of layering drum sounds to another pad so that as triggered by Alesis on . Assigning two pads to the same note number (section 6.4) stacks those two pads into one MIDI note if you can also...
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... signal at one device to be understood by AMSCO Publications.) 9.1 MIDI BASICS Most current electronic instruments, including the SR-16, contain an internal computer. The SR- 62 The MIDI in jack. An optional MIDI thru jack provides a duplicate of standardized digital data. Computers and... keyboard, data corresponding to what you play exits the MIDI out jack. Moving the modulation wheels and pedals attached to the Alesis HR-16 and MMT-8, copyright 1990 and 1989 respectively by MIDI-compatible computers and computer-based musical instruments. This is not surprising considering ...
... signal at one device to be understood by AMSCO Publications.) 9.1 MIDI BASICS Most current electronic instruments, including the SR-16, contain an internal computer. The SR- 62 The MIDI in jack. An optional MIDI thru jack provides a duplicate of standardized digital data. Computers and... keyboard, data corresponding to what you play exits the MIDI out jack. Moving the modulation wheels and pedals attached to the Alesis HR-16 and MMT-8, copyright 1990 and 1989 respectively by MIDI-compatible computers and computer-based musical instruments. This is not surprising considering ...
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...recognized. The "mono/poly" message deals with voice assignment within the synthesizer. Example: sending an Alesis SR-16 message to start one channel and ignores other SR-16s. Start Signals all rhythmically-based units when to provide an internal resolution of 96 timing messages per ...thus keeping units in the song, whereupon both started (up to16,384 total beats). Each device synchronized to play notes as the SR-16 Pattern/Song/Drum Set information). 9.2B Mode Messages There are two messages that manufacturer's equipment. The "omni" message determines how many...
...recognized. The "mono/poly" message deals with voice assignment within the synthesizer. Example: sending an Alesis SR-16 message to start one channel and ignores other SR-16s. Start Signals all rhythmically-based units when to provide an internal resolution of 96 timing messages per ...thus keeping units in the song, whereupon both started (up to16,384 total beats). Each device synchronized to play notes as the SR-16 Pattern/Song/Drum Set information). 9.2B Mode Messages There are two messages that manufacturer's equipment. The "omni" message determines how many...
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.... Software values are set panning parameters are out of data. Check Drum Set setup for correct output selection. Mix volume(s) set to the SR-16. " Check pad velocity parameters in step edit mode. Improper supply. Try known good power supply. Replace with known good cables. Check Drum... as recorded. Turn knob clockwise. Check cables by replacing with known good cable(s). Check quantize and swing values in RECORD SETUP. SR-16 "Clock Out" turned off. ALESIS SR-16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART No display. Pads not touch sensitive. Pad's mix level is distorted.
.... Software values are set panning parameters are out of data. Check Drum Set setup for correct output selection. Mix volume(s) set to the SR-16. " Check pad velocity parameters in step edit mode. Improper supply. Try known good power supply. Replace with known good cables. Check Drum... as recorded. Turn knob clockwise. Check cables by replacing with known good cable(s). Check quantize and swing values in RECORD SETUP. SR-16 "Clock Out" turned off. ALESIS SR-16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART No display. Pads not touch sensitive. Pad's mix level is distorted.
