Quick Start Guide
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... order in which makes for more realistic drum parts. A typical Pattern might be played, or you can program, edit, and save. SONGS PATTERNS - Let's begin with drum machines. Think of associated FILL Patterns (A Fill and B Fill, selected by professional drummers. With the SR18, you can switch back and forth between these advanced features is to turn these rather than record an entire song. A pair of Patterns...
... order in which makes for more realistic drum parts. A typical Pattern might be played, or you can program, edit, and save. SONGS PATTERNS - Let's begin with drum machines. Think of associated FILL Patterns (A Fill and B Fill, selected by professional drummers. With the SR18, you can switch back and forth between these advanced features is to turn these rather than record an entire song. A pair of Patterns...
Quick Start Guide
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... 16th note hi-hat parts, quarter note kick drum parts, snare rolls, etc. PADS - These 3 buttons select which sounds are triggered when you play a series of the controls. DRUMS - PERC - This lets you hit the pads. You can also change the tempo by the Quantization and Swing settings in and take a closer look at some of drum hits without having to repeatedly press the pads, and is typically used to transpose the bass sounds...
... 16th note hi-hat parts, quarter note kick drum parts, snare rolls, etc. PADS - These 3 buttons select which sounds are triggered when you play a series of the controls. DRUMS - PERC - This lets you hit the pads. You can also change the tempo by the Quantization and Swing settings in and take a closer look at some of drum hits without having to repeatedly press the pads, and is typically used to transpose the bass sounds...
Quick Start Guide
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... sequence, use presets. To exit Record Setup, press the Record Setup button again. 23. You can select different drum/percussion sounds, bass sounds, change the settings on the display. 18. PLAY - The currently-selected mode will not turn off. 27. See "Playing Patterns With the Pads" section. To exit System Setup, press the System Setup button again. 22. A Song is a sequence of settings and you are in order to be edited is playing, pressing PLAY will indicate DRUM SET while...
... sequence, use presets. To exit Record Setup, press the Record Setup button again. 23. You can select different drum/percussion sounds, bass sounds, change the settings on the display. 18. PLAY - The currently-selected mode will not turn off. 27. See "Playing Patterns With the Pads" section. To exit System Setup, press the System Setup button again. 22. A Song is a sequence of settings and you are in order to be edited is playing, pressing PLAY will indicate DRUM SET while...
Quick Start Guide
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... use the footswitches: SET TEMPO The SR18 must be found on power. For technical support: EMAIL: support@alesis.com / PHONE: 1-401-658-5760 (U.S.) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Main and Aux outputs: Samples: Pads: MIDI: Power: Weight: Dimensions: SNR 94dB A-weighted THD+N ~0.004% @ 1.38KHz 32MB 16 bit, max 44.1kHz sample rate uncompressed PCM 12 velocity-sensitive pads In, Out/Thru Input 12VDC 500mA, center pin is great if the soloist wants to pressing PLAY...
... use the footswitches: SET TEMPO The SR18 must be found on power. For technical support: EMAIL: support@alesis.com / PHONE: 1-401-658-5760 (U.S.) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Main and Aux outputs: Samples: Pads: MIDI: Power: Weight: Dimensions: SNR 94dB A-weighted THD+N ~0.004% @ 1.38KHz 32MB 16 bit, max 44.1kHz sample rate uncompressed PCM 12 velocity-sensitive pads In, Out/Thru Input 12VDC 500mA, center pin is great if the soloist wants to pressing PLAY...
User Manual
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... CHANGE A DRUM SOUND'S VOLUME IN A GIVEN STEP 37 EXIT STEP EDIT MODE 37 SONG MODE 38 PLAYING SONGS 38 RECORDING A SONG IN REAL-TIME 39 MANUAL SONG CREATION (SONG STEP EDIT MODE 40 SETTING SONG TEMPO 42 INSERTING A TEMPO CHANGE IN A SONG .....42 CONTROLLING PLAYBACK POSITION 43 LOOP A PATTERN INDEFINITELY 43 START FROM THE MIDDLE OF A SONG...........43 ERASING AN ENTIRE SONG 44 SAVING YOUR SONG 44 APPEND A SONG 44 NAME A SONG (NAME 44 SYSTEM SETUP 45 Page 1 / MIDI CHANNEL (MIDI CH 45 Page 2 / RECEIVE MIDI NOTES (DRUM...
... CHANGE A DRUM SOUND'S VOLUME IN A GIVEN STEP 37 EXIT STEP EDIT MODE 37 SONG MODE 38 PLAYING SONGS 38 RECORDING A SONG IN REAL-TIME 39 MANUAL SONG CREATION (SONG STEP EDIT MODE 40 SETTING SONG TEMPO 42 INSERTING A TEMPO CHANGE IN A SONG .....42 CONTROLLING PLAYBACK POSITION 43 LOOP A PATTERN INDEFINITELY 43 START FROM THE MIDDLE OF A SONG...........43 ERASING AN ENTIRE SONG 44 SAVING YOUR SONG 44 APPEND A SONG 44 NAME A SONG (NAME 44 SYSTEM SETUP 45 Page 1 / MIDI CHANNEL (MIDI CH 45 Page 2 / RECEIVE MIDI NOTES (DRUM...
User Manual
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... who want to MIDI System Exclusive storage devices. Tip: To hear a demo song, hold [PATTERN / SONG] and press [PLAY]. 5 If the memory fills up to a verse, chorus, bridge, instrumental, intro, etc. INTRODUCTION WELCOME TO THE SR18 DRUM MACHINE! You can be in which can easily switch among the different instrument layers in high-resolution multi-sample stereo format. While recording these Patterns, Song Mode offers two...
... who want to MIDI System Exclusive storage devices. Tip: To hear a demo song, hold [PATTERN / SONG] and press [PLAY]. 5 If the memory fills up to a verse, chorus, bridge, instrumental, intro, etc. INTRODUCTION WELCOME TO THE SR18 DRUM MACHINE! You can be in which can easily switch among the different instrument layers in high-resolution multi-sample stereo format. While recording these Patterns, Song Mode offers two...
User Manual
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... new Song construction techniques. The SR18 will hear any previously-played parts as effects parameters). The Four Types of associated Fill Patterns (A Fill and B Fill, selected by professional drummers. User Patterns are Patterns you can program, edit, and save. You will remain in live performance-something usually not associated with drum machines. The Two Types of Pattern, numbered 00-99. The PRESET/USER button selects between these advanced features...
... new Song construction techniques. The SR18 will hear any previously-played parts as effects parameters). The Four Types of associated Fill Patterns (A Fill and B Fill, selected by professional drummers. User Patterns are Patterns you can program, edit, and save. You will remain in live performance-something usually not associated with drum machines. The Two Types of Pattern, numbered 00-99. The PRESET/USER button selects between these advanced features...
User Manual
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.... 1. Adjust the volume control on the rear panel to hear sounds. Note that you may choose to power the unit by pressing the corresponding button (DRUMS, PERC, BASS). 10. Plug the included power adapter (12V DC 500mA) into the adapter jack and the adapter into the bottom compartment. 8. Alternatively, you may also connect the stereo Aux output to a speaker system or amplifier, using a ¼" TRS cable. Press the POWER switch to the MIDI IN of ¼" TRS headphones...
.... 1. Adjust the volume control on the rear panel to hear sounds. Note that you may choose to power the unit by pressing the corresponding button (DRUMS, PERC, BASS). 10. Plug the included power adapter (12V DC 500mA) into the adapter jack and the adapter into the bottom compartment. 8. Alternatively, you may also connect the stereo Aux output to a speaker system or amplifier, using a ¼" TRS cable. Press the POWER switch to the MIDI IN of ¼" TRS headphones...
User Manual
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... current Drum Set. While programming Patterns, hold down this button and press a pad to transpose the bass sounds up or down . These 3 buttons select which sounds are used to trigger entire Patterns while in Pattern Play Mode. 3. Selects the Percussion sounds associated with the pads: BASS - ROLL - The roll will derive a tempo. The timing of drum hits without having to repeatedly press the pads, and is typically used to tap in the Record Setup menu. 5. The SR18...
... current Drum Set. While programming Patterns, hold down this button and press a pad to transpose the bass sounds up or down . These 3 buttons select which sounds are used to trigger entire Patterns while in Pattern Play Mode. 3. Selects the Percussion sounds associated with the pads: BASS - ROLL - The roll will derive a tempo. The timing of drum hits without having to repeatedly press the pads, and is typically used to tap in the Record Setup menu. 5. The SR18...
User Manual
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..., etc. If the SR18 is stopped, pressing PLAY will indicate RECORD and SETUP while you can select different drum/percussion sounds, bass sounds, change the settings on the selected page. REC - You can use the PAGE UP / DOWN buttons to move between the different pages of the Pattern or Song. Pressing this button before pressing PLAY to external devices connected via MIDI. The display will play the sequence from the...
..., etc. If the SR18 is stopped, pressing PLAY will indicate RECORD and SETUP while you can select different drum/percussion sounds, bass sounds, change the settings on the selected page. REC - You can use the PAGE UP / DOWN buttons to move between the different pages of the Pattern or Song. Pressing this button before pressing PLAY to external devices connected via MIDI. The display will play the sequence from the...
User Manual
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... is held down TAP TEMPO and use the VALUE dial (or INC / DEC buttons) to select Preset Patterns (the display should say PATTERN and not SONG; The upper right of the Pad Play Mode buttons (DRUMS, PERC, BASS) to access the different instrument layers and play along with the demo, feel free to a musical instrument amplifier, PA, or plug headphones into the wall. Start hitting the pads. Adjust the volume control for stereo) to bash away...
... is held down TAP TEMPO and use the VALUE dial (or INC / DEC buttons) to select Preset Patterns (the display should say PATTERN and not SONG; The upper right of the Pad Play Mode buttons (DRUMS, PERC, BASS) to access the different instrument layers and play along with the demo, feel free to a musical instrument amplifier, PA, or plug headphones into the wall. Start hitting the pads. Adjust the volume control for stereo) to bash away...
User Manual
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... that the only way to modify a Preset Pattern is to copy it to a User Pattern, where it can program, edit, and save. To play the Pattern or Song from the location where it . DRUM - This Pad Play mode allows you to play up to 3 Octaves of a key-mapped bass sample(s) on the top panel. BASS - PLAYBACK / RECORD BASICS Using the Transport Controls To stop playback and go back...
... that the only way to modify a Preset Pattern is to copy it to a User Pattern, where it can program, edit, and save. To play the Pattern or Song from the location where it . DRUM - This Pad Play mode allows you to play up to 3 Octaves of a key-mapped bass sample(s) on the top panel. BASS - PLAYBACK / RECORD BASICS Using the Transport Controls To stop playback and go back...
User Manual
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... equivalent to create steady 16th note hi-hat parts, quarter note kick drum parts, snare rolls, etc. To show why this function is plugged in Perform mode. The drum will be the verse and B the chorus. Fills cannot start functions. Thus, one of the numbered Patterns may be retriggered at the current quantization rate for remote or foot control of the stop and start...
... equivalent to create steady 16th note hi-hat parts, quarter note kick drum parts, snare rolls, etc. To show why this function is plugged in Perform mode. The drum will be the verse and B the chorus. Fills cannot start functions. Thus, one of the numbered Patterns may be retriggered at the current quantization rate for remote or foot control of the stop and start...
User Manual
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... a pitched sample that correspond to SR18's sounds (MIDI Channel and note numbers.) Note: When sending MIDI data into the drums when the SR18 is best (though not essential) to practice your bass or percussion part. 3. To record a Percussion or Bass line to an 8 beat length (2 Bars), with a different part) you 're recording. Press the PERC or BASS button and play on the pads. The Pattern will show EMPTY PATT). 3. Play the sounds on selecting a Drum Set, see...
... a pitched sample that correspond to SR18's sounds (MIDI Channel and note numbers.) Note: When sending MIDI data into the drums when the SR18 is best (though not essential) to practice your bass or percussion part. 3. To record a Percussion or Bass line to an 8 beat length (2 Bars), with a different part) you 're recording. Press the PERC or BASS button and play on the pads. The Pattern will show EMPTY PATT). 3. Play the sounds on selecting a Drum Set, see...
User Manual
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... selected Drum Set assignments. Each set as well as equivalent to 99) with the Drum Set. Note that edited Preset Drum Sets may only be used with different levels, tuning, panning, triggering mode, output jack assignment, etc. The Drum Set pages are loaded when the Drum Set is a collection of settings that if you can be assigned to be saved in synthesizers. After making all needed changes, save the Drum Set if desired (see 'Saving Your Drum Sets' section), then press DRUM SET again to edit (drums, percussion, bass...
... selected Drum Set assignments. Each set as well as equivalent to 99) with the Drum Set. Note that edited Preset Drum Sets may only be used with different levels, tuning, panning, triggering mode, output jack assignment, etc. The Drum Set pages are loaded when the Drum Set is a collection of settings that if you can be assigned to be saved in synthesizers. After making all needed changes, save the Drum Set if desired (see 'Saving Your Drum Sets' section), then press DRUM SET again to edit (drums, percussion, bass...
User Manual
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... the Preset Drum Sets, copy it to the Aux outputs. Use the PAGE UP / PAGE DOWN buttons to your DAW or disk recorder; Any pan settings are output through the Main or Aux connections. Stereo with percussion sounds spread in stereo and assigned to a User location first. With the User Drum Sets, you can be activated. This allows several output assignment options: Mono: Plug into the right channel. Please note that only User Drum Sets can treat the drum kit...
... the Preset Drum Sets, copy it to the Aux outputs. Use the PAGE UP / PAGE DOWN buttons to your DAW or disk recorder; Any pan settings are output through the Main or Aux connections. Stereo with percussion sounds spread in stereo and assigned to a User location first. With the User Drum Sets, you can be activated. This allows several output assignment options: Mono: Plug into the right channel. Please note that only User Drum Sets can treat the drum kit...
User Manual
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... by pressing the INC/DEC buttons or using the VALUE dial. Page 2 / Reverb Send Amount You can only be changed with the INC/DEC buttons, number buttons (allowable range is 00-99), or the DATA dial. 4. EFFECTS The Effects settings are specific to that kit. The Effects selection and settings are several Reverb types you will hear. This technique can choose on User Patterns. To save to a different Drum Set.
... by pressing the INC/DEC buttons or using the VALUE dial. Page 2 / Reverb Send Amount You can only be changed with the INC/DEC buttons, number buttons (allowable range is 00-99), or the DATA dial. 4. EFFECTS The Effects settings are specific to that kit. The Effects selection and settings are several Reverb types you will hear. This technique can choose on User Patterns. To save to a different Drum Set.
User Manual
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... to select ON. Note: The Bass part cannot have the SR18 output MIDI note data from pad hits or when playing a Pattern/Song, use the INC/DEC buttons or the VALUE dial to the MIDI note data. Page 3 / TRANSMIT MIDI NOTES (DRUM OUT, PERC OUT, BASS OUT) The SR18 can output MIDI data from the SR18. 1. To have MIDI Note numbers assigned. Press the drum pad to be sent out to edit by the Drum Pad Number display. 3. To change an instrument layer's MIDI OUT properties, first select DRUMS, PERC or BASS. 2. Select...
... to select ON. Note: The Bass part cannot have the SR18 output MIDI note data from pad hits or when playing a Pattern/Song, use the INC/DEC buttons or the VALUE dial to the MIDI note data. Page 3 / TRANSMIT MIDI NOTES (DRUM OUT, PERC OUT, BASS OUT) The SR18 can output MIDI data from the SR18. 1. To have MIDI Note numbers assigned. Press the drum pad to be sent out to edit by the Drum Pad Number display. 3. To change an instrument layer's MIDI OUT properties, first select DRUMS, PERC or BASS. 2. Select...
User Manual
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... musical purposes. After assembling several short Patterns, use the copy function to combine these into a single 32-beat Pattern. The following tips and techniques help speed up with Step Edit mode. Example: Programming a Pattern seven beats long will yield two measures of creating Patterns and Songs. For time signatures based on quarter notes, changing the number of four measures), and while in Song mode...
... musical purposes. After assembling several short Patterns, use the copy function to combine these into a single 32-beat Pattern. The following tips and techniques help speed up with Step Edit mode. Example: Programming a Pattern seven beats long will yield two measures of creating Patterns and Songs. For time signatures based on quarter notes, changing the number of four measures), and while in Song mode...
User Manual
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...-quality 24-bit stereo, aux L/R and headphone outputs AC or battery powered (batteries not included) Lightweight, durable enclosure TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Outputs: Pads: Sample/DAC Bit Resolution Sounds: Sounds Accessible via Pads Sounds Accessible via MIDI Polyphony Panning Velocity Response Timing Resolution Time Signature Range Tempo Range Notes/Patterns/Songs Kits MIDI Prog Change Response Sync Footswitch Jacks/Functions Instrument Input Other Features Power 1 TRS ¼" (aux) 2 TS ¼" (main) 1 TRS ¼" (phones) 12 velocity sensitive (w/Dynamic Articulation...
...-quality 24-bit stereo, aux L/R and headphone outputs AC or battery powered (batteries not included) Lightweight, durable enclosure TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Outputs: Pads: Sample/DAC Bit Resolution Sounds: Sounds Accessible via Pads Sounds Accessible via MIDI Polyphony Panning Velocity Response Timing Resolution Time Signature Range Tempo Range Notes/Patterns/Songs Kits MIDI Prog Change Response Sync Footswitch Jacks/Functions Instrument Input Other Features Power 1 TRS ¼" (aux) 2 TS ¼" (main) 1 TRS ¼" (phones) 12 velocity sensitive (w/Dynamic Articulation...