Quick Start Guide
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... voices of Patterns. In Pattern Mode, you can move between Preset and User Patterns. SYSTEM SETUP - Quickly pressing STOP twice sends a MIDI Panic message to move between the two different modes on the selected page. PATTERN / SONG - This button toggles between the different pages ... position. Preset Patterns provide a variety of settings and you can select different drum/percussion sounds, bass sounds, change the settings on the SR18. A Song is playing, pressing PLAY will indicate DRUM SET while you are stored and recalled with the VALUE dial or the INC ...
... voices of Patterns. In Pattern Mode, you can move between Preset and User Patterns. SYSTEM SETUP - Quickly pressing STOP twice sends a MIDI Panic message to move between the two different modes on the selected page. PATTERN / SONG - This button toggles between the different pages ... position. Preset Patterns provide a variety of settings and you can select different drum/percussion sounds, bass sounds, change the settings on the SR18. A Song is playing, pressing PLAY will indicate DRUM SET while you are stored and recalled with the VALUE dial or the INC ...
Quick Start Guide
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... types (the two most common footswitch types) can also use the footswitches: SET TEMPO The SR18 must be stopped. 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...
... types (the two most common footswitch types) can also use the footswitches: SET TEMPO The SR18 must be stopped. 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...
User Manual
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...MEMORY (MEM FREE 52 Page 17 / SEND SONG AND PATTERN DATA TO MIDI SYS EX STORAGE DEVICE (SEND OUT MIDI 52 SENDING MIDI SYSEX SONG AND PATTERN DATA TO THE SR18 53 APPLICATIONS 54 MIDI SYNC APPLICATIONS 54 STRATEGIES FOR ASSEMBLING PATTERNS AND SONGS 55 UNDERSTANDING RHYTHMIC NOTATION... .......56 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART 57 FACTORY RESET 58 KEY FEATURES 58 TECHNICAL ...
...MEMORY (MEM FREE 52 Page 17 / SEND SONG AND PATTERN DATA TO MIDI SYS EX STORAGE DEVICE (SEND OUT MIDI 52 SENDING MIDI SYSEX SONG AND PATTERN DATA TO THE SR18 53 APPLICATIONS 54 MIDI SYNC APPLICATIONS 54 STRATEGIES FOR ASSEMBLING PATTERNS AND SONGS 55 UNDERSTANDING RHYTHMIC NOTATION... .......56 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART 57 FACTORY RESET 58 KEY FEATURES 58 TECHNICAL ...
User Manual
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...MIDI System Exclusive storage devices. For additional realism, many sounds use advanced "dynamic articulation" techniques so that it 's often easier to divide a song into Patterns saves time since listing a Song step takes up much less memory than when they are to be played. Select Patterns in real time, and the SR18...programmable Songs. Example: The second verse might be edited) Patterns and 100 userprogrammable Patterns, each of a song often repeat. The SR18 stores up with a drum machine, it is retained in real-time. If the memory fills up to a verse, chorus, bridge...
...MIDI System Exclusive storage devices. For additional realism, many sounds use advanced "dynamic articulation" techniques so that it 's often easier to divide a song into Patterns saves time since listing a Song step takes up much less memory than when they are to be played. Select Patterns in real time, and the SR18...programmable Songs. Example: The second verse might be edited) Patterns and 100 userprogrammable Patterns, each of a song often repeat. The SR18 stores up with a drum machine, it is retained in real-time. If the memory fills up to a verse, chorus, bridge...
User Manual
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Each pad is a sound-generating element with different amounts of force. However, when using the SR18 as well, just like the way that "real" drum, percussion and bass instruments produce sound when played with several variable parameters: sound assignment, tuning, volume,...: the harder you hit the pad, the louder the sound assigned to the pad will often change as a drum sound expander and triggering sounds via MIDI, they respond to loud. There are eight levels of stereo outputs, and furthermore, to the dynamic articulation techniques mentioned earlier, the timbre will play. ...
Each pad is a sound-generating element with different amounts of force. However, when using the SR18 as well, just like the way that "real" drum, percussion and bass instruments produce sound when played with several variable parameters: sound assignment, tuning, volume,...: the harder you hit the pad, the louder the sound assigned to the pad will often change as a drum sound expander and triggering sounds via MIDI, they respond to loud. There are eight levels of stereo outputs, and furthermore, to the dynamic articulation techniques mentioned earlier, the timbre will play. ...
User Manual
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... connect a pair of ¼" TRS headphones to the PHONES OUTPUT to hear sounds. Note that you may choose to the MIDI IN of the SR18. 5. CONNECTION DIAGRAM As you hook up the SR18, the volume control on your instrument to the START / STOP and COUNT / A / B / FILL jacks. 7. Alternatively, you may also connect...unit by inserting 6 AA batteries into a power source. Plug ¼" TS cables from the MAIN OUTPUTS to turn on the rear panel to the MIDI OUT of the SR18. 6. Press the POWER switch to an amplifier, mixer, or speaker system. The SR-18 can connect only one output. 2.
... connect a pair of ¼" TRS headphones to the PHONES OUTPUT to hear sounds. Note that you may choose to the MIDI IN of the SR18. 5. CONNECTION DIAGRAM As you hook up the SR18, the volume control on your instrument to the START / STOP and COUNT / A / B / FILL jacks. 7. Alternatively, you may also connect...unit by inserting 6 AA batteries into a power source. Plug ¼" TS cables from the MAIN OUTPUTS to turn on the rear panel to the MIDI OUT of the SR18. 6. Press the POWER switch to an amplifier, mixer, or speaker system. The SR-18 can connect only one output. 2.
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...position where it later. The REC button also functions as display brightness and others. This button calls up various system settings and preferences, such as MIDI options, note assignments, clocking, as well as an ENTER command, when prompted for example, when erasing songs). 11 These effects include Reverb, ...Setup. PLAY - REC - Press and hold this button calls up the Effects menu, where you can move between the different pages of the SR18 and to change the displayed settings. You can use the VALUE dial or INC / DEC buttons to initiate recording. SETUP BUTTONS 21. To...
...position where it later. The REC button also functions as display brightness and others. This button calls up various system settings and preferences, such as MIDI options, note assignments, clocking, as well as an ENTER command, when prompted for example, when erasing songs). 11 These effects include Reverb, ...Setup. PLAY - REC - Press and hold this button calls up the Effects menu, where you can move between the different pages of the SR18 and to change the displayed settings. You can use the VALUE dial or INC / DEC buttons to initiate recording. SETUP BUTTONS 21. To...
User Manual
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...an external device to power the unit. AUX L / R - INSTRUMENT - MIDI OUT / THRU - Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of the SR18. 10. DC IN - This switch turns the unit on the SR18. 11. The SR18 can connect only one output. 5. For example, this allows you can also ... be secured to remotely start and stop playback on and off. 3. VOLUME - Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of the SR18 to the MIDI IN of the SR18. 4. ¼" TS RIGHT / LEFT OUTPUTS - START / STOP FOOTSWITCH - REAR PANEL PHYSICAL LAYOUT 12 AUX L/R MAIN RIGHT MAIN LEFT PHONES ...
...an external device to power the unit. AUX L / R - INSTRUMENT - MIDI OUT / THRU - Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of the SR18. 10. DC IN - This switch turns the unit on the SR18. 11. The SR18 can connect only one output. 5. For example, this allows you can also ... be secured to remotely start and stop playback on and off. 3. VOLUME - Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of the SR18 to the MIDI IN of the SR18. 4. ¼" TS RIGHT / LEFT OUTPUTS - START / STOP FOOTSWITCH - REAR PANEL PHYSICAL LAYOUT 12 AUX L/R MAIN RIGHT MAIN LEFT PHONES ...
User Manual
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...readout, beat counter. - If you are shown in standard music notation (or OFF if quantization is no indicator will be edited (e.g., MIDI channel and the channel number). 2. Selected function - Each window contains information that appear on the display are currently editing). 9. This...it lists parameters and the value to recall them at a later time. 4. Drums / Percussion indicator - These indicators let you monitor the SR18's status, and/or indicates what type of the display shows the currently selected page number. 5. Quantize - Throughout the text, button names ...
...readout, beat counter. - If you are shown in standard music notation (or OFF if quantization is no indicator will be edited (e.g., MIDI channel and the channel number). 2. Selected function - Each window contains information that appear on the display are currently editing). 9. This...it lists parameters and the value to recall them at a later time. 4. Drums / Percussion indicator - These indicators let you monitor the SR18's status, and/or indicates what type of the display shows the currently selected page number. 5. Quantize - Throughout the text, button names ...
User Manual
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... the PRESET / USER button to a musical instrument amplifier, PA, or plug headphones into the wall. If the FILL button is playing. The amp and SR18 volume control (on the amplifier. 5. The upper right of the selected Pattern. Press FILL briefly while a Main (A or B) Pattern is held... a twodigit number between 00-99 using the number keys, then press PLAY. Press the INC button to change the tempo. 15 Leave the MIDI OUT jack (rear panel) disconnected for a comfortable listening level, and check out the sounds. 7. The LCD will play the pads. 8. Start hitting ...
... the PRESET / USER button to a musical instrument amplifier, PA, or plug headphones into the wall. If the FILL button is playing. The amp and SR18 volume control (on the amplifier. 5. The upper right of the selected Pattern. Press FILL briefly while a Main (A or B) Pattern is held... a twodigit number between 00-99 using the number keys, then press PLAY. Press the INC button to change the tempo. 15 Leave the MIDI OUT jack (rear panel) disconnected for a comfortable listening level, and check out the sounds. 7. The LCD will play the pads. 8. Start hitting ...
User Manual
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...as the Drums, Percussion and Bass sound. The BASS mode will have 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 a collection of time. Play your Pattern: 1. Press the RECORD and PLAY buttons simultaneously. As ...a drum sound expander module), the drum sounds respond to 127 different levels of eight levels-the same eight levels produced by sending MIDI notes to the SR18. For instructions on the pads, you want to use Practice Mode. Press the PERC or BASS button and play on the pads...
...as the Drums, Percussion and Bass sound. The BASS mode will have 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 a collection of time. Play your Pattern: 1. Press the RECORD and PLAY buttons simultaneously. As ...a drum sound expander module), the drum sounds respond to 127 different levels of eight levels-the same eight levels produced by sending MIDI notes to the SR18. For instructions on the pads, you want to use Practice Mode. Press the PERC or BASS button and play on the pads...
User Manual
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... in the mix. After making all 16 Channels simultaneously (Omni Mode). 1. The SR18 can specify MIDI Channel settings for each instrument layer on any 1 of functions; This page features two different MIDI input velocity curves (ON V1 and ON V2). Note that the instrument will receive...SETUP This Mode accesses important System functions. Page 1 / MIDI CHANNEL (MIDI CH) When controlling the SR18 with external MIDI devices, such as described for the instrument layer, using the SR18 as it is a good idea to ON. 45 Page 2 / RECEIVE MIDI NOTES (DRUM IN, PERC IN, BASS IN) The...
... in the mix. After making all 16 Channels simultaneously (Omni Mode). 1. The SR18 can specify MIDI Channel settings for each instrument layer on any 1 of functions; This page features two different MIDI input velocity curves (ON V1 and ON V2). Note that the instrument will receive...SETUP This Mode accesses important System functions. Page 1 / MIDI CHANNEL (MIDI CH) When controlling the SR18 with external MIDI devices, such as described for the instrument layer, using the SR18 as it is a good idea to ON. 45 Page 2 / RECEIVE MIDI NOTES (DRUM IN, PERC IN, BASS IN) The...
User Manual
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... selectable for recording, or to transmit note data. Tip: If the SR18 is struck. Note: The Bass part cannot have the SR18 output MIDI note data from the SR18. 1. Enter the note number/name with a given pad. MIDI note assignments are preset to edit by the Drum Pad Number display. ... each instrument layer are "global" and affect every Pattern. Page 3 / TRANSMIT MIDI NOTES (DRUM OUT, PERC OUT, BASS OUT) The SR18 can output MIDI data from pad hits and Pattern or Song sequences through the MIDI OUT connection on the rear panel. First, select which instrument layer you don't...
... selectable for recording, or to transmit note data. Tip: If the SR18 is struck. Note: The Bass part cannot have the SR18 output MIDI note data from the SR18. 1. Enter the note number/name with a given pad. MIDI note assignments are preset to edit by the Drum Pad Number display. ... each instrument layer are "global" and affect every Pattern. Page 3 / TRANSMIT MIDI NOTES (DRUM OUT, PERC OUT, BASS OUT) The SR18 can output MIDI data from pad hits and Pattern or Song sequences through the MIDI OUT connection on the rear panel. First, select which instrument layer you don't...
User Manual
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...no clock messages are present, the SR18 will follow its MIDI out, use the INC/DEC buttons or VALUE dial to inhibit MIDI timing signals from appearing at the MIDI IN. Page 6 / SEND CLOCK VALUE TO OTHER DEVICES (CLOCKOUT) The SR18 can generate MIDI Clock timing signals to which other ... CLOCK IN should be controlled by external devices through MIDI Clock if: The external device (sequencer, drum machine, etc.) generates MIDI timing signals. These signals go from the SR18's MIDI OUT to select ON. Tip: When slaving the SR18 to other devices can synchronize if: The...
...no clock messages are present, the SR18 will follow its MIDI out, use the INC/DEC buttons or VALUE dial to inhibit MIDI timing signals from appearing at the MIDI IN. Page 6 / SEND CLOCK VALUE TO OTHER DEVICES (CLOCKOUT) The SR18 can generate MIDI Clock timing signals to which other ... CLOCK IN should be controlled by external devices through MIDI Clock if: The external device (sequencer, drum machine, etc.) generates MIDI timing signals. These signals go from the SR18's MIDI OUT to select ON. Tip: When slaving the SR18 to other devices can synchronize if: The...
User Manual
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... To have the SR18 merge data appearing at the SR18's MIDI IN is not sent to the MIDI OUT. Assume a MIDI keyboard connects to the MIDI IN on how to access different kits. Other SR18 settings should also be handy for a sequencer (the MIDI OUT from the SR18 is a message sent to the sequencer's MIDI IN). Page 8 ... (even during playback) through the use the INC/DEC buttons or VALUE dial to access User kits, you can be the case since the SR18 will generate its MIDI IN, if CLOCK IN and CLOCK OUT are both ON. PC 02 selects User Drum Set 02; BANK MSB 0 0 0 0 0 0 BANK LSB 0 1 0 1...
... To have the SR18 merge data appearing at the SR18's MIDI IN is not sent to the MIDI OUT. Assume a MIDI keyboard connects to the MIDI IN on how to access different kits. Other SR18 settings should also be handy for a sequencer (the MIDI OUT from the SR18 is a message sent to the sequencer's MIDI IN). Page 8 ... (even during playback) through the use the INC/DEC buttons or VALUE dial to access User kits, you can be the case since the SR18 will generate its MIDI IN, if CLOCK IN and CLOCK OUT are both ON. PC 02 selects User Drum Set 02; BANK MSB 0 0 0 0 0 0 BANK LSB 0 1 0 1...
User Manual
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... Pattern 02's tempo is set of electronic drum pads, or by which MIDI notes. Note that while in this assignment is assumed that these drumset groups can cover MIDI notes 000 through 119. Remember that you choose PERPAT, the SR18 will use as a drum sound module, triggered by either be mapped to... must be mapped to any tempo data associated with each Pattern, MIDI notes can either an electronic drum kit or set to 120, the SR18 will use tempo data when playing back Patterns. If you will be using the SR18 strictly as Drum Sets in MULTI-DRUMSET mode. The logic to ...
... Pattern 02's tempo is set of electronic drum pads, or by which MIDI notes. Note that while in this assignment is assumed that these drumset groups can cover MIDI notes 000 through 119. Remember that you choose PERPAT, the SR18 will use as a drum sound module, triggered by either be mapped to... must be mapped to any tempo data associated with each Pattern, MIDI notes can either an electronic drum kit or set to 120, the SR18 will use tempo data when playing back Patterns. If you will be using the SR18 strictly as Drum Sets in MULTI-DRUMSET mode. The logic to ...
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... PAD # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 MIDI NOTE 000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023...PAD # 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MIDI NOTE 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049 050 051 052 053 054 055 056 057 058 059 060 061 062 063...10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 MIDI NOTE 080 081 082 083 084 085 086 087 088 089 090 091 092 093 094 095 096 097 098 099 100 101 102 103...
... PAD # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 MIDI NOTE 000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023...PAD # 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MIDI NOTE 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049 050 051 052 053 054 055 056 057 058 059 060 061 062 063...10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 MIDI NOTE 080 081 082 083 084 085 086 087 088 089 090 091 092 093 094 095 096 097 098 099 100 101 102 103...
User Manual
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... new Patterns and Songs, and re-load the old data when needed. It is time to send SR18 Pattern and Song data as a percentage of memory. Immediately save the SR18's data as MIDI sequencer. 52 A mechanical problem (surge on the power line, a quick zap of the full battery charge. ... memory left . This data can typically store many events, eventually it will tell you that work on this data through the MIDI out. Save your work: Although the SR18 can be possible even if a small amount of low battery. If possible, make two backups, and store the second backup...
... new Patterns and Songs, and re-load the old data when needed. It is time to send SR18 Pattern and Song data as a percentage of memory. Immediately save the SR18's data as MIDI sequencer. 52 A mechanical problem (surge on the power line, a quick zap of the full battery charge. ... memory left . This data can typically store many events, eventually it will tell you that work on this data through the MIDI out. Save your work: Although the SR18 can be possible even if a small amount of low battery. If possible, make two backups, and store the second backup...
User Manual
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... then turn it back on. 53 The SR18 is complete, turn off the SR18. 3. Now transfer the MIDI system exclusive data into the SR18, please follow the instructions below. Once the transfer is ready to the SR18's MIDI IN. 2. Hold down the SAVE / COPY button. 5. After a few seconds, ...on the SR18! 1. Turn on the SR18 while holding down the SAVE / COPY button. 4. Refer to your MIDI SysEx device to receive data. 6. Connect a 5-pin MIDI cable from your MIDI SysEx device's documentation for information on transferring MIDI SysEx. 7. SENDING MIDI SYSEX SONG AND PATTERN DATA TO THE SR18 If you...
... then turn it back on. 53 The SR18 is complete, turn off the SR18. 3. Now transfer the MIDI system exclusive data into the SR18, please follow the instructions below. Once the transfer is ready to the SR18's MIDI IN. 2. Hold down the SAVE / COPY button. 5. After a few seconds, ...on the SR18! 1. Turn on the SR18 while holding down the SAVE / COPY button. 4. Refer to your MIDI SysEx device to receive data. 6. Connect a 5-pin MIDI cable from your MIDI SysEx device's documentation for information on transferring MIDI SysEx. 7. SENDING MIDI SYSEX SONG AND PATTERN DATA TO THE SR18 If you...
User Manual
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...'s manual to find out how to the MIDI IN of the SR18. 54 The diagram on MIDI Clock Out, which sends SR18 timing information down the MIDI line. 1. To slave the SR18, use a 5-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of the SR18 to do this . SR18 As MIDI Timing Slave The SR18 can be controlled by turning on the right...
...'s manual to find out how to the MIDI IN of the SR18. 54 The diagram on MIDI Clock Out, which sends SR18 timing information down the MIDI line. 1. To slave the SR18, use a 5-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of the SR18 to do this . SR18 As MIDI Timing Slave The SR18 can be controlled by turning on the right...