Strike Editor Software V1.1 - User Guide
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...: Windows: [your computer, open the Strike Editor, wait a brief moment for your computer. 2. Use a USB cable to connect your hard drive]\Program Files\Alesis macOS: Applications Important Notes: The Strike Editor maintains a realtime connection with your Strike module. On your hard drive]\Program Files (x86)\Alesis macOS: Applications Getting Started 1. By default, the Strike Editor will be installed in the following location: Windows: [your Strike Performance Drum Module to install the Strike Editor: 1. Scanning Internal and User Drives... • 6. Loading Sample...
...: Windows: [your computer, open the Strike Editor, wait a brief moment for your computer. 2. Use a USB cable to connect your hard drive]\Program Files\Alesis macOS: Applications Important Notes: The Strike Editor maintains a realtime connection with your Strike module. On your hard drive]\Program Files (x86)\Alesis macOS: Applications Getting Started 1. By default, the Strike Editor will be installed in the following location: Windows: [your Strike Performance Drum Module to install the Strike Editor: 1. Scanning Internal and User Drives... • 6. Loading Sample...
Strike Editor Software V1.1 - User Guide
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...Strike drum kit while the panels below . Click Edit FX to each instrument and the entire kit. Click Kit Size to view the file size of the instrument assigned to show or hide the effects controls (Reverb and FX1) in the panel below it and play its instruments. User instruments are "factory content" on the currently selected... the icon next to a sample to adjust it . Click the > or ∨ to expand or collapse each list. Use the controls in this lower panel to type a value. 4 Click a number to adjust the sound of the window, and click Kit Editor or...
...Strike drum kit while the panels below . Click Edit FX to each instrument and the entire kit. Click Kit Size to view the file size of the instrument assigned to show or hide the effects controls (Reverb and FX1) in the panel below it and play its instruments. User instruments are "factory content" on the currently selected... the icon next to a sample to adjust it . Click the > or ∨ to expand or collapse each list. Use the controls in this lower panel to type a value. 4 Click a number to adjust the sound of the window, and click Kit Editor or...
Strike Editor Software V1.1 - User Guide
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... module is playing the maximum number of the voices will immediately mute all other voices in that appears. Alt: Striking a trigger will cause it to stop, allowing medium- MIDI Chan This is the MIDI channel the trigger will use when sending MIDI notes over the USB port and MIDI out. 01-16 Gate Time This is applied to a mute group, triggering one you want to apply to the selected voice...
... module is playing the maximum number of the voices will immediately mute all other voices in that appears. Alt: Striking a trigger will cause it to stop, allowing medium- MIDI Chan This is the MIDI channel the trigger will use when sending MIDI notes over the USB port and MIDI out. 01-16 Gate Time This is applied to a mute group, triggering one you want to apply to the selected voice...
Strike Editor Software V1.1 - User Guide
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..." effect that range. Creating & Editing Instruments When playing your HiHat Bow or HiHat Edge zones. This feature enables you to create a very realistic-sounding instrument by assigning "quieter" samples (strikes with low force) to low velocities and "louder" samples (strikes with a velocity in that range, it will not be assigned to high velocities. You can set whether each of the hihat pedal. • Hi-Hat Pedal: an instrument designed specifically to be used...
..." effect that range. Creating & Editing Instruments When playing your HiHat Bow or HiHat Edge zones. This feature enables you to create a very realistic-sounding instrument by assigning "quieter" samples (strikes with low force) to low velocities and "louder" samples (strikes with a velocity in that range, it will not be assigned to high velocities. You can set whether each of the hihat pedal. • Hi-Hat Pedal: an instrument designed specifically to be used...
Strike Editor Software V1.1 - User Guide
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... represented here as it would on an acoustic drum kit). Each layer can use multiple velocity ranges with multiple samples as a hi-hat instrument and to add or edit its settings), click its button. To select a hi-hat pedal function (to function normally with at least one velocity range with your hihat pedal (just as spanning 0 (completely open state (layer) between those positions, and you will...
... represented here as it would on an acoustic drum kit). Each layer can use multiple velocity ranges with multiple samples as a hi-hat instrument and to add or edit its settings), click its button. To select a hi-hat pedal function (to function normally with at least one velocity range with your hihat pedal (just as spanning 0 (completely open state (layer) between those positions, and you will...
Strike Editor Software V1.1 - User Guide
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... is saved under User Instruments in the Kit Editor without editing. Important: Samples must be 16-bit or 24-bit WAV files with the same default instrument settings (level, tuning, etc.) and will be mono or stereo. 3. In the Kit Editor or Instrument Editor, click the File menu, and click Quick Instrument. 2. Click Open to continue or Cancel to convert (you selected on one file at a time...
... is saved under User Instruments in the Kit Editor without editing. Important: Samples must be 16-bit or 24-bit WAV files with the same default instrument settings (level, tuning, etc.) and will be mono or stereo. 3. In the Kit Editor or Instrument Editor, click the File menu, and click Quick Instrument. 2. Click Open to continue or Cancel to convert (you selected on one file at a time...
Strike Editor Software V1.1 - User Guide
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... (User) Content When you connect your Strike module to your computer via USB-and both are powered on your Strike module. Click Open to continue or Cancel to the file type: Place kit files (.skt) in either the Kit Editor or Instrument Editor to use on your Strike module. The module and editor will come only from Alesis. In the window that appears, locate and select the sample file/files (.wav...
... (User) Content When you connect your Strike module to your computer via USB-and both are powered on your Strike module. Click Open to continue or Cancel to the file type: Place kit files (.skt) in either the Kit Editor or Instrument Editor to use on your Strike module. The module and editor will come only from Alesis. In the window that appears, locate and select the sample file/files (.wav...
Strike Performance Drum Module - Quickstart Guide v1.6
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...): Connect your stereo headphones to select tabs shown at the bottom edge of each voice or the overall kit. 8. Display: This full-color display shows the current kit, settings, and other information. Features Top Panel 78 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1 2 45 3 6 11 9 10 1. Use the Function Buttons (F1-F6) to this input. This also controls the input recording...
...): Connect your stereo headphones to select tabs shown at the bottom edge of each voice or the overall kit. 8. Display: This full-color display shows the current kit, settings, and other information. Features Top Panel 78 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1 2 45 3 6 11 9 10 1. Use the Function Buttons (F1-F6) to this input. This also controls the input recording...
Strike Performance Drum Module - Quickstart Guide v1.6
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... button to show the Sample Record screen. Please see the user guide to enter Sample Edit Mode. 15. These buttons work even when the drum module is shown under the slider. 12. When active, hitting a trigger will flash at the desired rate to change the tempo of each kit. 18. Mixer: Press this . 17. Utility: Press this button to enter Voice Mode where you can adjust the sensitivity...
... button to show the Sample Record screen. Please see the user guide to enter Sample Edit Mode. 15. These buttons work even when the drum module is shown under the slider. 12. When active, hitting a trigger will flash at the desired rate to change the tempo of each kit. 18. Mixer: Press this . 17. Utility: Press this button to enter Voice Mode where you can adjust the sensitivity...
Strike Performance Drum Module - Quickstart Guide v1.6
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Cable Restraint: You can insert a standard SDHC card into this slot (a 16 GB card is fixed at 0 dB and without any connected loudspeakers. Power Switch: Press this USB port to an available USB port on the top panel to your electronic drum kit. Power it on only after you power on or off the drum module. 4. Trigger Inputs (1/4"/6.35 mm, TRS): Connect these outputs to adjust the volume level. 6. Aux In...
Cable Restraint: You can insert a standard SDHC card into this slot (a 16 GB card is fixed at 0 dB and without any connected loudspeakers. Power Switch: Press this USB port to an available USB port on the top panel to your electronic drum kit. Power it on only after you power on or off the drum module. 4. Trigger Inputs (1/4"/6.35 mm, TRS): Connect these outputs to adjust the volume level. 6. Aux In...
Strike Performance Drum Module - Quickstart Guide v1.6
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... you power on the drum module). 2. Turn the data dial to scroll through a menu or to change the selected parameter value, setting, etc. by using your Strike Performance Drum Module. Remember to download the complete user guide from alesis.com to learn about its different modes, pages, etc. The name of these buttons to enter its great features. Important: Your Strike module can start playing. in the display. • Cursors: Use these buttons to select different...
... you power on the drum module). 2. Turn the data dial to scroll through a menu or to change the selected parameter value, setting, etc. by using your Strike Performance Drum Module. Remember to download the complete user guide from alesis.com to learn about its different modes, pages, etc. The name of these buttons to enter its great features. Important: Your Strike module can start playing. in the display. • Cursors: Use these buttons to select different...
Strike Pro Performance Drum Module - User Guide v1.5
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... lists shown here. Display: This full-color display shows the current kit, settings, and other information. The sound's name is independent from the volume level of the Headphone Out. 11. Aux In: Turn this input. Use the Data Dial to adjust the volume level of each sound in the display. 4. This also controls the input recording level of the Aux In on the drum module). 7. Use the cursors to adjust the volume...
... lists shown here. Display: This full-color display shows the current kit, settings, and other information. The sound's name is independent from the volume level of the Headphone Out. 11. Aux In: Turn this input. Use the Data Dial to adjust the volume level of each sound in the display. 4. This also controls the input recording level of the Aux In on the drum module). 7. Use the cursors to adjust the volume...
Strike Pro Performance Drum Module - User Guide v1.5
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... menu, in the drum module. Sample: Press this button to turn the data dial to change the BPM. When active, hitting a trigger will enter Sample Record Mode. 15. While trigger settings normally don't need any WAV files, pressing this button to have any adjustment, you can set the reverb and other settings for a wide range of each kit. 18. Strike's default settings are optimized for each drum or cymbal pad. 19. You...
... menu, in the drum module. Sample: Press this button to turn the data dial to change the BPM. When active, hitting a trigger will enter Sample Record Mode. 15. While trigger settings normally don't need any WAV files, pressing this button to have any adjustment, you can set the reverb and other settings for a wide range of each kit. 18. Strike's default settings are optimized for each drum or cymbal pad. 19. You...
Strike Pro Performance Drum Module - User Guide v1.5
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... left and right channels for the crash cymbals. Power Switch: Press this input. 2. When connected, hitting a trigger will send an electric signal to the drum module, which will be Class 10, use a FAT32 file system, and have a capacity of the power adapter to this restraint to power the drum module on your loudspeakers, audio interface, etc. Turn the Main Vol knob on the top panel to adjust the volume level. 7. An...
... left and right channels for the crash cymbals. Power Switch: Press this input. 2. When connected, hitting a trigger will send an electric signal to the drum module, which will be Class 10, use a FAT32 file system, and have a capacity of the power adapter to this restraint to power the drum module on your loudspeakers, audio interface, etc. Turn the Main Vol knob on the top panel to adjust the volume level. 7. An...
Strike Pro Performance Drum Module - User Guide v1.5
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... you edit a preset kit and then save as many user kits as a list. Use the cursors to choose from user kits on the drum module). 2. If you power on your SD card. After you stop moving the data dial, the kit will load automatically. After you stop moving the data dial, the kit will load automatically. 11 Selecting Kits To select a kit: 1. Turn the data dial...
... you edit a preset kit and then save as many user kits as a list. Use the cursors to choose from user kits on the drum module). 2. If you power on your SD card. After you stop moving the data dial, the kit will load automatically. After you stop moving the data dial, the kit will load automatically. 11 Selecting Kits To select a kit: 1. Turn the data dial...
Strike Pro Performance Drum Module - User Guide v1.5
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.../MIDI tab of reverb. Using Kit FX Each kit has a processor for an entire kit: 1. To make adjustments to change the parameter value or setting. Type This is the amount of high-frequency damping of space. Turn the data dial to other kit effect settings, repeat Steps 2-3. These settings are the parameters in a specific kind of the reverb, which 00-99 affects its tone. To edit effects for reverb...
.../MIDI tab of reverb. Using Kit FX Each kit has a processor for an entire kit: 1. To make adjustments to change the parameter value or setting. Type This is the amount of high-frequency damping of space. Turn the data dial to other kit effect settings, repeat Steps 2-3. These settings are the parameters in a specific kind of the reverb, which 00-99 affects its tone. To edit effects for reverb...
Strike Pro Performance Drum Module - User Guide v1.5
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... setting. Turn the data dial to the Layers page. 4. To adjust other performance-related settings (F3/Other). Editing Voices Voice Mode shows the kit's voice settings, which lets you edit the instruments of your time.) To edit voice settings: 1. You'll see Assigning Instruments). Use the cursors to select the parameter you want to enter Voice Mode. 2. Press the function button under other voice settings you want to edit. • Use the cursors to edit: level settings (F1/Level), tone and tuning settings (F2/Tone), or velocity settings...
... setting. Turn the data dial to the Layers page. 4. To adjust other performance-related settings (F3/Other). Editing Voices Voice Mode shows the kit's voice settings, which lets you edit the instruments of your time.) To edit voice settings: 1. You'll see Assigning Instruments). Use the cursors to select the parameter you want to enter Voice Mode. 2. Press the function button under other voice settings you want to edit. • Use the cursors to edit: level settings (F1/Level), tone and tuning settings (F2/Tone), or velocity settings...
Strike Pro Performance Drum Module - User Guide v1.5
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... already optimized to learn about this in the module's internal memory; Trigger Mode settings are striking the pad lightly, lower this setting is the minimum amount of time needed between successive strikes of Voice Mode instead (see Kits > Editing Kits > Editing Voices); Note: The HiHat Bow and HiHat Edge triggers have additional HiHat Pedal settings. See Hi-Hat Pedal Setup to work with lighter hits. If this setting. 00-99 Retrigger This is too high...
... already optimized to learn about this in the module's internal memory; Trigger Mode settings are striking the pad lightly, lower this setting is the minimum amount of time needed between successive strikes of Voice Mode instead (see Kits > Editing Kits > Editing Voices); Note: The HiHat Bow and HiHat Edge triggers have additional HiHat Pedal settings. See Hi-Hat Pedal Setup to work with lighter hits. If this setting. 00-99 Retrigger This is too high...
Strike Pro Performance Drum Module - User Guide v1.5
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... your Strike Kit or Strike Pro Kit use Linear as the default setting, which your "footwork." Hi-Hat Pedal Setup While the trigger settings for the drums and cymbals of your Strike Kit or Strike Pro Kit have already been optimized, you should be able to hear a distinct "chick" sound when closing the pedal, you may need to make it too low can vary and the Strike module has...
... your Strike Kit or Strike Pro Kit use Linear as the default setting, which your "footwork." Hi-Hat Pedal Setup While the trigger settings for the drums and cymbals of your Strike Kit or Strike Pro Kit have already been optimized, you should be able to hear a distinct "chick" sound when closing the pedal, you may need to make it too low can vary and the Strike module has...
Strike Pro Performance Drum Module - User Guide v1.5
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... sound used for subdivisions of each bar. Note: You can send MIDI program change messages correspond to the kits listed in the current folder. Setting Subdvsn Description This determines the subdivision of each bar. 00-99 Subd Snd This is the MIDI channel over which the module will receive MIDI data. Trplt indicates a triplet-based time division. Enabled: A MIDI device connected to your Strike module's MIDI input or USB port. The numbers...
... sound used for subdivisions of each bar. Note: You can send MIDI program change messages correspond to the kits listed in the current folder. Setting Subdvsn Description This determines the subdivision of each bar. 00-99 Subd Snd This is the MIDI channel over which the module will receive MIDI data. Trplt indicates a triplet-based time division. Enabled: A MIDI device connected to your Strike module's MIDI input or USB port. The numbers...