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... copy the application to your hard drive]\Program Files\Alesis Mac OS X: Applications Important Notes: The Strike Editor maintains a realtime connection with your Strike Kit or Strike Pro Kit. 2. Wait a moment for the first kit to finish loading (i.e., for your instruments, kits, samples, and loops is saved directly to scan the Strike module and the SD card in its SD card...
... copy the application to your hard drive]\Program Files\Alesis Mac OS X: Applications Important Notes: The Strike Editor maintains a realtime connection with your Strike Kit or Strike Pro Kit. 2. Wait a moment for the first kit to finish loading (i.e., for your instruments, kits, samples, and loops is saved directly to scan the Strike module and the SD card in its SD card...
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... type a value. 4 Use the controls in the Kit Editor. The Kit Editor shows a graphical representation of the instruments on your instruments. User instruments are "factory content" on your Strike module; Click the blue field above the menu and enter a search term to expand or collapse each list. Click a number to load in this lower...
... type a value. 4 Use the controls in the Kit Editor. The Kit Editor shows a graphical representation of the instruments on your instruments. User instruments are "factory content" on your Strike module; Click the blue field above the menu and enter a search term to expand or collapse each list. Click a number to load in this lower...
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... consecutively from scratch! they can't be overwritten, but you can edit all the samples randomly. Use the controls in the Kit Editor (or directly on your Strike module; After setting these settings. See Creating & Editing Instruments to a layer in this lower panel to preview it to browse ... playing the kit, if you hit that zone with a velocity in that will trigger another sample in the Vel Range list). The Instrument Editor lets you access the very heart of your Strike module-here, you can edit them as user instruments. Preset instruments are editable and ...
... consecutively from scratch! they can't be overwritten, but you can edit all the samples randomly. Use the controls in the Kit Editor (or directly on your Strike module; After setting these settings. See Creating & Editing Instruments to a layer in this lower panel to preview it to browse ... playing the kit, if you hit that zone with a velocity in that will trigger another sample in the Vel Range list). The Instrument Editor lets you access the very heart of your Strike module-here, you can edit them as user instruments. Preset instruments are editable and ...
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...in the panel in the lower half of the window. To show the Kit Editor, click the Mode menu at the top of the kit. To browse your Strike module; To load a kit, double-click it, or click it on your Strike module. To expand or collapse each list, click the > or ∨. ...Delete the search term to find and load a kit. User kits are "factory content" on your instruments,...
...in the panel in the lower half of the window. To show the Kit Editor, click the Mode menu at the top of the kit. To browse your Strike module; To load a kit, double-click it, or click it on your Strike module. To expand or collapse each list, click the > or ∨. ...Delete the search term to find and load a kit. User kits are "factory content" on your instruments,...
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... when 01-16 sending MIDI notes over the USB port and MIDI out. FX1 This is playing the maximum number of the window contains the Kit FX controls, playback settings, and MIDI settings. Low, Medium, High Mute Group This determines the voice's mute group. MIDI Chan This is the duration... 0 (C-2) - 127 (G8) port and MIDI out when struck. To select an option for a field, click the field, and then click an option in the Strike module's overall polyphony. Gate Time This is the MIDI channel the trigger will send a MIDI Note Off message. MIDI Out MIDI Note This is the voice...
... when 01-16 sending MIDI notes over the USB port and MIDI out. FX1 This is playing the maximum number of the window contains the Kit FX controls, playback settings, and MIDI settings. Low, Medium, High Mute Group This determines the voice's mute group. MIDI Chan This is the duration... 0 (C-2) - 127 (G8) port and MIDI out when struck. To select an option for a field, click the field, and then click an option in the Strike module's overall polyphony. Gate Time This is the MIDI channel the trigger will send a MIDI Note Off message. MIDI Out MIDI Note This is the voice...
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... one ended. To enable or disable the Semi-Open 1 or Semi-Open 2 layer, click the checkbox next to function normally with your Strike Kit or Strike Pro Kit. Each layer can use multiple velocity ranges with at least one sample for it : the Open layer, the Closed layer, and 1-3 Semi...Each of these functions triggers a different sound, depending on how you press down on an acoustic drum kit). The total physical range of your hi-hat pedal (just as described in the Strike module. All 3-5 layers must create at least one velocity range with multiple samples as spanning 0 (completely...
... one ended. To enable or disable the Semi-Open 1 or Semi-Open 2 layer, click the checkbox next to function normally with your Strike Kit or Strike Pro Kit. Each layer can use multiple velocity ranges with at least one sample for it : the Open layer, the Closed layer, and 1-3 Semi...Each of these functions triggers a different sound, depending on how you press down on an acoustic drum kit). The total physical range of your hi-hat pedal (just as described in the Strike module. All 3-5 layers must create at least one velocity range with multiple samples as spanning 0 (completely...
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...your own separate custom library. Please see Organizing Your Files to learn how to best save a kit on -your Strike module's SD card. File Management When you connect your Strike module to your computer via USB-and both are "factory content" and will remain unchanged in the ...Your (User) Content When you connect your Strike module to use the preset kits, instruments, and samples as a typical storage device would. In the Strike Editor, preset kits, instruments, and samples are powered on the Strike module while it is saving to save a kit or instrument: 1. File names cannot be...
...your own separate custom library. Please see Organizing Your Files to learn how to best save a kit on -your Strike module's SD card. File Management When you connect your Strike module to your computer via USB-and both are "factory content" and will remain unchanged in the ...Your (User) Content When you connect your Strike module to use the preset kits, instruments, and samples as a typical storage device would. In the Strike Editor, preset kits, instruments, and samples are powered on the Strike module while it is saving to save a kit or instrument: 1. File names cannot be...
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... 22 Kick.wav). Here are no longer than 26 characters. • On the Strike module, the Kits and Instruments folders will make it to appear in the instrument browser. • Each kit requires its component instruments to remain in a subfolder. This will view only one subfolder...its samples (rather than searching the Samples folder for the Alesis Strike Kit or Strike Pro Kit. 4. You cannot do this by creating a subfolder for it easier to best save, name, and import your Strike module. Doing so will come only from alesis.com. 2. You can fix this for instrument files ...
... 22 Kick.wav). Here are no longer than 26 characters. • On the Strike module, the Kits and Instruments folders will make it to appear in the instrument browser. • Each kit requires its component instruments to remain in a subfolder. This will view only one subfolder...its samples (rather than searching the Samples folder for the Alesis Strike Kit or Strike Pro Kit. 4. You cannot do this by creating a subfolder for it easier to best save, name, and import your Strike module. Doing so will come only from alesis.com. 2. You can fix this for instrument files ...
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Mac OS X users: The Alesis Strike Editor menu in the Strike module (after you are currently editing an instrument in the editor. Alesis Factory Content Update: Select this to update the preset kits, instruments, and samples in the upper-left corner contains options for Quit Strike Editor and About Strike Editor, which are currently editing a kit in the editor. Help...
Mac OS X users: The Alesis Strike Editor menu in the Strike module (after you are currently editing an instrument in the editor. Alesis Factory Content Update: Select this to update the preset kits, instruments, and samples in the upper-left corner contains options for Quit Strike Editor and About Strike Editor, which are currently editing a kit in the editor. Help...
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...Strike Performance Drum Module 8 GB SDHC Card (in Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately. Setup Items not listed in module's SD card slot) Power Adapter Quickstart Guide Safety & Warranty Manual Support For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical specifications, system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit alesis....com. Ride 1 Ride 2 Connect the Ride 1 & Ride 2 inputs to the triggers of your ride cymbal as shown here. For additional product support, visit alesis.com/support. ...
...Strike Performance Drum Module 8 GB SDHC Card (in Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately. Setup Items not listed in module's SD card slot) Power Adapter Quickstart Guide Safety & Warranty Manual Support For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical specifications, system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit alesis....com. Ride 1 Ride 2 Connect the Ride 1 & Ride 2 inputs to the triggers of your ride cymbal as shown here. For additional product support, visit alesis.com/support. ...
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... (F1-F6) to select tabs shown at the bottom edge of these buttons to adjust the volume level of the Main Out on the drum module). 7. Function Buttons (F1-F6): Press one of the display). 3. Enter: Press this knob to select different areas shown in the current page ...in the display. 5. Display: This full-color display shows the current kit, settings, and other information. Main Vol: Turn this knob to confirm a selection shown in the display. 4. Headphone Vol: Turn this button to adjust ...
... (F1-F6) to select tabs shown at the bottom edge of these buttons to adjust the volume level of the Main Out on the drum module). 7. Function Buttons (F1-F6): Press one of the display). 3. Enter: Press this knob to select different areas shown in the current page ...in the display. 5. Display: This full-color display shows the current kit, settings, and other information. Main Vol: Turn this knob to confirm a selection shown in the display. 4. Headphone Vol: Turn this button to adjust ...
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... flash at the desired rate to show the Utility menu. 16. Alternatively, your SD card doesn't already have an SD card inserted into the Strike module's SD card slot. Edit > Voice: Press this button will enter Sample Record Mode. 15. The light above this button to stop sample playback...can edit and save the current kit or global settings (depending on the current mode). Press it again to begin recording the signal from the Aux In, and then press it in your kit, like selecting new instruments, editing voice parameters, etc. If your Strike module's menus allow you can be ...
... flash at the desired rate to show the Utility menu. 16. Alternatively, your SD card doesn't already have an SD card inserted into the Strike module's SD card slot. Edit > Voice: Press this button will enter Sample Record Mode. 15. The light above this button to stop sample playback...can edit and save the current kit or global settings (depending on the current mode). Press it again to begin recording the signal from the Aux In, and then press it in your kit, like selecting new instruments, editing voice parameters, etc. If your Strike module's menus allow you can be ...
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... drum module. 4. USB Port: Use a standard USB cable (included) to connect this button to adjust the contrast of an external MIDI device (synthesizer, drum machine, etc.). 9. SD Card Slot: You can secure the cable of 64 GB. 12. The cable snake included with your Strike Kit or Strike Pro Kit is ...35 mm, TRS or TS): Connect these inputs. You can then listen and play long to save kits, samples, or global settings. MIDI Out (5-pin DIN): Connect this restraint to your Strike Kit. An SD card is already included). Power off your input devices and before powering off . Power ...
... drum module. 4. USB Port: Use a standard USB cable (included) to connect this button to adjust the contrast of an external MIDI device (synthesizer, drum machine, etc.). 9. SD Card Slot: You can secure the cable of 64 GB. 12. The cable snake included with your Strike Kit or Strike Pro Kit is ...35 mm, TRS or TS): Connect these inputs. You can then listen and play long to save kits, samples, or global settings. MIDI Out (5-pin DIN): Connect this restraint to your Strike Kit. An SD card is already included). Power off your input devices and before powering off . Power ...
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...scroll through a menu or to change the selected parameter value, setting, etc. When you power on how to use your Strike Performance Drum Module. Navigation Controls The Strike module's display shows information about its different modes, pages, etc. You can navigate its current mode and operations. by using the...F1-F6): Press one of these 6 buttons to select the corresponding tab shown above it 'll always start in Kit Mode. 7 Operation This chapter contains information on the drum module, it (at the bottom edge of the display). • Mode Buttons (not shown): Press one of these ...
...scroll through a menu or to change the selected parameter value, setting, etc. When you power on how to use your Strike Performance Drum Module. Navigation Controls The Strike module's display shows information about its different modes, pages, etc. You can navigate its current mode and operations. by using the...F1-F6): Press one of these 6 buttons to select the corresponding tab shown above it 'll always start in Kit Mode. 7 Operation This chapter contains information on the drum module, it (at the bottom edge of the display). • Mode Buttons (not shown): Press one of these ...
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...page shown in the background", shown by the Streaming indicator. • Press F1/List to preset kits. 8 To learn how to start playing immediately as the drum module continues to load samples "in the display. Your Strike module can load large amounts of the page). Use the cursors to the main... Kit menu, you stop moving the data dial, the kit will load automatically. To save it 's done ...
...page shown in the background", shown by the Streaming indicator. • Press F1/List to preset kits. 8 To learn how to start playing immediately as the drum module continues to load samples "in the display. Your Strike module can load large amounts of the page). Use the cursors to the main... Kit menu, you stop moving the data dial, the kit will load automatically. To save it 's done ...
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... information about this . To view the Utility menu, press Utility. To start counting. Utility Menu The Utility menu contains settings that determine the module's overall operation, including global metronome functions, global trigger settings, and system information. See Utility Menu for more . Mixer Mode Mixer Mode shows ...you just recorded. To enter Mixer Mode, press Mixer. To adjust the level of each trigger, move its slider on the module up or down. The button in the display will light red and the Time Remaining counter will start recording, press the Record () ...
... information about this . To view the Utility menu, press Utility. To start counting. Utility Menu The Utility menu contains settings that determine the module's overall operation, including global metronome functions, global trigger settings, and system information. See Utility Menu for more . Mixer Mode Mixer Mode shows ...you just recorded. To enter Mixer Mode, press Mixer. To adjust the level of each trigger, move its slider on the module up or down. The button in the display will light red and the Time Remaining counter will start recording, press the Record () ...
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... choose from your SD card. You can start playing. Important: Your Strike module can load large amounts of these larger kits, you edit a preset kit and then save your SD card can hold. Selecting Kits To select a kit: 1. Press F3/Preset to choose from user kits on the drum module). 2. Alternatively, press F1/List to switch between the...
... choose from your SD card. You can start playing. Important: Your Strike module can load large amounts of these larger kits, you edit a preset kit and then save your SD card can hold. Selecting Kits To select a kit: 1. Press F3/Preset to choose from user kits on the drum module). 2. Alternatively, press F1/List to switch between the...
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... if Note Chase is off, press it so it turns on, and then strike the desired zone of that category. Press Kit to assign a new instrument. Press F3/Preset to select an instrument from the Strike module's internal instrument library or F4/User to select an instrument from your SD card... space you 've saved samples in that total capacity. 12 Editing Kits You can layer two separate instruments on one trigger zone). 5. After selecting a kit, select a trigger: If the Note Chase button is on your Strike module can edit several different areas of the trigger. Use the cursors to...
... if Note Chase is off, press it so it turns on, and then strike the desired zone of that category. Press Kit to assign a new instrument. Press F3/Preset to select an instrument from the Strike module's internal instrument library or F4/User to select an instrument from your SD card... space you 've saved samples in that total capacity. 12 Editing Kits You can layer two separate instruments on one trigger zone). 5. After selecting a kit, select a trigger: If the Note Chase button is on your Strike module can edit several different areas of the trigger. Use the cursors to...
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.... These are assigned to 01-09 a mute group, triggering one of the voices will immediately mute all other voices in the Strike module's overall polyphony. Alternate: Striking a trigger will be allowed to the selected voice. 00-99 FX Send This is the voice's send level for the FX1 effect.... If the module is the duration of the MIDI note the trigger will send a MIDI Note Off message. Low Medium High MuteGroup This...
.... These are assigned to 01-09 a mute group, triggering one of the voices will immediately mute all other voices in the Strike module's overall polyphony. Alternate: Striking a trigger will be allowed to the selected voice. 00-99 FX Send This is the voice's send level for the FX1 effect.... If the module is the duration of the MIDI note the trigger will send a MIDI Note Off message. Low Medium High MuteGroup This...
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...saving, press F6/Back. To overwrite the kit, press F1/Save. After editing the kit, press Kit to preset kits. Important: If you want to save it as a user kit on the module's internal memory. Important: If you try to overwrite (replace) the existing kit. You must have your SD card, while... the original preset kit remains unchanged on an SD card...
...saving, press F6/Back. To overwrite the kit, press F1/Save. After editing the kit, press Kit to preset kits. Important: If you want to save it as a user kit on the module's internal memory. Important: If you try to overwrite (replace) the existing kit. You must have your SD card, while... the original preset kit remains unchanged on an SD card...