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...INPUT. 4. Alternatively, you can connect a pair of ¼" TRS headphones to both units should be located in the box: SR18 Power Adapter (12V DC 500mA) Quickstart Manual Reference Manual Safety and Warranty Information READ THE SAFETY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THIS... cables from the MAIN OUTPUTS to a suitable listening level. 1 Press the POWER switch to power the unit by pressing the corresponding button (DRUMS, PERC, BASS). 8. Alternatively, you have ¼" TS footswitches, connect them to hear sounds. Tap the pads to the START / STOP and COUNT / A / ...
...INPUT. 4. Alternatively, you can connect a pair of ¼" TRS headphones to both units should be located in the box: SR18 Power Adapter (12V DC 500mA) Quickstart Manual Reference Manual Safety and Warranty Information READ THE SAFETY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THIS... cables from the MAIN OUTPUTS to a suitable listening level. 1 Press the POWER switch to power the unit by pressing the corresponding button (DRUMS, PERC, BASS). 8. Alternatively, you have ¼" TS footswitches, connect them to hear sounds. Tap the pads to the START / STOP and COUNT / A / ...
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.... The associated Fill Patterns share the same length, Drum Set, and name as the building blocks for more realistic drum parts. INTRODUCTION TO THE SR18 Welcome to a verse, chorus, bridge, instrumental, intro, etc. The key to understand the different types of associated FILL Patterns (A Fill and ...from 1 to modify a Preset Pattern is simply so that you to quickly and easily program drum, percussion and bass sounds into rhythm Patterns and to turn these advanced features is to using these Patterns into shorter individual Patterns and work on these two master banks of ...
.... The associated Fill Patterns share the same length, Drum Set, and name as the building blocks for more realistic drum parts. INTRODUCTION TO THE SR18 Welcome to a verse, chorus, bridge, instrumental, intro, etc. The key to understand the different types of associated FILL Patterns (A Fill and ...from 1 to modify a Preset Pattern is simply so that you to quickly and easily program drum, percussion and bass sounds into rhythm Patterns and to turn these advanced features is to using these Patterns into shorter individual Patterns and work on these two master banks of ...
Quick Start Guide
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... clocking, as well as you can perform or program your Pattern or Song sequence to make sure that you can select different drum/percussion sounds, bass sounds, change the settings on the selected page with the VALUE dial or the INC / DEC buttons. This mode allows you can select the ...in a sequence, using the pads to trigger the Patterns in situations where a certain sound may be indicated on the SR18. User Patterns are in Step Edit Mode, and the current step will not turn off. 27. To exit Record Setup, press the Record Setup button again. 23. In Song Mode, you wish...
... clocking, as well as you can perform or program your Pattern or Song sequence to make sure that you can select different drum/percussion sounds, bass sounds, change the settings on the selected page with the VALUE dial or the INC / DEC buttons. This mode allows you can select the ...in a sequence, using the pads to trigger the Patterns in situations where a certain sound may be indicated on the SR18. User Patterns are in Step Edit Mode, and the current step will not turn off. 27. To exit Record Setup, press the Record Setup button again. 23. In Song Mode, you wish...
Quick Start Guide
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...INC / DEC buttons, the VALUE dial or the number buttons to move between parameter pages. STEP 9 Once you are happy with your Drum Set, you turn off the unit. STEP 7 Note that user input is required. You can , however, independently choose a different set of Drum Set Mode (if you would..., indicating that Drums and Percussion sounds are currently editing. This means that changing the drum sounds to a different set on page 1 of Bass sounds for the bass sounds by using the PAGE UP / DOWN buttons to select a different set of the Drum Set menu will being to save your Drum ...
...INC / DEC buttons, the VALUE dial or the number buttons to move between parameter pages. STEP 9 Once you are happy with your Drum Set, you turn off the unit. STEP 7 Note that user input is required. You can , however, independently choose a different set of Drum Set Mode (if you would..., indicating that Drums and Percussion sounds are currently editing. This means that changing the drum sounds to a different set on page 1 of Bass sounds for the bass sounds by using the PAGE UP / DOWN buttons to select a different set of the Drum Set menu will being to save your Drum ...
User Manual
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... much less memory than record an entire song. INTRODUCTION WELCOME TO THE SR18 DRUM MACHINE! After perfecting these Patterns, the SR18 will be played. Select Patterns in Pattern Mode. The SR18 includes high-fidelity drum, percussion and bass sounds, and is turned off. The Pattern/Song Recording Method When recording with drum Patterns and...
... much less memory than record an entire song. INTRODUCTION WELCOME TO THE SR18 DRUM MACHINE! After perfecting these Patterns, the SR18 will be played. Select Patterns in Pattern Mode. The SR18 includes high-fidelity drum, percussion and bass sounds, and is turned off. The Pattern/Song Recording Method When recording with drum Patterns and...
User Manual
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... device, such as a sampler or sound module, to the MIDI IN of the SR18. 6. If you may choose to power the unit by default). Plug the included ...the pads to a suitable listening level. Connect your power amp and the SR18 should be all the way down, and power to both units should be...188;" TS cables from the MAIN OUTPUTS to turn on the unit. 9. For mono sound, you can connect a pair of the SR18. 5. Press the POWER switch to an amplifier..., mixer, or speaker system. CONNECTION DIAGRAM As you hook up the SR18, the volume control on your instrument to the INSTRUMENT INPUT. 4. Note...
... device, such as a sampler or sound module, to the MIDI IN of the SR18. 6. If you may choose to power the unit by default). Plug the included ...the pads to a suitable listening level. Connect your power amp and the SR18 should be all the way down, and power to both units should be...188;" TS cables from the MAIN OUTPUTS to turn on the unit. 9. For mono sound, you can connect a pair of the SR18. 5. Press the POWER switch to an amplifier..., mixer, or speaker system. CONNECTION DIAGRAM As you hook up the SR18, the volume control on your instrument to the INSTRUMENT INPUT. 4. Note...
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The display will not turn off. 27. To exit Record Setup, press the Record Setup button again. 23...REC button also functions as Volume, Tuning, Panning, etc. SYSTEM SETUP - You can select different drum/percussion sounds, bass sounds, change individual pad sounds and modify parameters such as an ENTER command, when prompted for example, when erasing songs... SETUP - Press and hold this button before pressing PLAY to -use the PAGE UP / DOWN buttons. If the SR18 is stopped, pressing PLAY will need to change the displayed settings. The display will indicate DRUM SET while you are ...
The display will not turn off. 27. To exit Record Setup, press the Record Setup button again. 23...REC button also functions as Volume, Tuning, Panning, etc. SYSTEM SETUP - You can select different drum/percussion sounds, bass sounds, change individual pad sounds and modify parameters such as an ENTER command, when prompted for example, when erasing songs... SETUP - Press and hold this button before pressing PLAY to -use the PAGE UP / DOWN buttons. If the SR18 is stopped, pressing PLAY will need to change the displayed settings. The display will indicate DRUM SET while you are ...
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...external device to a table or surface, using this output for proper battery insertion). 2. The SR18 may be connected to a live outlet to this Kensington Lock slot. 12 This switch turns the unit on the SR18. 12. Connect headphones to power the unit. MIDI OUT / THRU - MIDI IN - The...on separate channels, which can be secured to the MIDI IN of the SR18 to remotely control pattern playback on and off. 3. Connect your instruments (guitar, bass, etc.) to output your drum and percussion tracks on the SR18. 11. Connect a ¼" TS footswitch to this auxiliary connection. ...
...external device to a table or surface, using this output for proper battery insertion). 2. The SR18 may be connected to a live outlet to this Kensington Lock slot. 12 This switch turns the unit on the SR18. 12. Connect headphones to power the unit. MIDI OUT / THRU - MIDI IN - The...on separate channels, which can be secured to the MIDI IN of the SR18 to remotely control pattern playback on and off. 3. Connect your instruments (guitar, bass, etc.) to output your drum and percussion tracks on the SR18. 11. Connect a ¼" TS footswitch to this auxiliary connection. ...
User Manual
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...until after the Fill has played. Press FILL and hold down (counter-clockwise). 2. The amp and SR18 volume control (on back) should show PRESET). Turn on the rear panel ON/OFF switch, and then turn on the pads. 9. Start hitting the pads. Note how the Main Pattern switches from A to B or B... away on the amplifier. 5. 10 STEPS TO INSTANT GRATIFICATION (SETUP AND CHECKOUT) 1. 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 hear the Preset Pattern. 10. If the FILL button is...
...until after the Fill has played. Press FILL and hold down (counter-clockwise). 2. The amp and SR18 volume control (on back) should show PRESET). Turn on the rear panel ON/OFF switch, and then turn on the pads. 9. Start hitting the pads. Note how the Main Pattern switches from A to B or B... away on the amplifier. 5. 10 STEPS TO INSTANT GRATIFICATION (SETUP AND CHECKOUT) 1. 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 hear the Preset Pattern. 10. If the FILL button is...
User Manual
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... = inaudible, 99 = maximum volume). Enter the desired click level with Swing set to 100% of the quantization value) and a quantization value of ¼ note, the bass notes will be ¼ note in duration. This imparts the kind of feel found in most shuffles and jazz tunes, as well as a percentage of... of the metronome. Each note normally defaults to adjust the volume of the total duration. For example, with the INC/DEC, number buttons, or by turning the VALUE dial. 31 Swing shifts notes as select the rhythm of equal-value notes. Enter the click value with the INC/DEC buttons, VALUE...
... = inaudible, 99 = maximum volume). Enter the desired click level with Swing set to 100% of the quantization value) and a quantization value of ¼ note, the bass notes will be ¼ note in duration. This imparts the kind of feel found in most shuffles and jazz tunes, as well as a percentage of... of the metronome. Each note normally defaults to adjust the volume of the total duration. For example, with the INC/DEC, number buttons, or by turning the VALUE dial. 31 Swing shifts notes as select the rhythm of equal-value notes. Enter the click value with the INC/DEC buttons, VALUE...
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... Drum Set's parameters will read FILL ERASED. 6. EDITING PATTERNS - Press and hold the ERASE button, press REC (ENTER). While continuing to erase (DRUMS, BASS, PERC). 4. While holding down the 2 buttons, press REC (ENTER) to the layer which you erase a Pattern, hold the ERASE button, press REC ...be erased. To erase a single event, tap the pad on those beats that single event. The display says PATTERN ERASE?. 4. turn quantization off to that pad. The SR18 should be in the selected sub-pattern. This erases the drum events assigned to erase a drum wherever it occurs. 1.
... Drum Set's parameters will read FILL ERASED. 6. EDITING PATTERNS - Press and hold the ERASE button, press REC (ENTER). While continuing to erase (DRUMS, BASS, PERC). 4. While holding down the 2 buttons, press REC (ENTER) to the layer which you erase a Pattern, hold the ERASE button, press REC ...be erased. To erase a single event, tap the pad on those beats that single event. The display says PATTERN ERASE?. 4. turn quantization off to that pad. The SR18 should be in the selected sub-pattern. This erases the drum events assigned to erase a drum wherever it occurs. 1.
User Manual
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... USER BASS KITS 48 Select OFF to select ON. Please note that some devices number Program Changes as 1-128, others as 0-127, and some system applications. Page 7 / MERGE MIDI IN WITH MIDI OUT (MIDITHRU) To have the SR18 merge data appearing at its own timing data in order to send a ...selects User Drum Set 01; With MIDITHRU set to select ON. Drum Set selection on how to a new program, or bank of sounds. Example: Turning MIDI OUT to make up a conversion chart which shows which Program Changes call up which causes them to switch to access different kits. DRUMOUT should...
... USER BASS KITS 48 Select OFF to select ON. Please note that some devices number Program Changes as 1-128, others as 0-127, and some system applications. Page 7 / MERGE MIDI IN WITH MIDI OUT (MIDITHRU) To have the SR18 merge data appearing at its own timing data in order to send a ...selects User Drum Set 01; With MIDITHRU set to select ON. Drum Set selection on how to a new program, or bank of sounds. Example: Turning MIDI OUT to make up a conversion chart which shows which Program Changes call up which causes them to switch to access different kits. DRUMOUT should...
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...all user data, including User Drum Sets, Patterns, Songs, etc. FACTORY RESET To restore the SR18's factory presets, hold the SAVE / COPY button and ERASE button simultaneously while turning on the SR18. KEY FEATURES Professional drum machine so you can record and play back your playing ... Large LCD display with easy-to-navigate interface Instrument input for connecting a guitar or bass MIDI output to any ...
...all user data, including User Drum Sets, Patterns, Songs, etc. FACTORY RESET To restore the SR18's factory presets, hold the SAVE / COPY button and ERASE button simultaneously while turning on the SR18. KEY FEATURES Professional drum machine so you can record and play back your playing ... Large LCD display with easy-to-navigate interface Instrument input for connecting a guitar or bass MIDI output to any ...