at 1:49 you say the tape I/O jack is to send audio toa DAW etc. It is data I/O to back up internal data to tape (or any recording device) and bring it back in.
@@SteveReaves Sorry but very confusing when you say, "so you can hook up to an audio interface" - sounds like you meant to send audio since you never mention data backup function on the "tape" jack.
@SteveReavesMusic Have you ever had it get stuck on just one setting? When I turn it back on, we go back to the same drum pattern. I figured out how to get a fresh restart, once, but is there a procedure? Thanks.
Hi, if using preset drum tracks on songs for a venue, can these be stored, so when I do my set list songs I dont have to mess programming each track, like if they were stored for my songs I could just press one button and up it comes .. cheers, Col
I'm assuming you mean transferring the preset to a DAW. Yes, you can do that using MIDI IN/MIDI OUT. Also, you can use the drum machine as a stand-alone instrument. But when you make a drum track, it stores on the device. If you have a song that uses a variation of the drumbeat you are using, you can make a "B" version to switch back and forth to.
Thank you for your reply, appreciated, so I have to transfer away from the machine to put drum tracks ( eg; 31A. 32B etc' ) in a running order for a set list of songs when playing a venue, .. my problem was always having to press in, eg; 31A and adjust the tempo when starting a song, then next song I have to press , eg; 32B and adjust tempo, its time consuming when playing solo, I'll give your suggestion a go. my thanks again ...
If you use the number keys you can quickly choose a preset pattern, (type in 31 and press start). I use 2x Alesis foot pedals (very affordable) to start/stop and go from A to B. The machine gets to the end of a bar then does a bar of fill and switches to the A or B pattern. I put the pattern no. and tempo at the top of a chord sheet. Bang in the info and start the next song. Quick and versatile. Rarely program or change the drum set. I'd use midi for that but then youre lugging a tablet or laptop, more to go wrong.
I Have an Alesis SR=16 Also and I was wondering if you can trigger its samples with an electronic drum kit Via the kits midi out to the SR-16's midi in?
I haven't tried that, because I don't have an electronic drum kit, but I'm sure you could. You can use it paired with your DAW and a drum VST, and it sounds GREAT.
The snare fills are horrendous and so robotic….i had this machine in the 16 bit version in the 90s and it really served me well for demoing stuff….i had it all midi connected and programmed it with motu performer. There are some very useable sounds in there though
Godflesh recorded their first album (Streetcleaner) with a HR-16. After it blew up they replaced it with an SR-16, which they used on the next couple of albums. So it has got a great industrial background! 😉
@@JohnBobRoger my PA system has reverb built into it, but I suppose you could also buy a cheap reverb guitar pedal and put that in between the PA system and your mixer!
Adding reverb to the Alesis makes it sound even more amazing!
That’s the best drum machine money can buy, even better than the sr18 👌👍
at 1:49 you say the tape I/O jack is to send audio toa DAW etc. It is data I/O to back up internal data to tape (or any recording device) and bring it back in.
@@RonnKilby I was talking about MIDI I/O being used with your DAW.
@@SteveReaves Sorry but very confusing when you say, "so you can hook up to an audio interface" - sounds like you meant to send audio since you never mention data backup function on the "tape" jack.
@@RonnKilby Okay, makes sense what you meant now. Thank you for your input.
My appreciation 😊
@SteveReavesMusic Have you ever had it get stuck on just one setting? When I turn it back on, we go back to the same drum pattern. I figured out how to get a fresh restart, once, but is there a procedure? Thanks.
@@cecilDisharoon I'm sorry, I haven't had that problem yet.
Hi, if using preset drum tracks on songs for a venue, can these be stored, so when I do my set list songs I dont have to mess programming each track, like if they were stored for my songs I could just press one button and up it comes .. cheers, Col
I'm assuming you mean transferring the preset to a DAW. Yes, you can do that using MIDI IN/MIDI OUT. Also, you can use the drum machine as a stand-alone instrument. But when you make a drum track, it stores on the device. If you have a song that uses a variation of the drumbeat you are using, you can make a "B" version to switch back and forth to.
Thank you for your reply, appreciated, so I have to transfer away from the machine to put drum tracks ( eg; 31A. 32B etc' ) in a running order for a set list of songs when playing a venue, .. my problem was always having to press in, eg; 31A and adjust the tempo when starting a song, then next song I have to press , eg; 32B and adjust tempo, its time consuming when playing solo, I'll give your suggestion a go. my thanks again ...
If you use the number keys you can quickly choose a preset pattern, (type in 31 and press start). I use 2x Alesis foot pedals (very affordable) to start/stop and go from A to B. The machine gets to the end of a bar then does a bar of fill and switches to the A or B pattern. I put the pattern no. and tempo at the top of a chord sheet. Bang in the info and start the next song. Quick and versatile. Rarely program or change the drum set. I'd use midi for that but then youre lugging a tablet or laptop, more to go wrong.
I Have an Alesis SR=16 Also and I was wondering if you can trigger its samples with an electronic drum kit Via the kits midi out to the SR-16's midi in?
I haven't tried that, because I don't have an electronic drum kit, but I'm sure you could. You can use it paired with your DAW and a drum VST, and it sounds GREAT.
Yes, with the correct midi I/O settings on both devices.
I have the same drum machine, but what turns me off is the Whopping Booms it gives compared to say drums on a keyboard arranger.
You can actually go in and change how hard it hits certain drums. I'll try to do a tutorial on that soon.
@@SteveReaves That would be great! I will be looking for it.
The snare fills are horrendous and so robotic….i had this machine in the 16 bit version in the 90s and it really served me well for demoing stuff….i had it all midi connected and programmed it with motu performer. There are some very useable sounds in there though
sounds so stinkin industrial lol
Godflesh recorded their first album (Streetcleaner) with a HR-16. After it blew up they replaced it with an SR-16, which they used on the next couple of albums. So it has got a great industrial background! 😉
Adding reverb helps SO much!
How do you do that? reverb...@@sxdxfan
@@JohnBobRoger my PA system has reverb built into it, but I suppose you could also buy a cheap reverb guitar pedal and put that in between the PA system and your mixer!