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Alesis 16 Bit Stereo Drum Machine System Questions & Answers
Backup user patterns for Alesis SR16 drum machine to pc
Some harddisk recording/PC based recording programs recognize "Midi Bulk Dump"
I use Alesis Data Disc for all midi backup from synths and drum machine. This is a one unit rack module you can get for som few dollars.. ;)
Alternative check out download.com with "midi" as search word.
How do i transfer patterns
There are two ways. 1st way is to use the tape out and a 1/8 to 1/8 cable connected to a tape recorder or computer. And use the send thru tape function. while recording. then on the second one reverse the cable. And use the tape in function. The 2nd way is to copy beat for beat in the quantize mode by hand onto paper, the reprogram each sound(beat) back into it.
I just purchased a used Alesis SR-16 Drum Machine
There is no way to check the internal battery status, unfortunately. Chapter 7:10 of the manual deals with backups and available memory. :1. Press the BACKUP button.2. Use the Page (up and down) buttons to select different "pages" of functions; the display'slower right window shows the page number. These pages are described below.3. Adjust values on pages, if necessary, as described for each page.4. After performing the desired backup operation, press BACKUP again to exit, or chooseanother page.
HI , MY ALESIS RS-16.
Cut and pasted info to replace the internal memory battery:
There is a battery inside the unit which is used to retain settings and beats that you program into it. This battery should probably last about ten years or so. If your SR-16 will not remember things anymore, it may need a new battery. Alesis can replace it for you, but this may cost $50.00 or so plus the cost and trouble of shipping. Anyone who can use a soldering iron can replace the battery. To disassemble the SR-16, remove the six screws on the bottom. There is a ribbon cable that connects the top and bottom together. This should be unplugged from the bottom part (main circuit board). The pins on the connector are very fragile, so pry it up carefully with a screwdriver. Also the volume knob has to come off. To remove the circuit board, just unscrew the nuts on the six phone jacks on the back. The battery is a coin-shaped 3-volt lithium battery. The one in mine is a Panasonic BR2325. If you buy a replacment battery, you will need to get one that has PCB terminals on it so it can be soldered. I THINK this is Panasonic part number BR2325-1HB (theres lots of different types of connectors on these). You will not find this at Walmart. It will need to be ordered from an electronics supply place.
Digikey has them for $2.00. I think you can get one from Alesis for 15 or 20 dollars.
No power-up on Sr-16!!!
Hi,in the manual it explains somewhere how to reset the unit. I think you hold down the play button and the erase button at the same time while powering up the unit.
Time Signature
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What options do you actually have on the gadget? keep us posted...
The volume is noisy to a certain point.
try to clean the vol. control with some elctronics parts cleaner, it comes in an aresol and you spray it into the pot, the crackling is dust or dirt in the potentiometer<pot> this is a common problem on older machines that havent been used in a while or live in a dirty enviorment.
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