OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROLS

Now that we have introduced you to the infrastructure of the SR18, let’s dive in and take a closer look at some of the controls.

GENERAL CONTROLS:

1.LCD – The display helps you keep track of system parameters and settings as you use the SR18.

2.PADS – The 12 pads are used to trigger sounds on the SR18. The pads can address 3 different types of sounds: drums, percussion and bass. To select which sounds are controlled by the pads, press one of the three Pad Play buttons (DRUM, PERC, BASS). In addition, the pads can be used to trigger entire Patterns while in Pattern Play Mode.

3.PAD PLAY BUTTONS – These 3 buttons select which sounds are triggered when you hit the pads. Press the corresponding button to control the following sounds with the pads:

BASS – Selects the Bass sounds associated with the current Drum Set. In addition, you can hold down this button and use the INC / DEC buttons or the VALUE dial to transpose the bass sounds up or down an octave.

DRUMS – Selects the Drum sounds associated with the current Drum Set. PERC – Selects the Percussion sounds associated with the current Drum Set.

4.ROLL – While programming Patterns, hold down this button and press a pad to create a roll. The roll will last for as long as the pad is being held down. This lets you play a series of drum hits without having to repeatedly press the pads, and is typically used to create steady 16th note hi-hat parts, quarter note kick drum parts, snare rolls, etc. The timing of the roll is specified by the Quantization and Swing settings in the Record Setup menu.

5.TAP TEMPO – You can use this button to tap in a tempo. The SR18 will average the time between successive taps and will derive a tempo. You can also change the tempo by holding down the TAP TEMPO button and using the VALUE dial or the INC / DEC buttons.

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Alesis SR18 quick start manual Overview of the Controls, General Controls