Thamks for replying. So, once I've made up all of the different patterns, how do you arrange them into memory? I'm surte I'll get it one day. its just a little confusing. Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated! Thanks mates!
@drvnrain - Do you have the manual? If not, it's available as a PDF download from Alesis's website.It's been a long time since I've used it other than via MIDI from a computer, so would probably have to re-look at the manual myself.
I love the tonal quality, but haven't figured out how to write a complete song and have it saved in the machine. In other words, I want to be able to program an entire song, and record it onto my recorder so I can add the rest of the instruments! Help!! (and thanks)
@drvnrain - Like most drum machines, you program individual patterns and then arrange sets of patterns into songs. The only way to do whole songs w/o breaking it down into sets of patterns would be to just use an external MIDI sequencer.
@electronicexposure - There's no built-in effects...just samples, so you're limited to what effects the 'non-dry' variation samples have. You can only really adjust some tuning and stereo panning/output (there are a pair of stereo outputs in case you want to run some sounds through other external processing while leaving others direct from the drum machine).
@kristofor12345 - Like most drum machines, you program individual patterns and can then string patterns together into song sequences. They have all the documentation in PDF format online at Alesis's webstie.
heres the question to ask...are there any DRY snare sounds?? I know this emulates the snare sounds of the 80s power ballad..but im sure i can find a dry snare or 2 on there? can i??
@NickIsAPlagueOfGod - I can't find a definitive list of source sounds, but according to others, there's at least an 808 bass drum and snare sound (or VERY close approximations thereof).
Thamks for replying. So, once I've made up all of the different patterns, how do you arrange them into memory? I'm surte I'll get it one day. its just a little confusing. Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated! Thanks mates!
drvnrain 3 days ago
@drvnrain - Do you have the manual? If not, it's available as a PDF download from Alesis's website.It's been a long time since I've used it other than via MIDI from a computer, so would probably have to re-look at the manual myself.
xnonsuchx 2 days ago
I love the tonal quality, but haven't figured out how to write a complete song and have it saved in the machine. In other words, I want to be able to program an entire song, and record it onto my recorder so I can add the rest of the instruments! Help!! (and thanks)
drvnrain 1 week ago
@drvnrain - Like most drum machines, you program individual patterns and then arrange sets of patterns into songs. The only way to do whole songs w/o breaking it down into sets of patterns would be to just use an external MIDI sequencer.
xnonsuchx 3 days ago
Can you adjust the gate time on this? You know... make the snares and bass drums crisp and short?
electronicexposure 11 months ago
@electronicexposure - There's no built-in effects...just samples, so you're limited to what effects the 'non-dry' variation samples have. You can only really adjust some tuning and stereo panning/output (there are a pair of stereo outputs in case you want to run some sounds through other external processing while leaving others direct from the drum machine).
xnonsuchx 11 months ago
... nvm
electronicexposure 11 months ago
Can you customize it over many measures or is it one loop forever?
kristofor12345 1 year ago
@kristofor12345 - Like most drum machines, you program individual patterns and can then string patterns together into song sequences. They have all the documentation in PDF format online at Alesis's webstie.
xnonsuchx 1 year ago
@DefecationSociety - No batteries...AC adapter.
xnonsuchx 1 year ago
heres the question to ask...are there any DRY snare sounds?? I know this emulates the snare sounds of the 80s power ballad..but im sure i can find a dry snare or 2 on there? can i??
codern 1 year ago
@codern hah yeah you can customize the sounds for each pad
oglockwood 1 year ago
are there decent "pop" style drums on it to make my own beats? like techno bass drums and claps and that kinda shiz?
ItBeReece 1 year ago
is there an 808? or bass drop?
NickIsAPlagueOfGod 1 year ago
@NickIsAPlagueOfGod
I wanna know that too. Seriously.
m63shredder 1 year ago
@NickIsAPlagueOfGod - I can't find a definitive list of source sounds, but according to others, there's at least an 808 bass drum and snare sound (or VERY close approximations thereof).
xnonsuchx 1 year ago
@xnonsuchx ah mmk man
NickIsAPlagueOfGod 1 year ago