ALESIS SR-16 - Manual (Page 28)

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3.1K Using Fill to Create Repetitive Drum Hits
As mentioned earlier, the FILL button performs two different functions. We've already covered
how to use the FILL button for Pattern selection, however, it can also trigger a drum sound at
the current quantization rate (e.g., eighth notes, 16th notes, etc.; if quantization is off, though,
this function is inactive) and swing value. This allows playing 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.
1. The SR-16 should be in Compose mode and recording.
2. Press a pad on the first beat of what will be a series of hits and hold it down.
3. Immediately after pressing the pad, press and hold the FILL button. The drum will be re-
triggered at the current quantization rate for as long as the pad and FILL buttons are held
down. All hits will be at the same volume as the first pad hit.
Caution: If you don't hit the drum first, pressing the FILL button will select a Fill Pattern.