ALESIS SR-18 Portable Drum Machine - Manual (Page 32)

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louder
VOLUME
softer
softer TAP FORCE harder
PAGE 6: VELOCITY SENSITIVITY
Velocity Sensitivity describes how the pads will output sound
depending on the applied velocity (i.e. how hard the pads
are struck). This feature allows players with a heavier or
lighter touch to customize the pad response to
accommodate their particular playing style.
To select the desired dynamic response, use the INC/DEC
buttons, the VALUE dial or the number buttons (1 = Fixed 1,
2 = Fixed 2, 3 = Fixed 3, 4 = Fixed 4, 5 = Fixed 5, 6 = Fixed
6, 7 = Fixed 7, 8 = Fixed 8, 9 = Soft, and 0 = Loud). Note
that the Medium setting can be selected only with the
INC/DEC buttons or VALUE dial.
Refer to the chart on the right for information on response curves. As you can see, soft response
weights the response toward softer sounds; with medium response, the level is directly proportional to
how hard you tap the pad; loud response weights the response toward louder sounds.
Fixed volume plays back the associated drum sound at
one of eight possible volume levels. With Fixed Volume 1,
all drums assume the level of the softest possible tap,
regardless of how hard you tap the pads. With Fixed
Volume 8, all drums assume the level of the loudest
possible tap, regardless of how hard you tap the pads.
Fixed Volumes 2-7 provide the levels between the softest
and loudest extremes, with lower numbers giving softer
levels.
PAGE 7: BEAT VALUE
When recording sequences in Pattern Mode, this is the
upper value or the amount of beats in the meter setting of
the selected Pattern; for instance the 2 of a 2/4 time
signature.
Enter the value with the INC/DEC, number buttons or the
VALUE dial.
Press REC to accept the change. Go to another page or
press RECORD SETUP again to cancel.
PAGE 8: NOTE VALUE
When recording sequences in Pattern Mode, this is the
lower note value of the meter setting of the selected Pattern;
for instance the 4 of a 2/4 time signature.
Enter the value with the INC/DEC, number buttons or the
VALUE dial.
Press REC to accept the change. Go to another page
or press RECORD SETUP again to cancel.