A new yahoo group started up for hr 16 and hr 16b users. I still have an sr16 but i loaned it to someone about 12 years ago and am fine if i never get it back the hr is better. View online or download alesis hr 16 instruction manual. But i rather use the originals, its just a matter of cash. Hey, a few months ago i got an alesis hr 16 that has two custom made eproms of 808 and 909 sounds. I prefer the sounds of the hr16b, but these are okay, better than. If you have any questions please email us directly. Midi quest alesis hr 16 librarian for macintosh and windows sound quests midi quest multiinstrument editorlibrarian gives you the tools to get the most from your alesis hr 16. All instrucilons and descrlpilons ot hr 16 funcilons h thls manual wllt apply to the operatlon of the hr 16. Dovrebbe contenere informazioni sulla posizione dellindice alesis sr16, faq o i problemi piu comuni. Jun 27, 2016 the alesis hr 16 has great fat and crunchy sounds, great pitch change, so you get lots of different drums sounds.
The sounds are not really editable, just a detune function that. At alesis, while our products range from keyboards, synthesizers, hard disk recorders, ipod recording and playback devices, electronic drums, mixers, signal processors, effects units, amplifiers and speakers one thing remains consistent. Most of the complaints arise from user error, so below is a list of successful. Id like to have the sounds offered in ultrabeat but program on the hr 16. I know that software exists to program the drum sets, but i am talking about actually. Ive really been enjoying using an alesis hr 16b, but its started to act a bit weirdly. Does anyone know where i can download a copy of the original alesis hr16. This drum machine was the predecessor to the venerable sr 16 which is still being manufactured after more than 10 years from its release an eternity in the world of musical technology, and was marketed together with the mmt8 sequencer. If an error occurs during the loading of the audio factory pattern data the information below may. Theres a switch to go between the 808 and 909 banks. I know a band that uses the sequencer version hr 16.
Featuring a higher bitrate than most other hardware drum machines back in the day, the hr 16 quickly gained popularity. Realize that pattern 29 preset actually maps to pattern 79 on the ins file. Selling a drum machine i purchased on ebay about a year ago. Spartan 3e fpga synthesiser the fpga synth on a xilinx dev board. Alesis hr16 factory presets mp3 for loading factory patterns via the audio tape input port. Songs using the alesis hr16 drum machine post by desmond. I have just finished an application for generating custom eproms for the alesis hr 16 and hr 16b drum machines. Alessis sr 16 software does anyone know if there is any software available to program the alesis sr 16. Plus, the sr16 also provides complete midi implementation, a footswitch input, flexible programming and editing features and velocitysensitive pad buttons. Services alesis hr 16 custom 8bit drum machine sounds 6 pin din cable for roland pg200 pg800 mpg80 fc100 projectsmodsgear fpga synthesiser a synthesiser made using an fpga. A few years back i picked up an alesis hr 16 for cheap, and it functions perfectly, except for the volume. This process timestamps the tape to an incredible singlesample accuracy. It had the special eproms from chris strellis with sounds from 8bit drum machines.
Together with the hr 16 b reference manual, this document provides a complete description of the functionality and serviceability of these machines. Read this as the owner of the to the manual, alesis does not give you the right to copy the manual, and you agree not to copy the manual without the written authorization of alesis. Why i use the alesis instead of a metronome or the click in pt, is that i can program a simple pattern into it with a few different voices. The d4 provides over 500 highquality drumpercussion sounds many of them in stereo, that use the same drum recording expertise responsible for making the sr 16 and hr 16 standards in the music world. The hr16 stormed the drum machine world just as alesiss digital xt reverb had done with outboard gear a few years earlier. And thanks to dynamic articulation, which triggers. If 16 sounds are playing and you ask the sr 16 to play another one, the sound thats closest to finishing its decay cycle will be stolen so that the most recent sound can be played. A custom rom available to buy for the hr 16 of 80s electronic drum sounds. But the hr16 has its own sequencer with 100 patterns and 100 songs available. If you need the cd with all 82 samples in wav form contact support. About two years ago, i was browsing through a nearby surplusconsignment shop, when i stumbled across a pair of classics. All images, audio, downloadable media, logos and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. Download free drum samples alesis hr 16 a free drum kits in 1987 the alesis hr 16a was born, one of the first 16bit machines that almost every producer could afford.
Alesis was kind enough to put the os and sample chips in sockets for easy removal. B this is all thanks to alesis founder, keith barr, who was determined to carve out a niche making expensivesounding products in nofrills packages. View and download alesis hr 16 instruction manual online. The accompanying chart included with the d4 shows the names of all available drum sounds. Alesis hr16 high sample rate 16bit drum machine reverb. Alesis hr bit drum machine vintage 1980 s with power supply unit for sale is in very good cosmetic condition and excellent working order one of the sliders is missing a cap and chipped at the top of shaft.
I knew that these devices tended to have some reliability issues, and the lcd on the mmt8 was a bit screwy, but i figured they. The method in how you are required to build patterns and songs hasnt changed. In 2012 alesis became part of the newlycreated inmusic brands group of companies. Fifty sound samples in 16 bits 44khz the eras must. Hr16 custom sample rom software is available for free noncommercial. Page 2 hr 16 hr 16b drum machines service manual v1. Thank you for purchasing the alesis d4 drum sound module. How to load factory patterns into hr16hr16b via audio tape. The operating systems of the atesls hr 16 and the hr. Alesis has an official website for support and promotion of the fusion hd series. Today, alesis is the fastestgrowing brand in drums, and it continues expansion into new product categories in mobile musicmaking, recording, video, and live sound. A sample package can be downloaded at the link below, which includes the manual, screenshots, and a set of eprom files. Alesis hr16 instruction manual 72 pages alesis drums user manual brand.
Give your 90s digital drum machine a new lease of life with classic 80s 8bit drum sounds. Alesis hr16 instructions page 6 when a new length is entered record, any drum events that were beyond the new set length will be erased. Plus, its so easy to use that youll be upandrunning and composing new music in minutes. One thing that i wish would have changed or that some programming guru would provide is a software editor patter song creator. Midi quest includes all of the standard features you would expect to find in a hr 16 librarian along with unique capabilities found nowhere else.
Free drum samples alesis hr16 a download free drum. The 8031 mpu is the heart of the hr16s control section. Alesis hr16 bin file creator software, alesis hr16, hr16b, drum. Ive got the service manual, but it doesnt mention low volume output. Alesis sr 16 problems ive read all of the forum threads regarding the sr16, but im still having difficulties. All 49 sounds are replaced with a selection of linn lm1, linndrum, linn 9000, oberheim dmx, oberheim dx, sequential circuit. C62 was added to the analog rails of the opamp to prevent oscillation during power up, and may need to be added to some older units see section 7. The second hr16 video ive done using most of the sounds of the original unit in several patterns. Find great deals on ebay for alesis hr 16 and alesis hr 16b. Both faders are smooth, and all buttons work, aside from the claps key being slightly wobbly still functional. Alesis hr 16 16b i have been working on creating a replacement sound chip set for the drum machine hr 16 hr16b. It will allow you to add your own samples and sample names.
Is it possible connect the hr 16 with logic so that the hr 16 s pads can trigger the different drums sounds available in ultrabeat. Alesis sr 16 video manual the twopart sr 16 video manual is a detailed 109 minute seminar covering all functions and features of this classic drum machine. Jun 26, 2017 but flaws aside, the hr16 was a genuinely highquality drum machine at a great price back in the day, and it has aged like so. If the new length is longer than the previous one, the additional length will be filled with silence. The pack also includes samples in wav format which can be used in any compatible sampler or digital audio workstation. Songs using the alesis hr16 drum machine vintage synth. For those keeping score at home, this is the same keith barr who cofounded mxr. The manual is for alesis hr16b srv comes in pdf format. Alesis hr16b eprom editor software now available gearslutz. I just bought a hr16, but it tells me that there is a software error 01, does.
Full text of alesis hr 16 service manual see other formats hr 16 hr 16b drum machines service manual vi. Alesis founder keith barr died of an apparent heart attack on august 24, 2010, at age 60. Has been serviced to fix recordingplayback function. Cluster sound has released a free alesis hr 16b drum pack for ableton live. It is a quick and efficient way of layering drum sounds to create thicker drum textures and gives the user wide capabilities for experimenting with new, personalized drum sounds. If it is desired to remove or add length to the beginning of a pattern.
B drum machine, or intend to buy one, or just need informations about them. I know the signal is getting to the end of the cable, but the alesis isnt listening or at least its not showing it on the meter. Together with the hr16b reference manual, this document provides a. On the sr 16, when you go to the midi section, there is a clock in setting that needs to be on. I rented a alesis hd24 for a live recording gig tomorrow as a back up.
Alesis sr16 problems ive read all of the forum threads regarding the sr16, but im still having difficulties. I am looking for a software editor that can produce the original algorithm and export a rom file and two bin files that can be burned to an eprom set and will work on. Free alesis hr16b drum pack for ableton live by cluster. Alesis hr16 drum machine sound test great for reggaeton. It is an application for generating custom eproms for the alesis hr 16 and hr 16b drum machines. In this episode we replace the lcd display, clean some keyboard contacts and clean up the instrument. Alesis hd24 hd 24 xr spare parts due to the massive impact from covid19 virus some orders are subject to delays in processing and shipping. The sr 16 can play up to 16 voices at a time, so its possible to run out of voices if you play a flurry of notes and have lots of pads in the multi assign mode. The sounds themselves are cool but ive been running into a programming problem. Midi quest alesis hr16 librarian for windows and macintosh.
Alesis drum settings drum in on v1 drum out on note 036 c1 clock in on clock out off midithru off program change on note map d2029. The hr16b eprom editor software is now available for download. The qs software library for the best prices on music software. How to make a beat on the alesis hr16 audiofanzine. With 49 sounds including 10 kicks, 7 snares and a complete ethnic set all of which are 16 bit samples this drum machine is a great bargain. Alesis hd24 hd 24 xr spare parts alesis spare parts. Im wondering if the issue is related to the lf347n op amps.
Alesis hr16 specifications, pictures, prices, links. The ai1 uses the adats timecode to keep perfectly synchronized while transferring digital audio. Create your own binary files to make your own eproms for alesis hr16 ab drum machines. In the video i state that this is from the early 2000s, but then i found a quality control. There are roughly 45 sounds in each of the two banks, and the drum machine has 16 pads. I will tell you how to make a beat on the alesis hr 16.
Qs soundeditor pro editor for alesis quadrasynth family of synthesizers for win95 and winnt. The sounds are not really editable, just a detune function that should be used sparingly, but effect. There are eproms available on the net but i would like to produce some really original sounds for the alesis. The ir sync works well that video is midi out the back of the alesis into the wooster unit, which takes midi clock and squirts it out as ir to sync the mk1 and abg.
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