How do I reinstall preset patterns - Alesis Sr 16 Stereo Drum Machine

Power up while holding play-erase. BUT...when performing a re-initialization, this will erase all existing patterns, songs, and drum assignments. This will not erase the factory preset patterns or kits.

http://community.alesis.com/alesis/topics/sr-16-factory-default-reset-question

Here is a link to Alesis re-initiation procedures-
http://www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/alesis-re-initialization-routines

Re-initalize the machine. If that doesn't work, it's time to take it to the shop. However, replaceing it may be more cost effective.

go to the ballad #4 setting you will find a 3/4 beat in a 12 beat time.
This is a preset pattern

I assume you held the erase and play and re-initialized the firmware. I assume you failed to generate either a backup MIDI file or an audio tape backup. Now you will need to find another person with an SR16 and copy via MIDI or Audio (really digital) tape to reload your unit. Your user manual will tell you the procedure to do this once you find a host SR16.

Not sure what exactly you're dealing with from your description but as far as editing a preset pattern or one of your own just follow the manual and record or erase what you want-if you describe things more clearly be glad to help, use it all the time.....

Many people have had this problem WHEN they substitued a replacement power adapter.

The CORRECT adapter MUST supply 9 volts AC, NOT DC at 830 ma or more.

The AC is converted inside the SR-16 to both + and - power to run the internal circuits. IF you have connected a 9 v DC adapter, it will NOT have damaged anything, just get the CORRECT adapter and all will be well.

Hi.

The SR-16 has 50 preset patterns that are built in, I do not think they can be deleted, if there are no patterns the unit may be defective, even if patterns can be reinstalled using an rmidi file or re-flashing the unit.

To reset an Alesis drum machine you have to hold down both Play and Erase buttons while you power on the machine at the same time.

If that does not work, the presets are held into an rmidi file , the Rmidi file is not available for download. I think it can be purchased contacting Alesis or Rmidi.

I quote from Alesis Rmidi page:

"A rMidi Import/Export File named 'Sr16PresetKits.xml' containing the Sr16 Preset Kits has been installed within the folder named 'Sr16' within the directory in which you installed the rMidi FrameWork software. You can Import these Kits into the rMidi Drums Control if you wish. "


Check if you have the file in the folder.

If not the Sr16 will allows you to export your User Drum patterns, but I do not think you can export factory patterns.

USB port for data/audio backup, import/export of loops as WAV files http://www.bossus.com/gear/productdetails.php?ProductId=772