ALESIS HR-16:B - Manual (Page 31)

The HR^IS send to MIDI function is provided so that the data can be stored on a
computer, a Yamaha MDF-1 (MIDI Filer) or a Yamaha DX-7IIFD. The data is sent
out as one biock of system exciusive data, with the iength being determined by the
amount of memory being used. No more than 50% of memory shouid be fuil when
saving to a DX-7IIFD or its buffer will be filled. The HR-16 will automatically
receive MIDI system exclusive sequence data from any of these devices without
having to select a specific page. If the system exclusive data starts to come in, the
display will read:
STORING TO DISK USING MIDI SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE BULK DATA DUMP
RECEIVING DATA
FROM MIDI............
This display will remain until the data has been completely loaded, after which the
HR-16 will return to song 99. Note that any time the HR-16 receives sequence
data from MIDI, any data previously in memory will be lost.
SYNCING THE HR-16 TO TAPE
It is possible to sync the HR-16 to a tape recorder with the help of the TAPE SYNC mode.
In this mode, the HR-16 reads a master clock pulse from a track of a tape recorder, which
keeps all of the sequencers/drum machines perfectly in time with the recorded information
on the tape machine. This method has the advantage of eliminating the need to print drum
machine or synthesizer parts on tape, since you can use the master clock recorded on tape
(or "sync track”) to trigger the drum machine and synthesizers via the sequencer.
RECORDING THE SYNC TONE
Before recording any audio informatton on the tape machine, you must lay a "Sync Tone"
down on one track of the tape machine. This is usually done on an outside track (track 1 or
8 on an eight track machine; track 1 or 16 on a sixteen track machine; etc.) to keep the
crosstalk to a minimum.
1) Connect the TAPE OUT jack of the HR-16 to the input of the desired track of the tape
machine.
2) Press PLAY on the HR-16, then adjust the level of the track so that It reads
approximately "OVU".
3) You must select a tempo for the song on the HR-16 at this time as it cannot be changed
later.
4) Begin recording on the tape machine.
5) Press PLAY on the HR-16. Allow the HR-16 to play through its entire song before
stopping the recording. When the song has ended, stop the recording and rewind the
tape machine. You are now ready to trigger the HR-16 from the sync tone that you just
recorded.
NOTES:
A) There is no TAPE SYNC OUT switch as this is always active.
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