Alesis SR-18 QUICK START TUTORIAL to Level Up Your Live Performances

[@philtipping]

Great video thanks; have just bought one :) A bit late to the party so you probably already know this by now, but there *is* a 'copy' function so you don't need to re-record the basic pattern when creating A/B/Fill variations as Cliff did at 28m. When you've created the A pattern, press and hold Save/Copy, and then press Page Up. The screen changes to 'Copy' instead of 'Save'. Keep the Save/Copy button pressed while you choose the destination pattern, e.g. B or Fill, or even another pattern altogether, and then press the Rec/Enter button to do the copy. You can then edit this copy to make the variation as shown in the video. That Page Up button cycles through 3 options: Save, Copy, Append, so you can even join patterns together. Thanks for sharing the tutorial and good luck with your live shows :)

[@lesleehatherly492]

This tutorial has been an absolute godsend for me. Thank you very much and I am now a fan for life.

[@cliffandsusan]

So glad it helped! Did you grab the free resources for the songs with corresponding beats? I'd love to hear more about what you do!

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @lesleehatherly492! Hope you're doing well! We are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you could join! We'll talk more about the technical stuff there as well. You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@musicalforum-glazbeniforum232]

Thank you, Cliff and Susan!

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @musicalforum-glazbeniforum232! Appreciate the comment! We are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you could join! We'll talk more about the technical stuff there as well. You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@timberserpent]

Week done! I learned a lot. Thank you!

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @levibakerart! Appreciate the comment! We are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you could join! We'll talk more about the technical stuff there as well. You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@Mikalyn]

really great video I am thinking of getting a drum machine to augment my keyboard gigs. Really enjoyed your demo :)

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @Mikalyn! Appreciate the comment! We are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you could join! We'll talk more about the technical stuff there as well. You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@jeffeason3599]

Very well done video! I’m also in a small (3-pc) performing group. We didn’t want an overblown auto-accompaniment but a having a basic drum beat will not only be appreciated by the audience but will help us keep our tempo! So I’m looking for something simple and basic like this. Thank you for sharing how you’ve used this in your shows.

[@cliffandsusan]

Awesome! Check out our next free 5 day challenge www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge - you would be a great fit for it.

[@ephraimwarrior6766]

look at that WEAR AND TEAR of the unit much respect you can see you all putt the work in nice vid

[@polynomial9600]

Good tutorial from the experience of an actual stage performer. Thank you!

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @polynomial9600! Appreciate the comment! We are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you could join! We'll give tips and tricks on how to rock that stage performance. You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@Shodoline]

thanks for your time to help us newbies with this machine

[@PatCummings-jg9wg]

Thank you for sharing this video, but even a BIGGER THANK YOU for the suggested setting guide. Being new to this drum machine technology was a bit difficult, but having the list that you two created will surely help me...

[@CluelessGent]

One of the better tutorials for this piece of gear. Thank you!

[@RYoerges]

Thanks for this great video. Have you prepared a spreadsheet or tabulation of the songs that you do matched up with the corresponding presets on this drum machine? I sure would appreciate access to that!

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @RYoerges! We would love for you to join our next free 5-day challenge, we talk about this stuff and more in detail! www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@darylschoonover4999]

Great tutorial by both of you! Would be interested in learning and seeing more!

[@cliffandsusan]

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[@cooltrades7469]

Battered fight nachine . Best advertising. You really use that.

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @cooltrades7469! Appreciate the comment! We are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you could join! You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@sledge1960]

As good a YT video on any subject I've ever seen. You nailed it ma'am, even I was able to follow it. I cut my teeth on 70's beat boxes so I need all the help I can get, idiotproof.

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @sledge1960! Appreciate the comment! We are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you'll join! We'll talk more about the technical stuff there as well. You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@sledge1960]

@@cliffandsusan I'd love to be there but I live in UK. Love your music, great repertoire with 2K songs. God Bless and Best Wishes for the future.

[@jamiemcauliffe9653]

Love Susan’s tutorials! I liked them so much I purchased the unit for our duo. My problem is we play ‘bring it on home ‘ by Sam Cooke. 12/8 time. I can’t figure it out how to change the time. Do I need to create it?

[@MarlenaPhillips]

This is super helpful! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I'd be very interested in (and grateful for) the custom patterns you've made. I'm just starting out with this machine. Best of luck to you both!!!

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @MarlenaPhillips! Appreciate the comment! We are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you could join! We'll talk more about the technical stuff there as well. You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@KareyNickel]

Just watched this again to help me get started with programming some patterns. Thanks guys!

[@andrescen7577]

Can the pattern be started with the fill? It would be convenient for recording a drum track since there is no count-in.

[@ramoncatuncan2395]

Very informative. I was looking for someone to teach me how to use the SR 18 machine in the Dallas area. Thank you for sharing.

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @ramoncatuncan2395! Appreciate the comment! We would love for you to join our next free 5-day challenge! www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@Michaelbmusic]

Thanks very helpful. I would love to get your made beats if you are able to find a way.

[@donmilland7606]

Thank thy fir the insightful video. I have a bid on Reverb for one.

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @donmilland7606! Appreciate the comment! We would love for you to join our next free 5-day challenge! www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@MemphisMike901]

I still have the original SR-16 and considering getting back into gigging as a duo/trio maybe. I also play keyboards. The SR16 was a fantastic unit for when I did patio gigs. Wondering if the SR18 has fresher sounds possibly. Lots of patterns appear to be the same tho

[@MemphisMike901]

I used the foot pedals with my setup. Even used it when I had no drummer playing in contemporary church music setting!

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @MemphisMike901! Appreciate the comment! We would love for you to join our next free 5-day challenge! www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@REDTVCanada]

Super helpful video! Thank you for the overview and tips. Much appreciate it.

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @REDTVCanada! Appreciate the comment! We are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you could join! We'll talk more about the technical stuff there as well. You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@christopher9152]

Thank you for this. Very helpful!

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @christopher9152! Appreciate the comment! We are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you could join! We'll talk more about the technical stuff there as well. You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@joolshammersley5694]

Absolutely great - thanks so much!

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @joolshammersley5694! Appreciate the comment! We are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you could join! We'll talk more about the technical stuff there as well. You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@brendastewart9592]

Where DO I find a good shuffle bet

[@tablooze]

Thank you! I used a Zoom RT-223 for years this way but they have been discontinued. I have been looking for an alternative, looks like this is it. I wish someone made an app or program that would do this.

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @tablooze! Appreciate the comment! We would love for you to join our next free 5-day challenge! www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@randyhollifield9989]

Y’all did a great job! It was very easy to follow. I bought my machine a long time ago and never really used it. I have recently retired, got my dream guitar and and getting serious about getting better. The drum machine is a big help. How do I get the list of songs and associated patterns? Hope you make it to the new piano bar in Bossier City, LA.

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @randyhollifield9989! Appreciate the comment! We are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you could join! We'll talk more about the technical stuff and we will give our top 200 song list there as well. You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@RiffMusic1970]

Great video. Easy to follow with the right amount of detail.

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @RiffMusic1970! Appreciate the comment! We are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you could join! We'll talk more about the technical stuff there as well. You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@lamarblackattack]

Amazing video!

[@RDEL54]

Great job on the video! When you're programming the drums. If you're off be a little. Did you say that it will correct it? Is that automatic?

[@RoadSKOL]

Thanks for the demo. Do you create songs with the patterns or do you manually change them live? Just curious because you didn’t mention anything about song mode.

[@davidbluze8724]

Can you tell me how to add bass with drums and how to select music for cover songs? Thanks

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @davidbluze8724! We definitely can! Would love for you to join our next free 5-day challenge! www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@olegstovs2624]

Thanks for your exploration. But this machine have bass fishes. Why did you not spoken about it?

[@OneWithTheDark]

Sold! Thank you for sharing!

[@cliffandsusan]

Happy to share! Best of luck.

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @OneWithTheDark! We are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you could join! You're a great fit! We'll talk more about the technical stuff there as well. You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@B3-R]

Thanks for the good tutorial

[@cliffandsusan]

You are welcome! Hope you have success with yours!

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @B3-R! Appreciate the comment! We are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you could join! We'll talk more about the technical stuff there as well. You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@lwiacono]

This is such a helpful video, thank you! I’ll bet your shows are a blast! Do you ever make it to Nebraska?

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @lwiacono! Appreciate the comment! We'll make sure to announce if ever we have a scheduled show in Nebraska! Also, we are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you could join! We'll talk more about the technical there as well. You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@ettorece]

Grazie, molto utile, ma si possono caricare i nuovi stili di batteria creati da altri utenti? Cioè si possono condividere gli style da macchina a macchina?

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @ettorece! We would love for you to join our next free 5-day challenge, we talk about this stuff and more in detail! www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@sanmarinojr]

How do i get those user beats ? Is there a way to put them in or i need some kind of tutorial to dial it manually ..

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @sanmarinojr! We would love for you to join our next free 5-day challenge, we talk about this stuff and more in detail! www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@MickDundee1963]

Very well explained thanks

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @MikeMallais! Appreciate the comment! We are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you could join! We'll talk more about the technical stuff there as well. You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@rudymolina2282]

How can i get your bet and how do I transfer them and the foot switch what brand

[@rudymolina2282]

This Rudy molina do you still reply back if yes or no it’s ok thank you

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @rudymolina2282! We would love for you to join our next free 5-day challenge, we talk about this stuff and more in detail! www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@huntoriginalmusic-wy2rc]

Yes interested

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @huntoriginalmusic-wy2rc! Appreciate the comment! We are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you could join! We'll talk more about the technical stuff there as well. You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@jamesbenefield9972]

Ty

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @jamesbenefield9972! Appreciate the comment! We are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you could join! We'll talk more about the technical stuff there as well. You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@BeeGreatful]

Thank you so so much!

[@cliffandsusan]

Hey, @BeeGreatful! Appreciate the comment! We are actually hosting a free 5-day challenge and would love it if you could join. You can join here: www.diyartistsclub.com/5daychallenge

[@vladimirivanov6353]

❤

[@wakinglife7065]

The bass and percussion were the worst features of the sr18. They sound awful but the drums sound fantastic. Thank you for the handy video❤

[@cliffandsusan]

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