Hi, I have my SR18 set up to use the AUX output. My problem; When I change a user Drum Set output from MAIN to AUX then save the drum kit, the setting does not stay. After going to another drum set and returning the one I changed, the output reverted back to MAIN. Shouldn't this be saved? Any ideas as to what I am missing or should be doing? Thanks!
I haven't had a SR drum machine in a lot of years but one thing to rule out is the SR-18 does not have a replaceable battery for the memory like the SR-16.
Are you doing all the save steps?..per page..SAVE/COPY..then REC?
Are you assigning the individual pads outputs?
*By default, pad sounds are output through the Main connections on the rear of the unit.
However, you also have the option of outputting individual pads through the Aux connection.
Please note that the Bass sounds can only be output as a group; in other words, all Bass sounds will either be output through the Main or Aux connections.
To change a pad?s output assignment: 1. Select the sound set which you would like to edit by pressing DRUM, PERC or BASS.
2. Press the pad (the display will show the pad number).
3. Use the INC/DEC buttons, Value Dial or number buttons (1 chooses the Main output pair, 2 selects the Aux output pair)
User Guide pg 28SAVING YOUR DRUM SETS After changing parameter settings it is important to save the Drumset otherwise your settings will not be retained.
1.To save your set, press and hold the SAVE / COPY button.
The display shows SAVE SET?, the currently selected Drum Set number (location), and a two-digit
number that?s the same as the currently selected Drum Set.You will notice the REC LED begin to blink.
2. To save the Drum Set to the current location, press REC.
3. To save the Drum Set to a different location, enter the new Drum Set number with the INC/DEC
buttons, number buttons (allowable range is 00-99), or the DATA dial.
4. Finally, press REC to save to the selected location.
If you were editing a Preset Drum Set and want to save it, you will be given the option to save it to a User Drum Set since you cannot overwrite a Preset Drum Set. This technique can also copy one Drum Set to a different Drum Set.
Also, remember that if you change Patterns before saving your Drum Set, all of your edits will be lost.
User Guide pg 29EDIT: Added Link
SR18 REFERENCE MANUAL