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The Complete Guide to the Alesis HR-16 and MMT-8

Squeeze every available ounce of performance out of the HR-16 drum machine and/or MMT-8 MIDI sequencer: From MIDI basics to advanced synchronization, from creating pop drum parts to putting the "feel" back in sequenced music, this book tells you everything the manual doesn't - and more. Complete with glossary of technical terms, track and patch sheets, and lots of practical examples.

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"As a member of the HR-16 and MMT-8 design team, I'm happy to see a book that covers them so completely and accurately. Even I learned a thing or two in the process of reading it!" - Marcus Ryle

The Complete Guide to the Alesis HR-16 and MMT-8 is a self-teaching course that can also take the place of the manual included with each machine. It gives tips on using the Alesis HR-16 and MMT-8 in a system context - synchronizing, using a variety of MIDI controllers, and much more. There's even an HR-16 patch sheet, MMT-8 track sheet, and custom data cassette cover you can photocopy to help organize your work, along with a couple of do-it-yourself circuits that interface the HR-16 and MMT-8 to older, pre-MIDI gear.

Other sections cover MIDI and synchronization basics, a glossary of technical terms, and lots of practical examples. In fact, any drum machine or sequencer owner can benefit from the valuable insights in this book.

Amsco Publications
Order No. AM 73008
US ISBN 0.8256.1214.4
UK ISBN 0.7119.1707.8

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Cover photographs courtesty of Alesis Studio Electronics. Interior illustrations by the author; realization by Don Giller. Interior layout and design by Don Giller.

Copyright © by 1989 Amsco Publications, A Division of Music Sales Corporation, New York, NY.

Order No. AM 73008
US ISBN 0.8256.1214.4
UK ISBN 0.7119.1707.8

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