Comments on: Alesis SR18 Firmware Update Problems!!!

By: teddk4

teddk4 — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:31:36 +0000

Note: To make 100% sure that you have updated your SR18, have the power off on the SR18, hold down the System setup button and then power the SR18 back on, while the SR18 powers up, continue holding System setup for about 5 seconds. If it says Version V1.02 then you are up to date. If it does not, then you would need to retry sending the update.

By: drmidi

drmidi — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:33:30 +0000

Thank you, Phil, for posting this. Although I just recently purchased the unit and it already has the v1.02 updated firmware from the manufacturer, your blog at least showed me how to check the firmware version on my unit. I agree with other commentors that this sort of information shouold be included in the owner’s manual as the end user has a right and a need to know. Would also be good to know if there is a discreet “factory reset” feature that doesn’t wipe out all of the user patterns that were originally included from Alesis. Most other drum units have this feature and it is listed in their manuals, too.

By: Mc_mic

Mc_mic — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:59:28 +0000

I tried starting it up with the system setup button and record and the both work,
version 1.02

By: Mc_mic

Mc_mic — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:55:46 +0000

Hey does anyone know if this is possible with the akai xr20 model?

By: darwiniandude

darwiniandude — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:50:19 +0000

Thanks! I work in a music store, and the lack of ‘how to update’ info on Alesis’s website is frankly, astounding. Thanks for your post