I can't figure out how to save the name of a user pattern I create. I keep seeing "Empty pattern" after I've put in the name. What am I doing wrong?

Really Quick.
Two problems are unrelated.
Assume older unit.
Needs memory battery,
and new display.

There could be several reasons for your Kurzweil PC2x keyboard resetting to factory presets and purging all user data. It is possible that there is an issue with the keyboard's internal memory, or there may be a problem with the battery or power supply. Another possibility is that there is a software issue with the keyboard, such as a bug or a conflict with other devices or software. In order to troubleshoot the problem, you could try resetting the keyboard to factory settings and then reloading your user data to see if that resolves the issue. You could also try using a different power source or battery to see if that makes a difference.

You have to plug in the laptop sorry to say. Think of it as a piano that can be used as a midi controller.

I assume you held the erase and play and re-initialized the firmware. I assume you failed to generate either a backup MIDI file or an audio tape backup. Now you will need to find another person with an SR16 and copy via MIDI or Audio (really digital) tape to reload your unit. Your user manual will tell you the procedure to do this once you find a host SR16.

Many people have had this problem WHEN they substitued a replacement power adapter.

The CORRECT adapter MUST supply 9 volts AC, NOT DC at 830 ma or more.

The AC is converted inside the SR-16 to both + and - power to run the internal circuits. IF you have connected a 9 v DC adapter, it will NOT have damaged anything, just get the CORRECT adapter and all will be well.

Try holding erase while you turn it on. You may have to turn off autoload also. You'll have to read the manual first ( pages 110 and 114 especially ) available here:http://www.mpcsounds.com/download_akai_mpc_manual.php It depends I think on whether the previous user saved to memory card or the internal HD.

it should automatically save it, you just need to name it

Likely the memory backup battery is exhausted. Replace it.

The only other options is to dump data to external recorder and reload as needed.

Hi.

The SR-16 has 50 preset patterns that are built in, I do not think they can be deleted, if there are no patterns the unit may be defective, even if patterns can be reinstalled using an rmidi file or re-flashing the unit.

To reset an Alesis drum machine you have to hold down both Play and Erase buttons while you power on the machine at the same time.

If that does not work, the presets are held into an rmidi file , the Rmidi file is not available for download. I think it can be purchased contacting Alesis or Rmidi.

I quote from Alesis Rmidi page:

"A rMidi Import/Export File named 'Sr16PresetKits.xml' containing the Sr16 Preset Kits has been installed within the folder named 'Sr16' within the directory in which you installed the rMidi FrameWork software. You can Import these Kits into the rMidi Drums Control if you wish. "


Check if you have the file in the folder.

If not the Sr16 will allows you to export your User Drum patterns, but I do not think you can export factory patterns.