Alesis SR16 Drum machine with 233 classic sounds, 50 preset patterns

As one of the most popular drum machines ever made, the SR-16 has been used by everyone from songwriters to live performers to remix engineers as their drum machine of choice. The reason is simple: it features a great selection of 233 realistic, natural drum sounds, offered both in dry form and sampled with our incomparable digital reverbs. Our exclusive Dynamic Articulation feature enables a drum sound to change its tonal content as it’s played harder for truly realistic performances.

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The SR-16 features 50 preset patterns that were actually played in by top studio drummers, not just programmed and quantized. You’ll find enough built-in rhythmic variations (with A, B and two Fill sections) for composing complete arrangements, and you can create and save your own customized patterns and songs. Plus, the SR-16 also provides complete MIDI implementation, a footswitch input, flexible programming and editing features and velocity-sensitive pad buttons. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you’ll be up-and-running and composing new music in minutes. Whether you need a songwriting partner or an accompanist for live performance, turn to the all-time world standard in drum machines: the SR-16.

The drum machine that started a music revolution.
As one of the most popular drum machines ever made, the SR-16 has been used by everyone from songwriters to live performers to remix engineers as their drum machine of choice. The reason is simple: it features a great selection of 233 realistic, natural drum sounds, offered both in dry form and sampled with our incomparable digital reverbs. Our exclusive Dynamic Articulation feature enables a drum sound to change its tonal content as it’s played harder for truly realistic performances.

The SR-16 features 50 preset patterns that were actually played in by top studio drummers, not just programmed and quantized. You’ll find enough built-in rhythmic variations (with A, B and two Fill sections) for composing complete arrangements, and you can create and save your own customized patterns and songs. Plus, the SR-16 also provides complete MIDI implementation, a footswitch input, flexible programming and editing features and velocity-sensitive pad buttons.

It’s so easy to use that you’ll be up-and-running and composing new music in minutes. Whether you need a songwriting partner or an accompanist for live performance, turn to the all-time world standard in drum machines: the SR-16.

Features

• Complete MIDI support for use with keyboards, computers and electronic drum kits
• 233 professional sounds included
• Built-in digital effects for added realism
• Create and save your own customized patterns and songs

Specs

• Audio Outputs: 4 (2 stereo pairs)
• Pads: 12 velocity sensitive (w/Dynamic Articulation)
• Sample/DAC Bit Resolution: 16/18
• Sounds: 233
• Sounds Accessible via Pads: 12
• Sounds Accessible via MIDI: 120
• Polyphony: 16 voice
• Panning: 7-position user programmable
• Velocity Response: 8 loudness levels via pads, 127 via MIDI
• Timing Resolution: 96 ppq
• Time Signature Range: 1-128 beats per pattern
• Tempo Range: 20-255 bpm
• Notes/Patterns/Songs: 12,000/400 (200 user, 200 preset)/100
• Kits: 50 user, 50 preset
• MIDI Program Change Response: Kit
• Sync: MIDI Clock/Song Position Pointer
• Footswitch Jacks/Functions: 2; start/stop, count/A/B/fill
• Other Features: Sound stacking, step editing, stereo samples with reverb and ambience
• Dynamic Articulation: Modulates tone
• Power: 12V DC External Transformer
• Dimensions: (WxHxD) 9.25″x1.5″x6.5″
• Weight: 2.5 lbs