Alesis SR-16 Drum Machine – The Classic Rhythm Icon that Shaped Modern Music

Description

The Alesis SR-16 isn’t just a drum machine — it’s a piece of music history. Since its debut, it’s powered countless hits, performances, and studio sessions, earning its reputation as the most trusted rhythm partner for musicians across every genre.

With 233 high-quality drum sounds (both dry and with Alesis’ renowned digital reverbs), the SR-16 delivers unbeatable realism. Its Dynamic Articulation™ technology adjusts tonal character and volume based on how hard you hit the pads, capturing the expressiveness of a real drummer.

Unlike many digital beat boxes, the SR-16 features 50 preset patterns played by professional drummers, complete with A/B variations and fills for seamless song construction. Add your own creativity with user-programmable patterns and songs, velocity-sensitive pads, and full MIDI control — making it equally at home in the studio or on stage.

Whether you’re writing, performing, or producing, the SR-16 remains a timeless rhythm engine that continues to inspire music creators around the world.

Features

• 233 professional drum and percussion sounds (dry + reverb samples)

• Dynamic Articulation™ for natural-sounding dynamics

• 50 preset patterns performed by real drummers (plus 200 user slots)

• Complete MIDI support for integration with keyboards, DAWs, and drum kits

• Create & save custom patterns, songs, and kits (400 patterns total)

• Velocity-sensitive pads with 8 dynamic levels (127 via MIDI)

• Dual footswitch inputs for hands-free start/stop and fill control

• Four audio outputs (2 stereo pairs) for flexible routing

• Sound stacking and step editing for layered, complex grooves

• Ultra-easy interface—compose, record, and perform in minutes

Specifications

• Pads: 12 velocity-sensitive pads (Dynamic Articulation™)

• Sounds: 233 (stereo samples with reverb and ambience)

• Polyphony: 16 voices

• Patterns: 400 (200 preset, 200 user)

• Songs: 100

• Kits: 100 (50 user, 50 preset)

• Timing Resolution: 96 ppq

• Time Signature Range: 1–128 beats per pattern

• Velocity Response: 8 loudness levels (pads), 127 (MIDI)

• Outputs: 4 total (2 stereo pairs)

• MIDI: In/Out/Thru, Program Change, Clock, Song Position Pointer

• Footswitch: 2 jacks (start/stop, count/A/B/fill)

• Power: 12V DC external adapter

• Dimensions: 9.25" x 1.5" x 6.5" (W x H x D)

• Weight: 2.5 lbs

In the Box

• Alesis SR-16 Drum Machine

• Power Adapter

• User Manual

Disclaimer

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