Alesis SR-16 Drum Machine
Stock code: 42236
Features
- 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: 9 VAC External Transformer, UL and CSA Approved
- Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) 9.25"x1.5"x6.5"
- Weight: 2.5 lbs
The Alesis SR16 Drum Machine 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 reverbs. The exclusive Dynamic Articulation feature enables a drum sound to change its tonal content as it's played harder for truly realistic performances.
The SR16 Drum Machine 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 Alesis SR16 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 accompanyist for live performance, turn to the all-time world standard in drum machines: the Alesis SR-16.
| Stick Material | No |
|---|---|
| Stick Size | No |
| Tip | No |
| Connectivity Details | Footswitch, Jack, MIDI |
| Wattage | No |
| Free Accessories | No |
| Key Stage | Key Stage 4 |
| Manufacturers Link | Alesis SR-16 Drum Machine |
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Great for both drum programming and with a midi kit
Overall Rating Posted on 11/09/2012 by Steven
I have used this as both a standalone drum machine, and as part of a midi-triggered kit. The drum sounds are varied and mainly authentic 'acoustic' drums. It is reasonably easy creating your own kits and drum patterns, but I found you need the manual to hand unless you are doing this regularly as it isn't that intuitive. I also found it difficult to achieve adequate velocity with my fingers, but fortunately this is adjustable on each individual 'drum'. I also use this with a midi kit, and it performs very well with the velocity-sensitive pads. I also found no velocity adjustment is needed on the Alesis when using it with a midi kit.
Overall, the sounds produced are very authentic and blend very well, while the interface could be a bit user-friendlier. I can't imagine a drum machine sounding much better than this.