Alesis SR-16 - 16 Bit Stereo Drum Machine
The SR-16, a stereo drum machine featuring stereo samples, is an easily programmable, portable and affordable instrument. The sounds are clean, well recorded, and useful; nothing esoteric here, but a drum sounds like a drum, and, with the Dynamic Articulation functionality embedded in the pads, responds like one as well.
The SR-16 has a nice feel not always associated with a 96 PPQ resolution, and the pattern presets were composed and played in by actual DRUMMERS, who've imparted some genuine musicality and usefulness to what are often odiously lifeless little demos. Those who are novices will appreciate the instant grooves, those inclined to roll their own will appreciate the intuitive design and responsiveness of the machine as a musical instrument.
A 7-position panner is available for a nice stereo spread, and the MIDI implementation is appropriate. The sounds are served seasoned and sampled with cushy reverbs, or dry, for console processing, and sent to a pair of assignable 1/4" stereo outputs.
There's no obsolescence built into well recorded musical sounds, which is one of the reasons why this machine has been around for....a while, so, anyone from a solo clubdate performer to a songwriter or programmer will probasbly be using the SR-16 for a while, too.
- Proprietary Dynamic Articulation Velocity Sensivity of Pads changes Drum Tone and Response according to intensity of dynamic at which pad is played
- Clean, Realistic, Usable Stereo Samples
- Presets performed by Professional Drummers
- Easily Operated and Programmed
- 7-position programmable Panning for more specific Sound Placement in Stereo Field
- Generously assigned button allocation for fast navigation
- Pads MIDI assignable as triggers
| Triggers | 12 Velocity Sensitive Pads with Dynamic Articulation Tone Modulator |
| Polyphony | 16-Voice |
| Multitimbral | 12 Part |
| Presets | 233 Sounds, 50 Preset Patterns |
| User Memory | 50 Kits, 200 Patterns |
| Effects | Reverb |
| Sequencer |
12,000 Notes 400 Patterns 100 songs |
| Controllers | 12 x Velocity Sensitive Pads, Oversized Volume Knob |
| Expansion Slots | No |
| Output | 2 x Stereo L, R 1/4" TS Phone Jacks |
| Inputs | 2 x 1/4" Footswitch Inputs (Start/Stop; Count/A,B/Fill Trigger) |
| Headphone Output | No |
| External Storage | Cassette Tape, MIDI System Exclusive |
| Display | LCD |
| Dimensions | 9.25 x 1.5 x 6.5" (WxHxD) |
| Weight | 2.5 lb |
| Specialties |
Proprietary Dynamic Articulation of Drum Pads Presets Performed by Professional Drummers Assignable Reverb and Ambience |
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by PowerReviews(based on 3 reviews)
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Pros
- Versatile (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Accompaniment (3)
- Soundtracks (3)
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- High Quality Drum Sounds
- Responsive
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Accompaniment
- Small Venues
- Songwriting
- Soundtracks
Comments about Alesis SR-16 - 16 Bit Stereo Drum Machine:
This was great 15 years ago and amazingly it still is a valid drum machine. Pretty good sounds and easy to navigate.
Pros
- Great Sound
- Responsive
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Accompaniment
- Song Writing
- Soundtracks
Comments about Alesis SR-16 - 16 Bit Stereo Drum Machine:
I bought this product for my boyfriend for Christmas to assist him in his song writing. He had heard about it through the music industry and thought it would be the perfect solution to help with holding rhythms and tempos while writing. The machine was simple to set up and was immediately user-friendly. It comes with many beat patterns and rhythms preprogrammed and you can easily create your own. He set to work with it right away and is pleased with the product. I did also buy the additional midi cables recommended and we are grateful. They allow you to connect to the computer and/or keyboard easily.
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Accompaniment
- Jazz Clubs
- Small Venues
- Soundtracks
Comments about Alesis SR-16 - 16 Bit Stereo Drum Machine:
This unit has been around for years it is easy to use and sounds great. I don't use the sounds I use it to flog midi out to my Kurzwiel pc3x. It works great ether in general midi or custom notes to match any implementation
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Cables
- Price: $4.29
Digital Cables
- Price: $5.59
Stands & Support
- Price: $39.00
This is a special order item and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Est. arrival at B&H is 7-14 days (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at time of shipment.
Headphones
- Price: $24.95
What's in the Box
- Power supply
- 1 Year Warranty on Parts, 6 Months on Labor
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