Product Description
Alesis SR-16 Portable Electronic Drum Machine — Classic Rhythm Workstation for Studio & Stage
The Alesis SR-16 is one of the most iconic and widely used drum machines ever made, trusted by songwriters, producers, live performers, and remix engineers worldwide. Its popularity comes from a powerful combination of realistic drum sounds, intuitive programming, and rock-solid MIDI integration.
Featuring 233 high-quality drum and percussion sounds, both dry and processed with Alesis’ renowned digital reverbs, the SR-16 delivers natural, expressive rhythms. Alesis’ exclusive Dynamic Articulation™ technology allows drum tones to change character based on how hard they’re played, creating authentic, human-like performances.
The SR-16 includes 50 preset patterns played by professional studio drummers—not rigidly quantized—each with A/B variations and two fill sections, making it easy to build complete arrangements. Whether used as a songwriting partner, live accompaniment, or MIDI drum module, the SR-16 remains a timeless and dependable rhythm solution.
Features
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Portable programmable drum machine for practice, songwriting, production, and live performance
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233 realistic drum and percussion sounds with 24-bit sound engine
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Dynamic Articulation™ for expressive, human-like drum performances
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Drum sounds available dry or with built-in digital reverb
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12 velocity-sensitive drum pads for real-time playing
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50 preset patterns performed by professional drummers
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A/B pattern variations with two fill sections per pattern
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Create and store custom patterns, kits, and complete songs
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Full MIDI In/Out/Thru for external sequencing and control
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Dual footswitch inputs for start/stop and fills (footswitches sold separately)
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Multiple audio outputs for flexible mixing and routing
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Simple, intuitive interface with deep editing capabilities
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Includes external power supply
Specifications
Audio & Performance
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Sounds: 233
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Polyphony: 16 voices
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Pads: 12 velocity-sensitive (Dynamic Articulation)
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Velocity Response: 8 levels via pads, 127 via MIDI
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Timing Resolution: 96 PPQ
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Tempo Range: 20–255 BPM
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Time Signature Range: 1–128 beats per pattern
Memory & Patterns
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Preset Patterns: 200
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User Patterns: 200
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Songs: 100
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Kits: 50 preset / 50 user
Connectivity
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Audio Outputs: Main L/R, Aux L/R, Headphones
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MIDI: In / Out / Thru
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Footswitch Inputs: 2 (Start/Stop, Count/A/B/Fill)
Power & Physical
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Power: 9V AC external transformer (included)
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Dimensions (W x H x D): 9.25" x 1.5" x 6.5"
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Weight: 2.5 lbs
