Alesis SR16 Digital Drum Machine (pre-owned)

Condition: Very good. There are signs of use across the unit but no serious cosmetic flaws. New PSU included but no box or manuals.

The Alesis SR-16 has earned its reputation as one of the most iconic drum machines, trusted by songwriters, remix engineers and live performers alike. Its hallmark is an impressive collection of 233 authentic, natural drum sounds available both dry and with rich digital reverb, enabling you to craft truly immersive beats.

Thanks to the exclusive Dynamic Articulation™ technology, each drum sound responds dynamically to your playing intensity, adding genuine expression and realism to your performances. The SR-16 comes loaded with 50 preset patterns recorded by top studio drummers, not merely programmed, giving you inspiring rhythms from the outset.

With flexible arrangement options featuring A, B and two Fill sections per pattern, plus the ability to create and save custom patterns and songs, you have everything you need to build complete compositions effortlessly. Full MIDI implementation, footswitch inputs, and velocity-sensitive pad buttons provide professional control, while the user-friendly interface gets you creating new music quickly.

Whether you’re seeking a reliable songwriting companion or a powerful live performance partner, the SR-16 remains the ultimate drum machine standard worldwide.

Main Features

• 233 high-quality drum sounds, dry and with digital reverb
• Dynamic Articulation™ for realistic tonal variation on each hit
• 12 velocity-sensitive pads for expressive play
• 50 preset rhythm patterns played by professional drummers
• Custom pattern and song creation with multiple sections (A, B, Fill)
• Full MIDI compatibility with 16-voice polyphony and program change support
• Two stereo output pairs for flexible audio routing
• Step editing, sound stacking, and stereo samples with ambience effects
• Footswitch inputs for hands-free control of playback and fills
• Compact and lightweight: 9.25 x 1.5 x 6.5 inches, 2.5 lbs
• Powered by 9V external UL and CSA approved power supply

Specifications

• Audio Outputs: 4 (two stereo pairs)
• Pads: 12 velocity sensitive with Dynamic Articulation™
• Sample/DAC Bit Resolution: 16/18 bit
• Accessible Sounds via Pads: 12
• Accessible Sounds via MIDI: 120
• Polyphony: 16 voices
• Panning: 7 positions, user programmable
• Velocity Response: 8 levels via pads, 127 levels via MIDI
• Timing Resolution: 96 pulses per quarter note (ppq)
• Time Signature Range: 1 to 128 beats per pattern
• Tempo Range: 20 to 255 BPM
• Notes/Patterns/Songs: 12,000 notes, 400 patterns (200 user, 200 preset), 100 songs
• Kits: 50 user, 50 preset
• MIDI Program Change Response: Kit selection
• Sync: MIDI Clock and Song Position Pointer
• Footswitch Inputs: 2 (start/stop and count/A/B/fill)
• Other Features: Sound stacking, step editing, stereo samples with reverb and ambience
• Power: 9V AC external transformer (UL and CSA approved)
• Dimensions: 9.25" (W) x 1.5" (H) x 6.5" (D)
• Weight: 2.5 lbs

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