Alesis SR-16

Alesis SR-16 – Classic Drum Machine

The Alesis SR-16 is one of the most iconic drum machines ever made – and it’s still a weapon in modern studios. If you’re a guitarist, songwriter, producer or live performer who wants realistic drum grooves without a drummer or DAW, this box does the job.

 Why it’s awesome

• 233 natural drum sounds
  High-quality, expressive samples with dynamics and velocity layers, so your grooves feel more “human” and less like a toy.

• Ready-to-use patterns
  Comes with 200 patterns (with intros, fills, variations) played by real drummers – you can just hit play and jam, or use them as a writing tool.

• Create your own kits & beats

  • 50 preset drum kits + 50 user kits

  • Program your own patterns, edit each sound’s tuning, level, panning, reverb, etc.

• Live & studio friendly

  • MIDI In/Out/Thru to sync with other gear

  • Footswitch inputs for start/stop and fill/advance

  • Stereo outputs + headphone out

Perfect for:

• Home studios that want drums without opening the computer

• Guitarists and bass players who want tight grooves to practice or write over

• Live performers who need reliable backing drums

• Producers who like that classic hardware drum machine workflow

You just plug it in, choose a kit, pick a pattern, and you’re playing.