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product_id: 259939051
title: "Alesis sr-16 | studio-grade standalone drum machine with on-board sound li-brary, performance driven i/o and in-built effects 100 patterns"
brand: "alesis"
price: "€ 198.45"
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# 100 customizable patterns 233 studio-quality drum sounds 24-bit pro-grade sound Alesis sr-16 | studio-grade standalone drum machine with on-board sound li-brary, performance driven i/o and in-built effects 100 patterns

**Brand:** alesis
**Price:** € 198.45
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥁 Unlock your rhythm, own the stage.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Alesis sr-16 | studio-grade standalone drum machine with on-board sound li-brary, performance driven i/o and in-built effects 100 patterns by alesis
- **How much does it cost?** € 198.45 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/259939051-alesis-sr-16-studio-grade-standalone-drum-machine-with-on)

## Best For

- alesis enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted alesis brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive Sound Library:** Access 233 meticulously crafted drum sounds, both dry and with premium reverbs.
- • **Custom Pattern Creation:** Start with 50 pro patterns and build your own beats with flexible programming and velocity-sensitive pads.
- • **Studio-Grade Sonic Precision:** Experience crystal-clear 24-bit audio with a low noise floor for professional mixes.
- • **Performance-Ready Connectivity:** Complete MIDI implementation plus dual footswitch inputs for seamless live control.
- • **Dynamic Articulation for Realism:** Play harder, get richer tonal variations—drum sounds that respond like a live drummer.

## Overview

The Alesis SR-16 is a compact, professional stereo drum machine featuring 24-bit sound quality, 233 realistic drum sounds, and 100 patterns including 50 preset templates crafted by top studio drummers. Designed for songwriters, live performers, and remix engineers, it offers dynamic articulation, full MIDI support, dual footswitch inputs, and velocity-sensitive pads, making it a versatile powerhouse for both studio and stage.

## Description

The Alesis SR-16 is a professional, stereo drum machine which features dynamic articulation and is well suited for songwriters, live performers, and remix engineers. The original SR-16 was 16-bit but was updated to 24-bit for higher quality sound with a lower noise floor. The SR-16 offers a wide selection of 233 realistic, natural sounds both dry and with professional quality reverbs. The dynamic articulation feature enables a drum sound to change its tonal content as it's played harder for truly realistic performances. The 50 on-board patterns were played by top studio drummers with built-in rhythmic variations (A, B, and two Fill sections.) Additionally, you can create and save your own customized patterns and songs. The Alesis SR-16 also provides complete MIDI implementation, 2 footswitch inputs, flexible programming and editing features, velocity-sensitive pads, and includes a power supply

Review: Very useful for composing song. I got it for special price at desertcart .
Review: Cette drum machine est très bien! Les sons sont très bons. Il y a pas mal de bon rythmes. La programmation est différente des drums machines actuelles, mais elle fait son travail. Pour moi, c'est un bon achat.

## Features

- The Alesis SR-16 is a professional, stereo drum machine which features dynamic articulation and is well suited for songwriters, live performers, and remix engineers. The original SR-16 was 16-bit but was updated to 24-bit for higher quality sound with a lower noise floor

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002CZYW0 |
| Body material | Plastic |
| Color Name | BLACK |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,040) |
| Date First Available | 7 August 2012 |
| Finish type | Black |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00694318001004 |
| Included components | Power supply |
| Item Weight | 1.13 Kilograms |
| Item model number | SR16 |
| Item weight | 2.5 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | alesis |
| Material Type | Rubber |
| Product Dimensions | 23.5 x 16.51 x 3.81 cm; 1.13 kg |
| Set Name | 50 preset templates |
| Size | 100 patterns |
| UPC | 694318001004 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Alesis
- **Colour:** BLACK
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 23.5 x 16.5 x 3.8 centimeters
- **Material:** Rubber
- **Model name:** SR16

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do I have to plug the machine into en amp? My hammon organ feeds directly into the leslie.**
A: You can play it directly through the organ/Leslie.  Remove the back off the organ, and on the organ's AO-28 preamp where the volume pedal linkage attaches, you'll see a female RCA phono jack.  Purchase a male RCA to male 1/4 TR cable to connect the two.  Please note that the Hammond's auxiliary input is very high impedance (it was originally designed for commodity crystal phonograph cartridges of the 50's and 60's), so the cable must be of high quality and well shielded or it will pick up hum.  The drum machine won't sound bad with the Leslie is on Chorale/slow, actually kind of a nice effect, however won't sound proper when the Leslie is in tremolo.

I used this configuration for years, and is great if the organ is in a living room or other space not conducive for dedicated speakers.  However, when you do go the latter route, get studio monitors or equivalent.  Common speakers, such as pirated from a surround sound system (even if high end) don't cut it.  The drums will sound distant and cheap.

**Q: Can anyone who has purchased an sr18 from amazon confirm that the velocity sensitivity of the pads works as it should? and keeps working over time?**
A: Others seem to say theirs works fine. But my unit does NOT have working velocity sensitive pads. The settings menu can set a fixed velocity, or soft/medium/hard settings that are supposed to be dynamic velocity. But on my unit it makes no difference, regardless if it's a soft or hard hit on the pads. It's either 0% or 100%.

I work around the issue using a Korg NanoPAD2 hooked into a MIDI USB Host (by Kenton but others work), and use the Korg Kontrol editor software to set all pads on the NanoPAD2 to MIDI channel 10. The NanoPAD2 has actual velocity sensitive pads that work with the SR18, and even has 4 more pads (16 versus 12). Since you can use the Kontrol editor to set the MIDI notes, you can have your own kit layouts set to one of 4 "scenes" without changing the SR18 kits settings. (But you can still change things on the SR18 side if needed.)

Because the sound quality is so good with the SR18 and it has a lot of other good features, I forgive it for this one nuisance because I think I would use the NanoPAD2 anyway even if the SR18 pads did work properly.

**Q: Does this have pre-programmed, automatically generated beats that you can't remove?**
A: That is correct. It has 50 pre-programmed styles, with an A version and a B version, for a total of 100 beats. You can also program your own beats.

**Q: What kind of speaker system is recommended with this drum machine**
A: There are no speakers recommended for this product. It's a matter of your personal preference and depends entirely on the application. Desk top computer, studio house, studio near field or club system speakers, it does not matter. It's the best bang for your buck... Period. I bought a Machinedrum MK whatever (from Sweden last year) for $1,200 and sold it. It was a good drum unit if you're a DJ, but if you're a composing "musician" forget it. The SR18 is great... I'm a producer and I say buy it, try it... It doesn't matter if you're using. "Yamaha" or Bose... It delivers with speakers made by anyone at any price and any size.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by B***I on 15 April 2022*

Very useful for composing song. I got it for special price at Amazon .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***H on 27 September 2025*

Cette drum machine est très bien! Les sons sont très bons. Il y a pas mal de bon rythmes. La programmation est différente des drums machines actuelles, mais elle fait son travail. Pour moi, c'est un bon achat.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***S on 2 July 2025*

O produto veio em total segurança, com uma qualidade incrível.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-24*