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product_id: 70488329
title: "SR16 |Studio-Grade Standalone Classic Drum Machine with On-Board Sound Library and In-Built Effects"
brand: "alesis"
price: "¥49775"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Alesis"
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region: Japan
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# Full MIDI connectivity 233 pro sounds Built-in digital effects SR16 |Studio-Grade Standalone Classic Drum Machine with On-Board Sound Library and In-Built Effects

**Brand:** alesis
**Price:** ¥49775
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥁 Elevate your beats with the legendary SR16 — where classic meets cutting-edge.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SR16 |Studio-Grade Standalone Classic Drum Machine with On-Board Sound Library and In-Built Effects by alesis
- **How much does it cost?** ¥49775 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/70488329-sr16-studio-grade-standalone-classic-drum-machine-with-on-board)

## 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

- • **Pro-Level Effects:** Add depth with built-in reverb and stereo sample playback for polished tracks.
- • **Dynamic Articulation:** Experience lifelike rhythms with Alesis’ exclusive sound expression tech.
- • **Iconic Sound Library:** Access 233 studio-grade drum sounds that shaped music history.
- • **Seamless MIDI Integration:** Plug into keyboards, DAWs, and electronic kits for ultimate workflow synergy.
- • **Performance-Ready Connectivity:** Multiple outputs and footswitch jacks keep your live sets tight and flexible.

## Overview

The Alesis SR16 is a compact, metal-bodied drum machine featuring 233 professional sounds, built-in digital effects, and exclusive Dynamic Articulation technology. Designed for songwriters, live performers, and remix engineers, it offers full MIDI connectivity, multiple stereo outputs, and performance-driven controls. Praised for its natural, realistic sound and versatile workflow, the SR16 remains a studio staple since 2012.

## Description

The drum machine that started a music revolution!A true studio icon. As one of the most popular drum machines ever made, the SR-16 has been used by everyone from songwriters to live performers to remix engineers as their drum machine of choice. Fusing 233 professional sounds, on-board digital effects for added realism, stock and user customisable patterns, complete MIDI support, performance driven connectivity options, Alesis’ exclusive Dynamic Articulation and a compact, studio-friendly footprint, SR-16 can be heard on countless records, praised for its natural realistic sound and true versatility. Taking your production to the next level of professionalism just got a whole lot easier with SR-16.Change up your workflow and redefine your expectations of a professional drum machine, your production demands it.

Review: Excellent drum machine - Very useful for composing song. I got it for special price at desertcart .
Review: Drum beast - Awesome Drum machine. Created with perfection. Almost every style you can find. Best in creating Rhythm. Love the product.

## Features

- A studio icon - Legendary classic drum machine for songwriters, live performers and remix engineers
- 233 professional sounds, built-in digital effects for added realism and powered by Alesis’ exclusive Dynamic Articulation
- MIDI connectivity for use with keyboards, computers, DAWs and electronic drum sets
- Connectivity covered - Four (stereo pair) outputs; two-function footswitch jacks for start/stop and count/A/B/fill
- Production-ready features - Sound stacking, step editing, stereo sample playback and reverb ambience FX

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002CZYW0 |
| Body Material | Metal |
| Connector | MIDI |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,045) |
| Date First Available | 3 April 2012 |
| Finish Type | Plain Finish |
| Generic Name | Drum Machine |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00694318001004 |
| Hand Orientation | ambidextrous |
| Imported By | ln Music Brands, Inc. 200 Scenic View Drive,Cumberland, Rl 02910 |
| Included Components | Effects/Processors |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 23.5 x 16.5 x 3.8 Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 1 kg 130 g |
| Item model number | SR16 |
| Manufacturer | Alesis, ln Music Brands, Inc. 200 Scenic View Drive,Cumberland, Rl 02921 |
| Net Quantity | 1 Count |
| Packer | MUSIC N MORE DIST.CO.PVT.LTD. B-189, SHED.NO-3,PHASE-2, NOIDA 201354 |
| Product Dimensions | 23.5 x 16.51 x 3.81 cm; 1.13 kg |
| UPC | 694318001004 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Alesis
- **Colour:** Black
- **Item Weight:** 1.13 kg
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 23.5 x 16.5 x 3.8 Centimeters
- **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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent drum machine
*by B***I on 15 April 2022*

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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Drum beast
*by A***E on 4 December 2020*

Awesome Drum machine. Created with perfection. Almost every style you can find. Best in creating Rhythm. Love the product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars
*by S***I on 16 January 2018*

Very good drum machine, as every one says....

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*Last updated: 2026-03-05*