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 & 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. In-Demand Sound SR-16 features a pro selection of 233 realistic, natural drum sounds, offered both in dry form and sampled with our incomparable digital reverbs. Realistic Performances Guaranteed Our exclusive Dynamic Articulation? feature enables SR-16?s drum sound to change its tonal content as it's played harder for truly realistic performances. Patterns for Days! The SR-16 features 50 preset patterns captured by top studio drummers, not just programmed and quantized. Plus, there?s enough built-in rhythmic variations (with A, B and two Fill sections) for composing complete arrangements. The Personal Touch Looking for more customisation? SR-16 doesn?t disappoint! You can create and save your own customized patterns and songs with space for 200 totally unique user patterns. Tactile Control, Effortless Integration The SR-16 also provides complete MIDI implementation, a footswitch input, flexible programming and editing features and velocity-sensitive pad buttons. Easy-To-Use It's so easy to use that you'll be up-and-running and composing new music in minutes. Whether you need a songwriting partner or an accompanist for live performance, turn to the all-time world standard in drum machines: the SR-16. The SR-16 features 50 preset patterns that were actually played in by top studio drummers, not just programmed and quantized. You'll find enough built-in rhythmic variations (with A, B and two Fill sections) for composing complete arrangements, and you can create and save your own customized patterns and songs. Plus, the SR-16 also provides complete MIDI implementation, a footswitch input, flexible programming and editing features and velocity-sensitive pad buttons. Plus, it's so easy to use that you'll be up-and-running and composing new music in minutes. Whether you need a songwriting partner or an accompanist for live performance, turn to the all-time world standard in drum machines: the SR-16.