Alesis SR18

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Alesis SR18

Alesis

SR18

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 208198
Brand: Alesis
Model: SR18
Category: Drum Machines
Price: $268.40

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The Alesis SR18 is a surprisingly capable little drum machine, especially considering the price. It's a solid choice for beginners, bedroom producers, or anyone needing a compact, portable beat-making solution. It’s not going to replace a flagship unit, but it's a fun and affordable way to get started with drum programming.

Product Description

  • Alesis SR18
  • Drum Machine
  • 24 Voice polyphony
  • 100 Preset patterns and 100 user patterns
  • 32 MB Large sound set with percussion bank and bass synth
  • Integrated effects - Reverb
  • EQ and compression
  • Backlit LCD
  • MIDI I/O
  • 6.3 mm Stereo jack output
  • Headphone output
  • Instrument input
  • Tempo/Value dial
  • Footswitch connector for start/stop and count/AB fill
  • Powered by battery or the included power supply (12 V DC
  • 500 mA)
  • Suitable optional case: Art.#492955# (not included)
PROS
  • • Solid build for a budget drum machine
  • • Decent range of sounds, surprisingly usable bass synth
  • • Footswitch support adds live performance flexibility
  • • Compact size makes it great for smaller spaces
CONS
  • • Pads lack the sensitivity and feel of higher-end units
  • • Limited editing capabilities compared to more advanced sequencers
  • • Sound quality, while acceptable, isn't studio-grade

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Key Features

Pads Velocity-sensitive rubber pads
Sounds/Kits 32 MB soundset with percussion and bass synth sounds
Sequencer Steps 16 steps per pattern
Effects Reverb, EQ, and compression – basic but functional
Connections Stereo output jack, headphone output, instrument input, MIDI in/out, footswitch connector
Weight Approximately 6 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's fairly basic; it transmits and receives MIDI clock and note data, but lacks advanced MIDI features like SysEx or extensive parameter mapping.
Yes, the MIDI I/O makes it straightforward to sync with most DAWs, allowing you to record patterns and edit sounds externally.
You can adjust parameters like volume and pan for each pad, but the core sounds themselves are not fully sample-editable.

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