Alesis SR-16 Digital Drum Machine

The Alesis SR-16 is a classic digital drum machine introduced in 1991 that has become one of the most widely used and enduring rhythm units ever made. It features 232 professionally sequenced drum patterns and 50 user-programmable patterns, with 233 high-quality, realistic drum and percussion sounds. The SR-16 allows users to create, edit, and chain patterns into full songs, adjust tempo, and control dynamics. Its straightforward interface, solid MIDI implementation, and reliable performance made it a staple for practice, composition, live performance, and studio work across many genres. Even decades after its release, it’s still prized for its sound, simplicity, and versatility.