How fast can YOU get started using the Alesis SR-16?

In this Alesis SR-16 Drum Machine Tutorial, we will touch up on the Quick Start Guide to demonstrate basic setup, gear that can be used with the Alesis SR-16, and some of the basic functions of the SR-16.
From the Alesis Website:
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. The reason is simple: it features a great selection of 233 realistic, natural drum sounds, offered both in dry form and sampled with our incomparable digital reverbs. Our exclusive Dynamic Articulation™ feature enables a drum sound to change its tonal content as it's played harder for truly realistic performances.
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.
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.

[@marcoagius6926]

That’s the best drum machine money can buy, even better than the sr18 👌👍

[@user-td4tm5dq4m]

i have a SR-16 they came with a Pattern-Sheet aside the manual. But its nice to have all the infos on the Back, Tesla where you at??

[@SteveReaves]

I still have that reference sheet. It does help to not have to flip the device over.

[@butcharmstrong9645]

I Have an Alesis SR=16 Also and I was wondering if you can trigger its samples with an electronic drum kit Via the kits midi out to the SR-16's midi in?

[@SteveReaves]

I haven't tried that, because I don't have an electronic drum kit, but I'm sure you could. You can use it paired with your DAW and a drum VST, and it sounds GREAT.

[@colauty2598]

Hi, if using preset drum tracks on songs for a venue, can these be stored, so when I do my set list songs I dont have to mess programming each track, like if they were stored for my songs I could just press one button and up it comes .. cheers, Col

[@SteveReaves]

I'm assuming you mean transferring the preset to a DAW. Yes, you can do that using MIDI IN/MIDI OUT. Also, you can use the drum machine as a stand-alone instrument. But when you make a drum track, it stores on the device. If you have a song that uses a variation of the drumbeat you are using, you can make a "B" version to switch back and forth to.

[@colauty2598]

Thank you for your reply, appreciated, so I have to transfer away from the machine to put drum tracks ( eg; 31A. 32B etc' ) in a running order for a set list of songs when playing a venue, .. my problem was always having to press in, eg; 31A and adjust the tempo when starting a song, then next song I have to press , eg; 32B and adjust tempo, its time consuming when playing solo, I'll give your suggestion a go. my thanks again ...

[@jim7971]

I have the same drum machine, but what turns me off is the Whopping Booms it gives compared to say drums on a keyboard arranger.

[@SteveReaves]

You can actually go in and change how hard it hits certain drums. I'll try to do a tutorial on that soon.

[@jim7971]

@@SteveReaves That would be great! I will be looking for it.