Alesis SR-16 Drum Machine

[launched]

I had an SR-16 for a very short and I liked it a lot. One of the cool features it has is the aux outputs for quad panning. You can't mix and match main/quad, but you can perform some serious surround sound drumming. I don't see a practical use, but always thought it was a cool feature.

I also ended up with a DR-670 at one time and wish I never got rid of it:




If you can get the Alesis for 100 bills you will be very happy, IMO.

Peace,

Mark

[SteveB]

So tell me more about the SR-18 Nigel, I am seriously looking at one.  Of course I have pretty good drums on the BR-1200 but I am looking for a more realistic sound, will this get more realistic drums or just be similar to what i already have in the BR-1200?

BB - I have both the SR18 and the Boss 880, and both are very good at what they do. The SR18 has some brilliant Slow Blues patches which can be altered to suit, and also other commendable attributes. But I would have to say that if I had to choose one, and by extension if you can save up your Canadian Dollars, I would advise you to get the Boss. The 1200 & the 880 were made for each other, if only by virtue of the RCA-connections; and it really is a powerhouse of a machine. However, good luck with your decision.

SB

[tony]

If you are considering buying a secondhand Boss 880 then be aware that they have had their problems.

http://www.roland.com/support/en/DR-880.html

[SteveB]

TNY - Yep, but the version2 have resolved the probs. And as caveat, I would advise anyone to try and buy new gear. The prices of most of these items aren't that expensive these days. And second-hand stuff just seem to have inherent problems. And yeah, yeah, we've all had a second-hand bargains, and also problems with brand new gear, but in the long run, if you can afford the new, buy it.

[tony]

I wasn't advising anyone on how to spend their hard earned (new or secondhand).  I was just recognising that people do buy secondhand, and, in the case of the Boss 880, there may be hidden problems with a secondhand unit.  The original question was about the Alesis SR-16 at $100.  I'm not entirely sure how we got into the range of the DR-880.

[SteveB]

TNY, Ah, sorry. Maybe I should have PMd BB about the 880. As the rest of the thread's Public, we'd best let it stand. In the long run BB will probably buy the whole Alesis & Boss range anyway!!

SB

[Bluesberry]

Ha Ha thats funny stuff SteveB, I just may end up with the whole line before I am done.  I am going to stick with the BR-1200 drums for now, I just realized that I can use wav file loops like "discrete drums", etc to add some nice realistic sounding drums into my songs, I am going to experiment with this for my next song and see how it turns out. 

Back to the thread, if you can get a sr-16 for so little money, go for it, it will be significantly better than the microBR drums.

[SteveB]

BB - Of course I was only part-joking! 

Yeah, someone mentioned the other day about loopers being included on the BR-Series. Well, of course, the larger versions 1200 & 1600 have them after a fashion do they not?

[Oldrottenhead]

i got my sr16 for about £70 pound uk sterling brand new, but damned if i can remember where , it was online tho.

[Oldrottenhead]

just had a look on ebay lots on offer new and used at good prices, checked completed listings and are selling at about £60 uk sterling.