Product Description

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.

The 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 2 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 accompanyist for live performance, turn to the all-time world standard in drum machines: the SR-16.

Technical Description

Audio Outputs: 4 (2 stereo pairs)

MIDI: In and Out (Out can be set up as THRU)

Pads: 12 velocity sensitive (with Dynamic Articulation)

Sample/DAC Bit Resolution: 16/18

Sounds: 233

Sounds Accessible via Pads: 12

Sounds Accessible via MIDI: 120

Polyphony: 16-voice

Panning: 7-position user programmable

Velocity Response: 8 loudness levels via pads, 127 via MIDI

Timing Resolution: 96 ppq

Time Signature Range: 1-128 beats per pattern

Tempo Range: 20-255 bpm

Notes/Patterns/Songs: 12,000/400 (200 user, 200 preset)/100

Kits: 50 user, 50 preset

MIDI Program Change Response: Kit

Sync: MIDI Clock/Song Position Pointer

Footswitch Jacks/Functions: 2; start/stop, count/A/B/fill

Other Features: Sound stacking, step editing, stereo samples with reverb and ambience

Dynamic Articulation: Modulates tone

Power: 9 VAC External Transformer, UL and CSA Approved

Dimensions (W x H x D): 9.25 x 1.5 x 6.5 in.

Weight: 2.5 lbs.

Catalog Description

A modern classic for its ease of use and great sounds@233 realistic 16-bit samples available dry or with reverb@50 preset and 50 user patterns are easily arranged into songs@12 velocity-sensitive pads@Step and realtime sequencing@Dual stereo 1/4" outputs; MIDI I/O

Product Rated 8.2 Out of 10 (187 ratings)

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