Alesis SR18

Portable High-Definition Drum Machine with Over 500 Drum and Percussion Sounds

  • 3.9

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Alesis SR18

Designed to meet the needs of musicians, the Alesis SR18 is loaded with cutting-edge drumsets, electronic drums, one-shot hits, and modern percussion sounds. The SR-18 has an effects engine with Alesis reverb, EQ, and compression so you can output recording or performance-ready sounds. The exclusive Dynamic Articulation Technology modifies sample sounds so they can change while you play them, resulting in sounds that respond accurately not only to dynamic changes but also with the appropriate timbral and color changes. It is time for you step it up with the Alesis drum machine.

Product Features:

  • Portable high-definition drum machine with effects
  • Large, 32MB sound set with percussion bank and bass synth
  • Over 500 drum and percussion sounds and 50 bass sounds
  • Built-in Alesis effects: reverbs, EQs, and compression
  • Pattern Play Mode enables different patterns to be triggered from the pads directly
  • Programmable Drum Roll function
  • Mute/Solo Function: mute drums, bass, and percussion or individual pads
  • 100 preset patterns, 100 user locations
  • 12 velocity sensitive pads
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty
Product Specifications:
  • 32 Polyphony voices
  • Inputs: 1/4" instrument (guitar)
  • Outputs: 1/4" stereo pair, 1/4" TRS, 1/4" TRS stereo headphone
  • Footswitch: Two inputs – start/stop, count/A/B/fill
  • Also Found as: sr18 sr-18
General Features
Display Type LCD Text Display
Pads/Triggers 12
Sample Rate 16/24
Polyphony 32
Effects Compression
EQ
Reverb
Preset Sounds 500
Preset Notes 150,000
Preset Patterns 100
Preset Songs 100
Preset Kits 100
Sequencer Yes
Expansion Slots No
Sample RAM No
Inputs
MIDI Inputs 1
Power Inputs 1
1/4" Stereo Inputs 1
Outputs
MIDI Outputs 1
Headphone Outputs 1
Main Left Outputs 1
Main Right Outputs 1
1/4" Stereo Outputs 5
Specifications
Width 9-1/4"
Height 1-1/2"
Depth 6-1/2"
Weight (Pounds) 2.5 lbs
Primary Color Black
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration 1 year
Labor Warranty Duration 1 year
Warranty Provider Manufacturer
Customer Review Summary for Alesis SR18
Average Customer Rating is 3.9 out of 5 stars:
  • 3.9
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Durability
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Features
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Quick Comparison:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
January 21, 2013 Better than the SR16
Review by
tonymcc from Sophia, NC
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I have had three SR16s, but decided to try the 18 to use on the road. I was so impressed, I bought another to have in my studio. I haven't used the 16 again.
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January 15, 2013 Best sounding
Review by
Semi from Fl.
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 3.0
Usability
  • 3.0
Best sounding on the market for the money. I use it in a top 40 band. I would rather have the volume on the spin wheel like my old sr15.
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August 10, 2012 Great Value
Review by
Tweety from Minden, Louisiana
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
Great Drum Machine!!!! I've use it for church, weddings, and gigs. I highly recommend to every musician that does not have a live drummer.
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August 2, 2012 Complicated
Review by
Lan from Walsenburg, CO
Overall
  • 1.0
Durability
  • 4.0
Value
  • 1.0
Features
  • 1.0
Design
  • 4.0
Usability
  • 1.0
Absolutely the most complicated piece of electronic gear I've ever bought. Would never have gotten it had I know I needed a Harvard PhD to figure it out. I study the manual every day but still can't make it do what I want. Maybe I'm just stupid (I really don't think so) but I'll probably end up putting it in a closet and getting something I can figure out, without having to go to graduate school. IfI could return it I would do so in a heartbeat. Very disappointed.
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April 17, 2012 Alesis SR18 is a flop
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Sylvain from Montreal, Qc, Canada
Overall
  • 1.0
Durability
  • 1.0
Value
  • 1.0
Features
  • 1.0
Design
  • 1.0
Usability
  • 1.0
Our band planned to use the SR18 as a plug and play during practices when the drummer is not available. We are a wedding band that plays different type of music. We are very disappointed as none of the pre-programmed patterns can be used. They are all so weird! When we tried to create patterns with the pads, it sounded so ruff.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Alesis
Model number: SR18
UPC: 0694318010570
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Internal SKU: sr18
Internal product ID: 18076