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Alesis SR18

Description

Essential Information About the Alesis SR-18 Drum Machine

  • Versatile and Immediate: 12 velocity-sensitive pads, 100 factory patterns, and 100 user slots for quick and efficient creation.
  • Mix-Ready Sounds: 32 MB sound bank combining drums, percussion, and synth basses with built-in reverb, EQ, and compressor.
  • Studio and Stage Connectivity: stereo outputs, headphone jack, MIDI In/Out, instrument input, and footswitch.
  • Portable: operates on AC power (power supply included) or batteries for composing anywhere.

The SR-18, Alesis Spirit in a Modern Drum Machine

Backed by decades of expertise in drum machines, Alesis condenses its know-how into the SR-18. Designed for composers, beatmakers, and bands seeking a reliable "groove machine," it combines a contemporary library, integrated effects, and clear ergonomics via a backlit LCD screen.

Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?

Ideal for beginners and experienced musicians alike, the SR-18 covers hip-hop, electro, pop, synthwave, and ambient genres. In the studio, it serves as a creative metronome and idea box; on stage, it delivers solid patterns with foot control for smooth transitions. The instrument input facilitates practice for guitarists and keyboardists.

Features and Innovations

Its PCM engine delivers punchy percussive kits and synth basses, exploitable thanks to a 24-voice polyphony. The 12 responsive pads provide natural dynamics, while the built-in effects (reverb, EQ, compressor) allow refining the sound without external gear. The internal sequencer offers ready-to-use patterns and user slots for your grooves, with a dedicated tempo control. On stage, the footswitch jack manages Start/Stop and Count/A-B Fill for clean fills. The MIDI In/Out connectivity, 6.3 mm stereo output, and headphone output ensure easy integration into any setup, whether in the studio or rehearsal. The AC power supply is included, and the battery option enhances mobility.

Technical Specifications

Engine and Memory

  • 32 MB sound bank: drums, percussion, synth basses
  • Polyphony: 24 voices
  • Tempo control

Pads, Patterns, and Interface

  • 12 velocity-sensitive pads
  • 100 preset patterns and 100 user patterns
  • Backlit LCD screen

Built-in Effects

  • Reverb
  • EQ
  • Compressor

Connectivity

  • MIDI In/Out
  • 6.3 mm stereo output
  • Headphone output
  • Instrument input
  • Footswitch input for Start/Stop and Count/A-B Fill

Power Supply

  • Operates on optional batteries (not included)
  • Power adapter included: 12 V DC, 500 mA

Dimensions and Weight

  • Dimensions: 244 x 191 x 46 mm
  • Weight: 1 kg
Brand reference number: PAL SR-18

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super gear!! I recommend it to all soloists, demo action and you will ask for more. Translation by woodbrass, great!! I double the composition, Chronopost service nothing to say, at a price beating all competition,... Thanks!!
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Posted on 20/08/2011
By Ben D.

What gear! Real sound! Relatively easy to handle after reading the manual (in French!) I use it for home and it rocks!! And like DAB woodbrass, top notch!
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Posted on 22/12/2011
By Jean François T.

Delivered quite quickly. Equipment in good condition and matching its description. I am very satisfied with the service.
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Posted on 16/07/2014
By Romain M.

Excellent multi-sampled sounds. Varied patterns. Presence of a Song mode. Good output levels. Satisfied.
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Posted on 12/11/2024
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Super!! Quality recordings. Switch pedal required.
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Posted on 13/12/2022
By Cyril P.

Excellent product, unbeatable value for money
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Posted on 26/02/2015
By Jean Marie D.

Perfect works very well
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Posted on 22/01/2024
By tugend christian
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Very very satisfied
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Posted on 24/10/2014
By Philippe P.

Total satisfaction
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Posted on 07/03/2015
By Thouati O.

total satisfaction
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Posted on 07/03/2015
By Thouati O.

A gas plant, very complicated to use and very very few tutorials on the net (youtube)
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Posted on 12/08/2020
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not practical to use
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