The Alesis SR-18 drum machine is a compact and versatile choice for musicians. It is perfect for songwriters, live performers, and remix engineers. With added bass sounds and advanced functionality, it is even more versatile than its predecessor, the SR-16. The SR-18 features over 500 realistic drum and percussion sounds, available in both dry and sampled form. It also includes effects such as EQ and compression, as well as Alesis digital reverbs. One of the key features of the SR-18 is its dynamic articulation, which modifies sample sounds as you play them to create a more realistic and dynamic sound.
The drum machine allows you to create realistic patterns on the fly, thanks to the cutting-edge drumsets curated by professional drummers and sound designers. These drumsets consist of electronic drums, one-shot hits, and modern-era percussion sounds. They are perfect for a wide range of music styles. The SR-18 also provides built-in rhythmic variations for composing complete arrangements. You can also create and save your own customized patterns and songs. The drum machine has complete MIDI implementation, a footswitch input, and flexible programming and editing features. The velocity-sensitive pad buttons add an element of expression to your performances.
The SR-18 allows for additional expression through the use of an instrument or footswitch. It is compatible with any momentary non-latching footswitch, such as a keyboard sustain pedal. By plugging in the footswitch and powering on the drum machine, it can be properly calibrated. You can also connect an instrument, such as a guitar, and play along. The drum machine can be used to play bass parts or you can connect a MIDI keyboard for fast low-end musical input.
The Alesis SR-18 is designed to be user-friendly and easy to set up. The included quick start guide provides all the necessary information to get started within minutes. Whether you need a songwriting partner or an accompanist for live performance, the SR-18 is a reliable and versatile drum machine that will meet a variety of needs.
Key features of the SR-18 include a large 32MB sound set with percussion bank and bass synth, over 500 drum and percussion sounds, and 50 bass sounds. It also has built-in Alesis effects such as reverbs, EQs, and compression. The Pattern Play Mode allows for triggering different patterns directly from the pads. The drum machine also has a programmable Drum Roll function and Mute/Solo function. It can be powered by either a wall adapter or batteries. The backlit LCD screen, 100 preset patterns, and 100 user locations make it easy to navigate and organize your sounds and patterns.
In terms of specifications, the SR-18 has 4 audio outputs and 12 velocity-sensitive pads with Dynamic Articulation. The sample/DAC bit resolution is 16/18, and it has 50 drum sounds and 50 bass sounds. The polyphony is 24 voice, and it has 100 user kits and 175 preset kits. The drum machine also has built-in effects, such as reverb, EQ, and compression. It has 2 footswitch jacks/functions for start/stop count/A/B/Fill. Other features include sound stacking, step editing, stereo samples with reverb and ambience. The power supply is included with the drum machine.
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