Alesis SR-16 User Manual (English)

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Reference Manual71 pages

Getting Started12 pages

Supplementary Guide4 pages

Questions and Answers:

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christopher76Aug 20, 2025
Why is there no sound coming from my Alesis SR-16 Drums?
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  Alexandra YatesAug 20, 2025
  If your Alesis Drums produce no sound, several factors could be at play. First, check if the volume knob is at its minimum position and turn it clockwise to increase the volume. A faulty audio cable can also cause this issue, so try replacing it with a known good one. Additionally, ensure that the pads are set to the correct outputs in the Drum Set setup. Finally, verify the mix volumes in the Drum Set and increase them if necessary.
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James Davenport MDAug 22, 2025
What to do if one or more pads are not working on my Alesis Drums?
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  William KingAug 22, 2025
  If one or more pads on your Alesis Drums are not working, start by checking the Drum Set parameters for the correct output selection. A bad audio cable can also cause this, so try replacing the cables with known good ones. Also, ensure the pad's mix level is not set to 00 in the Drum Set parameters and verify that the pan position is correctly set.
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Daniel StevensonAug 25, 2025
How to fix Alesis SR-16 Drums pads that are not touch sensitive?
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  perezrichardAug 25, 2025
  If your Alesis Drums pads are not touch sensitive, it could be because the pad dynamics are set to a fixed volume. To resolve this, check the pad velocity parameters in RECORD SETUP.
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Brooke ParkerAug 26, 2025
Why is the sound distorted on my Alesis Drums?
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  Jennifer JamesAug 26, 2025
  If the sound from your Alesis Drums is distorted, the mix volumes might be set too high. Check the Drum Set and decrease the mix volume(s) if necessary. Also, the SR-16 output level might be too high, overdriving the receiver input. In this case, reduce the overall volume or the drum set mix levels.
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Mark GomezAug 27, 2025
Why don’t my Alesis Drums play back as recorded, with some beats shifted?
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  Andrew SmithAug 27, 2025
  If your Alesis Drums don’t play back as recorded and some beats seem shifted, the quantize values might not be set correctly. Check the quantize and swing values in RECORD SETUP.
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Dennis WaltersAug 29, 2025
Why don’t my Alesis SR-16 “pan” in the stereo field?
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  qdiazAug 29, 2025
  If your Alesis Drums are not panning correctly in the stereo field, the drum set panning parameters might be set incorrectly. Refer to section 4.4 to set the Drum Set panning correctly. Additionally, check the cables by replacing them with known good cables. Effects processors or mixing consoles used with the SR-16 might also be corrupting the stereo mix.
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Gary StevensonAug 31, 2025
What to do if my Alesis SR-16 is not responding to Program Changes?
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  Madeline BrownAug 31, 2025
  If your Alesis SR-16 is not responding to Program Changes, first ensure that “PRG CHNG” is turned on via the MIDI SETUP button. Next, make sure the SR-16 is in Pattern mode. Finally, verify that the MIDI channel is set correctly.
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Kevin PattersonSep 2, 2025
Why won’t other sequencers “slave” to my Alesis SR-16?
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  Michael LeeSep 2, 2025
  If other sequencers won’t “slave” to the Alesis SR-16, the SR-16 “Clock Out” might be turned off. To fix this, turn the SR-16’s “Clock Out” on.
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Jennifer WhiteSep 4, 2025
Why won’t my Alesis SR-16 slave to another sequencer?
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  Heather DavisSep 4, 2025
  If your Alesis SR-16 won’t slave to another sequencer, first ensure that the SR-16’s “Clock In” is turned on. Also, verify that the master sequencer is sending clock information and that any unit in the MIDI chain is passing on clock information. Set the master sequencer clock source accordingly.
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William DeckerSep 6, 2025
Why is my Alesis SR-16 not sending MIDI notes?
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  Edward KentSep 6, 2025
  If your Alesis SR-16 is not sending MIDI notes, the SR-16 "Drum Out" might be turned off. Turn it on. Also, ensure that the MIDI channel is set accordingly.

Alesis SR-16 Specifications

General

Sounds	233
Pads	12 velocity-sensitive pads
Type	Drum Machine
Display	Backlit LCD
MIDI	In/Out
Power Supply	9V AC
Kits	50
Inputs	Footswitch
Dimensions	9.25" x 6.5" x 1.5"
Outputs	2 stereo pairs (Main and Aux)
Resolution	96 PPQ (Pulses Per Quarter note)