Alesis SR-16 vs SR-18

ics1974 · #1 03-20-2013, 11:19 AM

Which one should I get?
I thought I read somewhere people like the SR-16 better but I can't find it.
Which is easier to program and overall better?
I do not own a laptop and I want it to be portable so I am looking for a hardware solution just for jamming.

**MostlyBass** · #2 03-20-2013, 11:21 AM

I've had both. I have the SR18 now because the SR16 died.. But I did like the 16 better. the 18 added bass tracks (which I find annoying and have to turn them off)... the 16 had a more logical preset listing...

ics1974 · #3 03-21-2013, 05:56 AM

Thanks. How are the pads on the sr-18 compared to the sr-16?

**MostlyBass** · #4 03-21-2013, 06:09 AM

Do you mean the physical feel of them? Both are fine but I really never use them - I also program my beats.

ics1974 · #5 03-21-2013, 06:26 AM

You can program your beats without the pads? Does the sr 18 sound better?

**MostlyBass** · #6 03-21-2013, 07:02 AM

Yep. It's called "step editing" much easier to create complex rhythms. I didn't have the 16 and 18 at the same time so I didn't do a side by side audio comparison but I didn't notice much sound difference with the 18.

Bassdirty · #7 03-21-2013, 07:39 AM

I had the sr-16..it was awesome.
sold it..regretted it and bought a boss dr..suttin er otherr..friggin sucked . i miss the sr-16.
i know that prolly dont help much. but i can only surmise that the sr-18 can do the same as the 16, even if it has new added useless features.

**MostlyBass** · #8 03-21-2013, 12:15 PM

Get the 16.

OzzyGreg · #9 03-21-2013, 02:36 PM

.
I've had an SR16 for 20 years or so.
It's been fantastic.

Saying that, I'll buy an 18 one of these days because the sound samples are supposed to be better.

**jive1** · #10 03-21-2013, 03:34 PM

I've had both. The sounds of the SR-16 sound very dated to me. Great box if you're into 80s drum sounds. But, I prefer the 18 since it has more sounds available.