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76 avis
Great Sounding Drum Machine, Terribly Arranged Samples
The Alesis SR-18 is a welcome update to the now classic SR-16. The sample library is very extensive, ranging from acoustic to electronic sounds. Honestly you could definitely write a full track off this unit and this unit alone with some creative sequencing and the help of a DAW. The SR-18 sounds are wonderfully editable with pitch adjustment up and down an octave, low-pass non-resonant filtering, and, probably most importantly, decay editing. The onboard compression/EQ processing options sound quite good and the reverb algorithms are actually stellar in my opinion as well. They really deliver amazing & lush sounding standard reverbs as well as more washed out or effecty type algorithms. The onboard sequencer is easy to use but a little tiresome. Sequencing from a computer is much better for getting the nuances of off-the-grid looseness. If you wanted to gig with it you could program in the DAW and then record unquantized straight in to keep your original computer programmed feel. The only real downside to this unit, and it’s somewhat irksome, is that the sample library isn’t organized super intuitively. Alike samples aren’t always grouped together so if you’re looking for which clap to use for instance, you can’t just browse all the options in series. Apart from that the samples are really quite useable and even the bass/synth sounds are pretty interesting too even if they don’t have any real-time control. The SR-18 does so much to enhance the SR-16 that I really hope we get a similar & unexpected leap to what Alesis does in its hopeful next upgrade.Lire l'avis complet...
Achat vérifié : Non
Great, has some "issues"
First, this is a great drum machine. Fully programmable, reasonably intuitive, excellent sound, very versatile for live performance. That said ...
Main "issues": The bass line is on by default, and their tech support is useless. Also, the owners manual has a lot of errors.
The big problem is the bass line. Each pattern has a bass line that plays along, and in a random key! They don't even tell you what key it is - very bizarre.
However, There is a way to "permanently" (you can turn it back on) turn off the bass line. Basically, you reduce the bass volume to zero and save the setting. Actual procedure is too complicated for this review, but it can be done. I posted it on the Alesis forum.
Anyway, great machine once you get rid of the ridiculous bass part. I am very happy with it!Lire l'avis complet...
Achat vérifié : Oui | État : remis à neuf | Vendu par : birdbrainsmusic
Some improvements over SR16
Poor execution in several area but excellent in others. Has 3/4 time patterns unlike the SR16.
Has great sound but is primarily 16 beat patterns. NOT good for live performances where 8 beat patterns are the best. Battery powered is cool but it can eat batteries because of the bright screen. If you know how to write bass lines great! Otherwise it's a useless feature and annoying as hell to turn the bass off every time you turn the machine on.
I wouldn't buy another one and continue to use my sr16 regularly..........Lire l'avis complet...
Achat vérifié : Oui | État : occasion | Vendu par : shipfastt
Great Drum Sounds!
This is a great drum machine. Right out of the box it’s easy to understand and use—if you give the manual a glance. For the more advanced functions, a more intensive study is necessary.
One thing the Alesis SR-18 comes with is a printed list of the presets and options! Any other device I’ve purchased has not come with any list, nor has there been one available online. 🙁
So the preset and user preset list makes it easy to go thru each drum quad and mark down your faves.
The drum background made it easy for me to gig in public for the first time! I could play along with a selection of beats that I chose the night beforehand.
I’m very happy with this unit. Lire l'avis complet...
Achat vérifié : Oui | État : neuf | Vendu par : nlesystem
The Alesis SR-18 rocks!
This is a wonderful drum machine, very instinctive set-up and easy to work with. I had previously owned a couple of Boss units and I thought of them as perfectly fine, but the Alesis sr18 really takes it next level. I'm excited to do music again as a result of this machine!Lire l'avis complet...
Achat vérifié : Oui | État : neuf | Vendu par : extremeelectronix
Alesis SR 18 Digital Drum Machine
This is Not a Toy! It's a Very Good Drum and Bass Accompaniment to Musicians Playing/Practicing/or Recording Their Own Levels of Musical Knowledge. I Have Been Playing Acoustic Guitar for Over 40 Years. It Took Me Thousands of Hours of Practice to be An Intermediate Good Player! So, In Other Words, It May Be A Plug & Play Format With Very Excellent Sound, Options and Versatile Connections, You Must Be Patient and Have an Understanding of the Machine and Musical Knowledge. All that Said, I Recommend Buying This. Read the Instructions ( More than Once ), Experiment with It, Read the Reviews. It Seems Complicated at First, but Give it a Few Hundred Hours of Practice and Understanding. You'll be Happy, and Proud of What You Sound Like After Understanding, Accompaniment to Your Talent Over Time! You Can Do Very Nice Tunes with This. I Would Recommend It for Lead Guitarists. Again, As with Anything Else in The Musical World, It Doesn't Happen Overnight. Be Patient and Have Fun! I Also Have a Alesis SR 16, but Prefer This Model for Its Extra Features. Alesis Drum Machines have Been Around for About 30 Years! Why? They Sound Great & Don't Break the Piggy Bank. There are Many Forums and Info on These Drum Machines and Other Alesis Products. Hope This Review Helps Someone Who Is Undecided, as I Was in the Past... :-)Lire l'avis complet...
Achat vérifié : Oui | État : occasion | Vendu par : softlib
Best drum machine yet
I have bought several different machines recently. This one by far was the best. The best sound, bass and Precussion were very good extras and I am not an electronics expert, the easiest to use. I can now play my guitars and keys when the band can't get together. I can see gigging out with this, but I won't. That's just me. Lire l'avis complet...
Achat vérifié : Oui | État : occasion | Vendu par : newmrme
Good Product
Straight up drum machine, no hip hop bells and whistles. Good sound, flexible output, easy to use...Love it!
Achat vérifié : Oui | État : occasion | Vendu par : leedog0303
Beat of a Different Drum...
Great drum machine for live gigs and lots of useful YouTube videos on how to get the most out of it. Big screen even readable in daylight. Small, light, rugged. Great sounding tracks. But your drummer will hate you. Lire l'avis complet...
Achat vérifié : Oui | État : occasion | Vendu par : collectormx6
Great machine.
I like the ease of use, it takes a few hours to truly understand what it does and how to do it, especially if you're 72 years old like me. I am writing my own patterns and whole songs fairly easily. I like that you can use the pre-programmed rhythms right out of the box. Love the "fills" and the various drum kits are good and the sound is great. I have a duo-Keyboards and guitar- and this unit gives us all we need for a drummer. AND "it's always on time for rehearsal and never complains, and knows how to keep time without speeding up!" I bought the refurbished product so I saved a few bucks. I had Roland machines before and they were good, but not as many features and sounds as this one. I can understand why it has been around for so long. Buy it, you won't be sorry.Lire l'avis complet...
Achat vérifié : Oui | État : remis à neuf | Vendu par : CaG3AZFKTB-@Del...