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product_id: 48330519
title: "SR-18 - Studio-Grade Standalone Drum Machine with On-Board Sound Library, Performance Driven I/O and In-Built Effects/Processors"
brand: "alesis"
price: "€ 553.47"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Alesis"
url: https://www.desertcart.es/products/48330519-sr-18-studio-grade-standalone-drum-machine-with-on-board
store_origin: ES
region: Spain
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# Seamless MIDI connectivity 500+ pro sounds Built-in digital effects SR-18 - Studio-Grade Standalone Drum Machine with On-Board Sound Library, Performance Driven I/O and In-Built Effects/Processors

**Brand:** alesis
**Price:** € 553.47
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥁 Own the beat, command the stage — the SR-18 is your rhythm revolution.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SR-18 - Studio-Grade Standalone Drum Machine with On-Board Sound Library, Performance Driven I/O and In-Built Effects/Processors by alesis
- **How much does it cost?** € 553.47 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.es](https://www.desertcart.es/products/48330519-sr-18-studio-grade-standalone-drum-machine-with-on-board)

## Best For

- alesis enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted alesis brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Iconic Studio Sound:** Access 500+ professional drum and percussion sounds powered by Alesis' Dynamic Articulation for unmatched realism.
- • **Ultimate Portability:** Power your creativity anywhere with flexible wall adapter or battery operation—ideal for gigs, rehearsals, and spontaneous sessions.
- • **Legacy Meets Innovation:** Trusted by pros for over a decade, the SR-18 blends classic drum machine vibes with modern production essentials.
- • **Plug & Play MIDI Mastery:** Effortlessly integrate with keyboards, DAWs, and electronic kits via full MIDI support—perfect for live and studio setups.
- • **Performance-Ready Controls:** Trigger patterns directly from pads, program drum rolls, and set tap tempo for instant beat customization on the fly.

## Overview

The Alesis SR-18 is a compact, studio-grade standalone drum machine featuring over 500 professional sounds, built-in digital effects, and seamless MIDI connectivity. Designed for songwriters, live performers, and remix engineers, it offers pattern play, programmable drum rolls, and tap tempo controls. Powered by either an included wall adapter or six AA batteries, this lightweight unit delivers classic drum machine tones with modern versatility, making it a top choice for creative professionals seeking portable, performance-driven rhythm solutions.

## Description

The SR-18 delivers studio-quality sounds, seamless MIDI, and essential features like pattern play and tap tempo - ideal for songwriters, performers, and remix artists.

Review: Perfect drum machine - Finally!!!!! The drum machine I've been looking for!!! If you want access to a plethora of great drum sounds, and the ability to program either simple or complex drum patterns and stitch them together to make great songs then this is the machine for you. Looking forward to using this in a live situation. What a relief!!!!!! P.S. One using this as a portable machine, it doesn't so much take batteries as EATS them!!!! I think I've barely got 60 minutes out of a full set of new batteries. This is a bit of a pain, but still a great unit. Just trying to map it onto my FL Studio DAW next!
Review: Old Skool Rock drummer! - Had one for at least 10 years. Fantastic old school drums. Connected to a BOSS A/B trigger pedal and it's the business. Stop/start and drum rolls! Just tried midi out into Cubase 14 and the possibilities are endless! Thoroughly recommended. Def one for people who don't want disco/trance synth drum machines(which most others seem to be!)

## Features

- A Studio Icon - Legendary classic drum machine for songwriters, live performers and remix engineers
- In Demand Sound - 500 professional sounds included, built-in digital effects for added realism and powered by Alesis' exclusive Dynamic Articulation
- Seamless MIDI Connectivity - Complete MIDI support for use with keyboards, computers, DAWs and electronic drum kits
- Production Essentials - Pattern Play Mode enables different patterns to be triggered from the pads directly; programmable Drum Roll function; tap tempo for instant beats exactly as you want them
- Production Anywhere - Flexible wall (adapter included) and battery powering (six AA, not included)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0017Y2TAC |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,517 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 17 in Electronic Drums |
| Body Material | Plastic |
| Brand Name | Alesis |
| Colour | Black |
| Connector Type | Auxiliary |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (906) |
| Finish Type | Gray painted" or "Painted in grey |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00694318010570, 04571143129218 |
| Item Dimensions | 24.1 x 19.1 x 5.1 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Drum Machine with 12 Pads, LCD over 500 drum and percussion sounds and 50 bass sounds, 32MB sound set |
| Item Weight | 1.15 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | inMusic Europe Limited |
| Material | plastic |
| Model Name | SR18 |
| Model Number | SR18 |
| Part Number | SR18 |
| Set Name | SR-18 |
| UPC | 694318010570 133587046168 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Alesis
- **Colour:** Black
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 24.1 x 19.1 x 5.1 centimetres
- **Material:** plastic
- **Model name:** SR18

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect drum machine
*by L***A on 10 January 2026*

Finally!!!!! The drum machine I've been looking for!!! If you want access to a plethora of great drum sounds, and the ability to program either simple or complex drum patterns and stitch them together to make great songs then this is the machine for you. Looking forward to using this in a live situation. What a relief!!!!!! P.S. One using this as a portable machine, it doesn't so much take batteries as EATS them!!!! I think I've barely got 60 minutes out of a full set of new batteries. This is a bit of a pain, but still a great unit. Just trying to map it onto my FL Studio DAW next!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Old Skool Rock drummer!
*by E***B on 19 February 2026*

Had one for at least 10 years. Fantastic old school drums. Connected to a BOSS A/B trigger pedal and it's the business. Stop/start and drum rolls! Just tried midi out into Cubase 14 and the possibilities are endless! Thoroughly recommended. Def one for people who don't want disco/trance synth drum machines(which most others seem to be!)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ SR16 or SR18, Trying to decide?
*by M***T on 27 January 2024*

SR16 or SR18, Trying to decide? I’m a guitarist, but I wanted a drum machine, I don’t know why, but I did. I’ve a Beatbuddy Mini 2 which gets mixed reviews, but which I find exceedingly fun pedal to play along to at home, but I wanted something with midi and more programable. I bought both the SR16 and SR18 to compare. Here are my first impressions for anyone trying to decide between the two, I hope it helps. They both have impressive (yet retro) drum sounds, very usable and recordable with a little tweaking. They both have a learning curve, luckily, Alesis have good manuals included in the box. Side by side, the differences are notable. Sizewise, the SR16 is smaller, but not by much, the SR18 seems more ‘professional’ in build quality, though both of these units have a reputation for being very reliable. The keys are bigger, more tactile (and have a nice ‘zx spectrum’ rubber vibe!) I found the SR16 to be a little hit-and-miss when tying to 'tap' at the relative pressures, both are velocity sensitive, but the SR18s are a lot easier to use for input. Also, the spin wheel is better and the layout is less cramped, that little extra real estate is put to good use. It’s not perfect, but the revisions make it easier and more rewarding to use. The unlit display on the SR16 is a huge oversight and should have been corrected even if it meant adding another to the price. I can’t imagine using it on a dim stage... at all. The SR18’s display is limited by modern standards, but is large, well lit and easy to read at a glance. Drum sounds are personal taste, both machines included some good kits. The SR18 adds ‘play along bass’ which can be turned off. For some reason, only the SR18 can run truly portable (6x AA batteries) which seems another cost-cut too far for the SR16. A design choice as strange as omitting a backlight for something so portable. I would have loved to see the keys backlit on both models or at least the more essential ones ‘bordered’ with a glow to aid navigation, it seems a standard these days on other equipment, even at this price point. Your mileage may vary of course, but as soon as I took the SR18 out of the box, I knew the little brother SR16 was going back to meet its maker. It's not a bad machine - at all! But you can see where the extra money went, the SR18 is more suitable if you want to break out of the bedroom and perform live, and I'm sure many solo and duo acts are using it, as you are reading this overview. Which must be a recommendation, of sorts . SR16 / Three Stars SR18 / Four Stars

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*Last updated: 2026-04-23*