Comments on: Alesis SR-18 Drum Machine

By: Steve Higgins

Steve Higgins — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:50:21 +0000

The DR-880 sounds are *much* better than the Alesis, IMO
But the 880 is more expensive probably because of the guitar effects built in (basically a GT-5 built in).
Sorry Tom Hagen, but tempos can be changed on a pattern basis. See page 39 of the 880 manual. (But you can’t because you returned it. RTFM n00b).

By: Tom Hagen

Tom Hagen — Mon, 26 May 2008 17:12:57 +0000

Just tried out the Sr 18. very impressive.
bought and returned the 880. great sounds but some major functional problems. Tempos per pattern cannot be globally turned off. so switching patterns means switching tempos.
Just not set up for live use unless you just use song mode.
Alesis is very functional for live use. Thanks, Tom

By: Robot

Robot — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:51:29 +0000

does anyone know how the Alesis SR 18 compares with the Boss/Roland DR 880 ? any responses will be highly appreciated… there’s at least 200 price difference between the two..

Sincerely,
Robot

By: Roger, Earl of Glendale.

Roger, Earl of Glendale. — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 23:49:04 +0000

I have not seen this new model yet, but the old one is one tough customer to improve upon. I was wondering if we have another Korg M1 type of situation here, an instant “classic” being born. You see, what chafes MY expression pedal, is that EVERYBODY owns the old model, and are smitten w/ the latest offering (or others) and have to have it. But do you think ANYBODY will sell me their old M1 OR SR16 ? OR Proteus module OR “VintageKeys/Classic Keys modules ? ? ? NO WAY ! Dagnabbit ! ! and I pay top dollar too ! ! Let’s hide and watch this one, for sentimental reasons, y’all. Roger Harris, Managing Dir., The Raggamuffin Philharmonic Orchestra Co.