Alesis HR-16 Vintage Drum machine 1980s + Linn Drum Eprom

Description

Alesis HR-16 Drum machine

Selling this classic 1980s Vintage Alesis HR-16 Drum machine
The drum machine is in excellent condition for its age kept in a smoke free environment
all functions tested and working as expected and comes with its power supply.

The HR16 Comes with an extra set of Linn Drum 49 sounds LM1, LM2, 9000 Eprom

£250

No offers - Cash on collection




The Alesis HR-16 is a classic piece of hardware that carved its niche in the world of electronic music production. A staple in the late 1980s, this drum machine is renowned for its distinct sound and user-friendly interface, making it a favorite among both aspiring and seasoned musicians. Its robust design includes a comprehensive set of drum and percussion sounds, perfect for crafting rich, textured beats across various genres.

The HR-16 offers 49 PCM-based sounds, giving users a wide palette to create with, and its 16-voice polyphony ensures that your compositions are layered and full. With a simple interface and a straight-forward layout/Users/pml/Downloads/Alesis HR 16 B/IMG_6568.JPG, the HR-16 makes it easy to program sequences, adjust the tempo, and tweak individual drum sounds to your liking. This machine is not only about nostalgia; it remains relevant in modern setups, thanks to its MIDI compatibility, which allows seamless integration with other gear.

The HR-16's rugged build means it's more than ready to handle the rigors of touring or daily studio use. Whether you're layering it into your live DJ sets or using it to lay down rough ideas in the studio, the HR-16 provides a reliable rhythm foundation that's hard to match.

Key Features:

Stereo out / 4 independent output assignable.
49 PCM-based drum and percussion sounds
16-voice polyphony for rich, layered sound
MIDI compatibility for easy integration
User-friendly interface for quick programming
Classic design with modern functionality
Product specs

Brand Alesis
Model HR-16 High Sample Rate 16-Bit Drum Machine
Finish Gray
Year 1980s
Categories Drum Machines
Analog / Digital Digital
MIDI I/O MIDI Input, MIDI Output
Number of Pads 16 Pads
Polyphony 16 Voices
One of Alesis's first drum machines. With 49 sounds including 10 kicks, 7 snares and a complete ethnic set all of which are 16 bit samples this drum machine is a great bargain! The HR-16 has its own sequencer with 100 patterns and 100 songs available. The drum tones can be tuned, have individual level controls for mixing, and there is 16 voice polyphony which means up to 16 drum tones can be used within a pattern. Patterns are programmed in either step or real-time. With external click inputs and Midi, the HR-16 is capable of integrating your older drum machines or sequencers with Midi systems


A Truly Intuitive Drum Machine

Sixteen was the lucky number with these drum machines. They had 16 touch–sensitive pads, 16–bit audio resolution, and could be tuned intervals below the standard sample pitch (and, well, 15 intervals above).

Alesis HR-16
What’s more, these machines looked cool for their time. The HR–16 was shaped like sleek, stretched diamond with a decorative faux–vented top, making it look like an implement from Mr. Spock’s bridge station on the Starship Enterprise.

But most importantly, the HR–16s were intuitive. You didn’t have to read any manual to jump right into crafting loops, composing songs, and quantizing.

The HR–16 and –16B also allowed for some neat tricks. If you cut a track live, you could work the “select” sliders to change a sample’s tuning as the pattern progressed.

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