Pulse16 Drums VST: A faithful recreation of the iconic Alesis SR-16

A sample-based VST plugin that brings the legendary sound of the Alesis SR-16 directly to your DAW — no hardware needed!

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Studio-Grade Samples

Capture the Vintage Sound of the 90s

  • Pulse16 Drums VST delivers the legendary 233 samples from the Alesis SR-16, recorded directly from a real unit with professional-grade equipment at 16-bit/44kHz.

  • Every kick, snare, and hi-hat is captured with stunning accuracy to preserve the unmistakable sound that defined an era.

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Customizable Presets

Your Drum Sound, Your Way

  • Forget the limits of hardware! Pulse16 Drums VST includes all 50 original factory drumset presets and gives you the power to tweak, save, and recall your own custom drum sets with ease.

  • Fine-tune each drum pad's semitone settings (-4 to +3) effortlessly—no more digging through menus like on the original machine.

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Intuitive Workflow

Designed for Musicians, Built for Speed

  • Pulse16 Drums VST seamlessly integrates into your production workflow, offering intuitive controls that mirror the classic drum machine experience—without the hassle.

  • Compatible with any 64-bit VST host, it lets you load, play, and start creating beats in seconds. Adjust parameters in real time and stay in the groove!

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Pulse16 Drums VST is a software-based replica of the legendary Alesis SR-16 drum machine, faithfully recreating its iconic sound while dramatically improving the user experience. Unlike the original hardware, Pulse16 Drums VST offers an intuitive, modern interface that makes it easy to save and modify your custom drum sets. Adjusting semitones for each pad is seamless, enabling you to fine-tune your beats with just a few clicks—something that was notoriously cumbersome on the original unit. Whether you're a fan of the SR-16 or new to its sound, Pulse16 Drums VST gives you the same classic vibe with the convenience and flexibility of modern software.

  • - OS: Windows 10 (or higher), 64bit
  • - DAW with VST3 support
  • - Disk Space Required: ~200 MB
  • - RAM memory (minimum recommended): 1 GB RAM
  • - High speed audio card driver (ASIO recommended)

Pulse16 Drums VST includes a standalone Windows application as well as a VST3 plugin, compatible with any DAW that supports the VST3 standard (e.g., Reason, Cubase, and more).

After purchasing Pulse16 Drums VST, you’ll receive an email containing a download link, detailed installation instructions, and your activation serial key. Simply follow the installation steps provided, then use your serial key to activate your copy.

When you launch the installer for Pulse16 Drums VST on Windows, you may encounter a SmartScreen warning dialog. This happens because our software is independently distributed and may not yet be recognized by Windows SmartScreen. Rest assured, the installer is 100% safe and free from any malware, spyware, or viruses. To proceed, click 'More info' on the warning dialog, and then select 'Run anyway' to continue with the installation. If you have any concerns, feel free to reach out to our support team at support@force56audio.com.

No. We do not like physical dongles for software activation. You will only need to activate your copy using your serial key information.

Yes - you can use 1 serial key to activate up to 2 personal computers.

Yes! Pulse16 Drums VST will check for updates automatically when launching, and will prompt you regarding upgrades found. Keep in mind you'll need to be in standalone mode (not in VST mode) to complete the update installation properly. Your license includes lifetime access to all updates we release.

Yes. Our company policy is: if you're not 100% satisfied with your purchase, we'll always issue a refund for you, no hassles.

Get your Pulse16 Drums VST license now!

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