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!

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.

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.

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 Alesis 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).

Currently, Pulse16 Drums VST outputs all sounds in mono. However, we’re actively developing a stereo-capable version and look forward to delivering a more immersive audio experience in a future update.

Pulse16 Drums VST demo (which you can download here) offers a fully functional 7-day trial period. During these 7 days, you have access to all features and sounds without any restrictions. Once the trial expires, the plugin will stop outputting audio until you register it with a valid license. This ensures you can thoroughly test Pulse16 Drums VST before making a purchase.

This can happen 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.

After purchasing your Pulse16 Drums VST license, you’ll receive an email containing detailed installation instructions, including your license serial key. Simply follow the installation steps provided to register your copy and remove any demo limits.

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 3 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 purchased 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.

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