How do you set up an Alesis SR 16 drum machine into Fruity Loops so that I can not only load the samples and presets but also be able to use the drum machine and actually record it into fruity loops?

Answer 1

There is no way to load the preset patterns from an SR-16 into FL Studio. The SR-16 used a cassette tape for data backup, and did not transmit samples or Sysex by MIDI. You can record the audio out of the SR-16 one pad at a time, as well as recording the sound of the patterns. You won't be able to edit the patterns recorded like you can with other sounds in FL Studio.

Answer 2

MIDI out devices can only be used as MIDI controllers and not to run the unit directly as an instrument controlled by FL. If your unit comes with an RC out for audio, you can use the Edison plugin to record a preset you play back on the SR-16. Alternatively, the cheapest and simplest method will have you selling your SR-16 never to use it again, and that is to download or record the high quality samples and use them in FL FPC drum machine or as individual samples that can have individual effects. Phil Collins recorded his own drum sequences with over 24 tracks of drum parts alone with separate effects and fewer for the entire band and vocals combined.