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Alesis Fusion WorkstationThis amazing workstation from Alesis brings together high quality sounds, sampling, hard disk multi-track recording, virtual analogue, FX and physical modelling all in one affordable package not to be missed. |
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Alesis Fusion Concept:
Fusion - a union by or as if by melting: as a : a merging of diverse, distinct, or separate elements into a unified whole.
The resultDynamic DSP synthesis - The Fusion’s synthesis engine is whatever you configure it to be. Maybe you just want regular sample playback synthesis for all of your instruments in one song. The next song has sampled drums and an analog synth lead. The song after that is more esoteric and combines physical modeling and FM synthesis along with analog and sample-based synthesis. It all can happen on the Fusion because of fusion's Dynamic DSP Synthesis engine. |
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Sample playback and user sampling - The Fusion has a unique new approach to the concept of sample playback synthesis. Unlike competitors’ sample-based workstations, the Fusion is designed to be extremely flexible. Sounds in the built-in 64MB (comparable to 128MB linear) Flash ROM can be exchanged for other samples that are stored on either Compact Flash or the internal 40 Gigabyte Hard disk. This means you have access to a virtually unlimited library of sounds. You can also easily create your own custom instruments. The Fusion allows you to sample through the analog inputs, or to import files from your computer via USB (or Compact Flash) to create your custom soundset. Our optional E2 memory module allows you to expand internal memory. This will add an additional 128MB of RAM on top of the internal 64MB giving you a total of 192MB of memory for sample playback sounds. Alesis has created a completely new soundset for the Fusion. The newly developed libraries offer the absolute best collection of top-quality instruments for realistic performance.
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Virtual Analogue - Alesis has a very strong background in Virtual Analog (VA) synthesis. Over the years they have researched and built many synthesizers (including the real analog monster called the Andromeda) with massive sounds and extremely accurate emulations of classic analog filters. The Fusion contains a very flexible virtual analog synth. The VA engine offers three oscillators with ring modulation and lots of flexible routing as well. The engine features multiple types of filters with variable poles to emulate the characteristics of many vintage analog synths. The Fusion also offers in-depth modulation assignments of countless parameters. The VA engine in the Fusion goes far beyond other VA synths—even ones that only do virtual analog synthesis. With the user defined modulation table assignments it’s like having a modular analog synth that can remember all your crazy patch cable routes every time you call up the program. FM Synthesis The Fusion is the first keyboard in Alesis history to offer Frequency Modulation (FM) synthesis. This radically different and sonically diverse form of synthesis was introduced in the 70’s and has made a major impact on musicians and producers alike. |
Alesis Fusion Specification :
Tone Generator |
Fusion Engine Synthesis - Sample Playback, Virtual Analog, FM, Physical Modeling |
Sample Formats |
Alesis format (wav and other formats can be imported.) |
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| Polyphony |
Dynamic processor allocation varies depending on the complexity of your program. |
Sequencer |
Unlimited / based on HD limitations |
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Multitimbral Capacity |
16 parts in Mix and Song modes |
Note Resolution |
480 ppq |
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Waveforms- tones |
120 MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format) |
Tracks |
32 Tracks |
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Sounds |
Preset Instruments: 800 Programs Preset Drumkits : 64 Drumkits GM: 128 Programs, plus 8 Drum Kits User: 40GB of whatever you want |
Songs |
40GB of whatever you want |
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Mixes |
200 Mixes |
Arpeggio |
Preset: Preset 1000 User:User Unlimited |
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Filters |
13 types |
Sequence Format |
SMF Type 1 |
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Effects- types and amt |
20 Reverbs, 10 Chorus, 50 Insert Effects, 4 Band EQ (low shelf, low, mid, high mid, high shelf) | Controllers |
Pitch Bend Wheel, Modulation Wheel, Aftertouch, Assignable Control Knobs (4), Assignable Trigger Buttons (4), Assignable Switches (2) |
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A/D Conversion |
24-bit, 64 X oversampling | Display |
240 x 128 backlit LCD |
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D/A Conversion |
24-bit, 128 X oversampling | External Storage |
Compact Flash Type I and Type II (Flash and Microdrives), SATA HD and (by Winter 2005/2006) CD-RW |
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Sampler Multi-samples |
(waveform capacity) 512 samples per Multisample | Connectors |
Stereo Input L-Mono/R (Standard 1/4 Jack), Stereo Headphone Output (Standard 1/4 Jack),Stereo Main Output L/R (Standard 1/4 Jack), Stereo Aux Output L/R (Standard 1/4 Jack), S/PDIF Output (Coax/Optical), ADAT Output (Optical), MIDI In/Out/Thru, Sustain Pedal, Footswitch, Expression Pedal, USB (to Host), HD Recording Inputs 1-8 (Standard 1/4 Jack), External Drive (SATA), AC Inlet |
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Sampling sources |
Analog Input L/R, Stereo Output (resampling) | Power Consumption |
50 W |
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Sampling Frequencies |
44.1 kHz | Dimensions |
Fusion 8HD: 51.5x14x5 in, 130.8x35.6x12.7cm Fusion 6HD: 35.5x14x4 in, 90.2x35.6x10.2 cm |
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Sampling Bit Depth |
16-bit (24-bit sampling in future firmware release) | Weight |
Fusion 8HD: 56.4 lb, 25.6 kg Fusion 6HD: 30.4 lb, 13.8 kg |
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Memory |
Memory 64MB installed, optional expansion to 192MB | |||
Sampling Time |
11 Min, 53 Sec (with onboard memory), 37 Min, 15 Sec (with full expansion memory) |
* All specifications subject to change prior to product delivery