Alesis Micron

egw · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 8:06 am Post subject: Alesis Micron

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Micron Virtual Analog Synthesizer

_Industry-leading ION analog-modeling sound engine in a compact package
_Eight voices, each with three oscillators, two multimode filters, three envelope generators, two LFOs, sample and hold, and tracking generator
_Four multitimbral parts
_Programmable step sequencer and arpeggiator
_Programmable rhythm sequencer for drum kits
_Dynamic realtime phrase sequencer
_Stereo buss effects, including reverb and 40-band vocoder
_1/4" balanced stereo analog outputs and inputs with 24-bit conversion
_37-key synth-action keyboard with velocity sensitivity
_3 continuously-rotational 12-bit parameter knobs, 2 assignable modulation sliders, pitch wheel, expression and sustain pedal inputs
_Compatible with ION programs

elektro80 · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 9:03 am Post subject:

Sexy... but... where did all those knobs go?

Price?

egw · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 12:40 pm Post subject:

In a performance oriented synth, I don't mind having the number of knobs reduced (as long as they're fully assignable). Normally there are only a few parameters that I want to tweak (or can remember) in real time.
I guess this will be priced to be competitive with the MicroKorg (around $400).

egw · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 8:47 pm Post subject:

seraph · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 1:02 am Post subject:

Horizontally oriented modulation wheel and sliders Shocked

Are they ergonomically better or worse than vertically oriented Question

Nice picture, thanks Greg Very Happy

egw · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 7:57 am Post subject:

Yes, it's different. Saves space I guess.
I would rather have them on the left of the keyboard.
But maybe one could get used to this.

elektro80 · Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2004 9:43 am Post subject:

Audio inputs? There is a vocoder in this one too?

egw · Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2004 11:09 am Post subject:

Yes, it has everything the Ion has, apparently also adding reverb and a step sequencer!