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Alesis Fusion
6HD / 8HD Synths
61 Note Semi-Weighted and 88 Note Fully Weighted Keyboard Workstations

Fusion 6HD & 8HD

-Four integrated synthesis types: Sample Playback, Virtual Analog, FM, and Physical Modeling
-Full synth workstation with 8 track 24-bit hard disk recording
-High-definition 24-bit sampler with comprehensive waveform editing with internal memory expandable from 64MB to 192MB
-32 Track MIDI sequencer built in with integrated multi-channel digital audio playback
-The only workstation of its kind that can save and load programs off of a hard disk (or the removable Compact Flash memory), by storing all your sounds on the internal disk and always having your programs available to you. You’ll never have to load samples off a slow CD-ROM or floppy-disk again!
-Onboard grand piano based on acclaimed “Holy Grail Piano,” by Q Up Arts
-Storage options include built-in 40 Gig hard disk, USB 2.0, Compact flash, and the optional external Fusion drive CD-R, DVD storage and/or external hard disk*
-Multi-channel input and output options in both analog and digital (S/PDIF and ADAT Lightpipe)
-Fully assignable buttons and 360° knobs for hands-on control of synth parameters (or control of external gear through MIDI)
-Fully programmable arpeggiator with standard, phrase, and drum machine playback
-Large 240x128 backlit LCD

Specifications

Tone Generator	Fusion Engine Synthesis - Sample Playback, Virtual Analog, FM, Physical Modeling
Polyphony	Dynamic processor allocation. Up to 180 voices of sample playback.
Multitimbral Capacity	Mix: 8 internal/16 external, Song: 16 internal/16 external
Waveforms- tones	120 MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format)
Sounds	Preset Instruments: 800 Programs Preset Drumkits : 64 Drumkits GM: 128 Programs, plus 8 Drum Kits User: 40GB of whatever you want
Mixes	200 Mixes
Filters	13 types
Effects- types and amt	20 Reverbs, 10 Chorus, 50 Insert Effects, 4 Band EQ (low shelf, low, mid, high mid, Hi shelve

Sampler
Multi-samples (waveform capacity)	128 samples per Multisample
Sampling sources	Analog Input L/R, Stereo Output (resampling)
A/D Conversion	24 -bit, 64 X oversampling
D/A Conversion	24 -bit, 128 X oversampling
Sampling Frequencies	44.1 kHz
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)
Sample Formats	Alesis format, wav

Sequencer
Note Capacity	Unlimited / based on HD limitations
Note Resolution	480 ppq
Tracks	32 Tracks
Songs	40GB of whatever you want
Arpeggio	Preset: Preset 1000 User:User Unlimited
Sequence Format	SMF

Controllers	Pitch Bend Wheel, Modulation Wheel, Aftertouch, Assignable Control Knobs (4), Assignable Trigger Buttons (4), Assignable Switches (2)

Display	240 x 128 backlit LCD
External Storage	Compact Flash Type I and Type II (Flash and Microdrives), SATA HD and (by Fall 2005) CD-RW
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
Power Consumption	50 W
Dimensions	Fusion 8HD: 51.5x14x5 in, 130.8x35.6x12.7cm Fusion 6HD: 35.5x14x4 in, 90.2x35.6x10.2 cm
Weight	Fusion 8HD: 58.4 lb, 25.6 kg Fusion 6HD: 30.4 lb, 13.8 kg

Note: SATA drive hard drive, DVD burner and CD-R capabilities will be available in operating system 2.0

Alesis (Usa) – 12555 Jefferson Ste. 285 LA CA 90066 - (310) 821-5000, email

Alesis Italy :E-sound Tel : +39 0733 226271 - Fax: +39 0733 226546 e-sound
Corso Persiani, 77 - 62019 Recanati (MC) - Italy
Via Avogadro, 10 Zona Industriale E.Fermi - 62010 Montelupone (MC) - Italy

advanced technologic sound magazine
2005 February issue 134