Alesis Micron Analog Modeling Synth Keyboard

Description:
The Alesis Micron-a new compact synth with the ION analog-modeling sound engine! The Micron is a powerful 8-voice Analog Modeling synthesizer based on the award-winning sound engine of the larger Alesis Ion in a compact 3-octave keyboard offering breakthrough analog realism, high-resolution control, and tremendous value. The Micron is compatible with Ion programs and holds over 1,000 programs and multitimbral setups. The Micron has many useful functions. The first feature that most users check out when faced this synth are the preset programs. Of course, this is an analog-modeled synth. The Micron offers continuously variable wave shapes, plus sync and FM synthesis. 20 filter types are included, along with 2 LFOs with multiple wave shapes and sample & hold. With a powerful modulation matrix, the Micron provide a programmable step sequencer, arpeggiator, rhythm sequencer for drum kits, and dynamic realtime phrase sequencer-all of which sync to MIDI clock. Stereo bus effects including reverb and 40-band vocoder. Provides 1/4" balanced stereo analog outputs and inputs with 24-bit conversion. A 37-key synth-action keyboard with velocity sensitivity allows comfortable, expressive playing. Controls include 3 continuously rotational 12-bit parameter knobs, 2 assignable modulation sliders, pitch wheel, and expression and sustain pedal inputs. Applications Synthesis and sound design Keyboard performance High-resolution MIDI control Tempo-synched audio filtering, vocoder, and effects Features Powerful virtual-analog synth engine: Compatible with Ion programs Superb analog realism Inspiring other-worldly sounds Absolutely no zipper" noise or aliasing Programmable features that sync to MIDI clock: Step sequencer Arpeggiator Rhythm sequencer Realtime phrase sequencer Assignable, high-resolution realtime control: 2 modulation sliders 3 360-knobs operate at 32 times the resolution MIDI Pitch wheel Powerful DSP effects: 4 simultaneous mono/stereo "overdrive" effects Stereo master effects, including reverb 40-band vocoder 24-bit balanced I/O: 2 TRS 1/4 in. outputs 2 TRS 1/4 in. inputs for processing external sounds Specifications Sound Engine Sound Generation: Alesis proprietary DSP Analog Modeling Polyphony and Parts: 8-voice, 4-part multitimbral Oscillators: 3 oscillators per voice, with continuously variable waveshapes, sync, and FM Filters: 2 multimode resonating filters per voice, with 16 different filter types Modulation: 2 LFOs with multiple waveshapes, sample and hold, tracking generator, freely-routable modulation matrix per voice Effects: 4 drive effects (1 per part) plus master effects (shared) Patterns: Step sequencer, arpeggiator, drum rhythm sequencer, and phrase sequencer Program Memory: Over 1000 programs and multitimbral setups Audio Input Input Connectors: 2 Balanced 1/4 in. TRS jacks Maximum Input Level: +5.2dBu (1.41VRMS) = -0dBFS Input Impedance: 10kohms Audio Output Output Connectors: 2 Impedance-Balanced 1/4 in. TRS jacks, 1/4 in. TRS Headphone Jack Maximum Output Level: +18dBu (6.17 VRMS) = -0dBFS Output Impedance: 1kohms Physical Keyboard: 37 keys (velocity, release velocity sensitive) Real-Time Controllers: 3 360-degree parameter knobs, 2 assignable modulation sliders, assignable pitch wheel Pedal Jacks: Assignable exp pedal jack, sustain pedal jack MIDI Connections: MIDI In, MIDI Out, MIDI Thru Dimensions (WxHxD): 22.2 x 2.75 x 8.0 in. (563.88 x 69.85 x 203.20mm) "