Alesis Fusion Reference Manual

Chapter 3: Fusion Modes
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System CPU Usage
This page is designed to let you know how much of your Fusion’s
resources are being used. There are three bars on this screen—the
“VEngine1” and “VEngine2” are your “Voice Engines” that are
responsible for all synthesis that takes place on the Fusion. The “Audio
Engine” bar monitors the processor that handles all recording and
playback that takes place on the Fusion’s multitrack recorder.
Menu: Global/System/CPU%
Parameter: Select
Value Range: Load Time, Polyphony
This parameter allows you to optimize the Fusion’s voice engines for
different types of applications. Set this parameter to “Load Time” in
order to minimize the load time of your programs. This setting gives you
a lower polyphony count, but loads samples more quickly. Set the
parameter to “Polyphony” to maximize the number of voices you can
achieve from the voice engine. This increases polyphony but also
increases load times for samples.

Alesis Fusion Specifications

General

Type	Workstation
Polyphony	64 voices
Synthesis Types	Sample Playback, Virtual Analog, FM, Physical Modeling
Display	240 x 128 pixel LCD
MIDI	In, Out, Thru
RAM	64MB (expandable to 192MB)
Weight (61-key)	28 lbs
Keyboard	61 or 88 keys
Keyboard Type	Semi-weighted (61-key), Hammer action (88-key)
Effects	Reverb, Chorus, Delay, Flanger, Phaser, Distortion, EQ
Storage	40GB internal hard drive
Sampling	Yes
Inputs	2 x 1/4" inputs, 1 x XLR
Outputs	4 x 1/4" outputs, 1 x Headphone