Alesis Fusion Reference Manual

Chapter 4: Common Features
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The Arpeggiator
The Fusion’s Arpeggiator is a powerful device that lets you play pre-
programmed patterns by simply holding down one or more notes. This
is very useful feature because it allows you to play extremely complex (or
repetitive) passages of music with ease.
Menu: (various modes)/Arp/Select
Parameter: EDIT Arp (only available in Song and Mix modes)
Value Range: Arp 1 to Arp 4
Select the arpeggiation pattern you’d like to edit here.
Menu: (various modes)/Arp/Select
Parameter: Enabled
Value Range: On, Off
You can enable or disable arpeggiation patterns using this parameter.
Menu: (various modes)/Arp/Select
Parameter: Pattern
Value Range: Default, ROM Phrases, ROM Arpeggiators, ROM
Drum (Note: additional patterns may be available on Compact
Flash cards inserted into the Fusion.)
This parameter lets you select the arpeggiation pattern you’d like to use.
The top line allows you to switch between banks of patterns whereas the
bottom line allows you to select individual patterns.
Menu: (various modes)/Arp/Select
Parameter: Pattern Type
Value Range: (Not Editable)
The Fusion has three classifications of arpeggiation patterns for you to
work with. These arpeggiations include “Standard” “Phrase” and
“Drum Machine.” This parameter lets you know what your currently
loaded arpeggiation pattern is. Note that this parameter is provided as a
reference and is not editable.

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