Alesis Fusion Reference Manual

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Chapter 4: Advanced Features
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The Modulation Matrix
A “Modulation Matrix” might sound (and look) like an intimidating part
of a synthesizer, but there’s nothing to be intimidated by. You can think
of the Modulation Matrix as being a giant patchbay that connects
different parts of the keyboard together. For example, if you want to
control the amount of frequency modulation (FM) with one of the
knobs on the performance panel, you can simply create a modulation
matrix route (or “Mod Route” for short) that connects the knob to the
FM amount parameter. Once this is done, you can control the FM
amount with the knob.
The Fusion has some major advantages over its competitors when it
comes to the modulation matrix. Whereas our competitors have a
limited amount of flexibility for each route, the Fusion lets you route
virtually everything to everything else on the keyboard. This gives you all
kinds of creative options not possible on other keyboards.
Let’s dive in.

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