Alesis Fusion Reference Manual

Table Of Contents
1
Introduction ........................................................5
Welcome! .......................................................................... 5
Unpacking and Inspection .......................................... 6
How to Use This Manual .............................................. 6
Main Features ................................................................. 7
The Fusion’s Synthesis Engine.............................................................8
Eight Channel Hard Disk Recorder ....................................................10
Sampling Capability................................................................................10
Chapter 1: Fusion Hardware ...........................11
Center Section.........................................................................................11
Performance Panel Description ...........................................................12
Audio Hookup Diagram: ......................................................................14
MIDI Hookup: .......................................................................................17
Computer/USB Hookup: .....................................................................18
Powering the Fusion ..............................................................................19
Factory Reset...........................................................................................20
Chapter 2: Fusion Basics ..................................21
Fusion 101: The Basics.................................................. 21
What is a Program? ................................................................................21
What is a Mix?.........................................................................................21
What is a Song?.......................................................................................21
What is a Sampler? .................................................................................21
Fusion Architecture................................................................................22
Getting Around on the Fusion .................................... 23
The Mode Buttons .................................................................................23
Navigating The Fusion’s Menus...........................................................25
Useful Navigation Shortcuts.................................................................28
Storing Your Work ......................................................... 31
Storing Programs, Mixes, Songs, and Multisamples..........................31
The Clipboard .........................................................................................34
Connecting to a Computer via USB....................................................36
Chapter 3: Fusion Modes ..................................37
Program Mode ................................................................ 37
Setting Overall Program Parameters ...................................................37
Synthesis Type: Sample Playback.........................................................45
Synthesis Type: Drum............................................................................52
Synthesis Type: Analog..........................................................................63
Synthesis Type: FM ................................................................................70
Synthesis Type: Reed Model .................................................................77
Synthesis Type: Wind Model ................................................................81
Program Utility Page..............................................................................85
Filters........................................................................................................87
Envelopes ................................................................................................89
Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs).....................................................95
Mix Mode.......................................................................... 99
Setting Overall Mix Parameters............................................................100
Setting Individual Part Parameters.......................................................103
Mix Utility Page ......................................................................................113

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