Alesis Fusion Reference Manual

Table Of Contents
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Song Mode ....................................................................... 115
Setting Overall Song Parameters..........................................................116
Setting Track Parameters.......................................................................123
Editing Song Tracks ...............................................................................135
Track Editing Filters ..............................................................................145
Processing Synth and Audio Tracks ....................................................147
Song Utility Page ....................................................................................167
Sampler Mode ................................................................. 171
Setting Overall Sample Settings............................................................172
Setting Individual Zone Settings..........................................................173
Capturing Samples..................................................................................179
Editing and Processing Samples ..........................................................186
Sampler Utility Page...............................................................................189
Mixer Mode...................................................................... 190
Mixer Mode .............................................................................................190
Using the Mixer ......................................................................................190
Global Mode .................................................................... 193
Global Workstation Settings .................................................................193
Global MIDI Settings ............................................................................196
Global Controller Settings: ...................................................................198
Metronome Settings...............................................................................200
Multitrack Audio Input Settings...........................................................202
Other Global Settings (USB & User Interface).................................203
The Item Explorer .................................................................................204
The Media Explorer:..............................................................................208
Operating System Information ............................................................209
Upgrading your Operating System ......................................................210
System CPU Usage.................................................................................211
Setting the Date and Time ....................................................................212
Chapter 4: Common Features..........................213
The Arpeggiator ............................................................. 213
Configuring Your Arpeggiation Patterns............................................215
Recording Arpeggiation Patterns.........................................................227
Processing Your Recorded Arpeggiations..........................................230
Editing your Arpeggiation Patterns.....................................................232
The Modulation Matrix ................................................ 236
Creating and Deleting Modulation Routes.........................................237
Editing Your Modulation Routes.........................................................239
Effects............................................................................... 249
Master EQ ...............................................................................................249
Insert Effects...........................................................................................252
Bus Effects ..............................................................................................255
Creating and Deleting Effects Modulation Routes...........................259
Editing Your Effects Modulation Routes...........................................260
Output Block Diagram..........................................................................262

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