Alesis Fusion Reference Manual

Chapter 3: Fusion Modes
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Synthesis Type: Reed Model
The Reed Model synthesis type uses complex mathematics to simulate
the behavior of sound waves inside a reed instrument. This allows you
to create extremely realistic programs of any instrument that has a
mouthpiece with a vibrating reed connected to a cylindrical bore (such as
a clarinet.) You can also use this model to create instruments that do not
(or cannot) exist in real life.
• Model Parameters: Breath, Noise, Threshold, Slope, Curve,
Frequency, Mix, Gain.
• Filters: One filter. You can assign this filter’s type, cutoff,
frequency, and resonance.
• Envelopes: Up to eight envelopes for controlling volume,
filter, pitch, or other parameters.
• Low-frequency oscillators (LFO): Up to eight low-frequency
oscillators for controlling vibrato, filter operation, or other
parameters.

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