Alesis Fusion User Guide

Version 1.20
1. Sample Based Programs Can Now Contain Up To Four Oscillators
Up to four multisamples can now be used for sample-based programs.
Crossfading is available between oscillators one and two.
2. New Parameter Added To Synth Oscillator: “Monophonic Sample Reset”.
When set, this will reset the sample when played legato in monophonic mode.
3. New Synthesis Filters
Four new filters were added:
RP Lowpass - an analog style 4-pole filter, modeled after a famous vintage
semi-modular synthesizer. This filter will clip (distort) when fed a loud input
level.
Vocal Formant 1 - Formant filters are modeled on the human voice. This 3-
band (3 bandpass filters) version emulates the “ah” and “oo” vowel sounds.
Vocal Formant 2 - A 3-band formant filter which emulates the “oh” and “ee”
vowel sounds.
Vocal Formant 3 - A 5-band formant filter based on an idealized model of
the vocal tract.
4. New Sample Edit Processes
The following edit functions are now possible:
Quantize Region - The ability to reduce the bit width from 1 to 15 bits. This
allows for a more vintage 'dirty' sound for samples.
Reverse Region - allows the ability to reverse selected parts of, or the entire
sample
5. Pressing The [UNDO] Button Will Now Undo And Redo Sample Processes

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