Alesis Fusion Tutorial

ALESIS FUSION ANALOG SYNTHESIS TUTORIAL
Amplifier
Strictly speaking, the amplifier in the audio chain of an analog synth is not really a ‘processor’ as
such other than it allows you to control level, typically at the end of the signal chain before the
signal reaches the outside world.
However, the beauty of the amplifier is that its output level can be controlled by other devices
such as envelope generators and/or LFOs. We will come to this in a moment.
Many (if not most) modern synths’ final amplifiers are now stereo and also offer panning
allowing you to position and/or spread the signal across the synth’s left/right outputs. This may
also be controlled with LFOs, etc., for a wide range of dynamic stereo sounds.
Sound processors / modifiers - Conclusion
So far, we have looked at ways to generate a sound and then modify that in various ways. In
the next phase of our voyage of discovery, we will see how we can change the nature of a
sound over time as we embark upon our first foray into the world of controllers.
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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