Musical Instruments : Alesis MICRON Analog Modeling Synthesizer
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Alesis
EAN: 0694318008874
Label: Alesis
Manufacturer: Alesis
Model: MICRON
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Alesis
Release Date: September 25, 2008
Sales Rank: 1305
Special Features: Industry-leading ION analog-modeling sound engine in a compact package 8 voices, each with 3 oscillators, 2 multimode filters, 3 envelope generators, 2 LFOs, sample and hold, and tracking generator. It delivers 8 voices, each with 3 oscillators, 2 multimode filters, 3 envelope generators, 2 LFOs, sample and hold, and tracking generator. 4 multitimbral parts. Programmable step sequencer and arpeggiator. Programmable rhythm sequencer for drum kits. Dynamic realtime phrase sequencer. Stereo bus ef
Studio: Alesis
Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
Features:- Industry-leading Ion analog-modeling sound engine in a compact package
- 8 voices, each with 3 oscillators, 2 multimode filters, 3 envelope generators, 2 LFOs, sample and hold, and tracking generator
- 4 multi-timbral parts
- Programmable step sequencer and arpeggiator
- Dynamic real-time phrase sequencer
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Product Description:
It delivers 8 voices, each with 3 oscillators, 2 multimode filters, 3 envelope generators, 2 LFOs, sample and hold, and tracking generator. 4 multitimbral parts. Programmable step sequencer and arpeggiator. Programmable rhythm sequencer for drum kits. Dynamic realtime phrase sequencer. Stereo bus effects, including reverb and 40-band vocoder. Provides 1/4' balanced stereo analog outputs and inputs with 24-bit conversion. A 37-key synth-action keyboard with velocity sensitivity allows comfortable, expressive playing. Controls include 3 continuously-rotational 12-bit parameter knobs, 2 assignable modulation sliders, pitch wheel, and expression and sustain pedal inputs. Unit compatible with ION programs.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Alesis Micron
I've owned both the Micron along with some other VA gear such as the ms2000b and korg ea1. While I sold my Micron about a year ago due to its steep learning curve, I just recently decided to purchase another. Why? simply because now that I actually understand subtractive synthesis I'll be able to move beyond using the few "cheesy presets" that so many people seem to judge the synth by. Also its nice having an all in one box with which I can string together entire simple songs on. In my opinion the ... Read More
Rating:  - Killer Virtual Analog Synth
I have been looking at analog modelling synthesizers since the illustrious Nord Lead blew the synth industry away. There have been many to follow, but I can honestly say the Alesis Micron gives you the most bang for the buck. There are more features on this little keyboard than I have seen on any other VA synth coming anywhere near the price.
500 patches of sounds (with room for 400 more to program) running the gamut of analog textures (don't believe some reviewers not finding soft and ... Read More
Rating: - an experimenters dream
If you are in need of pro level built in presets, then you may want to look elsewhere for a synth. But if you'd like to take a sonic romp and create your own stuff, then this little synth is hard to beat. I love to sit up in bed with it in my lap, with headphones on, and tweak and play what-if. Contrary to what you may have heard, the programming logic is very straightforward, and is of the 'stack-based' variety. In other words, whatever variable that you have at the top of the current stack is live ... Read More
Rating: - great sounding synth
This synth is loaded with a lot of great sounds - and it is very programmable. You can program your own beats, phrases, arpeggios and sounds. Layers, splits, assignable sliders. It can do a lot. In fact, for me personally, that's the only problem - it can do more than I can absorb. I know I'm not using it anywhere near it's capabilities. In researching this keyboard I found that most keyboard magazine and equipment reviews gave it high marks on sounds and programing, so I'm figuring that the difficulty ... Read More
Rating:  - Get twice the value at half the price...but not buying this.
This is certainly a simple and fun instrument, but because of its simplicity the number of patches (voices) and creativity are affected in negative ways.
Programming this beast is extremely complicated. For true beat-programming simplicity check an instrument like the Korg EMX-1.
The voices on the Alesis Micron are almost unusable. Yes, there are the few sounds that you hear in the store or online that cause you to buy it, but once you take it home and play with it, you begin to ... Read More
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