Alesis Ion analog
modeling synthesizer
Alesis Ion analog
modeling synthesizer. Ion: State-of-the-Art Analog Modeling
at an Affordable Price Developed by innovative Alesis engineering
and DSP technology, the Alesis ION is a high-resolution analog
modeling synthesizer offering breakthrough processing power,
real-time control, and great value. Built on a 500 MIPS processor
platform (500 million instructions per second), the ION offers
continuously variable wave shapes, plus sync and FM synthesis.
16 filter types are included, along with two LFOs, Sample
& Hold, and an Arpeggiatorall of which sync to MIDI clock.
The ION has 8-voice polyphony with 3 oscillators per voice,
and is 4-part multi-timbral. A powerful and intuitive modulation
matrix is built in, as well as a 40-band vocoder that does
not use up any polyphony. The ION features an ergonomic user
interface with 3 variably-illuminating control wheels and
31 amply spaced control knobs. The knobs are 360 degree potentiometers
with 12-bit resolution, yielding 32 times the resolution of
a typical MIDI controller, yet still compatible with the latest
sequencers via NRPNs (Non-Registered Parameter Numbers). The
result is extraordinary precisionvoid of any undesirable digital
artifactsand a very analog sound throughout the entire frequency
range. A 160x160 graphic display provides instant visual feedback
as a parameter is edited. The ION keyboard contains 49 velocity-sensitive
keys, 4 analog outputs and 2 stereo analog inputs (all balanced
and using 24-bit conversion), 4 individual insert effects,
a stereo master multi-FX processor, and an internal universal
power supply. Developed by a world-class sound design team,
many of whom programmed the flagship Andromeda synthesizer,
the IONs 512 user-rewritable presets cover a variety of genres,
including many exciting new tonalities, as well as classic
synth emulations. New sounds will also be available from the
Alesis website, as will a Flash demo of the ION.

Alesis manufactures
a full line of professional audio and musical instrument products
capitalizing on its strengths in digital, analog, semiconductor,
and transducer technologies. Alesis delivers revolutionary
product solutions to the music and audio production industries.
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