Alesis MICRON Synth

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Industry-leading analog-modeling sound engine in a lightweight and portable keyboard

The Micron boasts the same sound engine as the acclaimed Alesis Ion in a compact 3-octave keyboard, offering breakthrough analog realism, high-resolution control, and tremendous value. The Micron is compatible with Ion programs and holds over 1,000 programs and multitimbral setups.

The Micron offers continuously variable wave shapes, plus sync and FM synthesis. 20 filter types are included, along with 2 LFOs with multiple wave shapes and sample & hold. The Micron has 8-voice polyphony with 3 oscillators per voice, and is 32-part multitimbral. In addition to a powerful modulation matrix, the Micron offers a programmable step sequencer, arpeggiator, rhythm sequencer for drum kits, and dynamic realtime phrase sequencer—all of which sync to MIDI clock.

Effects include a 40 band vocoder that does not use up any polyphony, 4 drive effects, and stereo bus effects, including reverb. For assignable realtime control, the Micron offers 3 knobs, 2 modulations sliders, and a pitch wheel.

Applications
_Synthesis and sound design
_Keyboard performance
_High-resolution MIDI control
_Tempo-synched audio filtering, vocoder, and effects

Key Features and Benefits
1) Powerful virtual-analog synth engine
_Compatible with Ion programs
_Superb analog realism
_Inspiring other-worldly sounds
_Absolutely no “zipper” noise or aliasing

2) Programmable features that sync to MIDI clock
_Step sequencer
_Arpeggiator
_Rhythm sequencer
_Realtime phrase sequencer

3) Assignable, high-resolution realtime control
_2 modulation sliders
_3 360-knobs operate at 32 times the resolution MIDI
_Pitch wheel

4) Powerful DSP effects
_4 simultaneous mono/stereo “overdrive” effects
_Stereo master effects, including reverb
_40-band vocoder

5) 24-bit balanced I/O
_2 TRS 1/4” outputs
_2 TRS 1/4” inputs for processing external sounds

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Sound Engine
_Eight voices of industry-leading analog-modeled sound
_Three oscillators per voice, with continuously variable wave shapes, sync and FM
_Two multimode filters per voice, with 20 classic and unique filter types
_Three envelopes, two LFOs, and sample and hold per voice
_Twelve-route modulation matrix, with 114 sources and 78 destinations
_One insert drive effect per voice
_Two master effects processors, with reverb and delay
_Full-featured 40-band vocoder

Sequencing
_Programmable pattern sequencer and arpeggiator
_Programmable drum rhythm sequencer
_Realtime or step recording, with controller motion
_Live realtime phrase capture -- one-button record and loop

Setups
_32-part multitimbral -- up to 32 programs per setup
_Up to 26 simultaneous patterns or drum rhythms per setup
_Quick splitting and layering

Presets
_Over 500 preset programs, with space for 400 more
_Over 200 preset pattern sequences and 250 preset drum rhythms, with space for hundreds more
_Fully compatible with Ion programs

Audio Input
Input Connectors: 2 Balanced 1/4” TRS jacks
Maximum Input Level: +5.2dBu (1.41VRMS) = -0dBFS
Input Impedance: 10kohms

Audio Output
Output Connectors: 2 Impedance-Balanced 1/4” TRS jacks, 1/4” TRS Headphone Jack
Maximum Output Level: +18dBu (6.17 VRMS) = -0dBFS
Output Impedance: 1kohms

Physical
Keyboard: 37 keys (velocity, release velocity sensitive)
Real-Time Controllers: 3 360-degree endless parameter knobs, 2 assignable modulation sliders, assignable backlit pitch wheel
Pedal Jacks: Assignable exp pedal jack, sustain pedal jack
Input/Output: 24-bit stereo analog outputs and inputs
MIDI Connections: MIDI In, MIDI Out, MIDI Thru
Dimensions (WxHxD): 22.2” x 2.75” x 8.0” / 563.88 x 69.85 x 203.20mm

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Click here for Quick Start Manual

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