Alesis A6 Andromeda Analog Synthesizer
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The A6 Andromeda from Alesis is a polyphonic analog synthesizer with 16 voices. While most modern day synthesizers claim to have an "analog-like" sound utilizing "virtual circuitry," the A6 Andromeda gives you the real thing. The digital components of the A6 Andromeda are used to control of the analog side, and to add effects and routing. This makes it possible to quickly save and recall your custom sounds and factory presets. Another advantage of having an analog synth with digital control is that you can manually detune the voices, then hit a button to automatically get them back in tune.
Keeping with the tradition of great analog synths, the Andromeda is covered with 72 knobs, 114 buttons, two wheels, and a large ribbon controller. A large backlit LCD display is included on the front panel to help you navigate and program the instrument. There are 256 factory presets, and you can create and save 128 of your own programs. There are 8 TRS outputs on the rear, which enables you to route each of its 16 voices to a separate output. The A6 Andromeda is a deep synthesizer with a huge sound.
A Real Analog Synth
- Andromeda's fully analog signal path is controlled by a high-speed Motorola Coldfire microprocessor, offering 16-voice polyphony with 16-part multitimbral capability. Andromeda features two analog oscillators per voice, with standard waveforms (available simultaneously), suboscillators, hard and soft sync, and more. It provides two analog filters per voice: these 2-pole (multimode) and 4-pole (lowpass) resonating filters are classically-derived designs, and offer you an astounding range of sonic variability.
- Andromeda also provides external audio inputs that allow you to route any signal through its filters. Andromeda has three LFOs, each with six waveforms and many powerful features. It also has three 7-stage, 3-level envelopes capable of functions never before found in any analog synthesizer. An extensive mod matrix offers you an enormous freedom in configuring Andromeda's sonic firepower, adding to its monstrous capabilities.
In-Depth Control of Your Sound
- Andromeda's 61-note synth-weighted keypad features velocity and aftertouch sensitivity, and its ribbon controller offers multiple, assignable functions. A distinctive, futuristic front panel features 72 knobs and 114 buttons (the majority are single function), optimally arranged for rapid-fire tweaking and in-depth experimentation. Andromeda's large, backlit LCD display provides real-world values of parameters (time, frequency, BPM, etc.) and high-resolution graphics. No other synth has ever offered such a sophisticated, informative control panel for creating analog pyrotechnics.
| Keyboard | 61 Synth-Weighted Velocity Sensitive Keys with Aftertouch |
| Polyphony | 16 Voice |
| Multitimbral | 16 Channel |
| Synthesis Method |
Analog
2 oscillators per voice (with sub-oscillation) |
| Filters | 2-pole multimode resonating filter per voice, 4-pole lowpass resonating filter per voice |
| Sequencer |
Sequencer/Memory (Notes): 16 Arpeggiator: Yes |
| Presets | 256 |
| Effects |
Large Hall Hall Reverb Stereo Room Room Reverb Chamber Ambience Large Plate Plate Room + Hall Room + Plate Plate + Hall Nonlinear Mono Delay Ping Pong Delay Multi Tap Delay Delay Stereo Chorus/Flanger Quad Chorus Chorus Quad Pitch Shifter Lezlie > Room Delay > Room Chorus > Room Room > Flange Flange > Delay > Room Room + Delay Room + Chorus Room + Flange Room > Delay |
| User Memory | 128 user defined programs |
| Controllers |
2 x Wheels 1 x Ribbon |
| Outputs |
8 x 1/4" TRS Outputs (16 mono outputs, one for each of 16 voices) 2 x 1/4" Main stereo outputs 2 x 1/4" Mono auxiliary outputs |
| Inputs |
2 x 1/4" Inputs 3 x 1/4" External audio filter inputs, one each for Voices 1-16, Voice 15, and Voice 16 |
| Headphone Output | 1 x 1/4" Stereo headphone output |
| Pedals | 3 x 1/4" Pedal inputs (Pedal/CV, Switch, and Sustain) |
| Card Slot | PCMCIA-format, SRAM (256K to 2MB) |
| Display | Yes, backlit LCD |
| Power | 100-230 VAC, 50/60 Hz 30W |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 40.1 x 4.8 x 16.1" (1019 x 122 x 409mm) |
| Weight | 47 lbs (21 kg) |
| Specialties | Real analog synthesizer |
- Sustain Pedal
- AC Power Cable
- Reference Manual
- 1 Year Warranty
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