Alesis Micron
37-Key 8-Voice Analog Modeling Synthesizer with High-Resolution Processor / Controllers

Alesis Micron boasts the same sound engine as the Ion in a compact 3-octave keyboard. The Alesis Micron is compatible with Alesis Ion programs and holds over 1,000 programs and multitimbral setups. If you've been excited about picking up some analog sounds, but don't want to take up your whole studio, the Alesis Micron is for you!

Alesis Micron at a Glance:

• Impressive synthesis capabilities
• Real-time control for the road or studio
• The right size for your back pack or home studio
• Fantastic analog sounds onboard

A Real Synth
The Alesis Micron offers continuously variable wave shapes, plus sync and FM synthesis. 16 filter types are included, along with 2 LFOs with multiple wave shapes and sample & hold. The Alesis Micron has 8-voice polyphony with 3 oscillators per voice, and is 4-part multitimbral. The Alesis Micron offers a programmable step sequencer, arpeggiator, rhythm sequencer for drum kits, and dynamic realtime phrase sequencer--all of which sync to MIDI clock. A modulation matrix is built in. Effects include a 40 band vocoder that does not use up any polyphony, 4 drive effects, and stereo bus effects, including reverb.

Alesis Micron Realtime Control
For assignable realtime control, the Alesis Micron offers 3 knobs, 2 modulation sliders, and a pitch wheel. 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 NRPMS (Non-Registered Parameter Numbers). The result is extraordinary precision--void of any undesirable digital artifacts--and a very "analog" sound throughout the entire frequency range.

Take the Alesis Micron Anywhere
Lightweight and portable, the Alesis Micron keyboard contains 37 keys with velocity and release velocity sensitivity. There are 2 analog outputs and 2 stereo analog inputs--all 1/4" balanced and using 24-bit conversion. Also included are connections for expression pedal, sustain pedal, and MIDI In, Out, and Thru.

Alesis Micron has Sounds You Can Count On
Developed by the same sound design team that programmed the Andromeda synthesizer, the Alesis Micron's presets cover a variety of genres, including many exciting new tonalities, as well as classic synth emulations.

Alesis Micron Features:

• Industry-leading Alesis ION analog-modeling sound engine in a compact package
• Eight voices, each with three oscillators, two multimode filters, three envelope generators, two LFOs, sample and hold, and tracking generator
• Four multitimbral parts
• Programmable step sequencer and arpeggiator
• Programmable rhythm sequencer for drum kits
• Dynamic realtime phrase sequencer
• Stereo buss effects, including reverb and 40-band vocoder
• 1/4" balanced stereo analog outputs and inputs with 24-bit conversion
• 37-key synth-action keyboard with velocity sensitivity
• 3 continuously-rotational 12-bit parameter knobs, 2 assignable modulation sliders, pitch wheel, expression and sustain pedal inputs
• Compatible with ION programs

Alesis Micron Technical Description

Alesis Micron - Sound Engine

• Sound Generation: Alesis proprietary DSP Analog Modeling
• Polyphony and Parts: 8-voice, 4-part multitimbral
• Oscillators: 3 oscillators per voice, with continuously variable waveshapes, sync, and FM
• Filters: 2 multimode resonating filters per voice, with 16 different filter types
• Modulation: 2 LFOs with multiple waveshapes, sample and hold, tracking generator, freely-routable modulation matrix per voice
• Effects: 4 drive effects (1 per part) plus master effects (shared)
• Patterns: Step sequencer, arpeggiator, drum rhythm sequencer, and phrase sequencer
• Program Memory: Over 1000 programs and multitimbral setups

Alesis Micron - Audio Input

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

Alesis Micron - Audio Output

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

Alesis Micron - Physical

• Keyboard: 37 keys (velocity, release velocity sensitive)
• Real-Time Controllers: 3 360-degree parameter knobs, 2 assignable modulation sliders, assignable pitch wheel
• Pedal Jacks: Assignable exp pedal jack, sustain pedal jack
• MIDI Connections: MIDI In, MIDI Out, MIDI Thru
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 22.2 x 2.75 x 8.0 in. (563.88 x 69.85 x 203.20mm)