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Andromeda A6

Alesis Andromeda A6
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Description

REAL ANALOG. REALLY INTENSE.

The ultimate polyphonic analog synth.

In a world filled with “almost-analog” and “sort-of-analog” synthesizers, Andromeda is the real deal: a high-performance instrument fueled by true analog synth technology. In a single, powerful package you’ll find a huge range of tonal possibilities: searing leads, warm pads, fat bass lines, extreme sound effects and more. With Andromeda you can get all these sounds simultaneously, while enjoying the creative control to reach out, grab knobs and instantly reshape Andromeda’s mind-blowing sonics.

FEATURES
Real Analog Powerhouse
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 controlled 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.

SPECS

  • Polyphony/Multitimbral Parts: 16/16
  • Waveform Memory ROM/RAM: N/A
  • Filter Types/Resonance: 4-pole/2-pole multimode/Y
  • Single Programs ROM/RAM: 256/128
  • Multitimbral Performances ROM/RAM: 128/128
  • Portamento: Yes
  • # of Keys: 61
  • # of Keyboard Zones: 16
  • Left Hand Controllers: (2) wheel; (1) ribbon
  • Aftertouch (Poly/Channel): Y/Y
  • # and Type of Controller Inputs: (2) switch; (1) pedal up to 16 steps
  • # of Sequencer Tracks/PPQN: 1/16
  • Sequencer/Memory (Notes): 16
  • Arpeggiator: Yes
  • # of Effects Processors/Effects Programs: 2/28
  • # of Outputs/Type: (4) 1/4" bal mains + aux/16 indiv outs

Discussions

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Your favourite modern analog synth

...to play it, she's very creative. Lots of birdsong, but some Jaco Pastorius worthy bass from time to time. $60! My Alesis Andromeda is exploding. It's always been dodgy, the knobs/pots need replacing, and the main processor calls in sick every once in a while. I can't sell it in good faith to anybody, because it's...

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