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"Up for auction is The ultimate polyphonic analog synthesizer - the Alesis A6 Andromeda. 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.Some of the Key Features include...
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."
Alesis Andromeda A6 Not worth a penny, all units are defective & present malfunctions. The price is a bubble 'cause there aren't any unit in good condition. Nobody try more than one hour, needs to reset, sometimes reset stops working and you finish to have garbage for $3000.
ReplyDeleteMine will hang when first powering on at times, but I just switch it off, wait a few seconds, and then turn it back on. It sometimes takes a few tries, but when once it does come up it's fine. It doesn't lock up or reset after that. It has a very complex OS controlling an all analog synth so I tend to forgive it. That said, I'm hoping the day won't come when it fails to start completely. Until then it is an amazing synth. But yes, your warning is valid, so buyers beware. Be sure to ask the seller what sorts of problems they've experienced with it so far. I've had mine for years and so far the only problem has been with it hanging on start. One thing I do need to try is keep the synth powered off itself when powering on the power strip. Right now I leave the power on the synth on and use the strip to turn it on with other synths plugged in. Maybe the initial power distribution throws it off. Who knows...
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