Alesis Fusion 6HD

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Such a unique design. Anyone know if Axel Hartmann was behind this one? I know he did the Andromeda for them. If forget if he did the Fusion and Ion/Micron for that matter. Update: maybe not according to Hartmann's Design Box.

"SPECS:
* Disk Drive: 40 GB
* # of Keys: 61
* # of Sequencer Tracks/PPQN: 32-track MIDI
* Sequencer/Memory (Notes): 64 MB expand to 192
* # of Outputs/Type: Sample; ver. analog; FM; physical

FEATURES
* 61 note semi-weighted keyboard workstation
* Four integrated synthesis types: Sample Playback, Virtual Analog, FM and Physical Modeling
* Full synth workstation with 8 track 24-bit Hard Disk recording and 40Gb internal hard-drive
* Comprehensive waveform editing, internal memory expandable from 64MB to 192MB
* Save and load programs off of a hard disk (or the removable Compact Flash memory);
* 32 Track MIDI sequencer built in with integrated multi-channel digital audio playback
* Store all your sounds on the internal disk and always have your programs available to you
* Onboard grand piano based on acclaimed "Holy Grail Piano," by Q Up Arts
* Storage options include built-in hard disk, USB 2.0, compact flash
* Multi-channel input and output options in both analog and digital (S/PDIF and ADAT Lightpipe)
* Large 240x128 backlit LCD display
* Fully assignable buttons and 360 degree knobs for hands-on control of synth parameters (or control of external gear through MIDI)
* Fully programmable arpeggiator with standard, phrase and drum machine playback
* Import and convert WAVE files (.wav), AIFF files (.aif and .aiff), Akai S-1000/3000, SoundFonts (.sf2) files using the Alesis Fusion Converter™ application."

FG CONNECTS LIVE UPDATE AVAILABLE FOR FANTOM-G

"Includes New Motion Phrases to Easily Add Dynamic Motion to Sounds

Los Angeles, CA, April 28, 2010 — Roland Corporation is proud to announce that the new FG Connects Live project is now available on the Roland website. As part of the Version 1.50 Update for the Fantom-G Series Workstations, this free download will emphasize the powerful live performance potential of the Fantom-G, adding new rhythm patterns, patches and live sets, and creating a new world of flexibility and versatility with new Motion Phrases.

(photo) The FG Connects Live project also includes:

* Hundreds of new patches, including new piano, wind and orchestral sounds
* New contemporary rhythm pattern sets and kits
* New arpeggiation phrases
* Unique RPS motion phrases
* New Live Sets focusing on electronic pop, R&B, hip-hop, and dance sounds

Designed with contemporary pop, hip-hop, and dance musicians in mind, the new FG Connects Live project adds hundreds of unique tempo-synced effects phrases to create instant motion to any sound. Using the Fantom-G‘s 16 dynamic pads, players can now experiment with adding combinations of filter effects, panning, cutoff, and gating to their sounds. This gives performers of all kinds infinite possibilities to inspire remixing and sound manipulation on the stage and in the studio.

With FG Connects Live, these unique Motion Phrases are preset in over 50 RPS sets, which are organized in many new Live Sets, and can be recalled instantly in the Fantom-G‘s Live Mode. These RPS sets can also store samples, rhythm patterns, backing tracks, or full songs. Combining these elements with tempo-synced Motion Phrases adds a new exciting element to the vast live performance experience that the Fantom-G Workstations are known for by players around the world.

Along with FG Connects Live, the Version 1.50 update includes an enhanced file utility function for the Fantom-G sharing content between projects. To download this update, please visit http://www.rolandus.com/go/fg_connects_live."

FG Connects Live Project for Roland Fantom-G

previously posted

14:13 - Eyebrowz Live

14:13 - Eyebrowz Live from danni on Vimeo.

"An experiment in live loop recording and playing live parts.
this is a one take live session using reason/record running an 8bar loop...
bass guitar played live thru boss me20b.
guitar uses r/r fx.
silver box 303 in r/r rack triggered by boss fs-6 dual pedals.

all mix and fx parameters controlled by bcf2000 and arturia a.f.e.
m-audio used for pad combinator.

No edits...No overdubs...Nothing was added that wasn't there when it was recorded. 100% Reason / Record by Propellerhead Software.

Thanks to the Reason / Record community for all their inspirational music.

... and thank you for taking the time to check my music.

Regards
Eyebrowz"

via jah love

Never Work With Dinosaurs - the making of 14:13 from danni on Vimeo.

Synthacon in HD

YouTube via robotpickle — April 27, 2010 — "The sound: Steiner filter hipass output. Warm and squishy like bloody guts. .....And I know from experience. ...BTW, .HD 720!!"

Five Mochika Jam.

YouTube via atomolab — April 28, 2010 — http://shop.ebay.com/mercha... This is a jam using five Mochika Synth...

Speak & Spell Touch Interface&Looping@Photodelay

YouTube via ONhardwarehacking — April 28, 2010 — On! Hardware HAcking & Circuit Bending Inc.

Metasonix, Dwarfcraft, Moog and Korg

via max murders

"some new toys i got today at ROBOTSPEAK in san fran.
metasonix d-1000
dwarfcraft devices:
thumbing double square snakes
and
synth mangler
MOOG midiMurf
and
Kaosilator pro."

via this auction

Chimera Synthesis bC16 Patchable Synthesizer

via this auction

Radikal Technologies Accelerator Feature Update

via Ancient Eyeball Recipe on the AH list:

This, from joerg on the spectralis forum:
"We just added some additional features to the Accelerator:

1.) Two additional audio outputs.
2.) One SPDIF output for people who want to keep everything digital
3.) We added a special chip to the USB bus that avoids any kind of groundloops caused by the USB specification.
4.) We added a second expansion slot to the unit. DSP expansion can not only add new voices but also add new functionality like other sound algorithms.
5.) Added more memory so that the unit can hold at least 1000 single sounds.
6.) Performances will have independent single sound memories. So can make changes to single sounds of a performance without changing the original single sounds.
7.) Oscillator PM can be controlled via velocity already. That allows for nice dynamic playable FM sounds.

The german retail is 1998.- Euro

The US price is not confirmed yet. So please don't just multiply the Euro price by the current dollar/euro rate. We try hard to get the US price under 2000.- $ as well."