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From Our Research Team:

Bold Analog Modeling Synth from Alesis!

Bolstered by futuristic design, a turbo-charged sound engine, and a simple user interface, the Ion 49-key analog modeling synthesizer brings analog-style control to a new level of accessibility.

Alesis Ion Analog Modeling Synth at a Glance:

• Punchy 8-voice synth with three oscillators and two filters per voice
  
• 30 control knobs and 70 buttons!
  
• Includes onboard effects

Punchy 8-voice synth with three oscillators and two filters per voice
Driven by Alesis' proprietary 500 MIPS sound engine, the Ion packs eight voices of smooth analog-style punch, with three oscillators and two multi-mode filters per voice. This four-part multitimbral sound engine serves up everything from warm, round bass tones to lush pads and gritty lead sounds, making Ion perfect for music styles ranging from rock to funk and the latest house, techno and trance dance styles.

30 control knobs and 70 buttons!
Of course, an analog modeling synth wouldn't be worthy of the name if its console didn't feature more buttons and knobs than the command center in a 50s sci-fi movie, and the Ion delivers. You get no less than 30 realtime control knobs, over 70 direct-access buttons, a pitch-bend wheel, and two assignable modulation wheels. Using the Ion's clean, intuitive user interface, everything from radical filter sweeps to subtle tonal changes can be performed in realtime, just like the classic analog synths of the past. Additionally, a large 160x160 graphic LCD provides exceptionally high-contrast feedback throughout a variety of operations.

Includes onboard effects
The Ion's onboard effects include chorus, flange, phaser, echo, distortion, fuzz, compressor and more--all developed using Alesis' legendary effects algorithms. Of particular note is the Ion's full-featured Vocoder, which can perform up to 40 bands of vocoding with no negative impact on the Ion's polyphony.


Alesis Ion Analog Modeling Synth Features:

• 49-key velocity sensitive analog modeling synth
  
• 8 voice polyphony, 4 part multi-timbral
  
• 500 MIPS, providing exceptional anti-aliasing performance
  
• Over 500 built-in programs, and 32 part setups
  
• 4 balanced analog outputs
  
• Stereo balanced analog inputs
  
• MIDI In and Out/Thru ports
  
• Built-in switching power supply is also included

The Alesis Ion synth is truly a charged particle!