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Alesis micron (No Longer Available)

Item ID: Micron

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

Sorry, the Alesis micron is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products.

From Our Research Team:

Big Analog Sounds - Small Footprint!

The 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.

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 It 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.

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 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



The Alesis micron is compact analog synthesis - take it anywhere!

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Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number MICRON

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Reviews

Can't Wait!

by Clay Potts from Florida
September 10, 2009
Music Background: Musician
I haven't taken mine out of the box yet, but I was blown away in the store by it. Just reading all these amazing reviews I am tempted to go home and open it but I won't yet. It's like musical foreplay... read more [+], I want to tease myself until I just have to finally play it...then musical fireworks. I'm very serious. This is what I do with all of my equipment...and I have had tremendous success as a musician. close [-]

Worth every penny

by ManicAudioKinetics from Bloomington, IN USA
April 30, 2008
Music Background: Electronic music performed live
It gets a perfect score because of what you get for the price. A virtual modeled synth with 3 oscillators, 2 of them with sync, plus noise, plus ring mod of osc 2 +3, not to mentioned some basic freq... read more [+]uency modulutation capabilities. The architecture for performance is refreshingly logical. It combines arpeggiation, real-time sequence recording, and comprehensive zoning. You can essentially link 'Programs' (synth patches), 'Rhythms' (sequenced synth drums) and 'patterns' (sequenced synth parts) to multitimbral 'setups'. Edit the individual rhythms and patterns and those changes will be reflected in any 'setups' which use them. You can then trigger beats, patterns and play leads all with one 'setup'. The phrase sequencer can record parts in real time, and then allows you to play them back and transpose them on the keys (a lot like assigning midi clips in Live to a range of keys). Some folks would think the smallish LCD is a pain to use, but I found the Micron's LCD navigation structure to be simple and sensible. And, did I mention it sounds awesome? Shuddering basslines, screaming leads and silky pads are all possible with this very affordable, but quite respectable synth. One unique aspect to the Micron's synth engine is that every 'program' can utilize a 'drive' effect in the output stage, which includes compressor, rms limiter, tube overdrive, distortion, tube amp, or fuzz pedal. close [-]

Great Synth, Get it.

by Paul from London, Ontario, Canada
October 7, 2010
Music Background: Musician/Producer
Awesome little synth with a great price tag. Definitely would recommend getting this over the microKorg competitor. Has much more options, and the analog modeling sounds great. Also a much more solid ... read more [+]build then the microKorg. I have had this thing for 5 years and had no problems with it. Great quality, great sound. close [-]

You get what you pay for AND way more than you payed for.

by Matt Johnson from Winooski, Vermont USA
April 9, 2008
Music Background: Keyboards, synth, guitar, live, recording....hobbyist
Really fun little synth with some real character. It's really fun to play and has a great tiny size in just the right ways. Easy to put on the lap on the couch and plug in some phones and listen for... read more [+] hours. It's not a mega control surface so there's going to be problems for those surfing through tiny displays...but I've been dealing with Yamaha's menu driven control scheme for years and actually find this version intuitive. When I say you get what you pay for, it's not a sonic 'wet dream', compared to gear over twelve hundred ++....but it's also really interesting and very usable. For the price....there's nothing that beats it! close [-]

superb

by Will Lynch from AB Canada
December 8, 2007
Music Background: musician, hobbyist.
Great synth. You cant beat the value of this thing. No acoustic emulations, but many great analog sounding patches. the synth architecture is unbeatable. so many filters and the sounds are soo customi... read more [+]zable. the only downside is the lack of knobs for editing the sounds. the keys are also very light, but thats easy to get used to. the drum machine and pattern/arp is a real bonus for some song creation. so easy to use. i would recommend it.
Value: 5/5
ease of use: 4/5
features: 5/5
build: 4/5 close [-]
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