Alesis is keeping its promise to continue adding new sounds and features to their Fusion Series (8HD and 6HD). Firmware version 1.20 is now available, along with an updated, much improved Sound ROM. Here are just a few of the latest features:
- Insert effects can now be chained
- Sample algorithm programs now contain four oscillators
- New filters have been added: RP Low Pass and three “Vocal Formants”
- New sample process functions have been added (Bit Quantize Region and Reverse Region)
- Envelopes can now have their curve set per stage
- Sample loop points can now be edited while a voice is playing
- Increased polyphony for all algorithm types
In addition, Fusion ConvertorP2 is now available. This is an application which imports various file formats into your Alesis Fusion workstation. It allows you to organize Banks, Programs, and Samples on your computer, and supports archiving of Volumes for organizational access. Fusion ConvertorP2 supports the following import formats:
- WAVE files (.wav)
- AIFF files (.aif and .aiff)
- Akai S-1000/3000
- SoundFonts (.sf2)
- Akai S-5000/Z-Series Programs