Alesis Fusion 8HD

Fusion 8HD description:

With four totally different synthesis types built into one workstation, owning a Fusion is like having four different synthesizers at your disposal.

The Fusion’s comprehensive sampling capabilities let you record, edit, and manipulate sounds just like on a hardware sampler (or computer) and you can even store your samples on the Fusion’s massive 40-gigabyte hard disk—something that no other workstation offers. The graphical editing makes doing all this a snap.

The advanced arpeggiator has multiple modes tailored for different styles of playing.

The Fusion is the first and only workstation that lets you seamlessly mix MIDI and multitrack digital audio. The 32-track sequencer records MIDI and multitrack direct-to-disk audio recordings on one screen. Being able to edit MIDI and audio on screen is just like working on a computer (without having to lug around a computer plus monitor, that is). Once you’re done recording, editing, and mixing your composition, you can even burn your mixed down projects on CD using the optional CD recorder.

With the included USB 2.0, ADAT Lightpipe, and Compact Flash connectivity. Moving samples, multitrack recordings, projects, and mixdowns from your workstation has never been easier.

Features:

• 88 Note Fully 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
• High-definition 24-bit sampler with comprehensive waveform editing with internal memory expandable from 64MB to 192MB
• 32 Track MIDI sequencer built in with integrated multi-channel digital audio playback
• The only workstation of its kind that can save and load programs off of a hard disk (or the removable Compact Flash memory), by storing all your sounds on the internal disk and always having your programs available to you. You’ll never have to load samples off a slow CD-ROM or floppy-disk again!
• Onboard grand piano based on acclaimed “Holy Grail Piano,” by Q Up Arts
• Storage options include built-in 40 Gig hard disk, USB 2.0, Compact flash, and the optional external Fusion drive CD-R, DVD storage and/or external hard disk*
• Multi-channel input and output options in both analog and digital (S/PDIF and ADAT Lightpipe)
• Fully assignable buttons and 360° 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
• Large 240x128 backlit LCD