TrancedelicBlues Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 This synth and I were made for each other. I have long envisioned something very much like it. Sample-playback-wise, I thought "streaming from disc" would be an important feature, but you guys talked me out of it. I thought an onboard hard drive would be too expensive, and I wondered if you could do streaming samples from a DVD, but you guys set me straight on both counts. Some of you scoffed at my insistence on Flash ROM sample memory that could be changed on a whim from external sources, but apparently alesis thought the idea was a good one... So I came up with the idea of a synth that had lots of sample-based sounds that could easily be swapped around. I also wanted a keyboard that would run lots of "soft synths" whether they were "proprietary" or not, whichever way was most "cost-effective" I expressed all my ideas in this thread i am not trying to say they stole my ideas, but it makes me feel good that they came to the same conclusions i did... EDIT: The last synths I bought were a Peavey, a Kawai, and an Ensoniq. Peavey is out of the synth business, as is Kawai, and Ensoniq is just a forgotten page in history. Does Alesis really wish to follow in their footsteops? Would it not be safer to simply give me a Fusion??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Perhaps since they also listened to you in making it so inexpensive, you should, like, buy one. - Jeff Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundscape Studios. Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 If that's how it works, I guess I deserve that Benz I was envisioning the other day... What's your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben One Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Maybe this means that you should apply for a job at Alesis--if you're thinking on the same wavelength as them! Then I'm sure you'd get a good deal on a FusionSynth, if not one for free :-) Ben Eddie Jobson Tribute Projects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrancedelicBlues Posted January 27, 2005 Author Share Posted January 27, 2005 Originally posted by Jeff Da Weasel: Perhaps since they also listened to you in making it so inexpensive, you should, like, buy one. - Jeff I'm trying to save them from my potent "Peavey/Kawai/Ensoniq" hex... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrancedelicBlues Posted January 27, 2005 Author Share Posted January 27, 2005 Originally posted by Jeff Da Weasel: Perhaps since they also listened to you in making it so inexpensive, you should, like, buy one. - Jeffpoint me to the nearest fusion showroom--I want one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildbill Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 hey trance: your post is from last sept. (2004). alesis should give ME a fusion, cause i posted the idea at ex5tech several years ago. hey ben, i'm only kidding about the free synth, i'm just glad someone finally made something similar. i'm sure hundreds, if not thousands of people had the same idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruv Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 The Fusion looks promising. I wish it had a more knobby interface. I'm a more hands on kinda guy. What's the deal with the VA engine in it? From what I understand, it is not the same as the Ion/Micron circuitry. They had a good thing going with that formula. V. ******************************* Waldorf MicroQ Keyboard Roland JX-8P M-Audio Firewire 410 BBE MaxCom Propellerheads Reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliengroover Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Originally posted by TrancedelicBlues: Ensoniq is just a forgotten page in history. Does Alesis really wish to follow in their footsteops?I beg to differ. Ensoniq, in particular the ASR-10, has reached a legendary status. Thanks to legions of Hip Hop producers like Kanye West, Timbaland, the Neptunes and countless others who swear by that machine, they are far from forgotten. Although it's too early to really say, if they nail the ROM section even 70% right, they just might be following in those footsteps. Peace If at first you don't succeed, keep on sucking 'til you do suck seed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niacin Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Originally posted by TrancedelicBlues: Peavey is out of the synth business, as is Kawai, and Ensoniq is just a forgotten page in history. Does Alesis really wish to follow in their footsteops? Would it not be safer to simply give me a Fusion???+1. My first pro board was an Ensoniq KS-32. And then look at my present gear list: Mr-Rack made by Ensoniq - who are no more. P2K made by EMU - who no longer make hardware synths. Vintage Keys keyboard - ditto. PC2 rack made by Kurzweil - who are in legal limbo. MP9500 made by Kawai, who stopped supplying them to the US and then deleted them altogether with no replacement model in sight. So yes, if Alesis do not send me a Fusion gratis, I will BUY one, and there will be hell to pay. Gig keys: Hammond SKpro, Korg Vox Continental, Crumar Mojo 61, Crumar Mojo Pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthetic Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Maybe you should, like, play one first. On paper, the Fusion and Oasis look similar. In fact, the Fusion looks a little better on paper in some respects. But hearing the two was a completely different experience. Or, you can do as I have and leave the ROMplers for streaming samplers and actual, breathing analog. Once again, it's one thing to read that virtual analog and looped samples are just as good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrancedelicBlues Posted January 28, 2005 Author Share Posted January 28, 2005 Originally posted by Soundscape Studios.: If that's how it works, I guess I deserve that Benz I was envisioning the other day... What's your point? I certainly hope you get what you deserve... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrancedelicBlues Posted January 28, 2005 Author Share Posted January 28, 2005 Originally posted by niacin: +1. So yes, if Alesis do not send me a Fusion gratis, I will BUY one, and there will be hell to pay. That's all I'm saying too. Do they really want to take the chance?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prague Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Originally posted by TrancedelicBlues: I'm trying to save them from my potent "Peavey/Kawai/Ensoniq" hex... Hex, schmex! It just doesn't work that way. My Roland A-70 proves it, er ... My Ensoniq VFX-SD proves it, er ... My EMU Vintage Keys Pro proves it, er ... My Kurzweil PC-2x proves it, er ... My Roland MKS-100 proves it, er ... My Fender Stringmaster Lap Steel proves it, er ... My MXR Envelope filter proves it, er ... Hmmmm ...... I'll get back to ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bax Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Maybe we should get together and have a group "no-buy" and see what Alesis thinks... Could make for some interesting publicity for them, right? Donate a number of synths to the hardcore fan following to ensure the future viability of the company? Excellent juju to keep the evil spirits of the synth world at bay NAH...Honestly, both of my Alesis boards have been back in their shop since they were sold (my QuadraSynth for them to upgrade it to "Plus Piano" status and my Ion for the knob problems by its previous owner). I have to say that Alesis seems to take interest in resolving problems and are pretty customer-service oriented, so let's really hope that this board makes them an even *stronger* presence in the market instead of being the one that breaks their back. If they get it right the first time (build quality, OS and sound) they can *not* go wrong... Thanks! bax If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is definitely NOT for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DafDuc Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Originally posted by TrancedelicBlues: Originally posted by Jeff Da Weasel: Perhaps since they also listened to you in making it so inexpensive, you should, like, buy one. - Jeff I'm trying to save them from my potent "Peavey/Kawai/Ensoniq" hex... You haven't bought any Aardvark gear recently, have you? Cos THEN I'd be convinced... I played in an 8 piece horn band. We would often get bored. So...three words: "Tower of Polka." - Calumet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthaholic Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 I believe that Ensoniq has made a name for themselves in high quality hearing aids, so many of us may be buying their products once again! The fact there's a Highway To Hell and only a Stairway To Heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers People only say "It's a free country" when they're doing something shitty-Demetri Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
part1sts Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 synthaholic, dont you wish they had milk bars around? Together we stand, Divided we fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niacin Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Originally posted by DafDuc: Originally posted by TrancedelicBlues: Originally posted by Jeff Da Weasel: Perhaps since they also listened to you in making it so inexpensive, you should, like, buy one. - Jeff I'm trying to save them from my potent "Peavey/Kawai/Ensoniq" hex... You haven't bought any Aardvark gear recently, have you? Cos THEN I'd be convinced... No, but I did just grab a near-mint MicroQ on ebay. We all know what happened to Waldorf ... Gig keys: Hammond SKpro, Korg Vox Continental, Crumar Mojo 61, Crumar Mojo Pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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