Alesis A6 User Manual

Chapter 4: Andromeda A6 Overview

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We continue with a list of A6 functions. Each function will be explained in the section
following this list. Detailed descriptions will be covered throughout this manual.

Memory

256 factory Programs (in Flash memory)
128 user-programmable Programs
128 factory Mixes (in Flash memory)
128 user-programmable Mixes

Tone Sources

32 true analog Voltage-Controlled Oscillators (2 per voice) w/ hard and soft sync

and sub-oscillation

3  external audio inputs (-10dB):

one input to Voice 15 Filters, one input to Voice 16 Filters and one Mono
Input to All filters

1 full-spectrum analog Noise Generator, capable of producing White, Pink and

Red noise

Tone Modifiers

32 true analog Voltage-Controlled Filters w/ resonance (2 per voice)

Filter 1: dynamic 2-pole low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and notch
Filter 2: dynamic 4-pole low-pass

16 Ring Modulators (1 per Voice)

Modulation Sources (per Voice)

3 Low Frequency Oscillators
1 Sample-and-Hold generator
3 multi-stage, multi-mode Envelopes
1 multi-stage Tracking Generator

Audio Mixing

3 in-line signal level controls: Pre-Filter Mix, Post-Filter Mix and Voice Mix to

final out through true analog Voltage-Controlled Amplifiers

Controllers

5-octave (C-to-C) velocity, aftertouch and pressure-sensitive semi-weighted 

keyboard

Modes: full, layer and split w/ polyphonic, monophonic and unison voicings
assignable Pitch and Modulation wheels
assignable, splittable Ribbon controller
rear-panel Volume and Sustain pedal inputs

rear-panel Oscillator and Filter control voltage inputs
Real-time Arpeggiator
16-event, programmable Step Sequencer, 1 per Program
Master Clock control