Alesis Andromeda A6

The Alesis Andromeda A6 is a 16-voice, 16-channel multitimbral analog synthesizer by Alesis, which was released in 2000 and discontinued in 2010. It combines a pure analog audio signal path with digital control technologies. The VCOs have a pitch correction function, a feature missing on older synthesizers.

The model number A6 is hinting at ASIC – Alesis developed an application-specific integrated circuit for the synth.

The product was designed by Axel Hartmann.

Specifications

 * Polyphony: 16 voices
 * Oscillators: 2 oscillators (with subs) per voice, 5 waveforms available (sine, triangle, pulse, up saw, down saw); FM and ring modulation
 * Filter: 2-pole multimode resonating filter per voice, 4-pole lowpass resonating filter per voice (32 total)
 * Effects: Digital reverberation, chorus, echo, analog distortion, quad pitch-shifting, flanger and more
 * Arpeggiator: Up, Down, Up/Down
 * Sequencer: 16-step, analog style; both have MIDI sync
 * Keyboard: 61 keys (velocity and aftertouch sensitive) and a ribbon controller
 * Program Memory: 256 preset and 128 user-defined
 * Mix Memory: 128 user-defined
 * Memory Card Slot: PCMCIA-format
 * Control: MIDI (16-parts)
 * Date Produced: March 2001 – 2010
 * Dimensions (WxHxD): 40.1" x 4.8" x 16.1" (1019 mm x 122 mm x 409 mm)