All user reviews for the Alesis A6 Andromeda

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UTILIZATION

We must spend some time on it

SOUNDS

Loud sounds, soft ...

OVERALL OPINION

A color of his rare, organic, alive!

As said below 100% analog and you can hear live.
Lots of separate outputs and multiple inputs giving her an opportunity to treat external filters (Oberheim emulation and moog).
3 banks (2 preset sounds and 128 user).
Full ultra short a point never talk guys love their old analos (also very good) but the interface is completely outdated (all that is old music is better everyone knows !!!).

UTILIZATION

The general is not a simple config and andro is really a synth research so you really spend time on it because it is able to do everything.

Editing sounds need to understand that everything can just adjust the andro and several different layers, which sometimes proves a bit difficult!
The advantage is that you can also try random stuff. the meiux is still read a little of the principle of subtractive synthesis.
I have the manual is in English and sometimes lacks common sense (ntammnent MIDI on the use in multi and separate outputs).

SOUNDS

The sounds of plants are as mentioned below to return to work for a little flat.
That said the andro may be suitable for all styles of music.
The bass should really be reworked, but when one is hacking it becomes huge.
The string sounds are top vintages such as Solina and arpeggios and sequences are formidable.
this synth can really show soft and fluffy or scream.
envelopes are very complex and allow for endless possibilities.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since November and I feel that I am only at the beginning of the road and yet I thought I knew before the analog synthesis andro but ....
the characteristic I like most is the fact that the sounds obtained are alive and that this synth is proving very good at lots of different domain even if it is true that a larger minimoog sound live sounds low but you can do the same things with a minimoog for a price two times more chances. (those who can not make it sound this machine should really ask questions before you're off through the mind)
The prticularité I like least are the factory sounds that make this machine down incompetent because they are invalid and do not know how to edit because it's true that you still have a little patience.
excellent value for money when comparing the options, polyphony etc ...
I would do choose to buy it with eyes closed compared with a lot of things before ...
If you take this synth, you'll see that the plug-ins (although very honorable) are still far away, here you can feel the electricity, grain, and life ...

Opinion corrected to July 8, 2007:

Rather than list the CHARACTERISTICS, I'll give the pros and cons of bte.

First, the Andromeda does things that no other synth is:
- 16 votes pure analog
- Management and aftertouch VLOC perfect from the keyboard. It has a keyboard is used for 1800 EUR 16 voice poly with 2 CSO voice and a great keyboard at Studio Electronics gentlemen that sell for 8000 EUR a "CODE" Rack 8 votes!
- 2 simulatan filters on each voice, with LP, HP, BP Notch simultaneously!
- 2 OSC with Pulse, Square, saw sorting and sine simultaneously (plus a sub by OSC!)
- Opportunities to indict an analog modulations.
- The digital effects of qualitbr /> - a + a sequencer arpeggiator
- A widescreen ...
- A ribbon which allows for expression by combining the live rollers. Coupled to the filter is the foot

In short everything in a same synth there is no choice whatever your budget, The Andromeda A6.

UTILIZATION

Use a bit due to these possibilities Drout routing. The look is a bit to something. But you get used to it quickly.
Admittedly, the digital notch helps a lot, which is unique for a pure analog.
I personally find that the edition is very easy, starting one is a little apple, but even without the doc is an analog synth in style.
A section CSO ue mixer section, a filter section, a section envelopes and LFO section, after 10 minutes, everything becomes clear and the great look of the synth does not make it complicated sys. The hardest part is the management of modulation, because everything can be modulated which makes a lot of small buttons for each section. But these buttons are always the same, mo1, mod2, mod3 then frankly it's really a synth trs simple to use. It uses little live without problem.

SOUNDS

I must say that I correct my criticism compltement while leaving bugs that will probably never be fixed. Personally I do not met the boards

Despite these bugs are trs is big but be careful:
- Do not rely on the presets that have manufactured era t or silent mode to sound too much with arpeggiator sequencer + effects + ... it sounds because the plug-in effects, when there are too many spoil the sound.
- Remove the effects and try to leave a saw her with a pure and simple.
- CSOs can indict a range of sounds on this type of synth. The only synths have all gnrateurs that produce sound are those of simultanment Studio electronics and the latest Minimoog. Have, Saw, PMW, Sine, TRI, SQR plus 3 + possibility of noise from an external source and that for each CSO with the possibility of mixing these gnrateurs is enormous.
- CSOs can be more syncho with the ring mod through a wide range of modulation. By using the 'filter off' (yet is a good idea) that we keep CSOs and stamps can be made that no other synth can produce.
- The filters are really unique too. They do not go on like lollipop Moog and it is a shame, but as for CSOs instead of having the choice between BP, Lowpass, Notch and HighPass, you have everything at once! And you can mix your exact. The still full of sounds and new possibilities.
- The effects can magnify the sound if they are utiliss properly, do not use a long reverb on a bass for example.
- The sequencer and arpeggiator are top add something more in the machine, no computer is just a prototype piece!

Comparison:
- The Omega 8 has only 8 votes, it has better filters but the arpeggiator sucks, these CSOs are precise and clean sound but with much fewer opportunities. For example impossible to make tablecloths complex as the A6 can do. Against it by a sound that pierces the mix like no other device.
- The Memorymoog a huge sound and a dynamic top. But he makes sounds that do not ncessite polyphony. No water comes out of this scalable device, so a Minimoog did the same the case, although I think the Mini has less grain and EHJV the Memory.
- A Prophet V is what most resembles a AndroMDA. A powerful machine and trs music, but little memory, and much less opportunity than the Andromeda, I guarantee you that the Andromeda sounds almost as good and as expressive as the Prophet V if it is well programm.
... the list is long, but now his issue, the Andromeda is unique and has a palette Audible C Virus (question options) with the grain analogue inimitable. It can do everything, but it is much better to make the squence and ground, keyboards too.

Another major defect that can not Memorymooog, Prophet and Studio Electronics, with increasing resonance of the filter decreases the volume ... impossible to 'shout' sound like a Moog.

OVERALL OPINION

I change my overall opinion. It should not cost this machine shop.
Must
- Remove the effects
- Turn off the arpeggiator
- Cut filters
- From a simple sound of a single CSO

Then and gradually add the second OSC, filters, modulations and seq.
The Andromeda you'll see that no such effect is a pure analog device with a real his inimitable.
Impossible to do what the Andromeda with another synth on the other hand it is easy to do much better than other more expensive polyphonic ...
For approximately 1800 EUR hand, it is a synth that I think over time will have a rating that will rev up high, a voice polyphonic analog 16, it would now nine in 8000 EUR. .. Poly Evolver example has only 4 voices ...
Watch for its rating, there are still new in the shop but when the view stocks will be sold, this unit will be worth £ 4000 secondhand ...
So the Andromeda will not see competitive landscape in the coming years.

See manufacturer's website and other notices.
Indeed the Ribbon of this size is a real plus.
(+ A Frun PDAL)

UTILIZATION

When we had several adj synths and you get used to the synthse, it is used easily.
I opened the manual to understand all the possibilities of modulations.
In my opinion, this synth is not for beginners one, a little too complicated when you take control of beginners.
For others, it's a real possibility rgal both routing and modulation are shoots.

It took me four days the rate of 1 to 2 hours per day well in hand and start having fun (without touching the manual).
The manual is very well done.

SOUNDS

You can really do anything with (within the limits of what is done with an analog of course) and it sounds trs well in all registers: basses, pads, leads, etc.
The filters are very high quality.
The output gain is not uncommon with factory preset but ds that you enter the shipping is done better and ultimately the prsence sound in a mix is ​​a real treat.

OVERALL OPINION

This synth is simply a marvel.
I have been slow to come for two reasons:
1 - The price
2 - I'm not an ayatollah from analog. I had up Submitted as analog synths numriques modlisation.
The problem of many analog synths is their basic edition (should really love the vintage ct) and the appearance polyphony / multi-timbral (over the instability of sound). Besides the autotune work perfectly.
It was enough that I tested one to understand that this little jewel is necessary

The number of paramtres and the possibility of modulations is exceptional.
Having combined with the analog CONTRL numrique (display and settings) is simply gnial.
Polyphony and 16 multi-timbral + a multi-purpose (it is what it is but a help). No other synth I know has p Exceeds possibility of Andromeda since 2001 (in the range analog "modern").
I love the sound and texture, and the arpgiateur step sequencer synth make this a pure joy.

Tip: To buy an emergency before it disappears compltement catalogs ... I could not find in any retailer in France, one store had in stock in Germany (search took me qqes weeks).

This is the ultimate analog synthesizer. It has five octaves (61 keys), 16 note polyphony and has two oscillators. Every patch can be modified to the nth degree with knobs for almost every single possible option. It has the features that are standard on most keyboards - transposition, pitch and modulation wheels, a ribbon, an input for a sustain pedal, arpeggiator, sequencer, aftertouch, MIDI in and out, and effects. Essentially, every single possible option you could want in an analog synth is on this keyboard. I will admit that it would have been nice to have more effects, but truth be told it's probably best for this kind of snythesizer to have a simple digital effects section.

UTILIZATION

Patches are modified on the keyboard, through a combination of the menus and knobs. Patches can also be imported and exported via MIDI. There are a lot of great sounding patches available for purchase through eBay.

Creating and editing patches on this unit is difficult, and not very intuitive. One of the reasons for this is the sheer amount of creating and editing that can be accomplished with this machine, but it requires a pretty vast knowledge of synthesis. The comprehensive manual does a good job of explaining everything, but there is a lot of material to cover. For a beginner, this can be quite daunting; this is not a keyboard that easily creates new patches simply by turning some knobs.

SOUNDS

The sounds that come preset with the unit are decent. I have heard amazing patches produced on this synthesizer, but it does take quite a bit of time to fine-tune the patch settings to accomplish this. With a lot of patience, you can make the tones sound as realistic as you wish. You can change the amount of touch sensitivity, and the effects are limited, but decent. The focus of this synth is on the tones of the patches, anyway. I give it a great, only because of the time involved in making the tones sound perfect can be daunting.

OVERALL OPINION

This is a wonderful synth, if you have a background knowledge or the patience to learn. I purchased it because in my research I found it to be the best -- which it is -- but it just wasn't the best synth for me as it's too complicated. I only have a minimal understanding of synthesis and had never used an analog synth before. I give it an average rating because, although it can be the best, it definitely won't be the best machine for everybody. What convinced me that this synth was too complicated was lending it to my friends band, the Protomen, to use for a show. The Protomen, who use Korg analog synths, couldn't figure it out without going step by step through the manual. Not having the patience (or time) to pour through the manual, I decided the most prudent course of action was to sell it, particularly considering the cost of the synth. If I ever make another foray into the world of analog synthesis, I'll probably settle for a Mini Moog or something easier to use.

The Andromeda is a keyboard 61 keys with aftertouch (my first keyboard with aftertouch!).

Pretty good keyboard, pitch wheel and modulation rather "beefy" and reassure you tell yourself, it's solid (metal + plastic frame on the sides).

It's a keyboard acnéen: filled pimples on the face <img class="smiley" src="/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" /> Multitailles Potentiometers (3 different size of some rather Maousse, that makes lab!).

My impression is that hot to me this synth looks really solid.

Screen control that could have been brighter.

UTILIZATION

I am not an expert in analog synthesis. I have a Jupiter-4 is very simple, but I've taken time to dip the tip <img class="smiley" src="/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt="" /> Besides, I would not say that I still control or that I fully understand the causes, impacts, results of LFO, filters, VCO, VCA, etc. ...

I'm from the planet "Synth turnkey style Korg Triton, Karma, etc. ...

Andromeda has guts damn if I could! I'll have me seriously Mettes <img class="smiley" src="/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" />

At the same time I tell myself that if so many pots, but also that it must rather be some logic that does not seem to be as intuitive as a CIO PolyEvolver (a Knob: a function) but maybe in the end, the Andromeda is more successful "until endian".

SOUNDS

Already watching and listening to all the existing demos via YouTube and others on this synth, the sound of this synth I spoke * *. I think we can very quickly, the feeling, whether a machine will please us or not.

To return to sound, literally, I would say the mega slap.

Anecdote, when I received it (hier! January 21, 2010) I put the beast and threw myself on her headphones over his ears. With the instinct!

I go, I hit everything, I turn the pots, I module, etc. ... but only on <span style="text-decoration: underline;">a</span> sound first.
And then I say "OH YEAH BABY, IT is good that you waited!"

And soon I realized a trick .... :
- The digital effects are preset to OFF
- I'm in !!!!!!! PROGRAM

The switch to MULTI mode was almost right to me. I felt hypnotized before so many opportunities and loudness.

The sound is so good the headphones, I feel it comes out in 24-bit, minimum.

Briefly, after exploring good number of presets, I was on the buttocks.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since day 1 1 / 2 is very little, but I wanted to ask here a fresh view, instinctive feeling related. When I master, if indeed that is possible for my level, j'étofferais this review.

I hesitated a lot between Andromeda (which I bought used on Ebay, a German techno producer rather famous - and creating sound banks known <img class="smiley" src="/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt="" /> and Dave Smith Instruments POLYevolver. Even wait a bit and take the John Bowen Solaris.

But Andromeda is a dream I realized. I remember one of my buddies had chambered a little when I read the test gear in Keyboards (on view: Orbital). It was at that time or Mr. Andromeda cost an arm and a head (at least mine!) And he said "And he, you think you can taste it one day?" Bastard .... <img class="smiley" src="/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt="" />
Well, I was dreaming, so I Ebay, I paid, I waited, waited some more, I was anxious, nervous, I received it, I was moved.

dj has a lease that I wanted to leave my testimonys the Alesis Andromeda A6.
The first word that comes to me mouth, and even APRS years of service is simply monstrous.

Ds announcement by Keith Barr Alesis in 2000, this instrument has suscit home a very, very large intrt, because for several years, synthesizers dominated numrique Completely the market. The A6 is really the return of analog sounds, live sound and ultra-gliding.

For me it is part of the elite of sound machines all confused, the Synth Grail, one of the synthesizer 21me.
And it is by far the most powerful ever built Analog, and it still did not equivalent in the production of analog synthesizers polyphonic.

Firstly I am seduced by a very large surface contrle complete trsrussi and design in blue and red limited edition of 250 copies:
256 presets + 128 prog, 144 buttons, 72 knobs and a ribbon controller Controller is a lot for a single synthesizer.

A high quality keyboard, semi-weight of 5 octaves (C C),
61 touch sensitive so the dynamics and aftertouch, also excellent as master keyboard.

The two oscillators offering 5 waveforms with
sinus
triangle
square pulse width variable
sawtooth
and reverse sawtooth,
and a sub-oscillator.

Regarding the modulation Andromeda has three LFOs, each with six waveforms and can be synchroniss MIDI clock. It provides multitimbral and 16 voice polyphony and uses 32 individual VCO (voltage contrle oscillators) for sound sources (two per voice) with synchronization and sub-oscillation.

16 Ring Modulator (1 per vote)
1 Filter 12db per octave two peoples, multi-mode (low pass, band pass, high pass) filter on the MODEL Oberheim SEM,
1 Filter 4 peoples rson, 24 dB per octave filter on the MODEL Moog
3 Oscillators low frequencies,
3 Multi Gnrateurs envelope segments
Gnrateur a random image signal (Sample & Hold)
1 Arpgiateur,
1 Gnrateur noise to pink noise, white and red.
Squenceur a 16 step

The A6 also provided between the CV (control voltage) that allow for the input of external instruments and forward to the oscillators and filters. These sources can be other keyboards and synthesizers.

In addition two systems complete effects are available:
with the distortions as analog overdrive, fuzz, etc.. and also
numriques effects such as echo, rverbes, delay, chorus, rotary speaker, pitch shifting, etc..

UTILIZATION

The manual is the best I had in hand, very clear about. 300 pages.
In addition there is also a handbook for adjuncts Tips & Tricks on 104 pages.

Surface contrle more like that of a spaceship,
and it herculen possibilities are a direct invitation exploration deep sound.
It&#39;s really standard for a titanic analog synthesizers.
The matrix of the A6 provides a great freedom functions are very flexible and ultra creativity.

Everything is built as logically as possible to simplify use. If we understand how the group is functioning it will save time when building a sound. And it takes time for the beast mastery.

The A6de Alesis is a large modular synthesizer therefore a glove wall modules and cables but without its limitations, because the modulation of 13,825 connections are already CONNECTED be easier to patch.

Behind the A6 rating of 20 analog output format is a PCMCIA memory card slot and allows the addition of an SRAM Card (PCMCIA) recorded about 1000 supplmentaires sounds and shuffled programs.

SOUNDS

With the Andromeda finds a very, very, large range of possibilities as beautiful tablecloths, hot pads, leads Dchira, of good bass lines, and also the sound effects the extreme, which are ultra GPs. But much more ...

Warning do not judge only on presets, programmed in 2000 in full explosion Tecno-Acid, and enjoy all the values ​​of excessive effects of the A6.
They give a tiny glimpse of capacitsrels of the beast.

And we must not forget that Andromeda is a synthesizer with large models like Oberheim and Moog. Mimics its oscillators are those of the Moog Minimoog module 921 and the filters systm Moog 904A, B and C and Oberheim SEM modules are the two, four and eight voices.
The Tilt the Moog is ultra stable and the Oberheim filter is remarkable.

ASIC chips (16 x) of Andromeda are miniaturized and his voice processing UNESCORecords taient apparently become less fat but also more aggressive!
But this treatment and useful because the polyphony of 16 analog voice would otherwise be just too fat.

And Andromeda own character are really impressive, and does not ring right away such as a Vintage Analog, but with a good knowledge and hands skilful tempered to power, it just sounds like too much Analog other yesterday, today and tomorrow.
But he keeps a particular stamp, a beautiful color in the sound, and it is definitely more modern gnr by a non-standard design.

Keith Barr (now dcd 24/08/2010 RIP) gave us an inexhaustible source of inspiration and if you take the time you schedule sounds you never forget.

OVERALL OPINION

An area of ​​extraordinary contrle, trippy sounds, a very complex modulation, effects and keyboard profusion of high quality, well I still won.

For delivery in 2004 Alesis Andromeda A6 comes in a cardboard double blind very being protected with a sustain pedal.
The Andromeda board is incorporated perfectly into my studio with sync and MIDI contrle total, with individual outputs for each voice, + outputs stereo audio inputs and more.

And for people who criticize this machine or simply have not taken the time to really use it, not find the funct. Auto Tune, or shall adopt the presets that are Pasila be said representation, and extremely excessive because in all effects values ​​of the beast.

Or he thought that such connecting 3 cables on a modular find the Big Sound!
The A6 is demanding a machine, incredible, huge and very reliable.
Otherwise the price today is still largely under-earned its relative Ingals modulation capability, then a case rel.

In conclusion, the Andromeda is A veritable instrument, extremely versatile and ultra powerful that can produce a standard range of textures.
The ultimate way to fully understand its scope is to spend time on programming because of its complexity.

There is today and tomorrow as simply any machine that can do the same.
The overall opinion is standard for me ,.... nnnnoooooooooooorrrrmmmmmee ... !

Alesis Andromeda A6 is a fabulous machine and is used a monstrously good.
It still will count in my prfr.
And it is with great pleasure that I remake the 21 kg of happiness that choice ...