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 per voice, 5 waveforms available ; FM and ring modulation
  • Filter: 2-pole multimode resonating filter per voice, 4-pole lowpass resonating filter per voice
  • 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 and a ribbon controller
  • Program Memory: 256 preset and 128 user-defined
  • Mix Memory: 128 user-defined
  • Memory Card Slot: PCMCIA-format
  • Control: MIDI
  • Date Produced: March 2001 – 2010
  • Dimensions : 40.1" x 4.8" x 16.1"