Hi guys. I planning on buying a keyboard and the choice is: MicroKorg XL, Akai Miniak & Alesis Micron. I don't care for presets as I'm planning on programming my own sounds as soon as I can. I'm not interested in making electronic music (as in beats, etc) but ambiental & atmospherical sounds. As I understand, Alesis has much more powerful engine to program your own sounds. Can anyone confirm this? What would be the best choice for me? Tnx.
@alexandermemrik yes, long ago. It is now sold as Miniak by Akai. They redesigned the hardware slightly, but the functions and sound engine is the same. You can compare my micron and miniak videos, I had them both for a while. Cheers!
This was one of the videos that compelled me to get an Alesis Micron a couple years ago to make music for my game. I just uploaded it to my channel yesterday, and I come back to discover you actually made the Micron?! Bravo! Oh and please record more little jams!
this is a cool synth, I have one and the best thing about it is splitng the keyboard into three different parts so u can play 3 differents sounds at once...
I love this song. first heard it when i was in high school and now everytime i hear it brings me back to my HS days =) you should make a lesson on this
I've literally been coming her twice or three times a day since this video came out until 07 till now! sadly my other accounts are closed. Amazing.. i can't get over this video.
@slavesbydesign It depends, They both cater for a different kind of synth player, imo the korg has a phatter sound (Which is unusual for korg) whereas the Alesis is much more delicate. Also i think the Korg lacks a drum sequencer.
great sound man..I've got a micron too..although i'm a guitar player..your music inspires...you show that good music can be made without breaking the bank..!
I removed my previous comments because my opinion changed. I said "the Micron doesn't sound analog but it doesn't sound like a virtual analog either" - which is a good thing, but after hearing more, non-yt demos - it DOES sound VERY analog :). Worrydream you are the most awesome...awesome thing on the planet. This was a great demo, you played fabulously, and your sound engine is absolutely awesome. I went and bought a micron! Was the Micron SE your idea too, or Alesis trying for some more dosh?
Hey dude...I just purchase this instrument...can you please post a little demo of a session like this please....maybe with some help of your explination...just a demo...thank you...
Hi guys, i`m kind of a noob when it comes to synthesis so i probably don`t know what i`m talking about but i was thinking about buying either this or the microkorg as a beginner synth, i`m pretty much sold on both since each have their good bits but at the moment i`m more hooked on the microkorg since i`m into the deep dubstep style bass sounds that it can make... i was wondering can this make the same level of bass sounds as the microkorg? if so i`m getting this.
@3rdJulyOfAugust btw if anyone knows of any cheap synths that can make the same bass sounds as the microkorg but would be better as a beginner synth could you say what they are?
@3rdJulyOfAugust It depends, I would get the micron because it;s more capable, but it's not well suited to beginners. The microkorg is much easier to use, but not as powerful.
@IAmBound Hi IAmBound, thanks for the advice. from what i`ve read the micron is a powerful synth once you get used to it but the microkorg what what you`ve said and i`ve read is easier to use, i`ll have to read up a bit more about both and see which one would be best for me.
@3rdJulyOfAugust Well.. The korg is more of a single play instrument, no sequenzer and a limited arpeggio, only one sound at the time and 4 sound polyphony, so you can do "more" with the Micron. However, the sounds you can make with tjhe Mocrokorg are awesome (i've programmed it for years, still have it). I am thinking of getting a micron too, since the Ion is too large, and the Micron has the sequenzer as well, but that is more for "fun". Be aware the Micron seems to be going of of stock again
@sp4zzer Hi sp4zzer, thanks for the info, it certainly sounds like the micron is the more capable synth especially since the microkorg sounds like it has a lot of limitations especially the 4 note polyphony however from what you say and the videos i`ve watched on youtube the microkorg has such a good sound too, i reckon i should read up more about the micron and wait until they get in stock again and see whether i want a more capable or better sounding synth.
@3rdJulyOfAugust Its quite possible that the Micron is out of prod for good. Be prepared for whats in stock may be what is left. I've never regrettet getting the MicroKorg, but it seems to be easier to find (NB! I have the original MicroKorg, not the XL). I would not discourage getting the Korg from my personal experience, but if its gonna be your only synth, I'd probably go for the Micron, you can do more fun things with it, and the keys on the Korg are pretty useless. Or get both :)
Hey, how did you record the sound? Did you just connect the synth to the speakers and recorded with your cam or did you record the sound into your computer and then synced it to the video?
@KFLUFF27 This is a full blown synth you can hook it to a speaker or keyboard amp and play right out of the box. Programming your own sounds is a little tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, its possibilities are endless. That little thing is a monster.
Hi. Ive been looking at this and love it for general use. It sounds like youve sequenced drums/pads into this too. Is that done internally? Please respond to duncetheemcee@gmail.com if you have a moment. Thanks.
Hey, great vids, i have an important question. I´m between the microKorg or the Micron.. wich one would u recommend me??? Since i´m looking forward to use for industrial/electronic music.. Thanks!
@gbboi Only you can answer that question..but the Micron gives you complete access to any part of the synthesis chain via the streamlined interface. It has a very extensive list of filters including various pole filters, assignable buttons (you can assign the sliders and x,y,z knobs to alter various parameters on the fly for any individual program), 3 oscillators, 8 voices, 8 part timbrality and more. If you like being able to really shape your sounds then I highly recommend the Micron.
@gbboi hmm they are both good for that type of stuff but the micron doesn't really compare to the microkorg, it's a different class of synth. The Korg model it compares best to would be the R3.
@afroninjaman7 the ion and micron has exactly the same sound engine. what the ion has over the micron is hands on control i.e loads of knobs etc. the micron is basically a portable package version of the ion. both great synths
I remember I said something negative about the Alesis Micron because it was a digital synth and not a true analog synth. Disregard what I said before. This is the future and everything is becoming digital or is already digital. And that's the way it should be. This is truly an awesome synth. Alesis Micron ftw.
@askaninjafan The Alesis Micron is basically an Alesis Ion in a smaller package.There are several videos of the Alesis Ion on YouTube. I would still prefer the Alesis Micron.
@askaninjafan I don't own this synth, but I am familar with it. It may be a pain in the ass to navigate through the menus and submenus because it does not have all the knobs like the Alesis Ion does. It has received many good reviews. It is more affordable than the Ion. It's definitely a good synth for the price. It may be perfect for you and you might be more than satisfied with it. I'm thinking about getting it myself. I believe a blue one just came out earlier this year and I want to get it.
@alex927 It has MIDI in/out/thru, so yea it can be a MIDI controller. I usually just google '-synth name- + back' on images to see what inputs and outputs synths have on the back of them.
@mrhartuc It does sound professional, and it doesn't have samples, but program patches that employ the oscillators. Since it has three of them, you can get a pretty fat sound out of it. You can use all three oscillators simultaneously, additionally it has two LFO's 2 Filters with 20 different filter types, three envelope generators and an effects section. A pretty neat little monster....
@MultiIhateusernames Not exactly, it is basically a downsized version of the now legendary alesis ion, Which is to say that the alesis team took the ions three oscillator synth engine encased it in a much more compact keyboard and added a step sequencer. This synth is unbelievably flexible.
I got a rather neat gift from my girlfriend today. If you bought an Alesis Micron with the original owners manual you know how screwed up the Table of Contents is. What she did was create an actual Table of Contents for me so the page number actually corresponds with the subject. Why Alesis allowed that crap manual to be released is beyond me. The rumor I have heard is that it was because Alesis was in such a hurry to get the Micron product out.
@beyblader17 I found mine on eBay for $319 U.S. with free S & H + 2 free microphone cables. I haven't seen the same people offering any for quite some time though. The cheapest I have seen lately is $339 with free S & H.
@Metal758 AFAIK there is an Editing program called "micronizer", but you don't really need an editing program. The unit is self-contained and every parameter can be edited by using the built internal modulation matrix menu. Its a little difficult at first, since there are so many parameters, but it does have a virtual patch routing system, which allows you to create setups similar to a modular synth.
@mrhartuc yes it does! You have up to 3 oscillators per voice and an 8 voice polyphony plus two LFO' s, two multimode filters with 20 different filter types, three Envelope generators and a effect section with compression, overdrive/distortion, chorus flanger and phaser. You can also set each oscillator to "analogue drift" to emulate the sound of analogue synths rather convincingly. It is a little difficult to program at first, but once you get the hang of it, the possibilites are endless.
Oh, and I forgot to mention. FREE shipping too. I lucked out when I got mine from another seller...$319 + FREE s&h + 2 FREE midi to midi cables. Not bad eh ? lol
its pretty obvious why you use a microkorg hence the tdwp. thats why they can still get away with selling it for 400 dollars. and yes, its all the micron. check out sh201 if you want to get weird, thats what i use. i like this keyboard because it really focuses and what you really need to get a perfect clean sound. good day.
@WoodenToaster Hmm imagine an alesis micron with the supersaw- wave and a user interface like the sh 201 or the sh 01 GAIA with lots of dedicated knobs and sliders, that thing would be perfect, the v.a. synth to end all v.a. synths.....
I gotta stop thinking about it or my t-shirt will soon be soaked in drool.
if you know alesis very well i was wondering if i could ask you a couple questions about it. i just bought the keybaord yesterday and im still trying to get the just of it. ive learned some interesting loops, but i still have some questions. if you could help?
Hi guys. I planning on buying a keyboard and the choice is: MicroKorg XL, Akai Miniak & Alesis Micron. I don't care for presets as I'm planning on programming my own sounds as soon as I can. I'm not interested in making electronic music (as in beats, etc) but ambiental & atmospherical sounds. As I understand, Alesis has much more powerful engine to program your own sounds. Can anyone confirm this? What would be the best choice for me? Tnx.
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Traethefuckingtruth 1 month ago
is the micron discontinued? i want one
alexandermemrik 3 months ago
@alexandermemrik yes, long ago. It is now sold as Miniak by Akai. They redesigned the hardware slightly, but the functions and sound engine is the same. You can compare my micron and miniak videos, I had them both for a while. Cheers!
peter47a 3 months ago
@alexandermemrik nope, i got mine from guitar center
JonniAnhydrous 1 week ago
This is just awesome. Wish it was longer.. :)
Magnumi 4 months ago
I am using this alesis micron with the hammond organ. please show me in japan.
ysuzuki1773 5 months ago
I am using this alesis micron with the hammond organ. please show me in japan.
ysuzuki1773 5 months ago
This was one of the videos that compelled me to get an Alesis Micron a couple years ago to make music for my game. I just uploaded it to my channel yesterday, and I come back to discover you actually made the Micron?! Bravo! Oh and please record more little jams!
infostatic 5 months ago
wow man, great job
diamonddust22 6 months ago
Groovy track! Also great work on designing the Micron!
Magnumi 6 months ago
this is a cool synth, I have one and the best thing about it is splitng the keyboard into three different parts so u can play 3 differents sounds at once...
skinnypuppy1 6 months ago
I love this song. first heard it when i was in high school and now everytime i hear it brings me back to my HS days =) you should make a lesson on this
zavalation831 6 months ago
can you get wobbles on that bitch!?
will4morehouse 6 months ago
can we use the Alesis Micron with Ableton?
chilenito111 7 months ago
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tpeck111 7 months ago
fucking sick! i need to get me an alesis micron yo
lightthelightning 7 months ago
I've literally been coming her twice or three times a day since this video came out until 07 till now! sadly my other accounts are closed. Amazing.. i can't get over this video.
Traethefuckingtruth 7 months ago
I really like that lead sound.
ZKB9 8 months ago
looks like this could be on itunes?
lGalaxisl 8 months ago
I like this, mate. Nice groove. You play the micron well.
dbProductionsLtd 8 months ago
This track was the reason i felt in love with my Micron, and i still am !
Really nice job man, a small demo of magic !
schrist73 8 months ago
good
soyyannick 9 months ago
I have watched this everyday of my life since jan 27, 2007.. best video on youtube? I think so.
Traethefuckingtruth 11 months ago 3
AWESOME
JohnTuckerification 1 year ago
what's better? this or the microkorg
slavesbydesign 1 year ago
@slavesbydesign It depends, They both cater for a different kind of synth player, imo the korg has a phatter sound (Which is unusual for korg) whereas the Alesis is much more delicate. Also i think the Korg lacks a drum sequencer.
Northerfan666 10 months ago
@slavesbydesign
Probs this, I dunno though I played the micro korg nbot this, micro korg was pretty good, but wat ive seen of this is better x
OneHundredInNewYears 9 months ago
i have been waiting for alesis micron jam 2 since january 27, 2007....
mikepoop1 1 year ago 64
great sound man..I've got a micron too..although i'm a guitar player..your music inspires...you show that good music can be made without breaking the bank..!
Capulus10 1 year ago
I removed my previous comments because my opinion changed. I said "the Micron doesn't sound analog but it doesn't sound like a virtual analog either" - which is a good thing, but after hearing more, non-yt demos - it DOES sound VERY analog :). Worrydream you are the most awesome...awesome thing on the planet. This was a great demo, you played fabulously, and your sound engine is absolutely awesome. I went and bought a micron! Was the Micron SE your idea too, or Alesis trying for some more dosh?
0xFFender 1 year ago
I'm in the same situation with 3rdJulyOfAugust, would like to hear more about this
lphna 1 year ago
Hey dude...I just purchase this instrument...can you please post a little demo of a session like this please....maybe with some help of your explination...just a demo...thank you...
Greets.
Terry'Soul
The Netherlands
T3rryS0u1 1 year ago
I've got one, but this guys jam is way better than what I've done so far. Make some more of these!!
skcgraphic 1 year ago
Hi guys, i`m kind of a noob when it comes to synthesis so i probably don`t know what i`m talking about but i was thinking about buying either this or the microkorg as a beginner synth, i`m pretty much sold on both since each have their good bits but at the moment i`m more hooked on the microkorg since i`m into the deep dubstep style bass sounds that it can make... i was wondering can this make the same level of bass sounds as the microkorg? if so i`m getting this.
3rdJulyOfAugust 1 year ago
@3rdJulyOfAugust btw if anyone knows of any cheap synths that can make the same bass sounds as the microkorg but would be better as a beginner synth could you say what they are?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help :D
3rdJulyOfAugust 1 year ago
@3rdJulyOfAugust It depends, I would get the micron because it;s more capable, but it's not well suited to beginners. The microkorg is much easier to use, but not as powerful.
IAmBound 1 year ago
@IAmBound Hi IAmBound, thanks for the advice. from what i`ve read the micron is a powerful synth once you get used to it but the microkorg what what you`ve said and i`ve read is easier to use, i`ll have to read up a bit more about both and see which one would be best for me.
3rdJulyOfAugust 1 year ago
@3rdJulyOfAugust No problem :)
IAmBound 1 year ago
@3rdJulyOfAugust Well.. The korg is more of a single play instrument, no sequenzer and a limited arpeggio, only one sound at the time and 4 sound polyphony, so you can do "more" with the Micron. However, the sounds you can make with tjhe Mocrokorg are awesome (i've programmed it for years, still have it). I am thinking of getting a micron too, since the Ion is too large, and the Micron has the sequenzer as well, but that is more for "fun". Be aware the Micron seems to be going of of stock again
sp4zzer 1 year ago
@sp4zzer Hi sp4zzer, thanks for the info, it certainly sounds like the micron is the more capable synth especially since the microkorg sounds like it has a lot of limitations especially the 4 note polyphony however from what you say and the videos i`ve watched on youtube the microkorg has such a good sound too, i reckon i should read up more about the micron and wait until they get in stock again and see whether i want a more capable or better sounding synth.
3rdJulyOfAugust 1 year ago
@3rdJulyOfAugust Its quite possible that the Micron is out of prod for good. Be prepared for whats in stock may be what is left. I've never regrettet getting the MicroKorg, but it seems to be easier to find (NB! I have the original MicroKorg, not the XL). I would not discourage getting the Korg from my personal experience, but if its gonna be your only synth, I'd probably go for the Micron, you can do more fun things with it, and the keys on the Korg are pretty useless. Or get both :)
sp4zzer 1 year ago
Awesome.
imtheqb91 1 year ago
whats software use whit alesis mc?
xpunk22 1 year ago
Why the hell would 43 people dislike this?
Robertspurling 1 year ago 20
@Robertspurling 43 People didn't want it to end.
CarlosDXG 1 year ago
@Robertspurling Cause they dont understand the language of synth ;)
MysticalMuffinDude 1 year ago
@Robertspurling well i'm not disliking it, but it has a very ordinary minor 1-6-3-7 progression, which I loathe.
G8tr1522 10 months ago
@Robertspurling
cuz this is awful poppy sound
M0SSl 3 months ago
amazing
LaffAttakProductions 1 year ago
how did you get the drums?? are the drums preset on the synth?
blackout2240 1 year ago
that is AWESOME!!!
shoot100strait 1 year ago
Which is better this or korg microstation
5botball 1 year ago
@5botball that's something we'd all like to know the answer to my friend :)
Thornyfy 1 year ago
@Thornyfy lol thanks.
5botball 1 year ago
@5botball well i think theyre pretty much the same. the alesis looks way cooler though :D
elefantkaputt 1 year ago
@5botball this!
nuen8 1 year ago
Hey, how did you record the sound? Did you just connect the synth to the speakers and recorded with your cam or did you record the sound into your computer and then synced it to the video?
Dsynth 1 year ago
@Dsynth of course he recorded with computer then synced it.. the quality would be horrible if he just played through speakers
dauntSilver 1 year ago
will any one please tell if the casio wk500 has synth or not
izhan22 1 year ago
man you make me not want to pay my car to get one of those!
djsampr 1 year ago
Dude that was awesome! makes me want to get a micron that much more!! thnks for sharing
paintballaholic 1 year ago
u got skillz man.
youngkeita 1 year ago
is this a midi controler or can you just plug it into a speaker and play?
KFLUFF27 1 year ago
@KFLUFF27 my friend has one and im about 90% sure its both. haha sorry i realize that probably doesn't much.
hhteeter829 1 year ago
@KFLUFF27 This is a full blown synth you can hook it to a speaker or keyboard amp and play right out of the box. Programming your own sounds is a little tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, its possibilities are endless. That little thing is a monster.
dudewhosaysarrh 1 year ago
Oh my god... That is to cool
Dinosonthebrain 1 year ago
this is really really good but i would have to stick with the microkorg
hhteeter829 1 year ago
AWESOME jam. Ill have to buy one of these now.
SuperPwaa 1 year ago
I've got an Alesis Micron Blue (Same thing) and I love it. MicroKorg has nothing on this!
RepublicansAreInbred 1 year ago
Hi. Ive been looking at this and love it for general use. It sounds like youve sequenced drums/pads into this too. Is that done internally? Please respond to duncetheemcee@gmail.com if you have a moment. Thanks.
njbrilla 1 year ago
Fucking impressive
djcondra 1 year ago
Hey, great vids, i have an important question. I´m between the microKorg or the Micron.. wich one would u recommend me??? Since i´m looking forward to use for industrial/electronic music.. Thanks!
gbboi 1 year ago
@gbboi Micron all da way bro
TjProductionsReno 1 year ago
@gbboi Definitely the Micron. The microKorg is slowly becoming less and less cool.
J0mmick 1 year ago
@gbboi Only you can answer that question..but the Micron gives you complete access to any part of the synthesis chain via the streamlined interface. It has a very extensive list of filters including various pole filters, assignable buttons (you can assign the sliders and x,y,z knobs to alter various parameters on the fly for any individual program), 3 oscillators, 8 voices, 8 part timbrality and more. If you like being able to really shape your sounds then I highly recommend the Micron.
zoebisch01 1 year ago
@gbboi hmm they are both good for that type of stuff but the micron doesn't really compare to the microkorg, it's a different class of synth. The Korg model it compares best to would be the R3.
dudewhosaysarrh 1 year ago
awesome
luushen 1 year ago
TUTORIAL PLEASE
mikepoop1 1 year ago
@mikepoop1 Here is your tutorial, listen, and play.
AdrienChaos 1 year ago 2
@mikepoop1 He basically spelled it out as to what presets he's using. The manual covers how to create setups very thoroughly.
zoebisch01 1 year ago
Great song from the creator of the Micron. Please make more!
mrbusters 1 year ago
Nice tune!
GreenGestalt 1 year ago
I might have to stop paying my rent, but I really want one of those!
poniesinashed 1 year ago
@poniesinashed LOL thats what im thinkin
koenig1010 1 year ago
@poniesinashed haha. i'm getting one soon. the cheapest price i could find it for is 300 on guitarcenter's website.
ilegalimmagrant 1 year ago
Love it!!! did you need any loops or sequencers?.... or is this all possible on the Micron?
MariposaGoldenboy1 1 year ago
Make more :) great tune ...
StormusMaximusz 1 year ago
man you prob dont check your comments ,but i used to think you were so cool lol
i wud write comments saying your the coolest guy and stuff :P
subxpert786 1 year ago
more. :)
Mrmbc94 1 year ago
i just got this baby and wanna do stuff like this.. how does one do?
lobzunpreston 1 year ago
This is one of my favorite synths.I was gonna get one but decided to get a microkorg. What's better the micron or the ion??
afroninjaman7 1 year ago
@afroninjaman7 the ion and micron has exactly the same sound engine. what the ion has over the micron is hands on control i.e loads of knobs etc. the micron is basically a portable package version of the ion. both great synths
kingofkeyboards 1 year ago
I just played with one of these at Guitar Center today and fell in love with it instantly.
br00talRawr 1 year ago
LOVE IT!!!!
I'm buying one in a couple of days.
MAKE MORRRRRRRREEEE!
claybob182 1 year ago
Omg that was awesome! I loves it!!!! Do a love slash hardmix next lmfao! Omg omg! You are just really good!!!!
SexiiCyber 1 year ago
I remember I said something negative about the Alesis Micron because it was a digital synth and not a true analog synth. Disregard what I said before. This is the future and everything is becoming digital or is already digital. And that's the way it should be. This is truly an awesome synth. Alesis Micron ftw.
Cable3999 1 year ago
if this was a bit longer i would buy it. no joke. id use it as my alarm to get up every morning
askaninjafan 1 year ago
@askaninjafan Are you familar with the Alesis Ion?
Cable3999 1 year ago
@Cable3999 i am not. =o
askaninjafan 1 year ago
@askaninjafan The Alesis Micron is basically an Alesis Ion in a smaller package.There are several videos of the Alesis Ion on YouTube. I would still prefer the Alesis Micron.
Cable3999 1 year ago
@Cable3999 yeah, its much more simpler. im not to familiar with this instrument. so i think its a good starter. yes?
askaninjafan 1 year ago
@askaninjafan I don't own this synth, but I am familar with it. It may be a pain in the ass to navigate through the menus and submenus because it does not have all the knobs like the Alesis Ion does. It has received many good reviews. It is more affordable than the Ion. It's definitely a good synth for the price. It may be perfect for you and you might be more than satisfied with it. I'm thinking about getting it myself. I believe a blue one just came out earlier this year and I want to get it.
Cable3999 1 year ago
i was trying to decide between this and the microKORG, and you just convinced me to buy one of these. thanks :)
crazyrokk696 1 year ago
@crazyrokk696 Go with the Alesis Micron.
Cable3999 1 year ago
That was sick man...
Time4Ryan 1 year ago
that will be mine
bensers 1 year ago
sweet
lucpawlus10 1 year ago
can this thing be used as a MIDI controller??
Sorry im a total NOOB
alex927 1 year ago
@alex927 Yes, but being a noob doesn't exclude you from, you know, using google.
Sam111111 1 year ago
@Sam111111 hahaha..i tried that..
alex927 1 year ago
@alex927 It has MIDI in/out/thru, so yea it can be a MIDI controller. I usually just google '-synth name- + back' on images to see what inputs and outputs synths have on the back of them.
GaxAngel 1 year ago
hi how much would one of these things be? they look and sound beautiful and seem extremely versatile.
V19torrent 1 year ago
@V19torrent theyr 400 new, u can get them for 340 new on ebay id do that, hope this helps!
RespectTheDrums 1 year ago
@RespectTheDrums oh okay. sounds good :) thanks!
V19torrent 1 year ago
best ever!! love it
TheBenjaminMulia 1 year ago
I want one
KaslarProductions 1 year ago
@mrhartuc It does sound professional, and it doesn't have samples, but program patches that employ the oscillators. Since it has three of them, you can get a pretty fat sound out of it. You can use all three oscillators simultaneously, additionally it has two LFO's 2 Filters with 20 different filter types, three envelope generators and an effects section. A pretty neat little monster....
dudewhosaysarrh 1 year ago
Is the Micron Alesis' take on the popular "MicroKorg"?
MultiIhateusernames 1 year ago
@MultiIhateusernames Not exactly, it is basically a downsized version of the now legendary alesis ion, Which is to say that the alesis team took the ions three oscillator synth engine encased it in a much more compact keyboard and added a step sequencer. This synth is unbelievably flexible.
dudewhosaysarrh 1 year ago
Sounds great! you inspired me to buy one. Check out my new micron video.
Galottiful 1 year ago
awesome use of pitch bend! you sir, are amazing.
Tupo8 1 year ago
I got a rather neat gift from my girlfriend today. If you bought an Alesis Micron with the original owners manual you know how screwed up the Table of Contents is. What she did was create an actual Table of Contents for me so the page number actually corresponds with the subject. Why Alesis allowed that crap manual to be released is beyond me. The rumor I have heard is that it was because Alesis was in such a hurry to get the Micron product out.
ReneeNme 1 year ago
does this thing have midi?
Metal758 1 year ago
@Metal758 Yes, it has midi in, midi out and midi thru connections, but no usb connectivity, you'll need an adapter for that.
dudewhosaysarrh 1 year ago
how much for one of those
beyblader17 1 year ago
@beyblader17 I found mine on eBay for $319 U.S. with free S & H + 2 free microphone cables. I haven't seen the same people offering any for quite some time though. The cheapest I have seen lately is $339 with free S & H.
ReneeNme 1 year ago
@ReneeNme holy crap!!!!! :[] i figured it would be like $100 or somthing you know like one of them wal-mart keyboards lol but ty for the info
beyblader17 1 year ago
@ReneeNme damn i figured it would be as much as a cheap wal-mart keyboard lol but thanks for the info stranger
beyblader17 1 year ago
What editing program do ppl use with the micron
Metal758 1 year ago
@Metal758 AFAIK there is an Editing program called "micronizer", but you don't really need an editing program. The unit is self-contained and every parameter can be edited by using the built internal modulation matrix menu. Its a little difficult at first, since there are so many parameters, but it does have a virtual patch routing system, which allows you to create setups similar to a modular synth.
dudewhosaysarrh 1 year ago
@mrhartuc yes it does! You have up to 3 oscillators per voice and an 8 voice polyphony plus two LFO' s, two multimode filters with 20 different filter types, three Envelope generators and a effect section with compression, overdrive/distortion, chorus flanger and phaser. You can also set each oscillator to "analogue drift" to emulate the sound of analogue synths rather convincingly. It is a little difficult to program at first, but once you get the hang of it, the possibilites are endless.
dudewhosaysarrh 1 year ago
This is sooo awesome!
ajilove2sing 1 year ago
That song you played is sick!!!
AnthonyYaff 1 year ago
that was terrific
LoveWeedAffair 1 year ago
the beats on this synthesizer are amazing. I wish i had this keyboard.
TheKorgboy99 1 year ago
wow, what a great synth. a friend of mine is getting one next week. awesome job on the song.
cowpunk1978 1 year ago
awesome tune, dude!
SyntheticJack 1 year ago
you should make a vid on how to play that song
CSavage321 1 year ago
This is pretty hot
hexRQP 2 years ago
Very nice indeed! More, more.
FYI the rest, I own one myself, use for all sort of stuff. Check myspace, user 6blade, or "FSI london" here on youtube, I use Alesis Micron for both.
thesixblade 2 years ago
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Micron - shit! I love Access Virus!!!
Dimon1981Vid 2 years ago
Haha, sounds like someone is pissed he spent too much money on a virus, which could never pull off anything like this on its own ...
sim82 1 year ago
They are available on eBay again for $319 U.S. so if any of you good people want one at such a ridiculous price you better get a move on.
ReneeNme 2 years ago
Oh, and I forgot to mention. FREE shipping too. I lucked out when I got mine from another seller...$319 + FREE s&h + 2 FREE midi to midi cables. Not bad eh ? lol
ReneeNme 2 years ago
does the alesis have a recording interface built in?
kycheerchick2 2 years ago
I like it!
OmniBridge 2 years ago
Sounds great love Alesis's products
morrisman64 2 years ago
"""Leave a note if you like it, and I'll record more!"""
I like it very much
kandarv 2 years ago
what software did u use to record?
jrm769 2 years ago
it looks like he went direct into his camera
rxbanditboy1112 2 years ago
i have a microkorg and i use the boss loop station to loop tracks. Is the drum and the sequencing all possible on the micron?
TommyTasteTDWP 2 years ago
@TommyTasteTDWP Yup, all the micron
SSJ2D2 2 years ago
its pretty obvious why you use a microkorg hence the tdwp. thats why they can still get away with selling it for 400 dollars. and yes, its all the micron. check out sh201 if you want to get weird, thats what i use. i like this keyboard because it really focuses and what you really need to get a perfect clean sound. good day.
chadinterrupted 2 years ago
If Roland, Alesis and Korg all worked together the result would be beastly.
WoodenToaster 2 years ago
i think your right, minus the korg and add the moog. =D
chadinterrupted 2 years ago
@WoodenToaster Hmm imagine an alesis micron with the supersaw- wave and a user interface like the sh 201 or the sh 01 GAIA with lots of dedicated knobs and sliders, that thing would be perfect, the v.a. synth to end all v.a. synths.....
I gotta stop thinking about it or my t-shirt will soon be soaked in drool.
dudewhosaysarrh 1 year ago
@dudewhosaysarrh The Gaia is the best thing I ever bought.. check out my video of it doing a quick demo.
zeonflare 1 year ago
@zeonflare i almost died when i saw it. it looks amazing.
ibnz93 1 year ago
Very good vidéo 5*****
musicroman 2 years ago
this is so sick... You need to post more videos.
Ramler28 2 years ago
if you know alesis very well i was wondering if i could ask you a couple questions about it. i just bought the keybaord yesterday and im still trying to get the just of it. ive learned some interesting loops, but i still have some questions. if you could help?
joeyheartattack124 2 years ago
hei man but it's necessary to connect the micron to the pc^????
machertel 2 years ago
No, it is not! I own a micron. You can use it as a midi controller if you want but is a perfect synth on its own.
pentafam 2 years ago
thanks a lot man
machertel 2 years ago
Fantastic tune and demo. Alesis needs to hire you.
desert6577 2 years ago
good one!
noise0gate 2 years ago
fucking awesome
LoveWeedAffair 2 years ago
Such an amazing jam. I was thinking of getting a microKorg, but reading up on the Micron, I'll definitely get the Micron instead.
Plus, it has it's own sequencer and it's the same price =D
Rocketomy 2 years ago
You wrote that? It's very professional keep on rolling dude
IIproductionsII 2 years ago
Sick tune, dreamy melodies :P
plasmaforce11 2 years ago
You can't comprehend how much I want to buy one of these now.
joeyjaspers 2 years ago
can it also make a normal piano sound?
yousuckcorp 2 years ago