This is the Alesis Ion, Micron and Akai Miniak Synth group. It is for discussions of all aspects for the Ion and Micron Analog-Modeling Synthesizers.
The group is about learning and sharing with these fine music instruments. Please leave your other attitudes at the door.
You may post your events, links to your music and other information so long as it has something to do with the Ion, Micron and Miniak in use or for. All styles and use of the Ion, Micron and Miniak are acceptable. Other synths that can be transposed to the Ion, Micron and Miniak are also welcomed. i.e. Fusion, QS series, nano-synths, Moogs and so on.
If you contribute patches, please save them to edit a or add a note to where or what location they may go to. All patches and other programs are located in the file area of the group.
A web based reference tool (WIKI) is located at http://ion-micron.wikia.com
I have to disagree with you on this. The group is for all levels. Even those who just want a answer with no effort. I would hope those who are more advance
I updated my Ion using a USB MIDI interface just fine (on a Mac). BUT, I had to play around a lot with the speed settings in my sysex transfer program before
In that regard, the Ion is/was a lot better. I had to part ways with mine because the output circuitry (muting FETs) was so unstable. I literally replaced them
For creating your own sounds on a Micron, start with the "Default" program in the Sfx category. Its just 1 oscillator, no filters or modulation. The Micron
It sounds like you're new to synthesizers altogether. You first need to understand what's going on under the hood of a typical synth. THEN transfer that to the