WORKING CONDITION: Excellent. This Ion is in like-new condition. All parameters load and operate properly and the keyboard feels great. Having two mod wheels instead of the usual one is a great asset for live playing. This is an excellent, fat-sounding synthesizer.

PHYSICAL CONDITION: Near Mint. There are no physical flaws on this Ion. It is still in its original box.

INVENTORY #59324

BRAND: Alesis

MODEL: Ion

FUNCTION: Keyboard Synthesizer

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This listing is for an Alesis Ion 49-Key Virtual Analog Modeling Synthesizer w/ Box. The Alesis Ion is a highly regarded 49-key virtual analog modeling synthesizer released in 2003, prized for its immense sound-sculpting power and tactile control surface. Driven by a proprietary 500 MIPS sound engine, it offers 8-voice polyphony and 4-part multitimbrality. It stands out for its high-precision 360-degree endless pots, dual multi-mode filters, and a unique 3-wheel performance setup.

SPECS:

• Serial # (21) A10601059101208
• Sound Engine: 500 MIPS digital analog modeling with continuous variable waveshaping.
• Voice Architecture: 3 oscillators per voice, 2 multi-mode filters, and 3 loopable envelopes.
• Filter Emulations: 16 filter types mimicking classic hardware like Moog, Oberheim, and Roland.
• Control Surface: 30 high-resolution 360° knobs, 70 buttons, 1 pitch wheel, and 2 assignable modulation wheels.
• Modulation: A highly flexible 12x2 virtual modulation matrix.
• Onboard Effects: Chorus, flanger, phaser, distortion, and a full-featured 40-band vocoder that doesn't sacrifice polyphony.
• Connections: 4 balanced analog outputs, 2 balanced analog inputs (24-bit conversion), and MIDI In/Out/Thru.
• Knob-Per-Function Design: The spacious, intuitive layout provides unparalleled real-time control, letting users tweak almost every parameter without deep menu diving.
• The "Micron" Connection: Alesis later packed the identical sound engine into a compact, 37-key chassis called the Alesis Micron, which traded the knobby interface for a portable footprint. Patches can be shared between both units.
• FM Synthesis: Unlike standard virtual analogs, the Ion supports true oscillator frequency modulation (FM) and FM feedback routing for aggressive, digital textures.

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: This item comes as seen in photos and includes its original box, power cable and packing material.

UNPACKAGED WEIGHT: 24 lbs.

UNPACKAGED DIMENSIONS: 33" x 4" x 13"