alesis ion and fantom-s

17 Dec 2003, 01:37

i just got an alesis ion and i must say that not only is it the most huge sounding synth i have ever heard, it is also so tweakable so easily and so much fun.it is a perfect complement to the fantom -s(i am lucky enough to own both)
you can create awesome undescribable sounds on the ion and sample them into the fantom-s and then mess with all the effects and create truely amazing sounds and loops-i gotta say this is the best combination of synths.theres almost too much stuff that you can do with them....
i got my ion for a little over $700.. an amazing price for this quality of sound-i will try to send some samples when i can find out how to post them.along the lines of movie score/science fiction ambiant kind of analog sounding stuff if anyone wants to hear some let me know. ion+fantom-s= excellent

smolenski

Re: alesis ion and fantom-s

17 Dec 2003, 05:23

I was considering one of those myself, but I think I'll get one (or similar) once I know the ins and outs of my fantom-s. I was also considering getting a second hand jp8000 or z1 for analoguish stuff, how does the Ion compare with them?

Dog

Re: alesis ion and fantom-s

17 Dec 2003, 15:55

Abstract,

I think you're definitely right. I played with an Ion at a local GC, and it is a great sounding synth. Dog, I'd definitely check out the Ion (particularly given the good price point). But, I'd also look at a Nord Lead and a Virus before making a decision. The latter two are significantly more money, but are also top notch. I think Phil B did a good review post on the Ion a while back...you might do a search to see if you can't dig it up.

Abstract, would you be willing to submit a few samples from you Ion to Artemio for posting here on the site? It would be great to have a collection of cool Ion samples that we could all mangle a bit on the FS.

Cheers,
RW

It is not how loud you make it, it is how you make it loud. Bob Katz

cool Ion samples

18 Dec 2003, 02:10

yes i will definately do that
it will take me a week or so, my schedule is heavy at the moment- but soon i will have time and will do this for sure

smolenski