Alesis AirSynth Digital Hand Controlled Effects Unit

No longer available at zZounds
zZounds Gear Experts Say...
50 sounds and effects. 3D infrared controller.

It's the ultimate evolution of sound. The most aggressive performance box to ever grace this little blue world we call home. Just pass your hand through its invisible, 3D infrared AXYZ interface to trigger any of 50 state-of-the-art sounds, from musical instruments to environmental noises, and anything/everything in between - building, rising, tweaking, and sliding with every hemi-demi-semi-quaver of your hot little hand.

Features:
50 high-quality synthesized sounds and effects, including percussive and legato noises

Incorporates Alesis patent-pending AXYZ technology 3D infrared controller

Based on proprietary Alesus semi-conductor technology, with unique use interface

Large encoder for program selection

LED Program indicator

RCA stereo outputs; RCA stereo inputs allow pass-through of external signals, allowing it to be combined in a single system with airFX and CD player without external mixing

Appealing table-top design

Alesis P-3 power supply

Easily mounts on any standard mic stand

I/O: Stereo RCA in and out

Nominal Input Voltage: -10dBu

Max Input Voltage: 11.96dBu (4.34Vpp)

Dynamic Range: 102.8 dB (A-weighted)

Signal to Noise Ratio: -102.4dB (A-weighted)

THD+N: 0.0065%

Frequency Response: 20-20000Hz +0/-2.0 dB

Sampling Frequency: 44.1KHz

Converter Resolution: 24-bit (ADC and DAC)

Processor Resolution: 28-bit

All measurements done over a 20Hz-22,000Hz range with 1KHz sine
wave at Full Scale, except for the dynamic range, which was done with
a -60dBFS 1KHz sine wave.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 401-658-5760
Web: https://support.alesis.com

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (78 ratings)
Submitted January 17, 2004 by a customer from msn.com

"Theramin killer."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
(see rating details)
Verified Customer zZounds has verified that this reviewer made a purchase from us.
Just a toy for me. I may use it for some fx.
Sound
Great Sound! Runs great through any of my systems...computer...p.a.
Features
Comes with 2 rca's, power supply...the back of the machine has the sounds listed. Nice stand hole too.
Quality
Gets a tad warm near the power supply jack on the unit. Seems like it could break easily.
Value
Neat toy.
Manufacturer Support
Dunno.
The Wow Factor
I heard about it, and wanted it. Now that I've played with it, I would say that I would want it, but I've overplayed with it.

Musical Style:

Industrial/Drum and Bass/Techno/Experimental
Did you find this review helpful?
Thanks for your opinion!

No longer available at zZounds

In most cases, a product is unavailable because it has been discontinued by the manufacturer