Alesis Introduces Ineko
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Ineko Stereo Effects Processor
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January 19, 2001Alesis announces the introduction of Ineko(tm)-an ingenious, compact, desktop
stereo effects processor-at Winter NAMM. With its metallic gun-gray, industrial
design and over the top sounds, Ineko redefines effects processing by providing
top-quality, user-friendly, real-time effects at an unbeatable price. Scheduled
for release later this winter, Ineko lists at $199.
Designed for music recording, DJ and dance applications, as well as recording
and live performance, the new Alesis Ineko gives the user the power to control
real-time effects via a simple intuitive user interface. The uncomplicated faceplate
sports a 6 x 8 LED grid/program display which shows the 48 high-quality reverbs,
delays, filters and their parameters. Three dedicated knobs control effects parameters,
alleviating the need for confusing displays, menus and "soft" keys.
The large knobs provide dedicated real-time control over key functions, making
Ineko ideal for use in DJ applications, where effects are part of the performance.
A bypass button gives users the ability to engage or disengage signal effects
during use.
While Ineko offers top quality reverb and delay programs, it also offers an
arsenal of unique effects, from sub-harmonic synthesizer, fuzz, vibrowobbel and
formant-filter, to frequency-shifter, band-limiter, decimator, vocoder and a range
of more traditional effects such as chorus, vibrato, flanger and phasers. Effects
are conveniently grouped by category.
Product Marketing Manager Randy Neiman relates, "While the smaller self-contained
'porta-studio' type products continue to be popular among musicians, the effects
typically found in those boxes are easily outgrown because they don't offer much
in the way of versatility or imagination. We realize there are many musicians
out there who just want interesting, signature effects-right now-and they don't
have the time or inclination to delve into the technical and often tedious aspects
of signal processing. Ineko gives musicians what they really want: immediate,
one-of-a-kind effects that will make their music better."
The competitively priced Ineko also features 24-bit converters, 1/4" stereo
inputs and outputs, trim control and comes equipped with an Alesis P-3 power supply.
For more information, visit their web site at www.alesis.com. |
