integrated multi-track music production system

ALEX is a scalable hardware system with up to 16 stereo tracks, four displays, and a rich and layered user interface which gets bigger and better as you expand it. Its proprietary distributed hardware and software technology enables multiple hardware modules to function as one integrated music machine.

Whether you are in the studio or playing live on stage, ALEX gives you instant access to a range of internal and external instrument sources, effects, looping, sequencing, mixing, and a variety of innovative performance and control features tailored for modern musicians and performers.

ALEX is an ideal control center and studio hub. It offers a unified user experience providing familiar and consistent control of your studio or live setup. It is a multi-purpose tool, and can be used as a line level input mixer, a multi-effects rack, as an additional sound source with backing tracks, a multi-channel midi controller, or all of the above.

System Features

Every ALEX module features 4 stacked stereo tracks and 1GB of RAM. An ALEX starts with a MAIN module and can be extended to an 8 track system by adding one EXPAND module, a 12 track system by adding two EXPAND modules, or 16 track system by adding three EXPAND modules.

A MIDI controller. Control any external instrument using customizable control panels. Insert it into the track for seamless integration and add CV output and modulation with the EXP-A I/O card.

STEREO CHANNEL MIXER – Mix and blend your track, then sculpt the sound with a sweep-able 3-band EQ. Each track can be routed to the main or aux outputs, making it ideal for cueing or for use as an auxiliary bus. Includes track FX sends, returns and wet/dry control.

STEREO MULTI-FX – Embellish each track with up to 2 stereo track effects which are ideal for adding what your instruments are missing. Currently, the built-in effects include: Stereo Delay, Compressor, Bit Crush, and Overdrive.

A STEREO LOOPER/SAMPLE PLAYER – Use the looper to add more sonic weight by playing samples, or use it to record and overdub your track. Disconnect the looper output from the track by routing it directly to the main or auxiliary bus, virtually doubling the number of tracks in your system.

TRACK CONTROLLER – Put the track parameters that matter the most in one place.

Production and Performance Features

ALEX contains all the essential features for composing, arranging,
and performing elaborate sets.

TRACK SEQUENCER – Each track is controlled by a step-sequencer or can be played with a MIDI keyboard. The track sequencer features:

128 patterns per track.

Up to 128 steps per pattern. Each step has adjustable note, velocity, duration, delay, and automation.

Each pattern has independent step resolution, loop start, and end points.

Edit 8 steps at a time on a single module system, 16 steps on a two or three module system, or 32 steps on a four module system.

SPLIT the sequencer and edit patterns on multiple tracks at once on systems with one or more EXPAND modules.

An expansion slot for optional I/O cards, such as the EXP-A I/O card. The EXP-A I/O card offers 4 mono inputs and 4 mono outputs with audio rate CV output. The inputs and outputs can be configured either as mono or stereo pairs and used with multiple tracks. More cards are planned.

A DSP expansion slot for adding a DSP board for more horsepower to the instruments and FX.

ALEX is solidly built using high grade components, making it ideal for life on the road or in a studio. Designed to be taken down and re-assembled easily means even a large system can be transported as carry-on.

Intuitive track-based navigation using dedicated track and track-part buttons allows easy access to each part of a track.

Adjust each track-part’s parameters using a full screen editor, or use the channel strip view to adjust parameters on multiple tracks at a time.

A layered user interface allows you to perform your sequences, scenes, or access other features while controlling track parameters.

Some features, such as sequencers expand with the number of modules in a system and access more steps or controls.

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