Alesis Fusion Basic Key Types and Replacement Keys

[Jesse]

Alesis Fusion affectionately known as "The Beast"

First you will need to know which keybed you have, there were two different versions used in the 8HD.

I don't know if there was a difference in the keys themselves or just the action.

There is a link to instrumental parts at the top of the forum page they may be able to help you.

[billmelator]

Thanks for the quick reply. The parts page only sells complete keybeds. How different are the 2 keybeds? I'd much rather buy a half dozen used ones and would just take a chance that I got the right ones or that they can be made to fit. Or I'll throw them away and get the other kind. There must be a dead 8hd out there somewhere. Glad to see you're still keeping this group alive. I'd like to help.

[Jesse]

Sept 2, 2019 23:04:09 GMT billmelator said:

Thanks for the quick reply. The parts page only sells complete keybeds. How different are the 2 keybeds? I'd much rather buy a half dozen used ones and would just take a chance that I got the right ones or that they can be made to fit. Or I'll throw them away and get the other kind. There must be a dead 8hd out there somewhere. Glad to see you're still keeping this group alive. I'd like to help.

Alesis Fusion affectionately known as "The Beast"

I know, give them a call they may be able to tell you if both keybeds use the same keys, whether
there are any differences between the notes and where you might be able to find some replacement keys

Not all available parts are listed on their WEB page.

Let us know what you find out

[Jesse]

Alesis Fusion affectionately known as "The Beast"

If anyone runs across a source for Replacement Keys for the Fusion list it here.

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Alesis Fusion 8HD Looks like 6 basic shapes....pdf (281.44 KB)

Thanks Chris
"Alesis"
"Fusion 6HD (61): Fatar TP / 9S, weighted" I guess 9S is the weight of the 6HD Synth Action
"Fusion 8HD (88): Fatar TP / 40 " I guess 40 is the weight of the 8HD weighted Action

My old parts list from Alesis
Part Number 7-10-0022 for Keybed Assembly - Fusion 6HD
Part Number 7-10-0110 for Keybed Assembly - Fusion 8HD - 1st Version
Part Number AL7-10-0131 for Keybed Assembly - Fusion 8HD - 2nd Version

I requested information from Instrumental Parts about replacement Keys, hopefully I will get some useful information from them.

[Jesse]

Alesis Fusion affectionately known as "The Beast"

Instrumental Parts says they have the keys, but they want $17 per key, sounds a bit steep to me.

They also need to know which note you need.

[Jesse]

Alesis Fusion affectionately known as "The Beast"

I have sent the following information to FATAR in hopes of receiving some useful information and possible parts source.

I am an amateur musician, I am the administrator for two forums that support the Alesis Fusion 8HD and 6HD, The FusionZone and The Fusion Club.

I am looking for information on the FATAR key beds used in these two workstations.

These digital workstations were produced between 2005 and 2008.

I am also looking for a source for replacement keys and other renewable parts for these FATAR keybeds.

There is one version used in the 66 key Fusion 6HD two versions used in the 88 key 8HD.

My Alesis Fusion 8HD Workstations
Label on my first Fusion 8HD keybed
FATAR CARTELLO CONTROLLO DATA ?/5/05 17178
Prepar. Base 209 Appl. Grasso e mole 209
Mont. Tasi Pal. 228 Mont. Tasti Diesis 361
Controllo Mecc. 080 Contr. Elettr. Sonoro 159

Sincerely, Jesse M. Smith

Invio effettuato con successo

[Jesse]

Alesis Fusion affectionately known as "The Beast"

My first email attempt to reach FATAR was returned to me as undeliverable so I have tried one more time with this message;

I am looking for a source for replacement keys and other renewable parts for the FATAR keybeds used in the Alesis Fusion 6HD 61 key Workstation
and the two versions used in the Alesis Fusion 8HD 88 key Workstation produced between 2005 and 2008.

[Jesse]

Alesis Fusion affectionately known as "The Beast"

Today I mailed a letter to FATAR in Italy, I can't believe it only cost $1.15 to mail it from Wilmington, NC USA to Italy.

Now I play the waiting game and hope for the best.

[Jesse]

Alesis Fusion affectionately known as "The Beast"

FATAR received my letter the other day and emailed me.

Unfortunately there is no support from FATAR.

Your best option for parts other than buying new parts if available for the 6HD & 8HD is to look for a used non working or lightly damaged model for parts


“Hi Jesse,

How are you?
We just got your letter today. Thanks for sending it over!

I’m sorry to say that the keyboard assembled in the Alesis is no longer in production, and keys or hammers are no more available.

I remain at your disposal.
Thanks, best regards.

Federica Celli
Sales Department

FATAR Srl
Via Volponi, Zona Industriale Squartabue
62019 Recanati (MC)
ITALY

Tel. [phone] ext. 206
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

www.fatar.com”

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“Thank you for letting me know.

What about the rubber electrical contact pads under the keys are they available?

One more thing, are the keys on the Alesis Fusion 6HD and 8HD interchangeable? Thanks ... Jesse”
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“Hi Jesse,

unfortunately the contact rubber is not anymore available.

About the keyboard model assembled on Alesis Fusion 6HD and 8HD, we actually don’t know, as we not always know which Fatar keybed goes to which model.
Moreover this was many many years ago. You could ask this to Alesis.

Best regards.”