Elektron Analog Rytm MKII 8-Voice Drum Machine and Sampler

Elektron Analog Rytm MKII 8-Voice Drum Machine and Sampler

Musicians and music producers in search of a high-quality hybrid analog drum machine with sampling capabilities should look no further than the Elektron Analog Rytm MKII an eight-voice analog drum computer and sampler that marries the sounds and sensibilities of analog-generated sounds with digital samples. Each voice accesses dedicated analog circuits, fine-tuned for generating specific analog drum sounds. For additional flexibility, each voice can also be combined with customizable samples. Multiple tools are available for shaping the sound, with every voice having its own analog multimode filter and analog distortion circuit. Reverb and delay send effects add additional shaping possibilities, and an analog compressor and analog distortion on the master channel apply the requisite vibe to the final output. The twelve backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive drum pads provide a quick way of creating rhythms without stifling spontaneity. The built-in step sequencer allows for manipulating sounds on a per-step basis.

The MKII offers several enhancements including sampling capabilities, an OLED screen, durable backlit buttons (rated for 50 million presses), precision encoders, quick performance controls, large pads, an increased number of dedicated buttons, expression/CV inputs, balanced sampling inputs, Overbridge with higher bandwidth, and a premium cast-aluminum enclosure. With the balanced inputs, you can now sample directly into the instrument, while the OLED display offers crisp, clear viewing in low-light conditions. Additional buttons have been added to the interface to enable a faster workflow.

Benefits

Drum Voice Features (-8)

• Fully analog signal path
• 1 - specialized analog percussion sound generator
• 1 - sample playback engine
• 1 - analog overdrive circuit
• 1 - 2-pole analog multimode filter
• 1 - panning VCA pair
• 1 - filter envelope
• 1 - amp envelope
• 2 - individual effect sends
• 1 - assignable LFO
• 1 - dedicated LFO fade envelope

Storage

• 128 projects (+Drive)
• 128 kits per project
• 128 patterns per project
• 16 songs per Project
• 4096 sounds (+Drive sound library)
• 128 sounds per project
• 127 samples per project
• 1GB +Drive sample storage

Sequencer

• 12 drum tracks
• 1 FX track
• Sequencer MIDI Out
• Up to 64 steps per pattern
• Individual length per track
• Individual scale per track
• Parameter locks
• Step recording mode
• Trig preview
• Trig probability
• Instant pattern, kit, and sound reload
• Live-friendly performance mode
• Trig mute, swing, slide, accent functions
• Trig conditions
• Micro timing
• Chromatic mode
• Scene mode
• Sample-per-step change
• Sound-per-step change
• Assignable retrig
• Full real-time control

Send Effects

• Delay
• Reverb

Master Effects

• Analog stereo distortion
• Analog stereo compressor

Eight-Voice Analog Drum Computer and Sampler

• Layer distinctive analog percussion with digital samples.
• Bring in the power of sequencing and performance controls.
• For rhythmic discoveries in the studio and onstage: the Analog Rytm MKII is a one-stop solution beat machine. A different drum.

True Analog Punch

• Feel the depth of booming kick drums, the snarling bite of snares, the bellow of toms, and the airy shimmer of hi-hats.
• Pick from multiple uniquely crafted synthesis models (called machines) for varied percussive sounds. Tweak the sound-shaping parameters to make those models your own, and experience the exquisite character of an analog ride, kick, or cowbell.
• The dual VCO synth engine adds a charmingly chubby bass level to your compositions. Fine-tune to your liking and get cracking.

Sample and Mold

• What sets the Analog Rytm MKII apart is the addition of a digital sample layer.
• Sampling is dead easy. Choose the source-the inputs, any of the internal tracks, or the main outs-complete your recording, trim the sample, and that`s that.
• Swiftly set the pitch, direction, looping or one-shot behavior, and bitrate. Sample and resample. Mold it to the limits of your imagination.

More Than a Drum Machine

• When you have captured and edited your samples (or chosen prerecorded ones), carry on and tweak the analog and digital layers to make your sounds as smooth, as rough, or as fantastic as you like.
• Treat that combination to some analog filtering and overdrive on each track for jaw-dropping results. To finish off, take a route through the analog distortion and compressor circuits while adding even more bells and whistles with the digital reverb and delay effects. Add movement to your sound using the multiwaveform LFO and its great number of destinations.

Performance and Connectivity

• When you have your sounds ready to go, release your beats using the velocity-sensitive pads. Or, play your sounds and samples chromatically. The pads can also be used to activate up to 12 performance macros (multiple parameter changes), making fine use of their pressure-sensitive nature. Or, use the quick performance knob for instant access to any of your macros. Another mode lets you use the pads for more drastic, on/off, scene changes.
• Enjoy one-handed operation of pattern or sound changes. The supercrisp OLED display makes performing in the dark a joy. Individual audio outputs for each voice ensure this drum machine fits just as snugly in a vintage analog studio recording session as in a modern digital one. Class compliance gives you the freedom of connectivity and makes USB MIDI and audio smoother than ever before.

Superior Sequencing

• The full-featured step sequencer lets you control both structure and sound. Press a step and tweak any parameter change into it for ultrafast and detailed sequencing and parameter locking.
• Real-time record every twist and turn you make if you like, or build your composition one tonal nuance at a time. Add some controlled randomness and logic with variety-friendly trig conditions. Build patterns from your sequence, then create a full-blown composition from them using the convenient song editor.

Inspiration Dynamite

The Analog Rytm MKII comes loaded with phenomenal factory content to kick off your music-making. The likes of Eraldo Bernocchi, Lucifer`s Aid, and (d) glitched, as well as the intrepid Elektron team, have gathered together this fresh bank of patterns and kits to dive straight into, giving you access to a hearty and varied bunch of musical ideas right out of the box.

Overbridge

Seamless computer integration

• Overbridge is a free of charge software suite offering powerful tools and deep control when connecting compatible Elektron instruments to computers. And with Overbridge 2, the integration of both analog and digital instruments with DAWs is more effective than ever before.

Overbridge makes life easier for musicians

• When the beauty of hardware meets the advantages of software, your creativity takes center stage. Experience music-making made more fluid.

To DAW or Not to DAW

• Dedicated VST and AU plug-ins connect devices as if they were software instruments, while the standalone plug-ins have built-in multitracking capabilities.

Flex some sonic muscle

• Stream multichannel audio directly through the plug-ins. Or, use your Overbridge machine as a high-quality sound card.

Stream by stream

• Affect digital computer audio with analog hardware processing. Or, process individual track streams from a device inside your DAW-an Overbridge ocean, stream by stream.

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