Elektron Syntakt 12-Voice Digital Drum Machine and Synthesizer 25th Anniversary Edition (Silver)

Elektron Syntakt 12 Overview

Create your next musical masterpiece with this special, 25th Anniversary Edition Elektron Syntakt, a compact drum machine that includes a commemorative box, limited-edition poster, and brushed silver cassette tape (by Elektron team). The Syntakt has no less than 35 sound-generating machines that cover a wide range of drum and melodic sounds. Some machines have been reimagined from Analog Rytm and Model:Cycles, with deeper sound control for the latter, while others are entirely new to the world.

The live-performance-friendly sequencer not only works with the onboard sounds, but provides a means to control outboard MIDI equipment. Like all other performance machines by Elektron, the Syntakt offers parameter locks, which allow any sound-shaping function to be sequenced to any point on the sequencer; this results in powerful effects that are accurately timed. What`s more, any parameters that have been adjusted can be undone at the press of a button. Full Overbridge support allows for full integration with DAW environments, including a dedicated VST/AU plug-in interface.

25th Anniversary Edition

• Silver enclosure with gray buttons and white screen
• Commemorative box
• Limited edition poster
• Brushed silver cassette mixed tape (by ELEKTRON team)
• Only 1998 units available world wide

Benefits

Digital track features (—8)

• 10 — selectable machine
• 1 — Bass drum
• 2 — Snare drum
• 1 — Cymbal/hihat
• 1 — Percussion
• 1 — Clap
• 4 — Tonal synth
• 1 — digital overdrive per track
• 1 — digital multimode filter per track
• 1 — digital base-width filter per track
• 2 — assignable LFOs per track
• Switchable to MIDI machine

Analog Drum track features (—3)

• 15 — selectable machine
• 6 — Bass drum
• 4 — Snare drum
• 2 — Rimshot
• 1 — Dual VCO synth
• 1 — Impulse
• 1 — Noise generator
• 1 — analog overdrive per track
• 1 — analog multimode filter per track
• 2 — assignable LFOs per track
• Switchable to MIDI machine

Analog Cymbal track features (—1)

• 12 — selectable machine
• 5 — Hi-hat
• 3 — Cymbal
• 2 — Cowbell
• 1 — Impulse
• 1 — Noise generator
• 1 — analog overdrive per track
• 1 — analog multimode filter per track
• 2 — assignable LFOs per track
• Switchable to MIDI machine

FX track features (—1)

• Delay and reverb automation
• Analog stereo overdrive
• Analog stereo multimode filter
• 2 — assignable LFOs
• Assignable to each track
• External in

Performance features

• 1 — Retrig modifier
• 1 — Velocity modifier
• 2 — Assignable trig modifiers
• Keyboard mode with 36 different scales

MIDI Machine features

• 4 note polyphony per step
• 8 — assignable CC controls
• 1 — assignable LFOs per track

Sequencer features

• 64 steps per pattern and track
• Individual pattern length per track
• Individual time scale multiplier per track
• Parameter locks
• Trig conditions & trig chance
• Retrig
• Microtiming

Send effects

• Delay
• Reverb

12-Track Drum Computer and Synthesizer

• All your sound crafting, sequencing, and performance needs are fulfilled, in an all-round music mega box that fits in your lap.
• Syntakt is a drum specialist, full of percussive possibilities, but its four analog and eight digital tracks can be used for melody, harmony, and bass sounds too.
• Experience epic sounds from the past, pulling others into existence from the future.

Meet the Machines

• There are 35 sound-generating machines to call on, covering a wide range of drum and melodic sounds. Some machines have been reimagined from Analog Rytm and Model:Cycles, with deeper sound control for the latter, while others are entirely new to the world.
• For you to create and personalize your sound, we`ve made sure you`ve got a set of parameter controls tailor-made for each machine. They let you quickly tweak the nature of each type of sound, showing you just the relevant options. Comprehensive without being overwhelming. Let loose with analog or digital overdrive, depending on the tracks you`re playing with.
• The graphics more than play their part too, with plenty of animated icons offering visual guidance and extra clarity on how each parameter affects the sound. The joys of tweaking shouldn`t only be for the ears after all.

Special Effects

• Syntakt lets you route any of your synth tracks or external audio sources through the FX block. This gives you analog distortion and filtering, and a couple of LFOs to go to town with. Additionally, you can also call on Delay and Reverb as powerhouse send effects.
• And, all of the above effects can be sequenced with the FX track. Have them kick in at just the right moment. Add accents and dramatic changes to the selected tracks or external audio. Or, use the FX track as a master track for ducking and gating effects.

Modify the Moment

Wield a little extra trig craft using the four modifiers, offering four varied levels of expression. Configure the first two modifiers to give you the retrig or velocity behavior you desire, and use the other two to access custom intensities of other parameters. They`re ready for action regardless of which synth track you`re using. And the best bit is that they don`t just give you that extra playability, they are fun in the here and now so capture the moment by recording to the sequencer.

The Keys to the City

• Syntakt`s keyboard mode gives you a whole bunch of different scales to play with.
• There are some familiar faces and some, maybe a little less familiar, for you to try out, helping you discover new places and take things to another level.
• Play across a single octave like on a piano keyboard. Or use Fold, and have several octaves laid out in front of you.

Deep Sound Shaping

• Syntakt comes full of filter and envelope goodness. All tracks have a Multimode filter to put to use allowing you to emphasize different parts of your sound, with the digital tracks also able to call on Parametric EQ and a Base-width filter an additional filter giving you even more sonic control.
• Choose from two amplitude envelope types to define the ideal contour of your sound. Try out the ADSR envelope for your wicked synth lines or the simpler AHD envelope perfect for transient percussive sounds.
• All synth tracks have two full-featured LFOs with multiple waveforms and modulation destinations. Set your sounds in motion subtly or harshly, rocking the amplitude envelope, volume, filter, synth-engine settings, and even the other LFO, or pretty much any parameter you like. Then redefine space and time with a slice of reverb and delay.

Let Song Mode Sing

• Song Mode is a feature that gives you the possibility to create, edit, and play compositions made up of dozens of your patterns. This makes it a hugely useful feature for all kinds of scenarios and for all kinds of artists.
• Customize your backing track, leaving your hands free for other awesome gear. Extend beyond the limits of the 64-step sequencer. Create entire set lists in a single song. And that`s only scratching the surface of Song Mode`s possibilities.

Superior Sequencing

• The world-class 64-step sequencer lets you bring dynamic soundscapes into existence. By controlling both structure and sound to such