Elektron Analog Rytm MKII Black

• Hybrid sound generation
• 12 tracks
• 8 voices
• Analog tracks
• Sample-based tracks
• 12dB Multimode Filter
• 2 envelopes
  
• 1 LFO
  
• Audio input
  
• Aux input
• Effects: Delay, reverb, distortion, compressor
• Live sequencer with parameter locks
• Extensive editing options
• Parameter slide
  
• Pattern chain
• Song mode
• Complete MIDI implementation
• Full DAW integration (via Overbridge)
  

Sound generation

The sound generation of the analogue Rytm MKII is made up of specialized analogue tone generators and samples. The analogue tone generators cover a wide range of electronic percussion sounds and sound round and assertive. Hard dark techno kicks, metallic hihats, wooden rim shots or rattling snares cover only a fraction of the possible analog drums. Added to this is the sample player, which has access to a huge pool of samples. You can not only load the samples into the instrument according to your own taste, but also create them yourself in the device using sampling. The analogue Rytm MKII offers a total of twelve tracks, which, however, share eight voices. This means that the "track partners" RimShot/Clap, MidTom/HiTom, Closen/Open hi-hat and Cymbal/Cowbell always trigger optionally, but never together. Each track is rounded off with an analog distortion and an analog 2-pole multimode filter. The drum kit can then be refined with delay, reverb, Distortion and compressor.

Modulation

Each voice of the analogue Rytm MKII has an extensively editable LFO. In addition to various trigger modes, which can also be used as a mini envelope depending on the setting, the clock synchronization of the LFO proves to be a great help. Using it to modulate the filter or the pitch is part of the basic craft; selecting the sample with the LFO is a novelty, especially in an experimental context. The two envelopes are designed as ADSR envelopes for the filter and as AHD envelopes for the VCA.

Sequencer & memory

The typical Elektron sequencer is one of the most powerful of its kind. Not only triggers, but also shuffle, accent, slide, microtiming and parameter locks and individual step lengths can be programmed per track. The actual track length is a maximum of 64 steps or four bars; longer patterns can be realized with dividers. The tidy user interface provides direct access to all relevant parameters. The drums can be programmed in the classic TR grid, played in with the pads similar to an MPC live or even recorded tonally in chromatic mode. The analog Rytm MKII stores a maximum of 128 projects. Each project comprises 128 sounds, 128 kits, 128 patterns and 16 songs.

Connections

The rear panel looks complete: in addition to the stereo output, there are eight mono outputs for the individual tracks. The two stereo audio inputs fulfill different tasks: Ext In is intended for looping through other sound generators, which should save an additional mixing console channel in smaller setups. Audio In is intended for sampling and audio processing. The MIDI trio can also be used as a DinSync connection on the output side, which is indispensable for synchronizing a TB-303 or TR-606. Two inputs for expression pedals or control voltages make it possible to control the parameters of the analog Rytm MKII externally. This variety is rounded off by a USB connection.

Analog RYTM or 1.70

With the or 1.70, Elektron has given its hybrid Über-Drummie an extremely powerful upgrade. In addition to numerous detail improvements and additions, the sequencer has been enhanced with Euclidean Mode, an algorithm-based pattern generator and Page Loop. The latter is very practical if, for example, you only have a trigger for a certain track in the pattern and want to work it out first without having to wait for the next run-through. The five new machines bring the total number of machines to 33, including HH Lab, SY Chip, BD Acoustic, SD Acoustic and SY Raw. SY Chip is already being celebrated as Elektron has implemented a reproduction of the famous SID Station. Due to the new "melody machines", refined tuning and high-resolution semitones have been provided in one go. Owners of the first analog RYTM Generation can rejoice, the update also applies to the Mk1!