Elektron Analog Four 4 Voice Analog Synthesizer

Full Description

The Elektron Analog Four is the best of two worlds. The power of analog synthesis is enhanced with precise Elektron sequencing for a machine par excellence. This is an analog synthesizer for the modern age. Analog oscillators and filters ensure the most organic sounds imaginable and the Elektron step sequencer caters for the innovative sound control.

With sequencer features like parameter locks and variable length per track, intricate Analog Four compositions can be created quickly and efficiently. Add the completely new and incredibly well-crafted Elektron effects to the mix and experience the next chapter in analog sounds. It just sounds right.

Seamless Integration with Your Existing Gear

Not only a splendid sound making device, the Elektron Analog Four can also make other gear sing. Thanks to the CV/Gate and DIN sync outputs, legacy analog gear can be controlled in great detail. Sequencer features like arpeggiators and parameter locks will breathe new life in old equipment and make any modular synthesizer rig truly come alive.

Created sounds can of course be stored. Kits contain complete settings for all tracks, sounds contain settings for the synth tracks. Save the best kits and sounds and create a collection of the most inspiring analog patches, ready to be recalled at all times. No tedious and time-consuming recreation of analog sounds is necessary. The Analog Four machine is instant and direct.

Stage and Studio Ready

Live performance features are aplenty. The special performance mode in this Elektron synth gives direct access to user-defined parameters and direct pattern change makes it possible to change patterns at any sequencer step. The arpeggiator can be instantly toggled on or off for swirling melody lines. Improvising when playing live has never been this easy. The Elektron Analog Four was born for the stage.

All the ports necessary to incorporate the Analog Four in a modern studio are at hand. A headphone output, two main outputs, two external inputs, two dual CV/Gate outputs, a USB port and MIDI IN/OUT/THRU ports featuring DIN sync out means the Analog Four can communicate with everything from legacy instruments and modular synthesizers to computers. It is at home everywhere.

Elektron Overbridge for Analog Four, Analog Keys, and Analog Rytm

Overbridge integrates Hardware and software like never before. The versatile integration software bridges the gap between your Elektron analog hardware and your music studio software through a single USB connection. This version is primarily compatible with Ableton Live, but work is in progress for other popular hosts. Enjoy, experiment and explore your sound manipulating capabilities with this new crossover technology.

To download Overbridge for Ableton please use the link here.

Overbridge features

• Full VST/AU control - Thanks to Overbridge, the Analog range of Elektron machines can be deeply integrated with PC and Mac computers. The customized and machine specific software plugins, available in VST and AU formats, give direct parameter access over USB and allows efficient DAW based sound editing and sequencing. Overbridge merges the functionality of software plug-ins with the unmatched sound of analog hardware.
• Bi-directional USB audio streaming - Overbridge makes multi tracking easy. Connect a USB cable and record multiple Elektron machine voices to separate DAW tracks in 24 bit quality. Or send audio from a DAW, process it with the analog circuitry of the Elektron machines and bring back the results to a new DAW track all over a single USB cable and without timing issues. Overbridge even allows the Analog range of machines to be used as multi-channel USB sound cards.
• Total recall - Management of analog sounds and sequences has never been easier. Any adjustments made either directly on the Elektron hardware or via the software plug-in can be automatically recalled when loading a DAW project. Overbridge offers ultimate convenience when handling Elektron machine data.

Specifications

Synth Voice Features (x4)

• Fully analog signal path
• 2 x analog oscillators
• Variable waveshape on all waveforms
• Oscillator AM and Sync modes
• 2 x sub-oscillators
• 1 x noise generator
• 1 x 4-pole analog lowpass ladder filter
• 1 x 2-pole analog multi-mode filter
• 1 x analog overdrive circuit
• Filter feedback
• 2 x assignable LFOs
• 1 x dedicated vibrato LFO
• 2 x dedicated waveshape LFOs
• 1 x amp envelope
• 2 x assignable envelopes
• 2 x dedicated LFO fade envelopes
• 1 x dedicated noise fade envelope
• 1 x dedicated vibrato envelope
• 1 x dedicated autobend envelope
• 3 x individual effect sends
• Up to 4 notes of polyphony
• Up to 4 part multitimbrality
• Up to 4 note unison playback

Storage

• 128 Projects
• 4096 Sounds (+Drive Sound Library)
• 128 Sounds per Project (Project Sound Pool)
• 128 Kits per Project
• 128 Patterns per Project
• 16 Songs per Project

Sequencer

• 4 synth tracks
• 1 FX track
• 1 CV/Gate track
• Up to 64 steps per pattern
• Individual track lengths
• 6 x arpeggiators
• Parameter locks
• Instant Pattern, Kit and Sound reload
• Live friendly Performance mode
• Swing, slide, accent
• Track transpose
• Micro timing
• Sound-per-step change
• Full real-time control

Send Effects

• Wideshift Chorus
• Saturator Delay
• Supervoid Reverb

Hardware

• 122x32 pixel backlit LCD
• MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN Sync Out
• 2 x 1/4" impedance balanced main out jacks
• 2 x 1/4" audio in jacks
• 1 x 1/4" stereo headphone jack
• 2 x 1/4" dual CV/Gate outputs
• 48 kHz, 24-bit D/A and A/D converters
• Flash-EEPROM upgradable OS
• USB 2.0 port

Balanced Audio Outputs

• Headphones out level: +19dBu (55 Ω )
• Main outputs level: +19dBu
• Output impedance: 440 Ω unbalanced

Unbalanced Audio Inputs

• Input level: +19dBu maximum
• Audio input impedance: 9 k Ω
• Digital S/N Ratio: 102dBFS (20-20.000Hz)

Electrical Specifications

• Unit power consumption: 14 W typical, 24 W maximum
• Recommended power supply: 12 V DC, >2 A

Physical Specifications

• Sturdy aluminium chassis
• Dimensions: W 340 x D 176 x H 63mm (13.4 x 6.9 x 2.4") (including knobs and rubber feet)
• Weight: approximately 2.35 kgs (5.18 lbs)

Miscellaneous

• 3 year Elektron warranty