An Awesome Combination of Analog Synth and Sequencer
The Analog Four MKII synth module and sequencer, the second generation of Elektron's 4-voice analog synth, is better than ever. Elektron has redesigned the analog circuitry to deliver deeper, more defined bass than the original, and the analog overdrive section offers even more bite and growl. The cast aluminum enclosure and ultra-rugged backlit buttons (rated for 50 million presses) make this a road-ready performance tool. The vivid OLED screen offers improved visual feedback. Plus, precision hi-res encoders and the addition of quick performance controls make for user-friendly hands-on experience. If you've been waiting for the classic combination of a 4-voice analog synth and sequencer, wait no longer.
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Elektron Analog Four MKII combines the best of analog and digital
Synth enthusiasts at Sweetwater love analog circuitry for its warm, punchy sound, but we also know that digital control of certain features provides unmatched precision — and the Elektron Analog Four MKII is a perfect example of engineering that takes full advantage of this. In the Analog Four MKII, both oscillators of each voice are analog, including their elaborate waveshaping. Their pitches, however, are controlled digitally — along with the noise generator.
Modulate your sound with filters, envelopes, LFOs, FX, and more
The two filters of each voice (and the overdrive circuit between them) are fully analog — as are the amplifiers. The envelopes and LFOs — they're digital; a design that allows them to venture well into the audible range without nasty artifacts. The signal path from the oscillators to the audio outputs — that's totally analog, as well as the signal path from the external inputs to the audio outputs. The digital send effects run parallel to the main audio path; their wet signals are mixed with the dry analog signal before everything reaches the main output stage.
Elektron Analog Four MKII — Synth Voice Features:
- Fully analog signal path for punchy, organic sound
- 2 analog oscillators; 2 sub-oscillators (variable waveshape on all oscillators)
- Oscillator AM and Sync modes
- 1 x 4-pole analog lowpass ladder filter; one 2-pole analog multimode filter
- 1 analog overdrive circuit; 1 noise oscillator
- 2 assignable LFOs; 1 dedicated vibrato LFO; 2 dedicated waveshape LFOs
- 1 amp envelope; 2 assignable envelopes; 2 dedicated LFO fade envelopes
- 1 dedicated noise fade envelope; 1 dedicated vibrato envelope; 1 dedicated autobend envelope
6-track sequencer lets you control your entire studio efficiently
The Elektron Analog Four MKII's sequencer sports six tracks, the first four of which are synth tracks (with each track controlling a synth voice). Track 5 is your FX track, controlling movements of chorus, delay, and reverb parameters. Finally, you use the CV track to control the signals sent from the Analog Four MKII's two CV/Gate outputs. Naturally, the parameters of all track types can be parameter-locked. The Elektron sequencer lets you control your analog studio in the most efficient way possible.
Dedicated CV track and four CV/Gate outputs let you control all your analog gear
You can sequence your analog gear with CV inputs using the Analog Four MKII's dedicated CV track. The four CV/Gate outputs pass control voltages for controlling any parameter or pitch (V/oct andHz/V), Trig and Gate pulses for trigging envelopes (V-trig and S-trig), and repetitive clock pulses for syncing analog sequencers, LFOs, drum machines, and more. You can use the Analog Four MKII's external inputs to filter external signals. You can even link the filters to form a parameter-lockable filter bank with up to eight filters (four ladder and four multimode filters).
Robust connectivity gives you flexibility in rigging up your studio
Elektron's Analog Four MKII gives you robust connectivity so you can easily integrate it into your modern studio. The Analog Four MKII's headphone output, two main outs, two external inputs, two dual CV/Gate outputs, USB port, and MIDI in/out/thru ports (with DIN sync out) let the Analog Four MKII play nice with everything from legacy modular synths to Macs and PCs.
Full integration with your DAW via Elektron Overbridge
Producers at Sweetwater love Elektron’s Overbridge technology. Overbridge lets you integrate your Analog Four MKII synth and sequencer right into your DAW, routing audio to and from your hardware via a single USB cable — all internal voices, external inputs, and the main mix bus are sent to your DAW as individual tracks. Better yet, you get a whole graphic user interface to control every major aspect of Analog Four MKII, essentially turning it into a plug-in — your Analog Four MKII settings and projects will be recalled whenever you open your DAW project. Standalone operation is supported too, allowing you to control your Analog Four MKII via Overbridge even without your DAW.
Elektron Analog Four MKII — Sequencer Features:
- 4 synth tracks; 1 FX track; 1 CV/Gate track
- 128 patterns; up to 64 step patterns
- 128 sounds; 128 kits; 16 songs
- 6 arpeggiators; individual track lengths; swing, slide, and accent functions; track transpose
- Micro timing; parameter locks; live-friendly Performance mode
- Sound-per-step change; Instant Pattern, Kit, and Sound reload
- Full real-time control; full MIDI support
