Elektron Analog Four - Full Details & Demos

"The 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.

The Analog Four is a four voice analog synthesizer. 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 effects to the mix and experience the next chapter in analog sounds. It just sounds right.

Not only a splendid sound making device, the 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.

Live performance features are aplenty. The special performance mode 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 Analog Four was born for the stage.

The Analog Four offers four synth voices capable of providing that inimitable analog sound. Two analog oscillators, two sub oscillators and a noise oscillator per voice give enormous room for experimentation. They are the starting point for those deep basses, piercing leads, mellow bells and haunting drones - all with a distinctly analog flavor. The power is striking.

Brilliant FX & Dual filter force
The effects section of the Analog Four has been constructed from the ground up and is a perfect match for the strong analog tones. Use chorus, delay and reverb for situating sounds in acid cathedrals, the deepest abysses and head-spinning rotating rooms or for simply adding a final, subtle, audio finish. They make things shine.

Each synth voice features two separate analog filters. The 4-pole lowpass ladder filter and 2-pole multi-mode filter are incredible tools when shaping sounds. To add more sonic crunch, the filter section also contains a fully analog overdrive circuit. The saturation can range from gentle warming to total destruction. All bases are covered.

Total Sound Control
The critically acclaimed Elektron step sequencer gives unprecedented control over synth and FX parameters. Create patterns and songs with ease and use parameter locks to lock track parameters to specific values. It is even possible to change synth patches per sequencer step; an unbeatable method when creating expressive patterns. The dedicated track, of course featuring parameter locks, sending CV/Gate signals is perfect for sequencing external analog instruments. Analog Four is in control.

Wild modulation - The internal architecture opens up for extensive modulation possibilities. Each synth voice offers two assignable LFOs and envelopes, AM cross-modulation, oscillator sync and dedicated LFOs for both pulse width modulation and vibrato. The range of potential sounds is as wide as it possibly can get.

Convenient storage
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. This machine is instant and direct.

Full connectivity
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.




Specs:

The Sequencer
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

Track Effects
Wideshift Chorus
Saturator Delay
Supervoid Reverb

Synth voice features (×4)
Fully analog signal path
2× analog oscillators
Variable waveshape on all oscillators
Oscillator AM and Sync modes
1× 4-pole analog lowpass ladder filter
1× 2-pole analog multi-mode filter
1× analog overdrive circuit
2× sub-oscillators
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

Hardware
122×32 pixel backlit LCD
MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN Sync Out
2 × 1/4″ impedance balanced audio out jacks
2 × 1/4″ audio in jacks
1 × 1/4″ stereo headphone jack
2 × 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 steel chassis
Dimensions: W340×D176×H63mm (13.4×6.9×2.4″) (including, audio outputs, knobs and rubber feet)
Weight: approximately 2.35 kgs (5.18 lbs)"

Demos: http://www.elektron.se/products/analog?section=sounds

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