Elektron Analog Rytm MKII

Analog Drum machine and Step Sequencer

A different drum

Fuse distinctive analog percussion with samples. Bring in the power of sequencing and performance controls. The Analog Rytm MKII is a one stop solution beat machine.

Note! Analog Rytm MKII will initially only be available through Elektron retailers. Please visit our Store Locator to find your retailer of choice.

What does the MKII version bring?

Analog Rytm MKII is an analog/digital beat making dream machine. Everything – from the state of the art aluminium enclosure, via the large pads, to the new quick performance controls – is a direct result of the quest for rhythmical excellence. And now you can sample with it too.

Analog Rytm MKII features several upgrades compared to the MKI version:

• Sampling capability
• Crisp, large OLED screen providing optimal feedback in dimly lit environments
• Ultra durable back-lit buttons rated for 50 million presses
• Precise, hi-res encoders
• Quick performance controls
• Large pads for maximum playability
• Increased amount of dedicated buttons enabling quicker workflow
• Expression/CV inputs for external control of Analog Rytm MKII parameters
• Balanced sampling inputs
• Overbridge with higher bandwidth
• Premium cast aluminium enclosure

Eight voice analog drum machine & sampler

True analog punch

What really sets the Analog Rytm MKII apart is the analog sound. It has a magic character. The depth of the kick drums, the bite of the snare drums, those cavernous toms, the airy shimmer of the hihats. Fine-tune the sounds to your liking and get working.

Elevated by samples

For ultimate creative versatility you can layer samples on top of the analog drum sounds. Capture your own sounds, or use pre-recorded material, to make your beats as smooth, as rough, as realistic or as fantastic as you’d like. The perfect unity of analog percussion and sampling simply goes beyond.

Maximized playability

When you’ve got your drums ready, record them to the sequencer and play them back. Do it using the pads, or perform detailed programming on the sequencer steps. Really meticulous or totally spontaneous: it’s up to you.

SPECIFICATIONS

Drum voice features (×8)

• Fully analog signal path
• 1 × specialized analog percussion sound generator
• 1 × sample playback engine
• 1 × analog overdrive circuit
• 1 × 2-pole analog multi-mode filter
• 1 × panning VCA pair
• 1 × filter envelope
• 1 × amp envelope
• 2 × individual effect sends
• 1 × assignable LFO
• 1 × dedicated LFO fade envelope

Storage

• 128 Projects (+Drive)
• 128 Kits per Project
• 128 Patterns per Project
• 16 Songs per Project
• 4096 Sounds (+Drive Sound Library)
• 128 Sounds per Project
• 127 samples per Project
• 1 GB +Drive sample storage

Sequencer

• 12 drum tracks
• 1 FX track
• Up to 64 steps per pattern
• Individual track lengths
• Parameter locks
• Instant Pattern, Kit and Sound reload
• Live friendly Performance mode
• Trig mute, swing, slide, accent functions
• Track transpose
• Trig conditions
• Micro timing
• Chromatic mode
• Scene mode
• Sample-per-step change
• Sound-per-step change
• Assignable Retrig
• Full real-time control

Send effects

• Delay
• Reverb

Master effects

• Analog stereo distortion
• Analog stereo compressor

Hardware

• 12 large, velocity, pressure sensitive, and backlit pads
• 128 × 64 pixel OLED screen
• MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN Sync out
• 2 x 1/4” impedance balanced audio out jacks
• 1 x 1/4” stereo headphone jack
• 8 x 1/4” impedance balanced individual track output jacks
• 2 × 1/4” balanced audio in jacks
• 2 × 1/4” ext in jacks
• 2 × 1/4” CV/Expression inputs
• 48 kHz, 24-bit D/A, and A/D converters
• Flash-EEPROM upgradable OS
• Electrically isolated USB 2.0 High Speed port

Balanced audio outputs

• Headphones out level: +15 dBu (55 Ω)
• Main outputs level: +15 dBu
• Individual outputs level: +15 dBu
• Output impedance: 440 Ω unbalanced

Unbalanced external inputs

• Input level: +15 dBu maximum
• Audio input impedance: 9 kΩ

Balanced audio inputs

• Input level: +15 dBu maximum
• Audio input impedance: 19 kΩ
• Digital S/N ratio: 110 dB (20–20,000 Hz)

CV/Expression inputs

• Input voltage on tip: -5 V–+5 V. Supplies +5 V on ring
• Accepts CV, Expression pedals

Electrical specifications

• Unit power consumption: 14 W typical, 20 W maximum.
• Recommended power supply: 12 V DC, 2A

Physical specifications

• Aluminum enclosure
• Dimensions: W385 × D225 × H82 mm (15.2 × 8.85 ×  3.3″) including knobs, jacks and feet
• Weight: approximately 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)

Miscellaneous

• 3 year Elektron warranty

Included in the box

• Power Supply PSU-3b
• Elektron USB cable
• Quick Guide