Building upon the success of the original, the Elektron Analogue Rytm MKII offers several enhancements including sampling capabilities, an OLED screen, durable backlit buttons (rated for 50 million presses), precision encoders, quick performance controls, larger pads, increased number of dedicated buttons, expression/CV inputs, balanced sampling inputs, Overbridge with higher bandwidth, and a premium cast-aluminium enclosure. With the balanced inputs, you can now sample directly into the instrument, while the OLED display offers crisp, clear viewing in low-light conditions. Additional buttons have been added to the interface to enable a faster workflow.
The Analogue Rytm MKII is an eight-voice drum machine that marries the sounds and sensibilities of analogue-generated sounds with digital samples. Each voice accesses dedicated analogue circuits, fine-tuned for generating specific analogue drum sounds. For additional flexibility, each voice can also be combined with customisable samples.
There are twelve analogue percussion synthesis models that enable full compatibility with Overbridge. Multiple tools are available for shaping the sound, with every voice having its own analogue multi-mode filter and analogue distortion circuit. Reverb and delay send effects add additional shaping possibilities, and an analogue compressor and analogue distortion on the master channel apply the requisite vibe to the final output.
The twelve backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive drum pads provide a quick way of creating rhythms without stifling spontaneity. The built-in step sequencer allows for manipulating sounds on a per-step basis. The combination of drum pads and step sequencing gives both instant results and the opportunity for detailed editing.
Overbridge is a software extension that allows for the use of Elektron's analogue hardware as a plug-in within a DAW. Design sounds on-screen using an intuitive and dedicated plug-in, or use the knobs and keys on the Analogue instrument, or do both at the same time. Enjoy precise synchronisation and automation. Use the strengths of the Elektron sequencer and the software sequencer to get the best of both worlds.
Features
What's New
- Sampling capability
- Crisp, large OLED screen providing optimal feedback in dimly lit environments
- Durable backlit buttons. Rated for 50 million presses
- Precise, hi-res encoders
- Quick performance controls
- Large pads for maximum playability
- Increased number of dedicated buttons enabling quicker workflow
- Expression/CV inputs for external control of Analogue Rytm MKII parameters
- Balanced sampling inputs
- Overbridge with higher bandwidth
- Premium cast aluminium enclosure
Highlights
- 8 drum voices, each with:
- 1 × selectable analogue percussion sound generator
- 1 × sample playback engine
- 1 × analogue multi-mode filter
- 1 × analogue overdrive circuit
- 1 × filter envelope
- 1 × amp envelope
- 1 × assignable LFO
- Analogue distortion and compressor master FX
- Delay and reverb send FX
- Sampling capability
- 1GB internal sample storage on +Drive
- Quick Performance controls
- Live-friendly Elektron sequencer
- Connectors
- 1 × ¼″ headphones output
- 2 × ¼″ impedance-balanced main output
- 8 × ¼″ impedance-balanced mono voice output
- 2 × ¼″ balanced sampling input
- 2 × ¼″ external inputs
- 2 × ¼″ expression/CV inputs
- 1 × USB 2.0 high-speed port
- MIDI In/Out/Through ports with DIN sync out
- Crisp 128 x 64 OLED screen
- Precise hi-res encoders
- Durable backlit buttons
- Fully compatible with Analogue Rytm MKI projects/data
Overbridge
Overbridge is a software suite from Elektron, offering powerful tools when using Analogue Rytm MKII together with computers
- Overbridge Basic (Free)
- MIDI over USB
- Analogue Rytm MKII sequencer/DAW sync
- Computer screen visualisation of Analogue Rytm MKII parameters
- Audio streaming of main bus over USB (time limited sessions)
- Overbridge Premium (Paid Upgrade)
- Fully integrate Analogue RytmMKII with DAW environments
- Use Analogue Rytm MKII as a 2 in/2 out sound card (CoreAudio/ASIO/WDM)
- Control Analogue Rytm MKII with a dedicated VST/AU plug-in interface
- Stream all 4 internal voices, external inputs, and main bus to separate DAW tracks (24-bit/48 kHz)
- Recall all Analogue Rytm MKII settings when loading a DAW project
