Eight voice analog drum machine & sampler

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

True analog punch

Feel the depth of booming kick drums, the snarling bite of snares, the bellow of cavernous toms, and the airy shimmer of hi-hats. What really sets the Analog Rytm MKII apart is its supreme analog sound. Pick from multiple uniquely tuned synthesis models for varied percussive sounds and more. Fine-tune to your liking and get working.

More than a drum machine

For ultimate creative versatility, you can layer digital samples on top of analog synthesis. Capture your own sounds, or use pre-recorded material, to make these fused beats as smooth, as rough, as realistic, or as fantastic as you’d like.

Then process that ear-watering combination through analog filters and overdrive on each track for jaw-dropping results. To finish off, send all 12 tracks through the Analog Distortion and Compressor circuits while adding shimmer and glitter with the digital send FXs. The Dual VCO synth engine adds a whole other bass or melodic level to your compositions.

Performance first

When you have your refined sounds ready to go, release them with precision using the twelve velocity-sensitive pads. Or perform detailed programming using the all-powerful Elektron sequencer. Class Compliant USB Audio gives you the freedom to connect to a compatible phone, tablet, or computer, and record or process your audio easier than ever before. Or add software app superpowers to give you untold parameter possibilities: more modulation, more LFOs, more magic.

Playability in focus

Spontaneous performance or meticulous composition: it’s up to you. Whatever your approach, you’ll be able to pull on a variety of unique playability features to uncover the next happy accident. Add some controlled randomness with Trig probability. Or use Step Recording to carve your patterns out step by step.

Inspiration dynamite

The Analog Rytm MKII arrives loaded with phenomenal factory content to kick off your music-making. The likes of Eraldo Bernocchi, Lucifer’s Aid, and (d) glitched, as well as the intrepid Elektron team, have gathered together a fresh bank of patterns and kits to dive straight into – giving you access to a hearty and varied bunch of musical ideas right out of the box.

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
• Sequencer MIDI Out
• Up to 64 steps per pattern
• Individual length per track
• Individual scale per track
• Parameter locks
• Step Recording mode
• Trig preview
• Trig probability
• 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

• Saturator Delay
• Supervoid 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 × 1/4” impedance balanced audio out jacks
• 1 × 1/4” stereo headphone jack
• 8 × 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 Hi-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)