analog four- new elektron box

That was almost better than all of Terminator Salvation.

Can't wait to see it in more detail.

damien907 wrote:that shit was crazy, i hope they make another one!

Well, I'm not sure if you've seen the older one but there's the one for the Octatrack.

Undertow wrote:That was one of the most interesting promos I've ever seen for an audio product. It was actually a pretty damned good short film, to me, in and of it self.

I think they need to create a new industry award for it! It's really impressive.

I hope the synth lives up to the hype.

The Octatrack vid is decent too.

Full press release:


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.

Specifications:

4 synth voices. 2 Analog oscillators per voice. 2 Analog filters per voice. 1 Analog overdrive circuit per voice. Multiple LFOs and envelopes per voice. Elektron step sequencer with parameter locks. Kit and Sound storage. All new hi-quality effects. 2x dual CV/Gate outputs. Dedicated CV/Gate and FX sequencer tracks. 2x External inputs. 2x Main outputs. 1x Headphones output.

Analog Four estimated shipping date:
December 3

About Elektron Music Machines:

Elektron Music Machines are known for creating innovative, user friendly and magic sound sources. Their product lines are widely acclaimed for their stellar sound and unique sequencer capabilities. The company was established in 1998 and consists of a head office located in Gothenburg, Sweden and a subsidiary located in Tokyo, Japan.

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/13/elek ... nthesizer/


Demo sounds: http://podcasts.aolcdn.com/engadget/fil ... review.mp3

Grant wrote:Demo sounds: http://podcasts.aolcdn.com/engadget/fil ... review.mp3

well it sounds great that is for sure

elektron site is taking a beating but retail is $1149 - keeping it pretty inline with their other products and really not as terrible as i was expecting.

for someone wanting a real analogue this could be a nice option.

http://soundcloud.com/elektron/sets/ana ... ite-sounds
http://www.elektron.se/products/analog

elektron website wrote:It is even possible to change synth patches per sequencer step; an unbeatable method when creating expressive patterns.

Sounds stunning.

sounds pretty good... the atmospheres are very nice...

Got my attention.

Pre ordered!

sounding better and better

Just saw that also. Apparently, everything you hear is the Analog Four.

More sound examples and processing of external sources through the effects and filters.



http://m.soundcloud.com/elektron

The specs on this thing are crazy. I have no clue on how the Elektron operates, i've heard they have a different workflow fore their boxes but the A4 joint is impressive.

Each of the four analog voices come ready for battle with two analog oscillators, a four pole lowpass ladder filter, a two pole multi-mode filter, an analog overdrive circuit, two sub-oscillators, a noise oscillator, two assignable LFOs, a dedicated vibrato LFO, two dedicated waveshape LFOs and a hell of a lot more. Don’t misread the above. Each of those components are times 4 as each feature is included on each of the four fully analog voices.

http://bboytechreport.com/2012/11/15/elektron-analog-four/

i think I read somewhere that there are some short comings interactions with external gear. cant recall what those are but. this thing is still pretty impressive.