Elektron Analog Keys 37-Key 4-Voice Analog Synthesizer

Description

The Analogue Keys 37-Key 4-Voice Analogue Synthesiser from Elektron is a semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive 37-key 4-voice polyphonic analogue synthesiser. It can function in a variety of modes including polyphonic, as 4 separate mono synths, or 4-note unison. Analogue Keys is powered by dual analogue oscillators, 2 sub-oscillators, and a noise generator. While its signal path is 100% analogue, the synth has digital control, allowing you to store your sounds as presets for easy recall.

For altering, warping, and modulating your sounds, the Analogue Keys features a 4-pole low-pass filter and 2-pole multi-mode filter per voice, each with an analogue overdrive circuit. A variety of modulations options are provided to each voice via dual assignable LFOs and envelopes, AM cross-modulation, oscillator sync, and more. It also features Elektron's step sequencer that can control both the synth and FX sections.

Thanks to a variety of routing options, the Analogue Keys can be integrated with other analogue and digital equipment. It features both 5-pin DIN and USB MIDI connectivity in addition to CV Gate outputs. On the audio front, you can route the analogue audio out from each voice or as a stereo signal.

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

A Voice for Every Situation

Voice allocation is fully customisable. The Analogue Keys can be used as a polyphonic four-voice synthesiser, as four separate monophonic synthesisers, in a four-note unison mode with user-defined pitch spread between the voices, or anything in between

Dual Filter Force

The 4-pole low-pass ladder filter and 2-pole multi-mode filter of each voice are incredible tools when shaping sounds. To add more sonic crunch, the filter section also contains a fully analogue overdrive circuit. The saturation can range from gentle warming to total destruction

FX Section

The effects section of the Analogue Keys has been constructed from the ground up for strong analogue tones. Use the Wideshift Chorus, Saturator Delay and Supervoid Reverb for situating sounds in acid cathedrals, the deepest abysses and head-spinning rotating rooms or for simply adding a final, subtle, audio finish

Step Sequencer

The Elektron step sequencer gives full control over synth and FX parameters. Create patterns and songs and use parameter locks to lock track parameters to specific values. It is even possible to change sounds per sequencer step for creating expressive patterns. The dedicated track sending CV/Gate signals is ideal for sequencing external analogue instruments

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

Storage Space

The +Drive is the secret behind the internal space of the Analogue Keys. Thousands of patterns and kits can be stored and recalled. The over 4000 Sounds, all taggable and easy to locate, that can reside in the +Drive Sound Library are always close at hand. Save time by avoiding tedious recreation of analogue sounds

Connections

Individual stereo outputs for each voice plus a main output give audio-routing freedom. The two audio inputs allow analogue filtering and FX treatments of external sounds. Two dual CV/Gate outputs, a USB port, and MIDI ports capable of sending DIN sync means the Analogue Keys can communicate with everything from legacy instruments to computers

Overbridge

Integration software that bridges the gap between the Elektron analogue hardware and music studio software through a single USB connection. Available now for Ableton Live but future updates will include other platforms.

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