Elektron introduces it’s Syntakt Analog + Digital Drum Computer and Synthesizer
Following a mysterious teaser video dropped earlier this week, Elektron today unveiled their new hybrid drum machine and synthesizer, Syntakt
Syntakt, a 12-track drum machine and synthesizer that utilizes a hybrid of analogue and digital synthesis is described by Elektron as a “drum specialist” that’s geared towards complex drum synthesis and sequencing. Despite its percussive specialisation, the Syntakt’s four analogue and eight digital tracks can also be used for melody, harmony and bass sounds.
Across the Syntakt 12 tracks, there are a total of 35 ‘machines’ (these are what Elektron calls its sound generators, each aimed at generating a particular type of sound) available for use. Some of these have been lifted from the Analog Rytm and Model:Cycles, while some have been designed exclusively for the Syntakt.
Sounds produced by the Syntakt can be ran through a variety of effects, including delay, reverb and the impressive analogue overdrive and multimode filters previously found in the Analog Rytm. External audio can also be routed through the Syntakt’s FX block.
Syntakt enables you plenty of opportunity for modulation, with 2 assignable LFOs per track and 2 more in the dedicated FX track. And Syntakt also takes advantage of powerful sequencing capabilities Elektron have developed in previous machines, with a 64-step sequencer offering the parameter locks and trigger conditions that Elektron fans will already know and love.
Weighing in at just over 1.5kg, the Syntakt is hooked up with MIDI In/Out/Thru connections, L/R inputs, L/R outputs, a headphone out and USB Type-B to connect to your computer.
Syntakt overview video:
Specifications:
Digital track features (×8)
- 10 × selectable machine
- 1 × Bass drum
- 2 × Snare drum
- 1 × Cymbal/hihat
- 1 × Percussion
- 1 × Clap
- 4 × Tonal synth
- 1 × digital overdrive per track
- 1 × digital multimode filter per track
- 1 × digital base-width filter per track
- 2 × assignable LFOs per track
- Switchable to MIDI machine
Analog Drum track features (×3)
- 15 × selectable machine
- 6 × Bass drum
- 4 × Snare drum
- 2 × Rimshot
- 1 × Dual VCO synth
- 1 × Impulse
- 1 × Noise generator
- 1 × analog overdrive per track
- 1 × analog multimode filter per track
- 2 × assignable LFOs per track
- Switchable to MIDI machine
Analog Cymbal track features (×1)
- 12 × selectable machine
- 5 × Hihat
- 3 × Cymbal
- 2 × Cowbell
- 1 × Impulse
- 1 × Noise generator
- 1 × analog overdrive per track
- 1 × analog multimode filter per track
- 2 × assignable LFOs per track
- Switchable to MIDI machine
FX track features (×1)
- Delay and reverb automation
- Analog stereo overdrive
- Analog stereo multimode filter
- 2 × assignable LFOs
- Assignable to each track
- External in
Performance features
- 1 × Retrig modifier
- 1 × Velocity modifier
- 2 × Assignable trig modifiers
- Keyboard mode with 36 different scales
MIDI Machine features
- 4 note polyphony per step
- 8 × assignable CC controls
- 1 × assignable LFOs per track
Sequencer features
- 64 steps per pattern and track
- Individual pattern length per track
- Individual time scale multiplier per track
- Parameter locks
- Trig conditions & trig chance
- Retrig
- Micro timing
Send effects
- Delay
- Reverb
Hardware
- 128 × 64 pixel OLED screen
- 2 × ¼” impedance balanced audio out jacks
- 2 × ¼” audio in jacks
- 1 × ¼” stereo headphone jack
- 48 kHz, 24-bit D/A and A/D converters
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
- MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN Sync out
Miscellaneous
- Overbridge enabled
- Class Compliant USB Audio
- External Input mixer
- 3 year Elektron warranty
Included in the box
- Power Supply PSU-3c
- Elektron USB cable
- Quick Guide
- Exclusive artwork & epic stickers
The Elektron Syntakt is available now for $949/£849/ 10 499,00 SEK.
Find out more on Elektron website.
