Elektron Monomachine SFX-60+ MKII Desktopsynthesizer

Elektron Monomachine SFX-60+ MKII Desktopsynthesizer Product Details

Description

Synthesizers are available in many different types and forms. Nevertheless, for most part they follow the norm how a synthesizer of its era is expected to be. Development for musicians tools generally comes in form of new synthesis techniques or increase in polyphony, memory or other quantitative elements. The advances in the music machine world have brought numerous good inventions for musicians. However, we believe the core of usability is easily lost in the hunt for the highest specifications.

With the Monomachine we have tried creating a synthesizer free from prejudice, and focus on what actually spur creativity and not let the technology stand in your way. We want to inspire you to make sounds and music you didn't even think of when you first sat down. We have put all our efforts into explore, to the fullest extent, the concept we believe is one of the most creative in the history of synthesizers - the monophonic synthesizer with a tightly integrated sequencer. The Monomachine offers ground breaking sound synthesis machines, divided into five Monosynths, together with dedicated Track Effect engines. The sound synthesis tracks are controlled through the worlds most advanced pattern based sequencer, inspired from the concepts of grid programmed drum machines.

MonoMachine Overview

The sound generating structure of the Monomachine differs in many ways from what is common for contemporary sound synthesizers and sequencers. The SFX-6/60 offers six tracks of audio synthesis/FX, effects and sequencing. All six tracks are fully equipped with a sound generating or sound effecting machine of choice, Track Effect engine including amplifier envelope, LP/BP/HP filter, synchronised tape-style delay, three LFO’s and the most refined step sequencer. Please refer to figure “Monomachine sound synthesis overview” on page 16 for an overview of the general structure of the Monomachine.

Choose Your Way of Working

The Monomachine offers you many ways of working. The six tracks of synthesis can be approached in several ways. Some suggestions how you could organise your work is described below. All the techniques presented

will be discussed in detail later in this manual.

Six Individual Tracks

Each of the six tracks can be programmed with individual sound generating machines and sound and effects settings. All tracks can be controlled by their dedicated MIDI channel if preferred. Using the Monomachine this way offers you access to six independent tracks of monophonic synthesis.

Six Track Sequencing

The six tracks can be controlled by the Monomachine sequencer. In addition to the traditional pitch and note on/off commands, it allows direct control over all sound generating parameters and envelope trigs.

Midi Sequencing

Six additional tracks of polyphonic MIDI sequencing for controlling external gear are lined up beside the sequencer for the internal sound generating tracks.

Poly Mode

By entering Poly mode the Monomachine dedicates all six sound generating tracks to offer one track of six-voice polyphonic sound.

Multi Trig Mode

In Multi Trig mode, all six sound generating tracks are controlled from one single control track. The sequencer can be a part of the control, and your sequencers can be transposed in real-time. This way you can construct the most dynamic and complex monophonic super-sounds imaginable. The presets of the Monomachine are designed to be used in this mode.

Multi Map Mode

Using the Multi Map mode you can lay out your sequences over a keyboard, for live or studio use.

Features

6 Track Internal Sequencer with sound synthesis

6 Track External MIDI Sequencer

5x Monosynths: SuperWave, SID, DigiPRO, FM+, VO

6x Tape-style Tempo synced delays

18x Tempo synced LFO's

Full real-time control

Man-Machine potential