Imagine blending the raw punch of analog drums with the crisp precision of digital synths in one compact box—that's the magic here, born from Elektron's deep drum machine legacy but expanded into hybrid territory.
This 12-voice drum computer packs 8 digital tracks with 11 machine types like tonal synths, snares, and percussion, each with digital overdrive, multimode filter, base-width filter, and dual LFOs. The 4 analog voices include 3 drum tracks offering 15 machines such as bass drums and dual VCO synths, plus a cymbal track with 13 options from hi-hats to noise—all featuring analog overdrive, multimode filters, and 2 LFOs per track, shaped by ADSR or AHD envelopes. A dedicated FX track adds sequenced analog stereo overdrive, multimode filter, delay/reverb sends, and external audio processing via 2 quarter-inch inputs, with everything controlled through the signature 64-step sequencer boasting parameter locks, trig conditions, Euclidean rhythms, micro-timing, and four trig modifiers for retrigs, velocity, and custom parameters. Housed in a sturdy 215 x 176 x 63 mm aluminum chassis weighing just 1.53 kg, it sports a crisp 128 x 64 OLED screen, impedance-balanced stereo outs, headphone jack, full MIDI I/O, USB, and Overbridge for DAW integration—perfect for desktop jams or live rigs.
Users love its versatile sound design for everything from techno bangers to melodic experiments, praising the sequencer depth and modifier tricks that spark creativity on the fly, though some note the learning curve for deep dives into machines.
