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Elektron Analog Rytm MKII User Manual

Elektron Analog Rytm MKII
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Analog Rytm MKII
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Elektron Analog Rytm MKII Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandElektron
ModelAnalog Rytm MKII
CategoryDrums
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Conventions in this Manual

Explains manual conventions for user interface elements like keys, knobs, and indicators.

The Analog Rytm MKII

Panel Layout and Connectors

Front Panel

Details the layout and function of the Analog Rytm MKII's front panel controls and displays.

Rear Connectors

Describes the various input and output ports located on the rear panel of the device.

Setting Up and Starting the Analog Rytm MKII

Provides instructions on initial setup, connections, and powering on the Analog Rytm MKII.

Analog Rytm MKII Sound Architecture

Voice Circuits

Explains the eight analog voice circuits, their components, and sound generation capabilities.

About Machines

Introduces MACHINES as synthesis parameter sets for voice circuits, defining drum sound types.

Overview of the Analog Rytm MKII Data Structure

+Drive

Describes the +Drive storage for projects, sound library, and samples.

Data Structure

Outlines the organization of projects, kits, sounds, samples, and patterns within the device.

About the Tracks

Details the 12 drum tracks and the FX track, including their parameter pages and editing.

The User Interface

Screen Navigation

Explains how to navigate menus and sub-menus using arrow keys and the TRACK LEVEL knob.

Parameter Editing

Details how to adjust parameters using DATA ENTRY knobs, including quick editing and value jumps.

Quick Scrolling

Describes how to quickly scroll through menus using the TRACK LEVEL knob.

Copy, Clear and Paste

Explains the commands for copying, clearing, and pasting data in various contexts.

The Naming Screen

Details the process for naming kits, sounds, songs, and projects, including pop-up naming.

Overbridge

Describes the integration of the Analog Rytm MKII with computer DAWs via Overbridge software.

Quick Start

Playing the Factory Presets

Guides on how to start exploring preset patterns, kits, and sounds on the device.

Performance Mode

Explains how to use Performance Mode to control parameters with pad pressure.

Scene Mode

Details Scene Mode for instant sound changes via pad assignments.

Chromatic Mode

Describes how to play sounds chromatically using the device's pads.

Mute Mode

Explains how to mute individual drum tracks within the sequencer.

Tempo

Details how to adjust the overall BPM setting using the TEMPO menu and controls.

Editing Parameters

Guides on adjusting track parameters using the PARAMETER pages.

Analog Rytm MKII Controls

Pads

Details the 12 responsive, velocity and pressure sensitive pads and their functions.

Machines

Explains Machines as sound generators for drum tracks and lists available types.

Rotary Encoders

Describes the DATA ENTRY, TRACK LEVEL, and QUICK PERF AMOUNT knobs.

Pragmatic Operation

Highlights the functional layout designed for efficient, one-handed operation.

Key Behavior

Explains the functionality and behavior of various keys and key combinations.

MIDI Notes

Details how MIDI notes and messages can be used to control the Analog Rytm MKII.

Mode Keys

Explains the function of mode selection keys: PLAY, MUTE, CHRO, SCNE, PERF.

Projects

Project Menu

Details how to manage projects, including loading, saving, and creating new ones.

Kits and Sounds

The +Drive Sound Library and the Sound Pool

Explains the storage and management of Sounds in the +Drive library and project Sound pool.

Kit Menu

Covers kit management operations like reload, load, save, clear, and routing.

Scene Mode

Details Scene Mode for creating instant sound overhauls and editing scenes.

Performance Mode

Explains Performance Mode for controlling parameters with pad pressure and its editing.

Sound Menu

Describes browsing, managing, and editing sounds using the Sound Browser and Manager.

Playing a Sound

Guides on triggering sounds using pads, TRIG keys, and external MIDI controllers.

Editing a Sound

Details the process of selecting and editing sound parameters for a track.

Selecting a Sample

Explains how to assign user samples to sounds on drum tracks.

Editing the FX

Details editing the send and master effects (Delay, Reverb, Distortion, Compressor).

The Sequencer

Basic Pattern Operations

Covers pattern selection, switching, and basic control like play, stop, and pause.

Pattern Modes

Explains different modes for changing patterns: SEQUENTIAL, DIRECT, TEMP JUMP.

Editing a Pattern

Details GRID RECORDING and LIVE RECORDING modes for adding trigs and parameter locks.

Retrig Menu

Explains settings for retrig actions, including rate, length, and velocity curves.

Track Menu

Provides access to track-specific settings and options.

Pattern Menu

Covers saving and reloading patterns, including shortcuts for quick operations.

Trig Menu

Details settings for note trigs, including pitch, velocity, length, and conditions.

Fixed Velocity

Explains how to enable and adjust FIXED VELOCITY mode for pad triggering.

Click Track

Describes the internal metronome settings, including activation, time signature, and volume.

Scale Menu

Covers changing pattern length and time signature in NORMAL and ADVANCED modes.

Sequencer Features

Details advanced features like parameter locks, sound locks, and conditional locks.

Chains and Songs

Chains

Explains how to create and manage chains of patterns for song construction.

Songs

Details song structure, editing, adding rows, patterns, chains, repeats, and mutes.

Sampling

Sampling Menu

Covers sampling settings like record, arm, threshold, source, and monitoring.

Sampling with the Analog Rytm MKII

Provides a step-by-step guide for sampling audio from external or internal sources.

Direct Sampling

Explains how to perform sampling using key combinations without the main menu.

Global Settings Menu

Project

Manages projects, referring to the dedicated section on project management.

Samples

Details managing samples, including loading, unloading, and directory creation.

Global Slot

Explains the selection and saving of global configurations for sequencer, MIDI, and routing.

Sequencer Config

Covers sequencer settings like live recording quantization.

MIDI Config

Details MIDI settings including Sync, Port Configuration, and Channels.

Track Routing Global

Allows customization of track routing to main outputs and FX sends.

Control Input 1

Configures settings for the Control In 1 input, including mode and levels.

Control Input 2

Details settings for the Control In 2 input, similar to Control Input 1.

SysEx Dump

Explains sending and receiving system exclusive data for kits, sounds, patterns, and songs.

System

Covers system settings like USB configuration, OS upgrades, and formatting.

Startup Menu

Test Mode

Enters a diagnostic mode for hardware testing and troubleshooting.

Empty Reset

Erases all kits, patterns, and sounds from RAM, leaving the +Drive intact.

Factory Reset

Resets the device to factory defaults, overwriting RAM and +Drive project slot 1.

OS Upgrade

Provides instructions for upgrading the Analog Rytm MKII operating system.

Exit

Exits the startup menu and returns to normal operation.

Setup Examples

Analog Rytm MKII with a Monophonic Bass Machine

Example setup for syncing and controlling a legacy monophonic bass machine.

Analog Rytm MKII with a Stereophonic Drum Machine

Example setup for integrating with an old drum machine for tempo and pattern control.

Analog Rytm MKII with Other Elektron Gear

Demonstrates integration with other Elektron devices like Octatrack and Analog Four.

Useful Key Combinations (Quick Keys)

Technical Information

Specifications

Lists detailed electrical and hardware specifications of the Analog Rytm MKII.

Hardware

Details the physical components and connectivity of the Analog Rytm MKII.

Physical Specifications

Provides dimensions and weight of the device.

Credits and Contact Information

Appendix A: Drum Track Parameters

SRC

Controls analog and digital sound synthesis parameters for drum tracks.

SMPL

Details parameters for user sample playback, allocation, and modulation.

FLTR

Explains parameters for the analog multimode filter and its associated envelope.

AMP

Covers amplitude envelope, overdrive, effect sends, panning, and volume parameters.

LFO

Details Low-Frequency Oscillator parameters for creative modulation.

Appendix B: FX Track Parameters

DELAY

Explains parameters for the Delay send effect, including time, feedback, and filters.

REVERB

Details parameters for the Reverb send effect, controlling persistence and ambiance.

DISTORTION

Explains parameters for the Distortion master effect, including amount and symmetry.

COMPRESSOR

Details parameters for the Compressor master effect, controlling dynamic range.

FX LFO

Covers the FX track LFO parameters for modulation of effects.

Appendix C: MIDI

General Trig Parameters

Lists CC and NRPN specifications for general trig parameters.

General Kit Parameters

Lists CC and NRPN specifications for general kit parameters.

Performance Parameters

Lists CC and NRPN specifications for performance parameters.

General Synth Parameters

Lists CC and NRPN specifications for general synth parameters.

LFO Parameters

Lists CC and NRPN specifications for LFO parameters.

FX Parameters

Lists CC and NRPN specifications for Delay, Reverb, and Distortion parameters.

Machine Parameters

Lists CC and NRPN specifications for various synthesizer machine parameters.

Appendix D: Machines

ALL

Describes the 'NONE' machine (synth disabled) and 'NOIS' (White Noise Generator).

Bass Drum

Details Bass Drum machines: BDHD, BDCL, BDFM, BDPL, BDSI.

Snare Drum

Details Snare Drum machines: SDHD, SDCL, SDFM, SDNA.

Rimshot

Details Rimshot machines: RSHD, RSCL.

Hand Clap

Details Hand Clap machines: CPCL.

Bass Tom

Details Bass Tom machines: BTCL.

Low, Mid, High Tom

Details Tom machines: XTCL.

Closed Hihat

Details Closed Hihat machines: HHBA, CHCL, CHMT.

Open Hihat

Details Open Hihat machines: OHCL, OHMT.

Cymbal

Details Cymbal machines: CYCL, CYMT, CYRD.

Cowbell

Details Cowbell machines: CBCL, CBMT.

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