The Analog Rytm Mkii - Elektron Analog Rytm MKII User Manual

2. THE ANALOG RYTM MKII

2. THE ANALOG RYTM MKII
Rhythm, a forward motion carried by regular elements and silences, is something that is present in all our
lives. You can see it in the motion of the astronomical bodies that creates the shifting of days, months and
years. It is also happening inside our human bodies where biological clocks are governing our internal pro-
cesses. The rhythm of life drives us inexorably forward and carries us along on our journey.
However, rhythm is not only something that controls us, but it is also something we control and create. We
harness the rhythm of probability and re-occurrence to guide us to make the right decisions. We create cy-
cles and patterns that help us to make order in a complex world and to establish a sense of stability in life.
Rhythm is also one of the foundational building blocks of music. The steady beat of the drums has been our
constant companion throughout all human history. From the primitive beats of the ancient tribal cultures via
the classical masters to the dark dance floors of the Berlin clubs - rhythm is there!
The Elektron Analog Rytm MKII truly adds its beat and power to the pulse of life. It is an eight voice analog/
digital hybrid drum machine featuring the twang of the analog domain, the instant control, and effects of
the digital domain and the wonderful interplay of both. The analog signal path, digital controls, samples,
additive modulation and sampling capability, makes this drum machine a solid instrument with a voice of its
own. The innovative combination of modern technology and tried and trusted ways of sound generation lets
you create any kind of drum: purely analog, sample-based or a combination of the two. For all its layers of
complexity and depth, it remains instantly accessible and - we are sure you agree - fun to play.
Whether the musical world you choose to inhabit is an ordered, harmonious and intelligible one or one of
disharmony, chaos and earth-shattering noise, the Analog Rytm MKII will be your guide, companion, and
rhythm-maker. It is our firm belief that you will have as much fun using the machine as we have had develop-
ing it. Enjoy.
The Elektron Team
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This manual for Analog Rytm MKII OS version 1.40 was last updated November 29, 2017.
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