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Elektron Analog Rythm MK1 Hybrid Analog Drums, Sample & Synths - $1,100 (Vancouver Area)
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FOR SALE: ELEKTRON ANALOG RYTM MK1
Excellent condition, lightly used in smoke-free studio.
Includes original power supply, manual, USB cable, 19" rack mounting brackets (easily removable).
KEY FEATURES:
- 8 true analog drum voices (kick, snare, rimshot, clap, hi-hats, crash, ride, tom)
- 12-track stereo sampler (64 MB RAM + SD card slot)
- 12 synth tracks (see blow).
- 64-step sequencer with parameter locks, micro-timing, swing
- Analog multimode filters + overdrive per voice
- Master analog compressor & distortion
- Reverb + Delay send effects
- Velocity-sensitive pads with chromatic mode
- USB Overbridge (VST/AU, 8-channel audio)
- MIDI In/Out/Thru + 4 individual outs (DB25)
- Firmware: Analog Rytm MKI OS 1.70.
SOUND:
Punchy, warm, DIRTY analog drums. Run samples through analog engine for thick vintage tones. Great for techno, house, industrial.
CABLES:
Original Elektron USB Cable.
Original Elektron Power Adapter.
EXTRAS:
19" rack mount extensions for studio rack mounting or gig portable 19" rack.
CONDITION:
- No scratches, all pads/encoders perfect
- Screen bright
- Non-smoking studio
Cash, e-transfer.
Local pickup in Vancouver.
CONTACT:
Reply here
Serious buyers only - no trades.
SYNTH CAPABILITIES OF THE ELEKTRON ANALOG RYTM MK1
The Analog Rytm Mk1 is primarily designed as a drum machine, but its architecture allows for significant synth-like capabilities, especially through its analog synthesis engines and hybrid workflow. It doesn't have dedicated "synth tracks" in the sense of a polysynth like the Analog Four, but you can use its 12 tracks (8 analog voices + sample slots) for melodic synthesis, basslines, pads, or leads. Here's a breakdown:
- ANALOG SYNTH ENGINES: Each of the 8 dedicated analog voices (e.g., bass drum, snare, toms, cymbals) features a full synth parameter set, including up to 6 oscillators per voice, FM modulation, noise generators, envelopes (attack/decay for amp and filter), and overdrive. Access these via the SYNTH parameter page, which lets you shape sounds from percussive hits to sustained tones. This makes it possible to create evolving synth sounds, though they're monophonic per track.
- DUAL-LAYER TRACKS: Every track supports two layers: an analog synth layer and a sample layer, which can be blended or used independently. For synth work, you can disable percussion-oriented elements and focus on the synth side, pitching oscillators or samples across octaves.
- CHROMATIC MODE AND MELODIC PLAY: The velocity-sensitive pads can switch to chromatic mode, allowing you to play pitched notes (up to 128 semitones) on any track, turning it into a melodic instrument. Combined with the sequencer, this enables programming basslines or simple melodies with parameter locks for per-step modulation (e.g., filter cutoff sweeps).
- SEQUENCER INTEGRATION: The 64-step sequencer supports micro-timing, swing, and trig conditions, making it great for synth patterns. You can lock pitches, envelopes, or LFOs per step for complex evolving sequences. There's also MIDI out per track for controlling external synths, effectively duplicating the internal track's sequence.
- EFFECTS AND PROCESSING FOR SYNTH TONES: Run synth sounds through the analog multimode filter (LP/BP/HP), per-track LFOs (including one-shot envelopes for modulation), and master effects like compressor, distortion, reverb, and delay. This adds warmth and movement, ideal for "dirty" analog synth textures.
- LIMITATIONS: It's monophonic (one note per track), lacks polyphony, and the voices are optimized for drums, so pure synth patches might require creative tweaking or samples. For more advanced synth features, firmware updates like OS 1.70+ added enhancements such as page looping and new synth models, but the core remains percussion-focused.
Overall, while not a full-fledged synth, the Rytm excels at hybrid synth-drum workflows, especially in live performance or sequencing melodic elements alongside beats. If you're into experimental or industrial sounds, it's a beast for that. For demos, check reviews or the official manual for hands-on examples.