New elektron machine !!!

[squarebox]

In my opinion, these aren't slots. Why three slots? Seems unlikely. Must be vents, or simply part of the case design.

[7 Hz]

Originally Posted by Tomer1

I bet it will combine 3 different sound engine - synth, bass(303) and drums.

I bet it won't.

Originally Posted by seqai

Elektron's answer to the DSI Tempest?

Originally Posted by AikiGhost

One can hope.

All I want from elektron is a proper drum machine/beatbox style performance sampler.

It is not any of that.

[Synthpark]

Originally Posted by dionysiananarchy

the elektron gear without parameter locks? why bother? its a huge part of it, 8 samples, use parameter lock, get a ton more, accents? they handle that too, i love that a lot better than software, i bought it partly cause or the locks, but it works for me,

They CAN handle that, too, but we are talking about workflow.

There is a difference whether I can quickly press accent or I have to go through all the steps and adjust the volume with a knob. Not the same speed. Especially when I want to change the accent amount for all steps at once. Step sequencers are almost always with accent, that is part of the idea. And change a sample with parameter locks can be very cumbersome. The machinedrum has accent.

[Praxisaxis]

Whatever it is I'm staying tuned. I never got a monomachine so if it's a synth.... hhhmmmmm... I'm interested.

[d1rtynyc]

Originally Posted by login

I would say it's a new monomachine.

How about a Polymachine???

[asynchro_nous]

What would a Polymachine be that a Monomachine isn't?

[vstace]

Analog synthesis doesn't really seem to be Elektron's thing.

Seems like a CV generating sequencer/effects controller would be nifty, and a smart move considering all the new CV synths and effects out now. Like an OT that doesn't sample but gets sequencing spot on.

[Veck]

Yes, could well be possible that they bring a machine for CV sequencing and digital effects for all eurorack freaks for example. But I don't know if this market would be big enough..

Personally, I would be more interested in a Polymachine, because I already have lot's of sequencers, FXs and CV contollers..

[7 Hz]

Originally Posted by asynchro_nous

Mono

Originally Posted by vstace

Analog

Originally Posted by Praxisaxis

synth

Trust me :-)

[AikiGhost]

Originally Posted by asynchro_nous

What would a Polymachine be that a Monomachine isn't?

Lol. Joking I assume?

A lot of people on the Elektron user forum are thinking it's maybe an analog/digital hybrid synth.

[dionysiananarchy]

it probably is, someone kinda magnified the pic, you can make out the last part of a name, and it says "log",,,,,, kinda left field for them, usally they tke forever to make anything new,

[kraku]

My guess is that it's a hybrid kind of Monomachine which allows you to insert analog modular synth modules and such in the middle of the signal path:

- it has digital oscillators
- it can output CV signals generated with software
- it has audio inputs feeding audio back into the machine for further processing
- all the above can be used to integrate the machine with analog modular synth modules for example (use analog filters and extra gadgets in the middle of the machine's signal path)

Maybe it's name will be "Digilog".

[Acid Hazard]

It's obviously some sort of synth. OSC, ENV, LFO 4 CV channels, mini keyboard above step keys.

[natrixgli]

Originally Posted by Acid Hazard

It's obviously some sort of synth. OSC, ENV, LFO 4 CV channels, mini keyboard above step keys.

I don't see the OSC on the photo, I'm thinking sequencer & fx processor makes sense. The sequencer is so outstanding in Elektron machines I could see people wanting just the sequencer by itself. Heck I'd get one! I've been missing my Monomachine for that very reason.

If it had USB, CV/Gate, and MIDI connectivity it would be a killer addition to practically any kind of setup. (especially if the CV is switchable per channel between V/Oct and Hz/V with adjustable frequency/voltage)

Done correctly this could be a killer piece of kit. And I suspect Elektron will do it correctly.

[EDIT] Never mind, I found another photo that does clearly show OSC 1 and OSC 2, and possibly NOISE. Maybe they are throwing in an analog/VA synth for good measure?

[m.o]

Obviously it's an answering machine with advanced tape emulation algorithms.

[vstace]

While I agree with natrixgli, I do think it would be short sighted to not include some onboard synthesis, I'm just not thinking analog; who knows though.

[cliffemu]

Originally Posted by 7 Hz

Trust me :-)

For some reason I believe you and hope it is a mono analog
Consider from a business prospective, the popular EDM music now has these unique mono hooks and the rest is handled well enough by VST's. Even the 303 sound is still around in new house tracks! If elektron can make a mono analog with seq that sounds new then they could have a hit. I think sidstation did pretty well for them?

[MrTechno]

Geez I just got my first elektron bit of gear now I see, it is no wonder it never ends.Seriously! I could just spend the rest of my life buying new gear and reading manuals. LOL

[cane creek]

I'm ready to pull the trigger on a machinedrum, I was hoping their maybe an update on the horizon.

[Syn303]

Glad i passed on the OT with it's half-arsed OS, but.. this new Elektron machine coming up might be better, but alas Elektron is keeping it secret for now until a full press release appears.

[MrTechno]

Originally Posted by cane creek

I'm ready to pull the trigger on a machinedrum, I was hoping their maybe an update on the horizon.

Pull that trigger, you will not regret that trigger pull.

[HaveItAll]

By the labelling on the new thingy, it doesn't sound like it replaces a MD.

MachineDrum is a Swiss Army knife with triggering for analog, midi to play external gear and the best x0x pattern programming interface. You don't even have to love it's sounds to find it really useful. But you WILL love some of the machines.

Get the MD anyway!
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[djd_oz]

Nah, it won't be a MD or MnM replacement.

[jachin boaz]

analogue sequencer ?

[MrTechno]

Originally Posted by HaveItAll

By the labelling on the new thingy, it doesn't sound like it replaces a MD.

MachineDrum is a Swiss Army knife with triggering for analog, midi to play external gear and the best x0x pattern programming interface. You don't even have to love it's sounds to find it really useful. But you WILL love some of the machines.

Get the MD anyway!
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Amen to that the best bit of kit I have purchased in a long while.
Love the MD.

[BM0]

Originally Posted by HaveItAll

By the labelling on the new thingy, it doesn't sound like it replaces a MD.

MachineDrum is a Swiss Army knife with triggering for analog, midi to play external gear and the best x0x pattern programming interface. You don't even have to love it's sounds to find it really useful. But you WILL love some of the machines.

Get the MD anyway!
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Machinedrum has CV/gate or Pulse clock out?

[HaveItAll]

Yes, you can send pulses to analog gear with the GND-IM machine to outputs C to F while A and B are stereo out.

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[BM0]

Originally Posted by HaveItAll

Yes, you can send pulses to analog gear with the GND-IM machine to outputs C to F while A and B are stereo out.

B

Cool. I didn't know that they could do that. So none of them have CV/Gate though?

[ignatius]

i read somewhere.. maybe in this very thread, that elektron siad it's something new that doesn't compete with existing products.

[HaveItAll]

Originally Posted by BM0

So none of them have CV/Gate though?

No CV or gate. You can set the level and time of the positive or negative part of the pulse but they are very short times, just sounds like a click if you listen to it.

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