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Elektron Releases SFX-6 Monomachine
February 20, 2004
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After the SidStation and the Machinedrum, Elektron now presents the Monomachine SFX-6, a multiple synthesis keyboard synthesizer and advanced pattern based sequencer. A selection of synthesis Machines is controlled through a unique drum machine style sequencer interface and the 37-note musical keyboard. The Monomachine offers six tracks for synthesis and sequencing. All tracks are fully independent and accommodate a sound synthesis machine of choice together with a dedicated effects and delay engine. The sequencer of the Monomachine extends the traditional note-on/off commands to direct control over all parameters and envelopes resulting in a possibility of new found dynamic expression. Distinguishing the basic synthesis machine from envelopes, filters and effects, the user can choose a synthesis method from a selection described below. The five Monosynths are: SuperWave takes its inspiration from the analog world. It gives warm and thick sounds. The SuperSaw and SuperPulse is a paradise of oscillators and sub oscillators. The Ensemble is specialized in creating polyphonic textures, chords and harmonies. SID is based on the synthesis of the legendary SID chip, from the Commodore 64. The SID-chip was used in the first Elektron synth, the SidStation. The SID offers one oscillator of high quality MOS 6581 synthesis, complete with ringmod and sync. DigiPRO offers raw digital waveforms, which can be put into animated life. DigiPRO is harsh and electrical, and its sound stands out in the mix. The BeatBox can also be found here. It offers a percussive toolbox shaped in the traditions of the Machinedrum E12 synth. FM+ implements frequency modulation algorithms. What sets FM+ ahead of the competition is the fact that it addresses the complexity problem normally associated with FM synthesis. FM+ offers a fine tuned sound control engine which delivers dynamic musical space age sounds with ease, from an intuitive set of parameters. VO is the singing voice synthesis engine of the Monomachine. Offering full control over vocal, consonants and voice type, it is at your service to sing words in any language or dialect, or maybe form vocal sounds yet to be discovered. The Effects Each Monomachine track is an independent synthesizer, with a specialised track effects engine. The track effects are always at hand with dedicated controllers and form a natural extension of the Monosynths to shape the sound. The Track Effect System consists of five concurrent effects: 1-band EQ, 24dB Lo/Band/Hi-pass resonant filter with individual Q-control, Sample Rate Reduction and distortion. Additionally each track offers an individual tempo-synchronised tape-style delay engine. Sound Control & Sequencing The Monomachine features an advanced step sequencer for pattern based music creation. Extending from the traditional note-on/note-off sequencing, the Monomachine offers immediate control over all sound synthesis and effects parameters at any pattern step. The Monomachine separates pitch sequencing from envelope trigging, offering three individual trig tracks for amplitude envelope, filter envelope and lfo trigging. Each track is further spiced with three multi-shaped tempo-synchronised interlaced LFO's assignable to any of the 56 track-parameters. Additionally the Monomachine offers a six-voice polyphonic mode, six tracks of MIDI sequencing, as well as a song arranger for creating full Monomachine songs. The Monomachine also fits perfect into a live situation using the multi trig mode or studio environment using multi map for phrase trigging. Pricing and Availability The Monomachine SFX-6 direct from Elektron, and from a limited number of partner retailers in Europe. All prices include one year full warranty and ten days money back guarantee. Pricing:
The Sweden and Euro prices include sales tax as required by law. The Elektron retailer partners can be found at this web page: www.elektron.se/partners.php For sound clips, you can visit the Monomachine website at www.monomachine.com Monomachine SFX-6 Specifications Sound Control
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