Modify the moment Wield a little extra trig craft using the four modifiers, offering four varied levels of expression. Configure the first two modifiers to give you the retrig or velocity behavior you desire, and use the other two to access custom intensities of other parameters. They’re ready for action regardless of which synth track you’re using. And the best bit is that they don’t just give you that extra playability fun in the here and now, you can also capture the moment by recording to the sequencer. The keys to the city Syntakt’s keyboard mode gives you a whole bunch of different scales to play with. There are some familiar faces and some maybe a little less familiar for you to try out, helping you discover new places and taking things to another level. Play across a single octave like on a piano keyboard. Or use fold, and have several octaves laid out in front of you. Deep sound-shaping Syntakt comes full of filter and envelope goodness. All tracks have a Multimode filter to put to use allowing you to emphasize different parts of your sound, with the digital tracks also able to call on Parametric EQ and a Base-width filter – an additional filter giving you even more sonic control. Choose from two amplitude envelope types to define the ideal contour of your sound. Try out the ADSR envelope – for your wicked synth lines – or the simpler AHD envelope – perfect for transient percussive sounds. All synth tracks have two full-featured LFOs with multiple waveforms and modulation destinations. Set your sounds in motion, subtly or harshly, rocking the amplitude envelope, volume, filter, synth engine settings, even the other LFO; pretty much any parameter you like. Then redefine space and time with a slice of reverb and delay. Let Song Mode sing Song Mode is a feature that gives you the possibility to create, edit, and play compositions made up of dozens of your patterns. This makes it a hugely useful feature for all kinds of scenarios and for all kinds of artists. Customize your backing track, leaving your hands free for other awesome gear. Extend beyond the limits of the 64-step sequencer. Create entire set-lists in a single song. And that’s only scratching the surface of Song Mode’s possibilities. Superior Sequencing The world class 64-step sequencer lets you bring dynamic soundscapes into existence by controlling both structure and sound to such a degree, it’s like a musical instrument in itself. Simply holding any step and tweaking any parameter onto it is an ultra-fast and detailed way of sequencing, or go wild and record your escapades live. Build your composition one tonal nuance at a time, or real-time record every twist and turn you make. Some call it Swedish sequencing. We call it parameter locking. Syntakt Central Station If you want to invite your other instruments to Syn City, they’re more than welcome. A MIDI machine can be assigned to any of the 12 synth tracks, with four-note polyphony, LFOs and plenty more. Syntakt is also ready and able to connect to Class Compliant devices, meaning it can easily hook up to computers, smart phones, or tablets for USB audio and MIDI. Connect with ease. Sonic stimulation For a flavor of the city, check out the sound examples below, or head over to LA-based online radio station, dublab, for a selection of stories from Syntakt. Syntakt comes loaded with a melting pot of sounds with which to craft your own story. There are over 1000 presets to dip into straight out of the box, enabling you to call forth musical inspiration from the get-go. With such possibilities at your fingertips, the only certainty is that you won’t run out of options. Digital track features (×8) 11 × selectable machine: 1 × Bass drum 2 × Snare drum 1 × Cymbal/hihat 1 × Percussion 1 × Clap 5 × Tonal synths 1 × digital overdrive per track 1 × digital multimode filter per track 1 × digital base-width filter per track 2 × assignable LFOs per track Switchable to MIDI machine Analog Drum track features (×3) 16 × selectable machine: 6 × Bass drum 4 × Snare drum 2 × Rimshot 2 x Tonal synths 1 × Impulse 1 × Noise generator 1 × analog overdrive per track 1 × analog multimode filter per track 2 × assignable LFOs per track Switchable to MIDI machine Analog Cymbal track features (×1) 12 × selectable machine 5 × Hihat 3 × Cymbal 2 × Cowbell 1 × Impulse 1 × Noise generator 1 × analog overdrive per track 1 × analog multimode filter per track 2 × assignable LFOs per track Switchable to MIDI machine FX track features (×1) Delay and reverb automation Analog stereo overdrive Analog stereo multimode filter 2 × assignable LFOs Assignable to each track External in Performance features 1 × Retrig modifier 1 × Velocity modifier 2 × Assignable trig modifiers Keyboard mode with 36 different scales MIDI Machine features 4 note polyphony per step 8 × assignable CC controls 1 × assignable LFOs per track Sequencer features 64 steps per pattern and track Individual pattern length per track Individual time scale multiplier per track Parameter locks Trig conditions & trig chance Retrig Micro timing Send effects Delay Reverb Hardware 128 × 64 pixel OLED screen 2 × ¼” impedance balanced audio out jacks 2 × ¼” audio in jacks 1 × ¼” stereo headphone jack 48 kHz, 24-bit D/A and A/D converters Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN Sync out Physical specifications Sturdy steel casing Dimensions: W 215 × D 176 × H 63 mm (8.5″ × 6.9″ × 2.5″) (including knobs and feet) Weight: approximately 1.53 kg (3.6 lbs) 100 × 100 mm VESA mounting holes. Use M4 screws with a max length of 7 mm. Miscellaneous Overbridge enabled Class Compliant USB Audio External Input mixer Included in the box Power Supply PSU-3c Elektron USB cable Quick Guide Exclusive artwork & epic stickers
