Producers and musicians in search of a hybrid analog/digital drum computer and synthesizer will be thrilled with the Elektron Syntakt, a compact drum machine with no less than 35 sound-generating machines that cover a wide range of drum and melodic sounds. Some machines have been reimagined from Analog Rytm and Model:Cycles, with deeper sound control for the latter, while others are entirely new to the world.

The live-performance-friendly sequencer not only works with the onboard sounds, but provides a means to control outboard MIDI equipment. Like all other performance machines by Elektron, the Syntakt offers parameter locks, which allow any sound-shaping function to be sequenced to any point on the sequencer; this results in powerful effects that are accurately timed. What's more, any parameters that have been adjusted can be undone at the press of a button. Full Overbridge support allows for full integration with DAW environments, including a dedicated VST/AU plug-in interface.

Open Box Products Have a Limited 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty    35 Sound-Generating Machines    4 Analog and 8 Digital Tracks    Drum, Melody, Harmony, and Bass Sounds    1 Multimode Filter per Audio Track    2 Assignable LFO per Track    Delay and Reverb Send Effects Per Track    All Tracks Switchable to MIDI Machines    High-Speed USB 2.0 Port    MIDI In, Out, Thru, and DIN Sync    Overbridge Compatibility

Digital track features (×8)

• 10 × selectable machine
• 1 × Bass drum
• 2 × Snare drum
• 1 × Cymbal/hihat
• 1 × Percussion
• 1 × Clap
• 4 × Tonal synth
• 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)

• 15 × selectable machine
• 6 × Bass drum
• 4 × Snare drum
• 2 × Rimshot
• 1 × Dual VCO synth
• 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 × Hi-hat
• 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
• Microtiming

Send effects

• Delay
• Reverb

• All your sound crafting, sequencing, and performance needs are fulfilled, in an all-round music mega box that fits in your lap.
• Syntakt is a drum specialist, full of percussive possibilities, but its four analog and eight digital tracks can be used for melody, harmony, and bass sounds too.
• Experience epic sounds from the past, pulling others into existence from the future.

• There are 35 sound-generating machines to call on, covering a wide range of drum and melodic sounds. Some machines have been reimagined from Analog Rytm and Model:Cycles, with deeper sound control for the latter, while others are entirely new to the world.
• For you to create and personalize your sound, we’ve made sure you’ve got a set of parameter controls tailor-made for each machine. They let you quickly tweak the nature of each type of sound, showing you just the relevant options. Comprehensive without being overwhelming. Let loose with analog or digital overdrive, depending on the tracks you’re playing with.
• The graphics more than play their part too, with plenty of animated icons offering visual guidance and extra clarity on how each parameter affects the sound. The joys of tweaking shouldn’t only be for the ears after all.

• Syntakt lets you route any of your synth tracks or external audio sources through the FX block. This gives you analog distortion and filtering, and a couple of LFOs to go to town with. Additionally, you can also call on Delay and Reverb as powerhouse send effects.
• And, all of the above effects can be sequenced with the FX track. Have them kick in at just the right moment. Add accents and dramatic changes to the selected tracks or external audio. Or, use the FX track as a master track for ducking and gating effects.

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, they are fun in the here and now—so capture the moment by recording to the sequencer.

• 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 take 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.

• 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, and even the other LFO, or pretty much any parameter you like. Then redefine space and time with a slice of reverb and delay.

• 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.

• 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 ultrafast 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.

• 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.

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.

Seamless computer integration

• Overbridge is a free of charge software suite offering powerful tools and deep control when connecting compatible Elektron instruments to computers. And with Overbridge 2, the integration of both analog and digital instruments with DAWs is more effective than ever before.

Overbridge makes life easier for musicians

• When the beauty of hardware meets the advantages of software, your creativity takes center stage. Experience music-making made more fluid.

To DAW or not to DAW

• Dedicated VST and AU plug-ins connect devices as if they were software instruments, while the standalone plug-ins have built-in multitracking capabilities.

Flex some sonic muscle

• Stream multichannel audio directly through the plug-ins. Or, use your Overbridge machine as a high-quality sound card.

Stream by stream

• Affect digital computer audio with analog hardware processing. Or, process individual track streams from a device inside your DAW.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I am a nature photographer and would like to use this recorder to record bird vocals. Will this recorder pick up sound from 25 to 50 yards away or is it strictly for close range use. I realize it would depend on the volume of the sound, so would it be useful for my purpose?

A: This product would not be sensitive enough for this application in my opinion.

Q: 2. is it better from the sony icd-ux570?

A: The new Sony TX660 Digital Voice Recorder BH #SOICDTX660 has a slimmer profile and 4X the embedded memory (16GB) than the Sony ICD-UX570 Digital Voice Recorder (Black) BH #SOICDUX570BK 4GM memory. The TX660 features Internal Parabolic Stereo Microphones. The UX570 boasts longer battery life per charge.

Q: 3. Is this Mac compatible?

A: Hi Debra, Yes, it's compatible with Mac. -Jen

Q: 4. can I record my live band practice and live karaoke? sound recorded quality?

A: I only use this to record sessions during my technical writing meetings and after all, this is sold as a voice recorder mainly for meetings, lectures, and the like. However, ensure you set the noise level and the mic sensitivity before recording songs or your band. Listen to the playback using headphones instead of the built-in speaker. Also, install the sound organizer on your PC (or download SoundOrganizer_V2001.exe)and research online what you can do with this on your PC. Try a quick recording, be conscience of elements in the room that may cause noise during recording, and play back the results. It may take some time to figure out the best distance to set the recorder from your music source for good results.

Q: 5. How do I use the Sony ICD-PX370 to record Voice Mails from my landline?

A: The Sony ICD-PX370 Digital Voice Recorder with USB BH #SOICDPX370 will record landline calls with the Olympus TP-8 Telephone Pick-Up BH #OLTP8 connected.

Q: 6. Is this cable Korg compatible? Arturia compatible? If not, what is?

A: Yes. Compatible provided the Korg and/or Artiria have 3.5mm MIDI connectors. Elektron 121007 Overview Owners of the Model:Samples and Model:Cycles who are looking to connect their machines to other MIDI devices will be delighted with the pair of Elektron CA-3 MIDI Adapters. Each adapter provides a 3.5mm to 5-pin DIN connection. Simply plug into the 3.5mm MIDI ports and connect a MIDI cable to another MIDI device such as an additional Model machine, MIDI interface, synthesizer, or drum machine.

Q: 7. Hi! How does this recorder perform when recording live concerts?

A: Using the recorder itself without a microphone will have much distortion when recording a concert. A shotgun microphone will be best to use if you are not on stage.

Q: 8. I'm looking for a digital recorder, preferably Sony or Olympus, that can add/overwrite on a file? Which Sony's have that capability. (Looking to then transcribe audio file onto computer, maybe using Dragon. For Mac. Thank you.

A: Some recorders (such as the Sony ICD-PX470 ) is Windows compatible: Installing Sound Organizer 2 Install Sound Organizer on your computer. Sound Organizer allows you to exchange files between your IC recorder and your computer. Songs imported from music CDs and other media, MP3 and other audio files imported to a computer can also be played and transferred to the IC recorder.  Notes • Sound Organizer is compatible with Windows computers only. It is not compatible with Mac. • This IC recorder is compatible with Sound Organizer 2 only. • If you format the built-in memory, all data stored there will be deleted. (The Sound Organizer software will also be deleted.) ¼ When installing Sound Organizer, log in to an account with administrator This is an appropriate choice: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1594208-REG/olympus_v414141sg000_ls_p1_linear_pcm_recorder.html/specs

Q: 9. does it have bluetooth?

A: The Sony TX660 Digital Voice Recorder BH #SOICDTX660 does not feature Bluetooth.

Q: 10. Does it have a mic input for a lavalier?

A: The Sony TX660 Digital Voice Recorder BH #SOICDTX660 has no external microphone input port.