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Explore New Sonic Worlds with Elektron’s 6-Track FM Groovebox





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Elektron’s Model:Cycles is a 6-track groovebox based on digital FM (Frequency Modulation) synthesis. Under the hood of Model:Cycles are six sound engines (“Machines”) that bear little in common with traditional 6-operator FM synthesizers. And unlike vintage FM synths, Model:Cycles is easy to use, underpinned by an architecture that’s clearly laid out with an intuitive control set that facilitates and encourages exploration and extensive sound sculpting. With Model:Cycles, you can easily morph melodies and rhythm using immediate, hands-on controls.





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Sounds and rhythms that will bring your music to life





The six Machines that make up Model:Cycles’ digital FM sound engine are totally unique in the world of FM synthesis. Containing both percussive and melodic synths, the Machines make it effortless to build fully fleshed out and highly varied compositions. Four core Synth Controls put powerful sound sculpting right at your fingertips, changing the behavior of each Machine differently and letting you push them to achieve some really wild results that will make your music come to life!





Celebrate the exploratory side of your creativity





Model:Cycles’ six velocity-sensitive pads and 12 dedicated knobs facilitate programming mischief, letting you twist and bend each Machine to elicit happy accidents that will absolutely delight your ears. Strayed too far into sonic malfeasance? Knowing that at any time you can snap back to sanity, the only restriction on creativity becomes your imagination. Elektron’s robust 64-step sequencer gives you the freedom to record every move live or step-input the sounds and parameters for your composition ? the choice is yours. Sweetwater’s take: In the studio or on-the-go, Elektron Model:Cycles brings out the exploratory side of your creativity. It's tons of fun!





Elektron Model:Cycles 6-track FM-based Groovebox Features:


6 Audio tracks (may also be used as MIDI tracks)


6 Velocity-sensitive pads


6 FM-based Machine engines


4 Machine specific controls


96 Projects


96 Patterns per Project


1 Assignable LFO per track


Delay and reverb send FX


Elektron sequencer up to 64 steps with unique length and scale settings per track


Real-time or grid recording of notes and parameters


Storage space for up to 60,000 presets


Class compliant USB audio 2.0


1 x 1/4″ Headphones output


2 x 1/4″ Balanced main outputs


1 High-speed USB 2.0 Micro B port


1 x 3.5 mm standard audio TRS for MIDI In


1 x 3.5 mm standard audio TRS for MIDI Out/Thru


2 slots for attaching Power Handle BP-1 (battery pack to be released at a later date)


Included Power Supply PSU-4, Micro USB Cable USB-2, 2 MIDI adapters (5-pin DIN to 3.5mm TRS)


3-year Elektron warranty