User Manual

1. INTRODUCTION
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Analog Rytm MKII. It is a hybrid analog/digital drum machine featuring, among
many other things, the intuitive Elektron step sequencer. The innovative combination of modern technolo-
gy and tried and trusted ways of sound generation lets you create any kind of drum: purely analog, sam-
ple-based or a combination of the two. To get the most out of your machine, we recommend that you read
this manual in its entirety.
1.1 CONVENTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
In this manual, we use the following conventions to describe the Analog Rytm MKII user interface:
• KEY NAMES
Written in uppercase, bold style and within brackets. For example, the key labeled “FUNC” is called
[FUNC].
• KNOBS
Written in uppercase, bold, italic letters. For example, the knob “Track Level” is called TRACK LEVEL.
• LED INDICATORS
Written in uppercase letters with angle brackets. For example, the pattern page LEDs are called:
<PATTERN PAGE>.
• MENU NAMES
Written in uppercase letters. For example, the PROJECT menu.
• PARAMETER NAMES, MENU OPTIONS
Written in uppercase bold letters for parameter names and certain menu options where you can make
settings or perform actions. For example, CLOCK SEND.
• PARAMETER SETTING ALTERNATIVES
Written in uppercase letters. For example, OFF.
• SCREEN MESSAGES
Written in uppercase letters with quotation marks. For example, “BANK A: CHOOSE PTN.”
You also find the following symbols throughout the manual:
Important information that requires your attention.
A tip that makes it easier for you to interact with the Analog Rytm MKII