Six track FM based groovebox Scale angles dense and jagged, glide over plains vast and fluid, or sink into mists of dissonance. To model is to shape the formless. Model:Cycles is a six track FM based groovebox that brings exploring into the heart of sound sculpting.With six unique Machines in one lightweight unit you can effortlessly mould rhythm and melody across the digital spectrum using instant, tactile controls. Exploration made attainable. Define the formless The six Machines of the digital FM engine are unique to Model:Cycles, covering both percussive and melodic synths, allowing you to make full, varied compositions. The four core Synth Controls put the tools of sound sculpting right in front of you, altering the behavior of each Machine differently and letting you push them to the limit. Every sound has a start, where will you take it? Dedicated × 12 Dedicated knobs let you twist each Machine far and wide with wild, unexpected results waiting to be discovered. Use Control All to heave a parameter to the extreme and back again across every track. Elektron’s powerful sequencer gives you the freedom to record every move live or program the sounds and parameters of your composition one step at a time. Light weight, heavy sound Whether you use it as a versatile live instrument or groovebox on the go to pick up and craft full-blown compositions away from your studio, exploration has rarely felt so convenient and unimpeded. Specifications Synth voice features 6 × FM-based Machines1 × Assignable LFO per track1 × Assignable velocity modulation per track Storage space for up to 60,000 presets Sequencer 6 × Audio tracks (all of which may be used as MIDI tracks as well) Elektron sequencer with up to 64 stepsUnique length and scale settings per trackParameter locksMicro timingTrig conditionsAssignable retrigReal-time or grid recording of notes and parameters 96 × Projects96 × Patterns per ProjectSend & master effectsDelay and reverb send FX Hardware 6 × Velocity sensitive padsClass compliant USB audio 2.01 × 1/4” stereo headphone jack2 × 1/4” impedance balanced audio out jacks1 × Hi-speed USB 2.0 Micro B port3.5 mm dual polarity TRS MIDI In, Out/Thru jacks128 × 64 pixel LCD screen48 kHz, 24-bit D/A convertersHi-speed USB 2.0 Micro B portPower inlet: Center positive 3.5 × 1.35 mm barrel jack, 5 V DC, 1 A Physical specifications W 270 × D 180 × H 39 mm (10.7” × 7.1” × 1.6”) (including knobs and feet)Weight: approximately 0.80 kg (1.8 lbs) Included in the box Power Supply PSU-4Micro USB Cable USB-22 × MIDI adapter (5-pin DIN to 3.5mm TRS minijack)
