Elektron Monomachine - Manual (Page 23)

MONOMACHINE OVERVIEW
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MONOMACHINE OVERVIEW
The sound generating structure of the Monomachine differs in many ways from what is
common for contemporary sound synthesizers and sequencers. The Monomachine offers
six tracks of audio synthesis/FX, effects and sequencing. All six tracks can be equipped
with a sound generating or sound effecting machine of your choice, Track Effect engine
including amplifier envelope, LP/BP/HP filter, synchronised tape-style delay, three LFO’s
and the most refined step sequencer. Please refer to Figure 1, “Monomachine sound syn-
thesis overview,” on page 16 for an overview of the general structure of the Monomachine.
CHOOSE YOUR WAY OF WORKING
The Monomachine offers you many ways of working. The six tracks of synthesis can be
approached in several ways. Some suggestions how you could organise your work is
described below. All the techniques presented will be discussed in detail later in this man-
ual.
SIX INDIVIDUAL TRACKS
Each of the six tracks can be programmed with individual sound generating machines and
sound and effects settings. Using the Monomachine this way offers you access to six inde-
pendent tracks of monophonic synthesis. All tracks can also be externally controlled by
their assigned MIDI channels if preferred.
SIX TRACK SEQUENCING
The six tracks can be controlled by the Monomachine sequencer. In addition to the tradi-
tional pitch and note on/off commands, it allows direct control over all sound generating
parameters and envelope trigs.
MIDI SEQUENCING
Six additional tracks of polyphonic MIDI sequencing for controlling external gear are lined
up beside the sequencer for the internal sound generating tracks.
POLY MODE
By entering POLY MODE the Monomachine dedicates all six sound generating tracks to
offer one track with six-voice polyphony.
MULTI TRIG MODE
In MULTI TRIG mode, all six sound generating tracks are controlled simultanously from a
single control source. The sequencer can be a part of the control, and your sequences can
be transposed in real-time. This way you can construct the most dynamic and complex
monophonic super-sounds imaginable.
MULTI MAP MODE
Using the MULTI MAP mode you can lay out your sequences over a keyboard, for live or
studio use.