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In-depth Feature:
MonoMachine SFX-6
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Ease of Use
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 80%
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complex but rewarding.
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Tweakability
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90%
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try and stop yourself.
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Construction
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90%
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Solid and reasuring.
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Sonic Sweetness
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90%
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Sounds very impressive.
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Bang for the buck
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75%
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Pricey but reasuringly so.
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Overall:
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85%
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Conclusion
| Monomachine SFX-6 Specifications | Sound Control 6 Track Internal Sequencer 6 Track External MIDI Sequencer 64 Step Maximum Pattern Length 128x User Programmable Patterns 32x User Programmable Songs 18x Tempo Synced interlaced LFO's 6x56 Parameter Locks per sequencer step Full Real-time Control Full MIDI Support
Effects 6x Tape-style Tempo-synced Delay 6x 1-Band EQ 6x Resonant 24db lp/bp/hp 6x Sample Rate Reduction 6x Distortion Machine effects for Reverb, Chorus etc
Sound Generating System 5x Monosynths 10 Individual Synthesis Machines 6 Part Mono/Poly Synthesis 6 Part Track Effect System 6x128 User Programmable Patches
Hardware Compact Hi-Q Design 110V/220V Operation 128x64 Pixel Backlit LCD 37-Note Velocity Sensitive Keyboard 4-Directional Steel Joystick 3x MIDI DIN5P In/Out/Thru 6x Separate 1/4" Audio Out 2x Separate 1/4" Audio In 1x 1/4" Stereo Headphone Output Dual DSP System User upgradeable flash for OS Brushed Aluminium Top Steel Casing Dimensions: 975x176x55 mm Weight: 7.0 kg |
The Monomachine is an excellent synthesiser, with good looks and very authentic sounds, arpeggiators and realtime controls. It takes a bit of getting used to after years spent working with software sequencers, and it can seem a struggle at first trying to figure out exactly what everything does. That said, this is not a toy, it's a professional piece of kit, and that assumes a certain level of proficiency with music technology in general. After a while the grid pattern sequencer method becomes familiar, and you realise that this system is for the benefit of those who may not have traditional keyboard skills, but want to create complex keyboard rhythms and sequences.
At the price the Monomachine is an investment, but it's also a one-of-a-kind instrument, and with a little time and practice, it can yield very rewarding results, and very possibly scare your neighbours with its thunderous basses and cutting lead synth sounds. The one thing that becomes more apparent when you spend some quality time with the MonoMachine, is that it is incredibly deep - there's so much stuff under the hood that is waiting to be explored by the enquiring mind - but even just scratching the surface will give excellent results.
Once again, Elektron have created a innovative electronic instrument worthy of classic status. It's a credit to the industry that quality and innovation can still be acheived if you put your mind to it, something that some larger companies could no doubt learn from - well done Elektron.
The Monomachine is also available as a desktop unit, the SFX-60 without the keyboard and joystick, essentially just the brains that may suit the more space or budget conscious.
Monomachine SFX-6
RRP - $1950 USD /1950 Euros
Monomachine SFX-60 (without keyboard + joystick)
RRP - $1350 USD / 1350 Euros
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