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THE BACKGROUND OF THE ANALOG FOUR

Some things never go out of style. They seem to possess an inner timeless quality, an objective trait that sets

them apart and makes them stand out. Examples are found throughout history in almost all areas of human

activity. From science to art, literature to architecture, photography to theatre - everywhere works of art embody-

ing the essence of the various expressions are found. This is of course also valid for the domain of sound.

Analog circuits as a mean of producing and shaping sound have a long history. They were used in compositions

dating from the first decades of the 20th century, popularized in the 1960s thanks to artists such as Wendy Car-

los and in recent times emulated by both hardware and software. The legacy is impressive and the analog tone

has today become somewhat of a reference for a pleasing sound. Rightly so. Its depth, fullness and slightly

skewed characteristics speak directly to us. As the French poet Baudelaire noted: “Irregularity, in other words

the unexpected, the surprising, the astonishing, are essential to and characteristic of beauty.” (Intimate Jour-

nals).

We at Elektron owe a lot to analog technology. In fact, it is in our blood. The Sidstation, our first product, featured

an analog filter which was decisive to the unique sound of the synth. With the Analog Four we return, in a sense,

back to where we started. But this time we bring the knowledge and experience gained from the development of

instruments like the Machinedrum, Monomachine and Octatrack. The result is the best of two worlds. Rich and

warm analog sound with the precision only state of the art digital control can offer. This makes the Analog Four

not only a perfect match for our existing product lines, it also means it is ideal for any modern studio or live setup

needing that inimitable analog sound.

With the Analog Four, we hope to leave an appreciated contribution to the proud history of analog instruments.

Enjoy the power of true hardware,

The Elektron Team

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