User Manual

1. INTRODUCTION
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Syntakt. The Syntakt is a compact drum computer and synthesizer from Elektron.
It contains all the necessary tools to make people move to the music. A digital and highly flexible sound
engine, an analog fx block with multi-mode filter and drive, a live-friendly sequencer, the means to control
external MIDI gear, and Overbridge support. To get the most out of your machine, we recommend that you
read this manual in its entirety.
1.1 CONVENTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
We have used the following conventions throughout the manual:
Key names are written in upper case, bold style and within brackets. For instance, the key labeled “FUNC”
on the main panel is written as [FUNC].
Knobs are written in upper case, bold, italic letters. For instance, the knob “Level/Data” is called LEVEL/
DATA.
Menu names are written in upper case letters. The SETTINGS menu is an example of that.
Parameter names and certain menu options where settings can be made or actions performed are written
in bold, upper case letters. For example, VOL.
Upper case letters are used for parameter setting alternatives. For example, OFF.
Messages visible on the screen are written in upper case letters with quotation marks.
For example, “QUANTIZE LIVE REC”.
LED indicators like the Keyboard LED are written like this: <KEYBOARD>.
The following symbols are used throughout the manual:
Important information that you should pay attention to.
A tip that will make it easier for you to interact with the Syntakt.
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