Elektron has premiered Model:Samples, a six-track, sample-based ‘groovebox’ featuring 300 built-in sounds from Splice. The Swedish concern is not known for usability, but Elektron appears to be making a concerted effort to make the Model:Samples more accessible, not only in terms of programming, but also its price point, which is the lowest we’ve seen from the company aside from their guitar pedal and t-shirts.
Model:Samples’ sound engine employs digital samples ranging from kicks, snares, and hi-hats to more esoteric alternatives. There is 64 MB sample memory / 1 GB storage of space for your own sounds and plenty of ways to tweak it with a complete set of tactile controls, with one function per knob, and six velocity-sensitive pads. Record your every move live, or punch in your creation one step at a time using the onboard sequencer.
Elektron Model:Samples Features:
» Load six samples at once
» Write basslines and melodies using Chromatic Mode
» New Chance parameter.
» Record sequences with or without quantization. Steps can be micro-timed with individual Swing control per track
» Individual Step Length per track
» Individual Tempo Multiplier per track
» Class compliant USB audio 2.0
» Control All lets you twist your sounds to oblivion. Then use Reload to take you back to where you started
» Use Parameter Locks to automate parameters. Each step can have a totally different sound
Model:Samples Specifications:
» 6 Audio tracks (all of which may be used as MIDI tracks as well)
» 6 × Velocity sensitive pads
» 96 Projects
» 96 Patterns per Project
» 1 × Sample playback engine per track
» 1 × Resonant multimode filter per track
» 1 × Assignable LFO per track
» Delay and reverb send FX
» Elektron sequencer up to 64 steps with unique length and scale settings per track
» Real-time or grid recording of notes and parameters
» 64 MB sample memory
» 1 GB storage
» Class compliant USB audio 2.0
» 1 × 1/4? Headphones output
» 2 × 1/4? Balanced main outputs
» 1 × Hi-speed (micro) USB 2.0 port
» 1 × 3.5 mm standard audio minijack (TRS) for MIDI In
» 1 × 3.5 mm standard audio minijack (TRS) for MIDI Out/Thru
» 2 × slots for attaching Powerhandle BP-1 (battery pack to be released at a later date)
» Included in the box
— Power Supply PSU-4
— Micro USB Cable USB-2
— MIDI adapter (5-pin DIN to 3.5mm TRS minijack)
Elektron’s Model:Samples costs $449 and will be available sometime this year.
