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Description
Embark on a sonic journey with the Elektron Monomachine SFX-60+, a powerhouse for musicians and DJs eager to explore new musical landscapes. This tabletop synthesizer redefines versatility with its ability to seamlessly blend up to six unique synthesis methods. Whether you're sculpting intricate soundscapes or crafting dancefloor-ready beats, the Monomachine SFX-60+ offers an array of tools to inspire creativity.
This iteration enhances the iconic Monomachine experience with the ability to load user WAV files, unlocking a new realm of customization. Its intuitive interface empowers you to tweak and tailor your sound with precision, while the improved signal-to-noise ratio ensures your creations are delivered with pristine clarity. Designed for both studio and stage, the Monomachine SFX-60+ is a testament to Elektron's commitment to quality and innovation.
With a robust build and compact design, it's perfect for both the seasoned producer and the adventurous newcomer. Dive into a universe of sound possibilities and let the Monomachine SFX-60+ reshape your musical world.
Key Features:
- Six unique synthesis methods: SuperWave, DigiPro, FM+, SID, VO, and DPRO
- User WAV loading for unparalleled customization
- Upgraded signal-to-noise ratio for cleaner sound
- Compact and durable design, ideal for live performance and studio work
- Versatile connectivity options including MIDI and USB
- Intuitive interface with powerful sequencing capabilities
Reviews
PROS
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Offers six tracks with unique synthesis methods
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Features diverse synthesis methods including SuperWave and SID
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Enables programming of chords with certain synthesis methods
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Encourages sound sculpting and creativity due to its design
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Built-in sequencer enhances control and sound layering
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Promotes learning and exploration in sound synthesis
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Capable of being a standalone solution for track production
CONS
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Limited to monophonic voices per track
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Lacks the ability to save synthesis patches at the track level
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Steep learning curve for beginners
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Not as intuitive for creating "fat" sounds as some alternatives
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Elektron Monomachine SFX-60+.
Features and functionality
Value and pricing
Build quality
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Owners report that the encoders, while slightly wobbly, function perfectly and the devices are generally built to withstand decades with proper care.
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Setup and maintenance
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The silver faceplates collect dirt in grooves, requiring regular cleaning to maintain their appearance and function.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 5 Reviews and 19 Ratings
283
I Wish Elektron Still Made This Machine...
I stupidly sold the Monomachine when I needed money and it's one of my life's biggest regrets. I figured I would be able to rebuy it someday once I saved up again. But alas 2 months after selling, Elektron discontinued the Monomachine. Which I still don't understand as to why. Sure Elektron makes the Analog Four/Keys which is sort of close... but not really. The Monomachine was the most unique synthesizer I have used. It had 6 Tracks you could load up with any combination of synthesis methods which included: SuperWave (virtual analog), SID (digital SidStation recreation), FM+ (FM synthesis), DigiPro (wavetable synthesis and 12-bit drum samples), and VO (voice synthesis). Each of the 6 tracks were monophonic, but with SuperWave and DigiPro machines you could program in chords! Just writing this review makes me sad that I ever let this go. But hopefully I can buy a used one again in the future!
powerful and flexible sound desing, yet obtuse and mysterious.
This synth is refreshingly contrary to most synth design. While most sound modules try to maximize polyphony and preset variety from a single synthesis method (subtractive, FM, etc), this unit... - has only 6 tracks, each capable of only a single monophonic voice. - has 5 different synthesis methods, some with sub-algorithms - doe not emphasize grab-and-go presets, but is built around diving around menus and sculpting sound in the moment. You can not save syntheses patches at the track-level, only Kits/combinations at the program level. The sequencer is both a source and a destination for control. Control this via MultiTrig mode, and you have incredibly fat stacks, splits, or patters you can transpose in real time. Everything is build to around everything else. There is no center.
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Arptastic
On the surface it is minimal and basic yet once you dive in the depth seams to get greater the more you explore - limitations produce more creativity and expand your consciousness. To some a cruel mistress to others a soothing embrace its fun to explore and jam great for ideas and develops your synthesis knowledge. Use the LFO's :-)
Great digital Synth, a lot of bang for the buck.
In my opinion it takes time to get used to. The + side is, that it has diffrent synthesis forms and even a SID emulation. The sounds you create must be worked on to get them nice and fat. Great tool, but I myself prefer the Analog Key/four as the sounds are fatter and easier to shape them to a nice form.
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A picture of Speed Dealer Moms gear before their canceled performance on the 26th April 2009. This is John's setup. Speed Dealer Moms is the side project of John Frusciante and Aaron Funk.
"These are played live and, in the case of the Elektron Monomachine SFX60+, also triggered by MIDI in the Logic arrangement."
Apart from trackers and our Atari. On the Monomachine I’m well into the drum sounds. Odd choice, I know but they’re dope. A really tasty selection.
Elektron: What synth or other piece of equipment is your bread-and-butter staple?
SOPHIE: I'm on a low carb diet. It's literally just Monomachine and software right now.
"On this record, we play every instrument we ever used in our career, and new ones too,” adds Dunckel. "Vibraphone, for example, or Mellotron, heavily filtered most of the time. We had bought some new instruments that we had never used in our records until then: a Moog Source, a PPG Wave 2.2, a Prophet 5, a Vermona DRM1, an Elektron Monomachine SFX60. We even bought a Vox guitar amplifier, for its warm sound and its tremolo, and a vintage Neumann microphone too, to record our voices.
The Crystal Method tweet: "Our classic #Elektron #Monomachine & #SidStation are back in the studio. Thank u @WeAreElektron LA." (Oct 2014)
From the article, "I have one made by this company called Electron and it’s called a mono machine. I got it at the beginning of 2009 or something like that, I just started messing around with it." Avey composed all of Down There on the monomachine and still uses it today as he's credited with an Electron Synthesizer on Time Skiffs.
In a Tech Talk with Telekom Electronic Beats TV, Mathew Jonson discusses his studio setup, highlighting his use of the Elektron Monomachine SFX-60+.
In this YouTube video, CUCKOO is seen experimenting with the Elektron Monomachine SFX60+ Sound Generator.
At 0:50 in his 2012 Adult Swim spot, Actress can be seen using an Elektron Monomachine alongside an Elektron Machinedrum on his desk in front of his laptop.
Dntel next shows two products of Elektron. The first is identified as a Monomachine.
Slices gets behind the controls of George FitzGerald’s studio on this Tech Talk for Electronic Beats TV. Take a look into the environment and processes of a craftsmen who focuses on getting to know his hardware and making the most out of every moment
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