Elektron 109 - Cycles Explored
Elektron 109
Elektron's Model:Cycles is an FM-based instrument that offers maximum sound-sculpting possibilities at an affordable price. Discover all about this powerful digital groovebox in this course by synth expert Rishabh Rajan!
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Course Outline
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Section 1: Introduction
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Section 2: Overview
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Section 3: Sound Engines
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Section 4: Sequencing
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16
Step Sequencing
03:10
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17
Volume & Pan
01:43
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18
Mutes
01:44
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19
Trig Settings
03:52
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20
Track Settings
02:31
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21
Retrigger & Trig Repeat
04:08
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22
Swing & Nudge
02:06
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23
Chance
01:38
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24
Conditional Triggers With Fills
02:55
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25
Pattern Scale Settings
06:05
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26
Pattern Step Shifting
01:23
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27
Live Recording & Quantization
05:19
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28
Overdubbing
02:35
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16
Step Sequencing
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Section 5: Automation
Course Overview

FM synthesis is perfect for creating various types of percussive and melodic sounds. Based on the Digitone FM engine, Model:Cycles offers six different "machines": Kick, Snare, Metal, Perc, Tone, and Chord. Combine all that with Elektron's powerful sequencer, and you have a fantastic and versatile groovebox, perfect for minimal and experimental electronic music. This in-depth course by artist and trainer Rishabh Rajan shows you all you need to know about this mighty instrument.
Rishabh begins the course with an overview of the hardware where you learn about its controls, sequencer and its basic functionalities. Next, Rishabh dives deeper into the unit, revealing everything about the different sound engines and how to use them to create various percussive and melodic sounds. There's a whole section covering the powerful step sequencer where you learn about chance, conditional triggers, live recording and overdubbing. You also discover how to record automation, how to use parameter locks, the pad menu and a lot more...
So sit back and enjoy this 34-tutorial course. Let synth expert Rishabh Rajan show you everything there is to know about Elektron's Model:Cycles!