Elektron Analog Four - Manual (Page 14)

ANALOG FOUR SIGNAL PATH
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ANALOG FOUR SIGNAL PATH
Below is an image outlining the signal path of the Analog Four.
ABOUT THE COMPONENTS
Both oscillators of each voice are analog. All their elaborate waveshaping abilities are completely analog, with
digitally controlled pitches. The noise generator is digital. The two filters and the overdrive circuit between them
are fully analog. The amplifiers are analog. The envelopes and LFOs are digital. They are designed for maxi-
mum efficiency and versatility.
COMMENTS ON THE SIGNAL PATH
The signal path from the oscillators to the audio outputs is completely analog. The signal path from the external
inputs to the audio outputs is also fully analog. The digital send effects are parallel to the main audio path, and
the wet signals from the digital send effects are mixed with the dry analog signal before the main output stage.
ABOUT THE OSCILLATORS AND FILTERS
The oscillators are designed and built from scratch, in order to obtain a lush sound and provide an array of con-
trol features. The ladder filter utilizes discrete low-noise transistors, the multimode filter uses high quality VCAs.
The combination of tradition and innovation ensures a unique sound with a wide range of possibilities. For a
more complete image of the Analog Four architecture, see “Appendix E: ANALOG FOUR ARCHITECTURE“
OSCILLATOR 1
SUB OSC
OSCILLATOR 2 LADDER FILTER MULTIMODE FILTER VCA/PAN
SUB OSC
RIGHT
LEFT
OVERDRIVE
NOISE GENERATOR
AM AND
SYNC MODES