Introduction, Conventions in this manual – Elektron Analog Four User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing Analog Keys. It is a digitally controlled analog synthesizer featuring, among many
things, the renowned Elektron step sequencer. The innovative combination of modern technology and tried and
trusted ways of sound generation will let you experience the analog realm in its entirety. To make the most of the
machine, we recommend you to carefully read this manual. Tutorial videos, found on the Elektron website, are
also available. They cover the basics of Analog Keys and are a great complement to this document.

CONVENTIONS IN THIS MANUAL

In this manual we have used certain conventions. They are listed below:

Buttons are written in upper case, bold style, enclosed in brackets. For instance, the button labeled “function” on
the main panel is written [FUNCTION].

Menu names are written in upper case. The OSC 1 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, style. VOL for example.

Upper case style is used for parameter setting alternatives, for example OFF, and for certain menu settings, like
LEGATO.

Messages visible on the screen are written in upper case with quotation marks. Like this, “BANK A: CHOOSE
PTN”.

Knobs are written in upper case, bold, italic style. For instance, the knob “level” is written LEVEL.

LED indicators like the record LED are written <RECORD>.

The following symbols are used throughout the manual:

This symbol indicates information that you need to pay attention to.

This indicates a tip that might make it easier interacting with Analog Keys.

This symbol is not used, but it shows a nice ear.

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