With OS 1.30, Syntakt welcomes four extra synth machines into its city limits, as well as more parameter possibilities, an expanded sequencer, page loop fun, sound saving from sequencer trigs, and more.
Extra machines & extra parameters to existing machines:
Four additional synthesis machines are now available on Syntakt, bringing it up to a hefty 15. SY CHIP, SD ACOUSTIC, BD ACOUSTIC, and HH LAB all jump over from Analog Rytm, becoming dual residents of both instruments.
SY CHIP spreads those SidStation ripples even further, offering magical C64-esque goodness to dive into – but with an analog touch. SD and BD ACOUSTIC extend your snare and kick options – adding a bunch more cracks and booms to your repertoire. Lastly, HH LAB is open for business in Syntakt, bringing a new metallic monster to experiment with.
Existing machine BD SHARP gets a new square waveform to play with, offering that bit more customization to your kick offerings.
Euclidean Mode:
Euclid is in town. Or his audio-inspired apparition at least. Euclidean sequencer mode is now available on Syntakt, allowing for all kinds of extra rhythm options to explore with.
Euclidean rhythms are born from their namesake’s mathematical algorithms – spreading a set number of beats or pulses across a chosen span of time or sequence. This can bring balance and symmetry to your pattern, weaving rhythms that feel both organic and intriguingly structured. Twist and pull at the pattern to take it in unexpected directions.
Page Loop:
Use Page Loop and pick a specific sequencer page to work in. Repeat the page and refine your sound without needing to wait for the sequencer to roll around again.
And even more:
On top of the above you can also save sounds from sequencer trigs, preview parameter locks easier, make use of the random pattern name generator, and enjoy GUI improvements, performance improvements, and plenty more. For a complete rundown of all the new arrivals and bug fixes, be sure to check out the release notes.
Head over to the Elektron Support page to download Syntakt 1.30.
