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OVERBRIDGE

The Analog Keys is a highly capable standalone instrument. Since the introduction of Elektron Overbridge, however, 

there is a complementary way of interacting with it. All that is required is an Elektron Analog instrument, a USB cable, a 

computer running Overbridge, and a DAW.

The Overbridge software suite enables a tight integration between the Analog instruments (Analog Rytm, Analog Keys, 

Analog Four) and a computer DAW. If you want to hook up multiple machines to a computer, we suggest acquiring the 

Elektron Overhub, a Multi-TT hub tailored for Overbridge use.

When using the Overbridge setup, the user interface of your Analog device will present itself as a clearly laid out plugin window 

in your DAW. Sync your device to a software sequencer, record multi track audio, browse and organize sounds, edit kits, and set 

up modulation and performance macros via a simple point-and-click workflow. Access, edit or automate all parameters for sound 

shaping on screen.

Overbridge is available as a complimentary download on the Elektron webpage.

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Install Overbridge.

2 

Make sure the OS of your Analog Keys and the OS of Overbridge match. You will find the most recent versions of 

both operating systems included in the Overbridge download package.

3 

Set your Analog Keys device to Overbridge mode on the USB CONFIG screen. You will find this setting in the SYSTEM 

menu, located at the far south of the GLOBAL menu. Press 

[YES/SAVE]

 to tick the box and activate OVERBRIDGE MODE.

Summary of Contents for Analog Keys

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Page 2: ...turer 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long pe riods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service technicians Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Elektron...

Page 3: ...lly analog signal path digital controls and unprece dented playability makes this a powerful instrument for the expressive musician This quickstart will guide you through the basics of the machine The full reference manual is available as a free digital download at www elektron se We wish you a happy analog experience Have fun The Elektron Team ...

Page 4: ...4 Master Volume 1 18 2 6 7 8 12 10 14 13 15 16 3 17 40 37 38 35 27 4 5 24 41 42 19 20 21 22 23 26 28 29 30 31 25 33 32 34 36 43 39 46 45 44 11 9 PANELLAYOUT Power 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 5: ... TRIG keys are used for entering sequencer trigs as well as choosing patterns 27 BANK GROUP LED indicates if bank group A D or E H is accessed by the bank keys 28 BANK D H accesses pattern selection for either bank D or H The secondary function opens the PARAMETER SLIDE menu 29 BANK C G accesses pattern selection for either bank CorG ThesecondaryfunctionopenstheNOTESLIDEmenu 30 BANK B F accesses p...

Page 6: ...isplay The main interface screen is shown below 1 Barindicatingthemainvolumelevelsettingoftheactivetrack 2 The currenttempodisplayedwithonedecimal 3 Theplayback recordingstatusofthesequencerindicatedbythestandard record play pause and stop symbols Totheright isacounterdisplayinghowmanybars beatsandstepsthesequencerhasplayed 4 Information about which PARAMETER page is active The line above the text...

Page 7: ...alog device will present itself as a clearly laid out plugin window in your DAW Sync your device to a software sequencer record multi track audio browse and organize sounds edit kits and set up modulation and performance macros via a simple point and click workflow Access edit or automate all parameters for sound shapingonscreen Overbridge is available as a complimentary download on the Elektron w...

Page 8: ...access PERFORMANCE mode 3 Turn the DATA ENTRY knobs and listen how the sound of pattern changes ADJUSTING PARAMETERS Each track contains six PARAMETER pages Parameters affecting the sound of the track are found here 1 Make sure a pattern is playing 2 Press the TRACK key of one of the four synth tracks 3 To change the cutoff of the ladder filter press the FILTERS key The FILTERS page will open The ...

Page 9: ...and each bank hosts 16 patterns PATTERN For each of the 8 banks 16 patterns are available meaning 128 patterns are always readily availble A pattern consists of sequencer data like trigs parameter locks time signature and individual track lengths for the synth tracks and the FX and CV tracks They also contain the BPM setting as well as ARP and NOTE page settings SONG 16 songs are available for eac...

Page 10: ... the kit is always linked to a kit Changing patterns therefore means the kit might be changed as well LOADINGAKIT 1 Open the KIT menu by pressing KIT 2 Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select LOAD KIT Press YES SAVE to open the menu 3 The LOAD KIT menu contains up to 128 saved kits The currently active kit is indicated by inverted graphics Select the kit to be loaded by using the ARROW keys or th...

Page 11: ... wheel or by pressing UP DOWN 4 By factory default the Drive Sound library is being browsed If the Sound is to be loaded from the Sound pool press the LEFT arrow key The SORTING menu will open Highlighting the first option in the menu and pressing YES SAVE switches between browsing the Drive Sound library and the Sound pool 5 Load a Sound by pressing YES SAVE The SOUND BROWSER can be accessed dire...

Page 12: ...RD 1 Select the Sound that should be played by pressing TRACK keys 1 4 The information on the LCD display showing which kit is loaded will briefly change to reflect the name of the loaded Sound 2 To change octaves press the OCTAVE UP or OCTAVE DOWN keys The KEYBOARD key range spans three octaves and one note The first and last KEYBOARD keys play by default a C note The OCTAVE LEDs indicate which o...

Page 13: ... Select one of the synth tracks by pressing TRACK keys 1 4 The Sound of the active synth track is the one that will be edited 2 Adjust the overall volume level of the active track with the LEVEL knob 3 Edit a Sound by adjusting the parameters found on the synth track PARAMETER pages Access these pages by pressing the PARAMETER page keys If a page contains a subpage press the PARAMETER page key aga...

Page 14: ... red TRIG LEDs The currently active pattern is indicated by a full bright red TRIG LED 3 To select for example pattern B05 select bank group A D using the BANK GROUP key Then press and hold BANK B F and press TRIG key 5 PATTERN CONTROL Pressing PLAY will start the playback of a pattern Pause by pressing PLAY again Pressing STOP will stop the playback of all tracks After a pattern has been stopped ...

Page 15: ...rs you want to lock using the DATA ENTRY knobs The graphics in LCD will become inverted for the locked parameter and the locked parameter value will be displayed The TRIG LED of the locked trig will begin to flash rapidly indicating the trig now contains a parameter lock 3 Remove a single parameter lock by holding TRIG pressing the DATA ENTRY knob of the locked parameter By removing a note trig an...

Page 16: ...itten and re initialized Sound bank A and B will be overwritten with the factory Sounds Factory preset patterns kits Sounds and settings will be re initialized If you wish to keep the active project remember to save it to a Drive project slot higher than 1 before you perform a factory reset To perform a factory reset hold FUNCTION pressed while turning on the Analog Keys In the menu that appears p...

Page 17: ...void Reverb FEATURES Up to 4 Note Polyphony Multitimbral Unison Dynamic voice allocation for the 4 tracks Drive enables multiple 128 projects IMPEDANCE BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS Main outputs level 19dBu Output impedance 440 Ω unbalanced UNBALANCED AUDIO INPUTS Input level 19dBu maximum Audio input impedance 9 k Ω Digital S N Ratio 102dBFS 20 20 000Hz HEADPHONES OUTPUT Headphones out level 19dBu Outpu...

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Page 19: ...romagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC Meets EU RoHS 2 Directive 2011 65 EU This symbol indicates that your product must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations RECOMMENDEDCONNECTORS Power in 100 250 V AC 50 60 Hz Use the included C7 power cable or equivalent connected to a power outlet Full speed USB 2 0 Connection Connect using the included A to B USB 2 0 connecto...

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