Description
The Elka EM-22 is the module version of the EK-22 synthesizer. The specifications for the EM-22 are identical with exception of the keyboard and it is housed in a tabletop desktop model. The unit retains the same 6 voice 2 DCO per voice oscillator feature. A built in Chorus also onboard helps beef up the sound.
The instrument features a fair amount of buttons with a screen print of parameters and functions on it's front panel. The editing features are very good for tweaking and customizing the player's sound.
The instrument has MIDI and offers different settings for how the instrument play and receive MIDI. The keyboard can be split and it's setting saved along with other preferences as a Performance Preset. There are 16 performance presets that's have performance features like the keyboard split, portamento setting, wheel settings, and MIDI.Similar to as a Global Mode as in other synthesizers.
The instrument features a fair amount of buttons with a screen print of parameters and functions on it's front panel. The editing features are very good for tweaking and customizing the player's sound.
The instrument has MIDI and offers different settings for how the instrument play and receive MIDI. The keyboard can be split and it's setting saved along with other preferences as a Performance Preset. There are 16 performance presets that's have performance features like the keyboard split, portamento setting, wheel settings, and MIDI.Similar to as a Global Mode as in other synthesizers.
Architecture
Type: Analog
Synthesis: Subtractive
Oscillators
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Oscillators: 2
Waveforms: Pulse, Pulse Variable, Saw Down, Saw Up, Square, Triangle
Osc Modulation: Envelope, Knob, LFO
Envelopes
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Envelopes: 2
Evelope Paramerters: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release
Filters
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Filters: 1
Types: Low Pass, Resonance
LFO: 1
LFO Parameters: Sample & Hold, Saw Up, Saw Down, Square
Polyphony & Tuning
Polyphony: 6
Timbrality: 0
Tuning: Standard
Patches
Patches RAM: 32
Patches ROM: 64
Storage: Internal
Editing: MIDI
Effects
Chorus
Sequencer
Sequencer recorder for patch editing
Case
Case: Desktop
Case Details: Tabletop desktop module plastic and metal
Controls: Buttons, Faders, Pedal - Filter, Modulation 1/8" Jacks, Pedal - Patch Change, Pedal - Volume
Display Type: LCD
Display Count H: 32
Display Count V: 2
Display Notes: Viewable from all angles
Connections
Audio Output Connections: 1/4" Phone Jack, Stereo Main, Stereo Headphone
Audio Output Count: 3
MIDI Ports: IN, OUT, THRU
Power: Wall Wart Ac Adaptor
Production
Year Released: 1986
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Pricing
MSRP List Price: $1,295 - convert
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