Detail 01
6 FM-based machines
The instrument provides six FM synthesis machines, with both melodic and percussive synths described in the supplied data.
Product detailSKU #1500000322305
ElektronModel:Cycles 6-Track FM-Based Groovebox
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A lightweight six-track FM groovebox built for hands-on sound design, step sequencing, and full-track creation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Musicians and producers who want six FM-based machines
- Live performers or on-the-go composers
- Users who value dedicated tactile controls and real-time or grid-based recording
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Users who need more than six tracks
- Users seeking a non-FM synthesis workflow
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Parameter locks, micro timing, trig conditions, and retrig
Sequencing features are provided for shaping notes and parameters within patterns.
Detail 03
Class-compliant USB audio
USB audio is specified as class-compliant.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Its six audio tracks can also be used as MIDI tracks.
- 02Patterns support up to 64 steps, with unique length and scale per track.
- 03MIDI uses 3.5 mm TRS minijacks; two 5-pin DIN-to-TRS adapters are included.
- 04Power requires 5 V DC at 1 A via the supplied PSU-4b.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many tracks does Model:Cycles have?
It has six audio tracks, which can also be used as MIDI tracks.
02How long can a pattern be?
A pattern can contain up to 64 steps.
03Can it record performance changes?
Yes. It supports real-time or grid-based recording of notes and parameters.
04What connections does it provide?
It has stereo main outputs, a stereo headphone output, Micro-B USB, and 3.5 mm TRS MIDI input and output/thru.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Master effects
- Yes
- Send effects
- Delay and reverb
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
2 detailsConnections & power
- Main outputs
- 2 x 1/4" impedance-balanced audio out jacks
- Headphone output
- 1 x 1/4" stereo jack
32 detailsOther
- Steps
- Up to 64 steps per pattern
- Pads
- 6 velocity-sensitive pads
- Screen
- 128 x 64 pixel LCD screen
- Trig conditions
- Yes
- Projects
- 96 projects
- Power inlet
- Center positive 3.5 x 1.35 mm barrel jack, 5V DC, 1A
- Power supply
- PSU-4b
- D/A converters
- 48kHz, 24-bit
- USB cable
- Micro USB Cable USB-2
- Presets
- Up to 60,000 presets
- MIDI adapters
- 2 x MIDI adapter (5-pin DIN to 3.5 mm TRS minijack)
- Tier
- new
- Velocity modulation
- 1 assignable velocity modulation per track
- Track settings
- Unique length and scale per track
- Retrig
- Assignable retrig function
- Synth engine
- 6 FM-based machines
- LFOs
- 1 assignable LFO per track
- Patterns
- 96 patterns per project
- MIDI out/thru
- 1 x 3.5 mm TRS minijack
- Category Source
- detail
- Tracks
- 6 audio tracks (can also be used as MIDI tracks)
- Warranty
- 3-year Elektron warranty
- USB audio
- Class-compliant
- USB
- 1 x Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Micro B port
- Korena Special
- false
- Parameter locks
- Yes
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 10.7" (27.18 cm) x 1.6" (4.06 cm) x 7.1" (18.03 cm)
- Weight
- 1.8 lb. (0.82 kg)
- Micro timing
- Yes
- MIDI in
- 1 x 3.5 mm TRS minijack
- Recording
- Real-time or grid-based recording of notes and parameters
- Source Id
- site51500000322305
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