Analog Four - 5 Year Review: why all the early reviews are wrong , and an MKII comparison

The MKII Analog Four was just announced and the price drop in the second hand market prompted me to check out what this was all about. After a deep dive into the feature set, and a retrospective look at the early reviews of the A4, Elektron has added so much to the machine via firmware updates, that what it is now is very different from what it was when it launched

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[loopop]

Hey everyone - a correction to this video: a while after I made it, Elektron decided to offer Overbridge for free to MK2 users as well, so there's no cost associated with it.

[MattiasHolmgren]

Superb review loopop! Love the Digitakt, craving for an Analog Four mk2 too!

[GuitarsAndSynths]

Of all my synths that I currently own, my Analog 4 is my favorite. So much deep exploration and best sequencer.

[daysofsongarchive]

Thanks a bunch for making this video! I've been considering the MkI but wasn't sure. This seals the deal!

[wreignone]

Great video. Very refreshing to see a reviewer revisit something like this

[WxkR]

Thanks for the video! Very timely too because now is the time to acquire an A4 if you ever fancied one. This is a really amazing synth both regarding the sound and the sequencer options. It lacks nothing compared to now much more expensive synths. I wrote "now much more expensive" because thanks to Elektron releasing the MKII version, the original box's price dropped substantially. You can get brand new ones for $800 USD. The MKII might be better for some people in some aspects but for most people wanting to do music, whatever the level, professionally or for personal entertainment, the original A4 offers everything that is needed.

[freakn]

thank you so much for making this. perfect intro for people interested and well spoken/presented. good shit, homie.

[cls]

I love my Digitone and Digitakt and just added an A4 mkI for $600usd. Pretty good steal for a 4 voice, 4 track analog synth with nice FX and all the goodies of the Elektron sequencer. I'm happy :) Glad I found this review!

[mindwizard]

great video. Many machines have come and gone in my studio, but I love my a4 and will never get rid of it. Thanks for sharing!

[simonhmackie]

Just "accidentally" won an eBay auction for a 2nd had Analog Four on an impulse (the price was just too good), so thsi overview is super-helpful, thanks!

[sufferingprofusion]

Great in depth review. Not exactly for me, but your video really helped me understand. Keep up the great reviews.

[jshell]

I have to thank you for this video and showing the Polyphony feature especially. I have a Monomachine and had assumed that the polyphony would be similarly implemented but this is much better! I was wondering whether to take advantage of the MK1 price drops and this video helped nudge me over the edge.

[elissitdesign]

I love my AnalogKeys ❤️🎹
Learning the synth using Overbridge then moving to using the LCD will get you understanding how to program sounds quicker.

[PaterTenebrarum]

Thanks man, excellent overview. Precisely what I was waiting for.

[isaac.anthony]

It would be SUPER COOL if you could do a follow up video, showing how to use midi to sequence external gear, now... Big thanks for all the vids!

[aiekmeeisnhdye]

loopop should be the head of marketing of every synth company

[pedalfiles]

Picked up my A4 a month ago for 600$. The best synth for the price in my opinion.

[Lumibug]

this is really helpful ! thx a ton, since MKII is abt to launch, original A4 price is dropped, im just abt to get one !

[nateonearth]

Absolutely love your videos. You bring understanding with ease.

[jukkaschannel]

Good look and perspective on this loopop! Thanks. You should also mention the Analog Keys which has many of the things already that are 'new' in the Mk II. Plus the nice 37 touch-sensitive, aftertouch keys and the rugged joystick controller. It's also reasonably priced on the second-hand market. Another plus is that it's also a nice controller keyboard.