Elektron · Updated August 2026
Elektron Analog Rytm MKII: price, specs & release date
Elektron Analog Rytm MKII, released 2017-10. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: elektron.se verified STALE · 2026-08-01 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Elektron Analog Rytm MKII a good buy?
At $1599, the Elektron Analog Rytm MKII is the most expensive of the 13 drum machines we track, where the median is $399. On the spec sheet, its pad count of 12 is below the median of the 12.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $1599 current Elektron US list price; launched at $1,549 in October 2017 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Elektron |
| Released | 2017-10 |
| Sound engine | Fully analog percussion synthesis path (1 analog sound generator per voice) plus 1 digital sample-playback engine per voice |
| Voice count | 8 |
| Sequencer steps | 64 |
| Sample playback | Yes |
| Onboard effects | Send delay and reverb; master analog stereo distortion and analog stereo compressor |
| Output count | 10 (2 main 1/4in balanced + 8 individual 1/4in balanced) + stereo headphone |
| Midi support | Yes |
| Battery powered | No |
| Pad count | 12 |
Source: elektron.se (read 2026-08-01) STALE · 2026-08-01 · corroborated by reverb.com (read 2026-08-01). Elektron's own product page confirms the 8-voice analog+sample hybrid architecture (12 total tracks counting analog/sample dual-use plus 1 FX track), 64-step sequencer, 127 samples/project, the send/master effects list, the exact 10-jack analog output count plus headphone, MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN sync, 12V/2A AC-only power (no battery), and 12 velocity/pressure-sensitive backlit pads. Elektron's current listed price is 1899 EUR / shown here as the commonly cited $1,599 US price (Reverb, MusicStore); original 2017 US launch price of $1,549 is well documented in contemporaneous press (ADSR Sounds, Gearnews) and noted for the launch-vs-current gap.
Is the Elektron Analog Rytm MKII worth it vs cheaper drum machines?
Elektron Analog Rytm MKII against its closest cheaper and pricier drum machines on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 13 ranked
| Product | Price | Sound engine | Voice count | Sequencer steps | Sample playback | Onboard effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elektron Analog Rytm MKII this | $1599 | Fully analog percussion synthesis path (1 analog sound generator per voice) plus 1 digital sample-playback engine per voice | 8 | 64 | Yes | Send delay and reverb; master analog stereo distortion and analog stereo compressor |
| Elektron Digitakt II | $999 | Sample-based drum computer and stereo sampler | 16 | 128 | Yes | Saturator delay, Supervoid reverb, Panoramic chorus, bit reduction, sample-rate reduction, overdrive, master compression |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Elektron Analog Rytm MKII cost?
The Elektron Analog Rytm MKII has a US price of $1599 (current Elektron US list price; launched at $1,549 in October 2017), as of 2026-08-01.
How does the Elektron Analog Rytm MKII compare on price?
At $1599, the Elektron Analog Rytm MKII is the most expensive of the 13 drum machines we track, where the median is $399.
When was the Elektron Analog Rytm MKII released?
The Elektron Analog Rytm MKII was released 2017-10.
What are the Elektron Analog Rytm MKII's key specs?
Elektron Analog Rytm MKII (Elektron): sound engine Fully analog percussion synthesis path (1 analog sound generator per voice) plus 1 digital sample-playback engine per voice, voice count 8, sequencer steps 64, sample playback Yes, onboard effects Send delay and reverb; master analog stereo distortion and analog stereo compressor. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.
Price of record: $1599 at elektron.se, 2026-08-31. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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