Elektron · Updated August 2026
Analog Rytm MKII: price, specs & release date
Analog Rytm MKII, released 2017-10. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: elektron.se verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Analog Rytm MKII a good buy?
At $1599, the 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 (verified 2026-08-01) · corroborated by reverb.com. 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 Analog Rytm MKII worth it vs cheaper drum machines?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 Analog Rytm MKII cost?
The 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 Analog Rytm MKII compare on price?
At $1599, the Analog Rytm MKII is the most expensive of the 13 drum machines we track, where the median is $399.
When was the Analog Rytm MKII released?
The Analog Rytm MKII was released 2017-10.
What are the Analog Rytm MKII's key specs?
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, 2026-08-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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