{"product_id":"jomox-alpha-base-drum-machine-mk-ii","title":"JOMOX ALPHA BASE DRUM SYNTH MK II","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eALPHA BASE Mk II\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the sucessor of the already legendary ALPHA BASE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable since October 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's new?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Graphic OLED display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Real RGB LEDs in the sequencer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-More buttons: Last Step, Roll\/Flam, Store Kit\/Patt, Rec Para and Rec Sample\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Analogue panning circuitry for the hybride sample channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Improved analog engine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Noise volume is controllable in the hybrid sample channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-More samples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Headphone volume is independent from mix volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Alpha Detail\" alt=\"Alpha Detail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jomox.de\/upload\/content_images\/IMG_0833_500.jpg\" width=\"500\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKick Drum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe center instrument still is the analog kick drum which has gotten a face lifting again. The legendary punch and assertiveness of all Jomox kicks is convincingly continued. LFO, pitch envelope, metallic noise and gate time are famous features that may not and do not miss out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMBrane\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a second analog instrument, we have put in a complete MBrane voice. It covers a gigantic spectrum of analog snare drums, percussions, cow bells, claves, glasses, toms, bass drums etc. etc. It uses the technology of the Mod.Brane11. Of course, this instrument has 2 own LFOS, pitch envelopes and metallic noise as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSamples+Filter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe succeeding six instruments are built hybridly and consist of samples that are run through real analog filters and VCAs. Each analog sample channel has an own metallic noise that alternatively can be used as a signal source or being mixed to the sample.\u003cbr\u003eWith metallic noise only, it becomes a pure analog instrument again. Four channels make use of a multimode filter that is capable of resonance - again they can be used as true analog instruments with the self-oscillating filter as the only sound source if you wish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHi Hat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo of these six channels are reserved for hi hats and make use of a proven and improved HH filter that was used in the XBASE 999 already. It is specialized for analog hi hats and may conjure wonderful noisy hi hats from a sample mixed with metallic noise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eClap, Rim, Crash, Ride\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe succeeding four channels have each a resonateable 2-pole multimode filter that can be switched between LP, HP and BP. The filter cutoff can be modulated by an ADSR envelope and an LFO per instrument. If the filter is self-oscillating, one can create wonderful analog toms, claves, sticks etc. by means of the VCA envelope behind. Or even extremely bend samples sonically. By principle, each of the four MM filter sample channels is a little synth voice of its own. A sampled synth bass run through the analog filter is nearly indistinguishable from a real analog synth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eX Sample 1+2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoreover, there are two sample instruments that work purely digital. It's even possible that the Alpha Base can sample external audio on these channels for about max. 5 seconds. Which is more than enough for drum samples. The recorded sample can be stored on SD card or being copied to the internal flash memory and then being played back by the other sample channels. Samples can also be copied from SD card into flash memory. The format is RAW\/WAV mono 16 Bit \/ 48kHz. The internal organization divides samples into fixed memory slots that can be addressed by the parameter sample select in the instruments. All samples can be pitched and modulated in a wide range. The sample start and stop can be edited and they are loopable as well. Modulation targets are: pitch, filter cutoff and volume. Each channel has an own LFO for that.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFM Synth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a little digital gadget we have added a mini FM synth. With 4 operators and maximum 6 voices it can create weird and crazy percussion sounds up to simple chords. Played over an external midi keyboard, it can be used as a polyphonic synth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo digital effects are on board: delay and reverb that act as send\/return effects. Each of the analog instrument outputs has an own A\/D converter. The delay effect can also being inserted into the 6 hybrid sample channels and becomes then part of the sound production chain. The reverb can easily being killed by an encoder click but is indeed a great advantage for life performances with minimal equipment. Reverb times may reach to almost inifinity, and the damping filters act quite extremely so that the reverb meets the requirement of modern electronic music and can be an essential part of sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Alpha Site\" alt=\"Alpha Site\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jomox.de\/upload\/content_images\/IMG_0834_cut500.jpg\" width=\"500\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEditing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the editing of parameters there are 16 encoders arranged in a 4x4 matrix. Each instrument only addresses two pages by 16 values to make the editing as easy as possible, without deep menu cursors. The 24x2 character display can show 4 parameters at a glance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSequencer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sequencer is made up as a 16 step running led sequencer and has 11 tracks. Each track has a maximum number of 64 steps, means four measures at a 16th resolution per measure. By the bar switch your can switch between the different measures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe actually played number of steps is being controlled by function Last Step � for instance 32 for two measures, 48 to obtain 3 measures a.s.o. There is another great feature here: each track has its own Last Step, reaching from 1-64! That makes it possible to create complex rhythmic figures, because a track with e.g. 28 steps starts to shift a quarter (=4 steps) against the other 32 step tracks for each measure. That gives you the possibility for incredibly interesting rhythmic compositions with easiest means!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can edit shuffle either per track or globally. Also a roll and flam function can be triggered on specific steps. The roll\/flam-patterns can be chosen for every track individually - there is a wide variety of simple double hits to 3,4-fold rolls or even 12 retriggers at your choice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eParameter Locks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach track and step can sequence the instrument's pitch and one extra parameter.\u003cbr\u003eThe pitch track can be easily turned on and off with the button �Seq�.\u003cbr\u003eIn Seq Mode you can also program single parameter changes for individual steps. These can be every accessible instrument parameter or even whole instruments recalled from the preset-list per step. One holds a step key and changes the desired value, which programs the P-lock into that desired step.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeighboured patterns can be easily chained by the Chain function in order to create simple song structures. Whilst in Chain mode, you hold both the desired step buttons (that select a pattern within 16 tracks) and create a pattern chain that is stored along with the actual first pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Alpha Back\" alt=\"Alpha Back\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jomox.de\/upload\/content_images\/IMG_0827_cut500.jpg\" width=\"500\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMidi\/USB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ALPHA BASE has Midi In\/Out\/Thru and USB. As a USB Midi device you can seamlessly integrate the drum machine into the DAW. Midi clock sync or Clock Master let you perfectly sync the machine to the DAW. Each of the 11 instruments is played over an own midi channel and is being played by pitch and velocity. Of course, every of the internal parameters is controllable via Midi(USB) CCs and each internal knob transmits the actual CC via Midi(USB).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll outputs are balanced and yield a professional level of up to 22dBu (balanced mode). Punch and sound go together with a physical high output level. The internal analog supply range is an uncompromising +\/-15 Volts. Opposing to the 999 we returned to an analog mix out volume potentiometer because it is simply easier to use and sonically neutral.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll informations are subject to change.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e� Jomox GmbH 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"5\" align=\"right\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"1\" bgcolor=\"#cccccc\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"5\" height=\"1\" bgcolor=\"#cccccc\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"8\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"sub_title_detail\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" height=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003e11 Instruments:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKick Drum, MBrane, Cl HiHat, Op HiHat, Clap, Rim Shot, Crash, Ride, X Sample 1, X Sample 2, FM Synth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003eReal analog Jomox kick drum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003eReal analog Jomox MBrane voice with 2 coupleable F-OSC for complex analog snare, percussion, bass and tom sounds ranging from 16Hz to 20kHz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003e2 sample based instruments with analog VCA ADSR envelope and\/or HH filter, optionally with metallic noise mixed as extra sound source. The HH filter is 2-pole, HP\/LP\/Res each separated parameters, peakable but not oscillating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003e4 sample based instruments with analog VCA ADSR envelope and\/or resonating multimode filter (LP, HP, BP) with ADSR envelope, optionally with metallic noise mixed as extra sound source. The multimode filter can be used as a signal generator in order to generate analog toms or sticks etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003e2 sample based instruments with external sampling input and pure digital playback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003e1 FM synth with 4 operators and max. 6 voices for percussive sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003eEffects delay, reverb with send per instrument, also insertable into analog signal path on CH, OH, Clp, Rim, Ride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003eLFOs: per instrument one LFO (MBrane 2 LFOs) with 64 wave forms, each assignable on pitch, VCA, filter cutoff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003e500 samples 16 Bit\/48kHz in internal flash memory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003eSD card slot for loading of samples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003eUSB (Midi Device).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003eMidi In, Midi Out, Midi Thru.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003eInputs: stereo in for sampling, FX or sidechain. Both inputs are Hi-Z and suitable for guitar\/bass or work up to line level +20dBu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003eOutputs: 8 individual balanced outputs, stereo mix balanced, headphones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003eOutput Level: max. ca.+14dBu unbalanced, +20dBu balanced on all outputs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003e18 encoders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003eInput Volume,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003ePhones Volume and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003eMix Volume are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eanalog potentiometers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003eOLED display 256x64px.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003e12V 2A DC external power supply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003eStable metal case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003eWood side cheeks, rubber feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003eSize: 41cm (16.1\") x 24cm (9.5\") x 8cm (3.2\") (back side).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content_text\"\u003eWeight: ca. 3.3kg (7.26 lbs).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1391\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ydD9ThZmKeg\" title=\"SUPERBOOTH 2024: Jomox - Alphabase MKII Drum Machine\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JOMOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124056871085,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/3449\/7197\/files\/27.jpg?v=1781645750","url":"https:\/\/www.detroitmodular.com\/products\/jomox-alpha-base-drum-machine-mk-ii","provider":"Detroit Modular","version":"1.0","type":"link"}