Elka Synthex

2012-11-15

Released in 1981, the Elka Synthex was an Italian 8 voice synth that was one of the first synths to feature digitally controlled oscillators (DCO) to ensure stable tuning. Other notable features include a built-in sequencer (but no MIDI), a 4-axis joystick for modulation and an advanced filter section. It's very fat sounding and can sound quite similar to the Jupiter 8 and Prophet 5.

Some famous users include Duran Duran, Jean Michel Jarre and Stevie Wonder

Sound demos

https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/67367436

Sound demos by Åke Danielson. All sounds have some Reverb or Delay added.

Download

NSMP Elka Synthex.zip

Sound list

  • Brassy
  • Bstring
  • Dsync
  • Filtrsk
  • LeadBass
  • MaleVox
  • MtlStrng
  • OctStack
  • PolyPowr
  • Softie
  • StaBrass
  • StrgPoly
  • Strings
  • Sweeper
  • Sync
  • SynClavi
  • SynOrgan