Mode MachinesADX-1 Analog Drum Machine

Mode Machines ADX-1

The ADX-1, from Mode Machines, is a 100% analog drum machine with an integrated 5-channel expander that contains its own individual outputs. It enjoys MIDI control and an enviable amount of knobs that afford access to a wide variety of sounds.

Each of the unit’s five channels open the gates to an array of different sound palettes: Metal, Hi-Hat, Snare, Synth, and Bass. Metal is ideal for creating cymbal sounds and consists of two metallic sound generators, two filters, envelope and modulation options, and decay and release. Hi-Hat features one metallic noise generator alongside a clean signal, mixing, modulation, pitch control, a filter, an envelope, and both decay and release. Snare is essentially a metallic noise generator processed through two bandpass filters in parallel, with decay and release options. Synth is comprised of a triad of oscillators (referred to as “Sinus Oscillators”), FM and bend, and attack and release parameters. Finally, Bass features a single Sinus Oscillator, FM and bend, and attack and release parameters.

ADX-1 Features

• 51 Knobs — no menus or button combinations, every parameter instantly available
• 8 controls per channel allowing you to create a wide range of sounds
• The individual channels can be auditioned with the Trigger buttons or via MIDI
• Each channel has a Panorama control and a Volume control
• Individual outputs at the rear of the device for external mixing
• When any of these outputs are connected to another mixing device, the signal(s) is not separated from the master output
• Two master outputs (left/right)
• MIDI ports (IN/THRU)
• ON/OFF switch
• Power Jack AC 12 Volt
• MIDI Channel Switch