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Jomox Alpha Base MKII

Analogue Drum Synthesiser

  • 11 Instruments: kick drum, membrane, closed hi-hat, open hi-hat, clap, rim shot, crash, ride, x sample 1, x sample 2, FM synth
  • Analogue Jomox Kick Drum
  • Analogue Jomox membrane voice with 2 linkable F-OSC for complex analogue snare, percussion and tom sounds
  • 2 Sample-based instruments (closed hi-hat, open hi-hat) with additional metal noise as a signal source and analogue VCA, ADSR envelope and filter
  • 4 Sample-based instruments (clap, rim shot, crash, ride) with analogue VCA, ADSR envelope, multimode filter (LP, HP, BP) with resonance and additional metal noise as a signal source
  • 2 Sample-based instruments (X Sample 1, X Sample 2) with external sampling input
  • FM synth with 4 operators and a maximum of 6 voices for percussive sounds, bass, chords and sequences
  • Stereo VCA panning for all instruments
  • Effects: Delay and Reverb, one LFO per instrument (2 LFOs on MBrane) with 64 waveforms
  • Storage locations for 500 samples (16 bit/48 kHz)
  • Step sequencer with up to 64 steps per pattern
  • Parameter locks for individual parameter values per step
  • Further functions such as Shuffle, Roll, Flam, Pattern Chain and Copy/Paste
  • OLED display
  • 18 Encoders and RGB LEDs for convenient programming
  • SD card slot for loading samples
  • USB-B port for USB-MIDI
  • MIDI In, Out, Thru (5-pin DIN)
  • 8 Instrument outputs and stereo output: 10x 6.3 mm TRS jack
  • Stereo input for line and instrument signals: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
  • Sturdy metal housing with wooden side panels
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 410 x 240 x 80 mm
  • Weight: 3.3 kg
  • Includes external power supply (12 V DC, 2 A)
Available since October 2024
Item number 600754
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Sound Synthesis Analog, Samplebased, Synthese
Pads 11
Effects Yes
Bass No
Display Yes
Number of analog outputs 10
Headphone Connector Yes
Mains Operation Yes
Battery Operation No
Footswitch connection 0
Extras Sampling, FM-Synthesizer
Shape Desktop
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$1,666
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GARCON 07.12.2024
I am a long term Jomox customer with an X-Base09, Airbase99 and now the Alpha Base mk2 so I feel qualified to make an informed judgement.

I won't explain the details of the architecture as it is well documented so will just keep this to my opinion.

I didn't buy the original Alpha Base as I hoped for a rack mount version so I could avoid the Jomox sequencer and use my Cirklon instead. I've been using Airbase99 with Cirklon for over 10 years so am embedded in that workflow.

When the mk2 was announced I decided I would try it and didn't expect to use the internal sequencer. That said, I gave it a go and am surprised to find it intuitive and enjoyable. So far I haven't connected my Cirklon but from looking at the midi spec, that will be an amazing combination.

Sound wise, Jomox always had special sauce but the increased flexibility of the Alpha Base sound engine is staggering. There are so many envelopes and filters, it's hard to know where to begin. This thing is ALL SWEET SPOT. Admittedly the Mbrane is still a challenge but I hear the possibilities. The FM synth is wonderful and the user manual explains it well.

If you are in the market for a product at this level, you really should give this a go. This and a looper would be enough for a live set.
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