Analog Four Mk1 vs Mk2 vs AK - Plus Overbridge Support for Audio over USB

[PeterHanes]

@atomix_303

I’m trying to decide between buying an Analog Four Mk1, Mk2 or Analog Keys.
I want to be able to use Overbridge with Audio over USB and I am trying to understand what I am missing out on with the MK1. As far as I understand the MK1 won’t operate with Overbridge 2

That’s incorrect.

Overbridge 2 is for AF Mk1, AK, and AF Mk2.
Overbridge 1 supports AF Mk1 and AK but not AF Mk2.

AF Mk1 and AK have restricted USB bandwidth and so according to Elektron these two devices “support a maximum of 8 channels per direction in Overbridge, and a total of 10 channels (in- and outputs) running simultaneously”. Consider whether that is sufficient for your needs.

AF Mk2 does not have this hardware limitation and so you can have 8 inputs and 6 signal outputs simultaneously.

Read here for full documentation on the Overbridge 2 public beta:

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