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Of the 128 notes in the standard MIDI range, Note numbers 0–11 correspond to notes C0 through to B0, the
leftmost octave (which is sometimes called C-2–B-2 in certain applications). These notes will trigger the
sound of track 1 through track 12, respectively (provided they are set to their default channels 1-12). These
notes values map to each of the 12 tracks, regardless of which track is active.
MIDI note numbers 12–84, that corresponds to notes C1–C7 (C5, MIDI note 60, being middle C) will trigger
the sound of the active track in its 73 note variations (as if played by the
[TRIG]
keys in KEYBOARD mode,
from lowest to highest pitch. For more information, please see “7.9 KEYBOARD MODE” on page 23.
MIDI program change messages 0–127 will select pattern 1–128 (A01–H16) on the Syntakt. Additionally,
MIDI CC and NRPN messages can be sent to control various aspects of the Syntakt. For more information,
please see “APPENDIX B: MIDI” on page 108.
7.13 OVERBRIDGE
The Overbridge software enables a tight integration between the Syntakt and a computer DAW software.
When using Overbridge, the user interface for the Syntakt presents itself as a plug-in window in your DAW.
Access, edit and automate parameters for sound shaping on screen. Always find your device preset param-
eters in the same state as you left them when you return to your DAW project, with the useful total recall
functionality. Read more about Overbridge use and availability on the Elektron website: https://www.elektron.
se/overbridge/
7.14 CLASS COMPLIANT DEVICE
The Syntakt is a class compliant device (also known as plug-and-play). It means it does not require any
extra drivers to connect to your computer or other USB class compliant hosts.
The Syntakt can, therefore, stream audio and MIDI directly over USB to and from supported computers/
phones/tablets. It opens up several exciting possibilities of what you can do with your device, for example,
record audio from your device directly over USB in your DAW. For more information, please see “14.8.1 USB
7.15 BACKING UP THE SYNTAKT
It is always recommended to make regular backups of your data. Backups are also a convenient way to
share your projects and sounds with other users. To make backups and transfer files to and from your Elek-
tron device, you should use Transfer, a free application that you can download from the Elektron site. The
application is available for both Windows and macOS.
7.15.1 BACKING UP PROJECTS AND SOUNDS
You can backup up your projects and sounds from your Elektron device to a computer. Here follows the
general procedure for how to back up your device:
1. Connect the Elektron device to the computer via USB.
2. Open the Transfer application on your computer, and then select the USB MIDI port(s) for your
device on the CONNECTION page, and then click “CONNECT” next to your device under AVAILABLE
DEVICES.
3. In Transfer, click the EXPLORE tab to open the EXPLORE page.
4. On the EXPLORE page, top left side, make sure “MY COMPUTER” is selected in the drop-down menu.
5. On the top right side, in the drop-down menu, select the type of file you want to transfer.
6. In the window on the right, navigate to the files or folders you want to transfer
7. Drag and drop the files or folders to your preferred location under “MY COMPUTER.”
Make sure to save your current project on your device, before backing it up.
7.15.2 TRANSFERRING BACKED UP FILES TO YOUR ELEKTRON DEVICE
Use the EXPLORE page in Transfer to transfer previously backed up files to your Elektron device from a
computer.
1. Connect the Elektron device to the computer via USB.
2. Open the Transfer application on your computer and then select the USB MIDI port(s) for your device on
the Transfer CONNECTION page. Click “CONNECT” next to your device under AVAILABLE DEVICES.
3. In Transfer, click the EXPLORE tab to open the EXPLORE page.
