6. THE USER INTERFACE
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6.6 OVERBRIDGE
This manual primarily focuses on how to use the Analog Rytm as a standalone effect. But you can also use
Overbridge to interact with the Analog Rytm. The Overbridge software suite enables a tight integration
between the Elektron devices (Analog Rytm, Analog Keys, Analog Four, Analog Heat) and a computer DAW.
When using the Overbridge setup, the user interface for your Elektron device will present itself as a clearly
laid out plug-in window in your DAW. Enjoy multitrack audio, browse through and organize sounds and
samples, edit kits, and set up scene and performance macros via a simple point-and-click workflow. Access,
edit, or automate all parameters for sound shaping and sample manipulation, for each of the distinctive
tracks, on screen. Always find your device settings in the same state as you left them when you return to
your DAW project, with the convenient, Machine State Total Recall functionality.
You need an Analog Rytm, a USB cable, a computer running Overbridge, and a DAW.
If you want to hook up multiple machines to a computer, you must use a USB hub. We suggest the Elektron
Overhub, tailored for Overbridge use. It is Multi-TT hub and thereby also supports older Elektron machines.
Overbridge is available for download on the Elektron website. Please read the Overbridge manual (also
available on the Elektron website, Support section) to learn more about its uses and capabilities.
Once installed, for Overbridge to work together with your Analog Heat, do the two following two things:
First - Make sure the OS of your Analog Rytm, and the OS of Overbridge, match. You must have the most
recent OS installed for both Overbridge and the device. The most recent OS versions are available for
download on the Elektron website.
Second - set your Analog Rytm device to Overbridge mode on the USB CONFIG page You will find this
setting in the SYSTEM menu, located in the GLOBAL menu. Press
[YES/SAVE]
to tick the box and activate
OVERBRIDGE MODE.