Jomox Alpha Base MKII
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Jomox
Alpha Base MKII
Product Info
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The Alpha Base MKII is a serious analogue drum machine, built for producers who crave that raw, punchy, vintage feel. Its hybrid approach, blending analogue circuitry with sample-based sounds, gives you a surprising amount of creative control – it's a fantastic choice for electronic music producers and those seeking a unique, powerful rhythmic foundation.
Product Description
- 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
- 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
- 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)
PROS
- • Exceptional Jomox kick drum sound – punchy and deep, a signature quality.
- • Flexible FM synthesis offers unique percussive textures and tones.
- • Comprehensive filter and envelope options for shaping sounds creatively.
- • External sampling input expands sonic possibilities beyond pre-loaded samples.
CONS
- • The workflow can be initially complex, demanding a learning curve.
- • Limited polyphony in the FM synth restricts layering capabilities.
- • Relatively high-end price point puts it out of reach for many.
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Key Features
Pads
None – a dedicated drum machine, no pads present.
Sounds/Kits
11 instruments, countless kit combinations via pattern sequencing.
Sequencer Steps
Up to 256 steps per pattern, supporting complex rhythms.
Effects
Integrated VCA, ADSR envelope, multimode filter (LP, HP, BP) with resonance.
Connections
Multiple outputs for individual drum channels, external sampling input, MIDI in/out.
Weight
Approximately 12 lbs, substantial build quality indicates robust components.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's more for quick, percussive sample manipulation; don't expect full-blown sampling capabilities like a dedicated sampler.
Absolutely, via MIDI – it’s a classic design with modern connectivity.
Primarily percussive, but with careful tweaking, you can coax some interesting, atonal textures from it.
