Elektron Analog Rytm Presets: Refraction Pack Review

What Refraction Offers for Analog Rytm Users

Refraction delivers 136 original synth patches for the Elektron Analog Rytm MKI and MKII, distributed as a single SysEx file. The pack divides into 14 kicks, 64 synths and basses, 14 snares, 17 hi-hats and cymbals, and 27 percussion and tom sounds, alongside 4 ready-made kits and 4 demo patterns.

Designer and Bundled Content

Created by Eraldo Bernocchi—a London-based composer with over 100 albums and collaborations spanning Harold Budd to Bill Laswell—the pack targets techno producers while remaining versatile across genres. Bernocchi previously designed Double Voltage, Hidden, and Revealed packs for Elektron gear.

Refraction includes a free bonus: 163 samples sourced from a 1979 Korg MS-20, featuring kicks, snares, cymbals, and 67 looped waveforms tuned to C. Available as a digital download via Attack Magazine, installation instructions arrive by email after purchase.

Who Created It and What's Inside the Pack

Eraldo Bernocchi, a London-based composer with over 100 albums and collaborations spanning Harold Budd, Bill Laswell, and Nils Petter Molvær, designed Refraction specifically for the Elektron Analog Rytm MKI and MKII. Bernocchi previously created three Elektron packs—Double Voltage, Hidden, and Revealed—establishing his credibility in hardware sound design.

What You Get

The pack delivers 136 original synth patches in one SysEx file: 14 kicks, 64 synths and basses, 14 snares, 17 hi-hats and cymbals, plus 27 percussion and tom sounds. Four complete kits and four audio demos showcase the presets in context, though no samples are included in the preset file itself.

A bundled free sample pack sourced from a 1979 Korg MS-20 adds 163 sounds: cymbals, hi-hats, kicks, percussion, snares, FX, and 67 tuned waveforms looped in C—bridging vintage analog character with Rytm's modern workflow.

Why This Preset Pack Matters for Techno Producers

The Elektron Analog Rytm stands at the intersection of analog warmth and modern sequencing power, but its factory sounds only scratch the surface. Refraction addresses this gap with 136 purpose-built patches—14 kicks, 64 synths and basses, 14 snares, 17 hi-hats, and 27 percussion sounds—all optimized for techno production while remaining genre-flexible.

Proven Design Expertise

Created by Eraldo Bernocchi, a London-based composer with over 100 albums and collaborations spanning Harold Budd to Nils Petter Molvær, the pack leverages decades of sound design experience. Bernocchi's previous Elektron releases (Double Voltage, Hidden, Revealed) establish a track record for professional-grade content.

The included bonus—67 looped waveforms and 96 percussive samples from a 1979 Korg MS-20—bridges vintage analog character with the Rytm's sample playback capabilities, expanding sonic palette beyond pure synthesis.

How to Get and Install Refraction

Refraction is sold exclusively through the Attack Magazine online store as a digital download. After purchase, you'll receive an email with installation instructions and a download link for the SysEx file containing all 136 patches, plus the bundled Korg MS-20 sample pack.

Loading Presets onto Your Analog Rytm

Transfer the SysEx file to your Rytm MKI or MKII using Elektron's C6 software or any SysEx utility compatible with your operating system. The file contains 4 pre-configured kits showcasing the pack's kicks, synths, percussion, and hi-hats across 8 tracks. Once loaded, patches organize by type—14 kicks, 64 synths/basses, 14 snares, 17 hi-hats/cymbals, 27 percussion/toms—ready for immediate sequencing or live tweaking via the Rytm's interface.