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Elka FM Comparisons

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Model Released MSRP Synopsis Ebay Description
EK44 1986 $1995US An EK22 with Yamaha's 4op FM chips (YM2203) replacing the original subtractive architecture. The Elka EK44 is a 61 key (velocity and pressure sensitive), 9+9 voice, multitimbral FM synthesizer, featuring four oscillators (8 algorithms), dedicated oscillator amplitude envelopes, pitch envelope, LFO, chorus, portamento, MIDI, and 96 program memories (64 preset, 32 user editable).
EM44 1986 $1795US Tabletop version The Elka EM44 is a table-top (velocity and pressure sensitive), 9+9 voice, multitimbral FM synthesizer, featuring four oscillators (8 algorithms), dedicated oscillator amplitude envelopes, pitch envelope, LFO, chorus, portamento, MIDI, and 96 program memories (64 preset, 32 user editable).
ER44 1986 ? Rack version The Elka ER44 is a 2U rack (velocity and pressure sensitive), 9+9 voice, multitimbral FM synthesizer, featuring four oscillators (8 algorithms), dedicated oscillator amplitude envelopes, pitch envelope, LFO, chorus, portamento, MIDI, and 96 program memories (64 preset, 32 user editable).
ER33 1986 ? Similar to ER 44, but with only one voice board (have not confirmed)? The Elka ER33 is a 2U rack (velocity and pressure sensitive), 9 voice, multitimbral FM synthesizer, featuring four oscillators (8 algorithms), dedicated oscillator amplitude envelopes, pitch envelope, LFO, chorus, portamento, MIDI, and 96 program memories (64 preset, 32 user editable).
Note: MSRP is the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price when in production (not a current price).