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Elka FM Comparisons

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Architecture Comparison

Model Multitimbral Polyphony Unison Architecture
EK44 Basic split/layer retains 9 voice polyphony for both sections. "Multisplit" dedicates 9 voice polyphony for one section, but shares 9 voice polyphony among other 7 sections 9+9 no 4 operator, 8 algorithm FM (YM2203), similar architecture to Yamaha 4op-FM family
EM44 Basic split/layer retains 9 voice polyphony for both sections. "Multisplit" dedicates 9 voice polyphony for one section, but shares 9 voice polyphony among other 7 sections 9+9 no 4 operator, 8 algorithm FM (YM2203), similar architecture to Yamaha 4op-FM family
ER44 Basic split/layer retains 9 voice polyphony for both sections. "Multisplit" dedicates 9 voice polyphony for one section, but shares 9 voice polyphony among other 7 sections 9+9 no 4 operator, 8 algorithm FM (YM2203), similar architecture to Yamaha 4op-FM family
ER33 8 9 no 4 operator, 8 algorithm FM (YM2203), similar architecture to Yamaha 4op-FM family