Digitakt II Launched

[SLiC]

If this is true this is a day one for me. Digitakt is the second coolest thing I own.

But guys... 16 voices, stereo, a lot of memory. Wouldn't making the Digitakt into a polyphonic sampler be like flipping a switch?

I am 99.9% confident it is true, all posts about it have been deleted from the Electronoughts site within minutes of being posted- that doesn't happen for rumours Its been seen and snapped on several shops sites as well (also this, something is happening! https://www.elektronauts.com/news/598)

[SLiC]

I mean, the MKII is likely indicating an upgraded CPU so stocks of the old hardware are dropping. This happened with their earlier machines and it happened to Korg. So they're basically forced into upgraded hardware so may as well add additional features. More effects, but in the case of Syntakt an opportunity perhaps to add 8-bit or 12-bit sample engines (I know this is some major wishful thinking but the possibility is there). Even so, a Syntakt MKII is a logical progression, and yes, I'll happily wait for it rather than buy one now (I've been pondering buying one for months at this point.).

All true (happened before with the displays and we just got new screen models!). I am enjoining my Syntakt 'as is' but I hope for a few more engines and I think it is 'possible' that it could go to 128 steps (as its wont take a lot of additional memory given its not samples). Not sure they will ever add samples (obviously I hope they do) but if anything now there is a Digitakt MK2 it is more likely as that is now a real premier sampler and the Syntakt having limited mono (maybe low bit) samples won't cannibalise their own market...

I strongly suspect based on past actions when the new Digitakt MKII ( ) comes out there will be some free firmware updates for the other boxes...I hope so anyway

[elxsound]

I strongly suspect based on past actions when the new Digitakt MKII comes out there will be some free firmware updates for the other boxes...I hope so anyway

Fixed that for you

Rumors are an official announcement today?

[SLiC]

I strongly suspect based on past actions when the new Digitakt MKII comes out there will be some free firmware updates for the other boxes...I hope so anyway

Fixed that for you

Rumors are an official announcement today?

https://www.elektronauts.com/news/598

[Funky40]

in 2hrs from now

check here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfLJtCWmuf8

[elxsound]

in 2hrs from now

check here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfLJtCWmuf8

Damn… Cutting into the Make Noise videos.

[Funky40]

make ...what ?

edit: whats coming ?

DT2 will stand or fall for me with its file+audiosamples exchange and backup capabilities.
DT was missing a "collect samples"* feature. Thats for me a mandatory one.
A thing i also just stumbled upon with my new VST Drummmies (Triaz)
my first Triaz project is allready nolonger loading correctly, since it misses samples.
Thats exactly what kills the gear for me. is it HW or SW.

Plus: Those 8 bars won´t be that much fun to programm things more into details without any loop selection for edit works. Which would also become handy for jamm works. Well, we could just continue to use less bars, no ?

[cryophonik]

Drum kits on DT mk2 are another feature that I’ve wanted, so yeah, it’s a day one purchase for me.

Syntakt…Not sure they will ever add samples (obviously I hope they do) but if anything now there is a Digitakt MK2 it is more likely as that is now a real premier sampler and the Syntakt having limited mono (maybe low bit) samples won't cannibalise their own market...

That’s been my dream for Syntakt since day one, so my fingers are crossed. I mean, they gave it the same 1GB drive that DT mk1 has for reason, right?

[cryophonik]

Sorry Cryophonic about the resale value!

It’ll take a short term dip, but I think should recover similar to the analog heat mk 1/2.

Yeah, I think you’re right, especially if some of these improvements make it to the original version via firmware. I just checked my local Craigslist and suddenly there are 10 Digitakts for sale starting at $450 USD, which is about $100 less than the recent averages. I’ll probably just keep mine for a bit after buying a mk2 and see if the prices rebound.

[pdxindy]

128 steps! 8 leds to keep track of pages.

That’s significant for making it the only machine.

Wish they had done that with Syntakt, but not sure Id need with 128 with Syntakt.

That's the least interesting feature for me... 64 was plenty, especially with a song mode

[egbert101]

The reason I say 8-bit or 12-bit samples is that it's an excuse to add lofi samples while not necessarily damaging Digitakt sales. Or if they keep it 16-bit with mono, I'd be happy with that too.

But anyway, surely this is all good news for those who love these Elektron products that they're given a refresh.

Also:





https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2024 ... k-preview/

[Funky40]

from https://www.dlxmusic.se/produkter/klavi ... igitakt-ii

Specifications:
Audio track features

16 × stereo or mono audio tracks, or MIDI tracks
5 × selectable SRC (audio) machines:

Oneshot
Warp
Stretch
Grid
RePitch

5 × selectable FLTR machines:

Multi-Mode
Lowpass 4
Equalizer
Comb
Legacy LP/HP

1 × digital base-width filter per track
1 × digital overdrive per track
1 × digital bit reduction
1 × digital sample rate reduction
1 × overdrive master effect
1 × stereo compressor master effect
3 × assignable LFOs per track
400 MB sample memory
20 GB+Drive storage
Diverse sample library

MIDI track features

4 note polyphony per step
16 × assignable CC controls
2 × assignable LFOs per track

Performance features

4 × Trig modes

Tracks
Velocity
Retrigs (only works on audio tracks)
Preset pool (only works on audio tracks)

Keyboard mode with 36 different scales
Song Mode

Sequencer features

128 steps per pattern and track
Individual pattern length per track
Individual time scale multiplier per track
Parameter locks
Trig conditions & trig chance
Retrig (audio tracks only)
Micro timing
1 × Euclidean sequence generator per track

Send effects

Saturator Delay
Supervoid Reverb
Panoramic Chorus

Hardware

128 × 64 pixel OLED screen
2 × ¼” impedance balanced audio out jacks
2 × ¼” impedance balanced audio in jacks
1 × ¼” stereo headphone jack
48 kHz, 24 bit D/A and A/D converters
Hi Speed USB 2.0 port
MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN Sync out

Physical specifications

Sturdy steel casing
Dimensions: W 215 × D 176 × H 63 mm (8.5′′ × 6.9′′ × 2.5′′) (including knobs and feet)
Weight: approximately 1.48 kg (3.25 lbs)
100 × 100 mm VESA mounting holes. Use M4 screws with a max length of 7 mm.

Miscellaneous

Overbridge enabled
Class Compliant USB Audio
External Input mixer
3 year Elektron warranty

Included in the box

Power Supply PSU-3c
Elektron USB cable
Exclusive artwork

[cryophonik]

128 steps! 8 leds to keep track of pages.

That’s significant for making it the only machine.

Wish they had done that with Syntakt, but not sure Id need with 128 with Syntakt.

That's the least interesting feature for me... 64 was plenty, especially with a song mode

...and trig conditions and chance.

That said, I'll gladly take 128 steps and probably end up using all 128 more than I expect,... and then find myself wishing that my ARmk2, Syntakt, and Digitone had it, too!

[Funky40]

hmm, i thought it has Delay "per Track".
Seems not, ohoh.

[Funky40]

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