Yeah, that one doesn't impress me much. I guess it's a good option for a "poor man's Digitakt", but IDK. I sorta see it as an affordable way for people to get into the Elektronosphere so that they get hooked on the workflow and then realize they need to upgrade to Digitakt or AR2 or something.
I'm a bit of a Elektron fanboy so take my words with a bit of salt. I got the Syntakt some weeks back and I owned the Rytm since it came out + replaced it with the mk2 when tha came out. The AR is amazing especially with the combo of using samples + the Dual VCO, which basically is four separate monophonic synths - that engine is extremely good for bass sounds.cryophonik wrote: Wed May 04, 2022 4:43 am Oh, and yes I've been checking out the Syntakt demos and it looks awesome, but it really doesn't seem like it fits my needs as closely as the RYTM mk2 does.
I'm a fanboy in training, so you've already got my attention
Yeah, I can only imagine how killer that would be and it's certainly something to consider. My problem is that I currently have 14 hardware synths, 3 hardware drum machines, and not enough audio inputs, MIDI ins/outs, or desk space, so condensing is my main goal (a few of my synths are about to go on the chopping block as well). Thanks for the input, though, it's definitely a good option to think about before I actually pull the trigger on an AR2!DrGonzo wrote: Fri May 06, 2022 4:15 am If you have a Digitakt along with the ST that wouldn't even be a question. That's a killer setup.
Yeah, it doesn't need to be a perfect emulation of any specific classic drum synth, I just wanted to know that it could generally cover that range because none of the demos I've been finding have shown off that side of it. That's one of the main reason I like the sample playback side of it - I have countless x0x samples for those times when I want a good emulation, but also have the ability to dial in something in that ballpark using the analog engines. Seems like the AR2 is exactly what I've been hoping it would be.zerocrossing wrote: Fri May 06, 2022 4:39 am I’ve got a MK1 and I really like it a lot. I wouldn’t say that it’s going to make a hard core 808 fan happy, but it’s got a unique voice of it’s own, and of course any sample can easily be loaded into it.
Haha... yeah sorry about laughing, but I know that situation all too well. So yeah, condensing something into one piece is a genial move. If that's the case, I would go with the AR. But if the DualVCO thingy isn't a big thing for you (or the drum synths), I would seriously consider a Digitakt. The workflow on that machine is like perfect butter. I especially love that samples are individually connected to different patterns. You can do that with the AR too - but you have to do that manually. For every track.cryophonik wrote: Fri May 06, 2022 5:45 am I currently have 14 hardware synths, 3 hardware drum machines, and not enough audio inputs, MIDI ins/outs, or desk space, so condensing is my main goal
Well, thanks for making me feel better about my 9 synths and one drum machine. (Maschine not included)cryophonik wrote: Fri May 06, 2022 5:45 amYeah, I can only imagine how killer that would be and it's certainly something to consider. My problem is that I currently have 14 hardware synths, 3 hardware drum machines, and not enough audio inputs, MIDI ins/outs, or desk space, so condensing is my main goal (a few of my synths are about to go on the chopping block as well). Thanks for the input, though, it's definitely a good option to think about before I actually pull the trigger on an AR2!
Part of why I can find an Analog Four and Maschine enough is because I do lean heavily on plugins to fill in the cracks. Running them inside Maschine has been a great way to make them feel more “hardware.” Yeah, it doesn't need to be a perfect emulation of any specific classic drum synth, I just wanted to know that it could generally cover that range because none of the demos I've been finding have shown off that side of it. That's one of the main reason I like the sample playback side of it - I have countless x0x samples for those times when I want a good emulation, but also have the ability to dial in something in that ballpark using the analog engines. Seems like the AR2 is exactly what I've been hoping it would be.zerocrossing wrote: Fri May 06, 2022 4:39 am I’ve got a MK1 and I really like it a lot. I wouldn’t say that it’s going to make a hard core 808 fan happy, but it’s got a unique voice of it’s own, and of course any sample can easily be loaded into it.
I currently do have a Digitakt! It was my first Elektron purchase that I made a few months ago. My plan is to replace that and the DrumBrute Impact (and possibly Cycles) with the AR2 and have one unit cover both my analog and sample(r) needs. Honestly, I'm more interested in the analog side, but with the option to include samples, so the AR2 seems like exactly what I want.DrGonzo wrote: Fri May 06, 2022 7:00 amBut if the DualVCO thingy isn't a big thing for you (or the drum synths), I would seriously consider a Digitakt. The workflow on that machine is like perfect butter. I especially love that samples are individually connected to different patterns. You can do that with the AR too - but you have to do that manually. For every track.cryophonik wrote: Fri May 06, 2022 5:45 am I currently have 14 hardware synths, 3 hardware drum machines, and not enough audio inputs, MIDI ins/outs, or desk space, so condensing is my main goal
I am!!! Now I just need to get my wife a bottle of wine for Mother's Day so I can spend a few hours with it while she takes a nap
Turkey lunch and a box of wine, you’ll be setcryophonik wrote: Sat May 07, 2022 4:58 pmI am!!! Now I just need to get my wife a bottle of wine for Mother's Day so I can spend a few hours with it while she takes a nap
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