Yeah, the MIDI sequencing potential definitely looks neat. I’m still going to pass and hope for an OT2 with these functions, but glad some details are finally being offered. 
Okay, I stand corrected on the USB part. I still believe most of us are buying into a hype though. There are lots of great used samplers for cheap around, and this doesn't seem unique enough to warrant so much interest. If you haven't exhausted the OP sampler yet you won't need this. It reminds me a bit of the shitty Akai Timbre Wolf, where people bought it just because it was the cheapest analog poly synth yet. But yeah, marketing is very good these days so I'll just shut up and leave you all to your GAS..
Somebody else who clearly knows fuck all about Electron sequencers
Okay, I stand corrected on the USB part. I still believe most of us are buying into a hype though. There are lots of great used samplers for cheap around, and this doesn't seem unique enough to warrant so much interest. If you haven't exhausted the OP sampler yet you won't need this. It reminds me a bit of the shitty Akai Timbre Wolf, where people bought it just because it was the cheapest analog poly synth yet. But yeah, marketing is very good these days so I'll just shut up and leave you all to your GAS..I’ve owned the OP-1, Analog Rytm, SP-404sx, Electribes, Circuit, and tons of other gear and I’m super hyped for this. The (new gen) Elektron sequencer with sampling and 8 midi tracks at this price is insane. Aside from the sampling functions, the midi is revolutionary. Conditional triggers on stuff like program changes and CCs alone is worth the price. Not to flame you, but comparing this to the OP-1 sampler is a joke. 12 sec vs 64mb of RAM per project, 8 tracks of 64 step sequencing with retrigs, conditional trigs, p-locks, sample per step, poly rhythms, etc… It’s not even remotely close to the OP-1.
I wouldn’t bother putting such effort into replying mate, he clearly hasn’t a clue about the difference between the OP1 and an Electron sequencer. Both powerful, of course i love my OP-1…but come on lol
Okay, I stand corrected on the USB part. I still believe most of us are buying into a hype though. There are lots of great used samplers for cheap around, and this doesn't seem unique enough to warrant so much interest. If you haven't exhausted the OP sampler yet you won't need this. It reminds me a bit of the shitty Akai Timbre Wolf, where people bought it just because it was the cheapest analog poly synth yet. But yeah, marketing is very good these days so I'll just shut up and leave you all to your GAS..I’ve owned the OP-1, Analog Rytm, SP-404sx, Electribes, Circuit, and tons of other gear and I’m super hyped for this. The (new gen) Elektron sequencer with sampling and 8 midi tracks at this price is insane. Aside from the sampling functions, the midi is revolutionary. Conditional triggers on stuff like program changes and CCs alone is worth the price. Not to flame you, but comparing this to the OP-1 sampler is a joke. 12 sec vs 64mb of RAM per project, 8 tracks of 64 step sequencing with retrigs, conditional trigs, p-locks, sample per step, poly rhythms, etc… It’s not even remotely close to the OP-1.
I wouldn’t bother putting such effort into replying mate, he clearly hasn’t a clue about the difference between the OP1 and an Electron sequencer. Both powerful, of course i love my OP-1…but come on lol
@lescour1 word! Apples and oranges… both are delicious!
Okay, I stand corrected on the USB part. I still believe most of us are buying into a hype though. There are lots of great used samplers for cheap around, and this doesn't seem unique enough to warrant so much interest. If you haven't exhausted the OP sampler yet you won't need this. It reminds me a bit of the shitty Akai Timbre Wolf, where people bought it just because it was the cheapest analog poly synth yet. But yeah, marketing is very good these days so I'll just shut up and leave you all to your GAS..I’ve owned the OP-1, Analog Rytm, SP-404sx, Electribes, Circuit, and tons of other gear and I’m super hyped for this. The (new gen) Elektron sequencer with sampling and 8 midi tracks at this price is insane. Aside from the sampling functions, the midi is revolutionary. Conditional triggers on stuff like program changes and CCs alone is worth the price. Not to flame you, but comparing this to the OP-1 sampler is a joke. 12 sec vs 64mb of RAM per project, 8 tracks of 64 step sequencing with retrigs, conditional trigs, p-locks, sample per step, poly rhythms, etc… It’s not even remotely close to the OP-1.
I wouldn’t bother putting such effort into replying mate, he clearly hasn’t a clue about the difference between the OP1 and an Electron sequencer. Both powerful, of course i love my OP-1…but come on lol
@lescour1 word! Apples and oranges… both are delicious!
Yep. Let the music do the talking when you get it. He will probably still be mesmerised by the two gorillas
Okay, I stand corrected on the USB part. I still believe most of us are buying into a hype though. There are lots of great used samplers for cheap around, and this doesn't seem unique enough to warrant so much interest. If you haven't exhausted the OP sampler yet you won't need this. It reminds me a bit of the shitty Akai Timbre Wolf, where people bought it just because it was the cheapest analog poly synth yet. But yeah, marketing is very good these days so I'll just shut up and leave you all to your GAS..I’ve owned the OP-1, Analog Rytm, SP-404sx, Electribes, Circuit, and tons of other gear and I’m super hyped for this. The (new gen) Elektron sequencer with sampling and 8 midi tracks at this price is insane. Aside from the sampling functions, the midi is revolutionary. Conditional triggers on stuff like program changes and CCs alone is worth the price. Not to flame you, but comparing this to the OP-1 sampler is a joke. 12 sec vs 64mb of RAM per project, 8 tracks of 64 step sequencing with retrigs, conditional trigs, p-locks, sample per step, poly rhythms, etc… It’s not even remotely close to the OP-1.
I wouldn’t bother putting such effort into replying mate, he clearly hasn’t a clue about the difference between the OP1 and an Electron sequencer. Both powerful, of course i love my OP-1…but come on lol
@lescour1 word! Apples and oranges… both are delicious!
Yep. Let the music do the talking when you get it. He will probably still be mesmerised by the two gorillas
Who hasn’t kicked back a few and been mesmerized by the two gorillas?!
Okay, I stand corrected on the USB part. I still believe most of us are buying into a hype though. There are lots of great used samplers for cheap around, and this doesn't seem unique enough to warrant so much interest. If you haven't exhausted the OP sampler yet you won't need this. It reminds me a bit of the shitty Akai Timbre Wolf, where people bought it just because it was the cheapest analog poly synth yet. But yeah, marketing is very good these days so I'll just shut up and leave you all to your GAS..I’ve owned the OP-1, Analog Rytm, SP-404sx, Electribes, Circuit, and tons of other gear and I’m super hyped for this. The (new gen) Elektron sequencer with sampling and 8 midi tracks at this price is insane. Aside from the sampling functions, the midi is revolutionary. Conditional triggers on stuff like program changes and CCs alone is worth the price. Not to flame you, but comparing this to the OP-1 sampler is a joke. 12 sec vs 64mb of RAM per project, 8 tracks of 64 step sequencing with retrigs, conditional trigs, p-locks, sample per step, poly rhythms, etc… It’s not even remotely close to the OP-1.
I wouldn’t bother putting such effort into replying mate, he clearly hasn’t a clue about the difference between the OP1 and an Electron sequencer. Both powerful, of course i love my OP-1…but come on lol
@lescour1 word! Apples and oranges… both are delicious!
Yep. Let the music do the talking when you get it. He will probably still be mesmerised by the two gorillas
Who hasn’t kicked back a few and been mesmerized by the two gorillas?!
This is very true. It doesn’t mean those two little b@@tards are very good drummers!
So this discussion made me think. Why is the digitakt so appealing to me. Basically what got me excited to most was the easy sample transfer via USB and the big screen. Having a ton of drum samples sitting on my hard drive that can be swaped easily on a hardware drum machine with a step sequencer? Nice. But wait… I didn’t pay so much money for my used op-1 and that money just for drums?
I did a quick research yesterday and besides mpc500 and 1000 there aren’t good modern solutions with usb sample transfer. Maybe the Roland sp series with SD cards?
I already own a mpc500 for sample playback and minor midi sequencing. Instead of selling my lxr and blofeld for the digitakt, should I update for the mpc1k and jjos or go lofi for a 404(and have a nice multi fx unit for live playing)?any other options? Genre references are HipHop and house. Sorry if this is derailing.
I can’t speak for the MPC’s (never owned one) but I’d definitely avoid the SP series if you are planning on sequencing stuff. You can play stuff in real time, but editing it is a biaaaaaaatch. I just sold my 505 because all it was truly useful for was as an FX unit or for playing loops. You can see lots of guys do this well (Jonwayne has some good sets online, and uses it really well) but it’s not good for actual sequencing/programming IMO
Might be worth looking at MPC1000 if you’re needing a groove/drum machine, as the digitakt seems to be that + sample mangling + extra fx and fun, which you might not need and therefore are over-buying
Octatrack is the only Elektron that does USB key-like sample transfer.
The sequencer is ace, doesn’t have the very last addition but you can still do quite a lot with what there is on this machine.
Got mine used for 800€ iirc.
I thought DT would have me sell it but now I wonder…
Octatrack is the only Elektron that does USB key-like sample transfer. The sequencer is ace, doesn't have the very last addition but you can still do quite a lot with what there is on this machine. Got mine used for 800€ iirc. I thought DT would have me sell it but now I wonder...
Octatrack, Digitakt and OP1 is my setup mate. I personally cant see myself needing another bit of gear for a very long time. Covers all bases
Yea the idea of an all sampler set up is very appealing. For me it would be op1 mpc500 yamaha su 700 and frankly sound mangling + fx almost sold me again for the digitakt 
Idk maybe I have to wait for a few more demos. But kinda funny that there are so few options for a (custom) sample based dedicated drum machine with modern workflow integration (that’s cheap, too)
Nice personal attacks, lescour1. I’m sure the only thing currently between you and infinite stardom is the Digitakt, so good luck with that!
@lescour1 + @ahahaha this isn’t a place to look for quarrel.
People here tend to talk calmly and friendly.
Please, respect this holy spirit
@lescour1 + @ahahaha this isn't a place to look for quarrel. People here tend to talk calmly and friendly. Please, respect this holy spirit :D
Not looking for a quarrel man, just pisses me off when people question other peoples choices of gear. Like most people I work hard doing a job i hate and if i want to buy a Digitakt i will buy a Digitakt.
Nice personal attacks, lescour1. I’m sure the only thing currently between you and infinite stardom is the Digitakt, so good luck with that!
What on earth are you talking about now?
"I wouldn’t bother putting such effort into replying mate, he clearly hasn’t a clue about the difference between the OP1 and an Electron sequencer. Both powerful, of course i love my OP-1…but come on lol "
"He will probably still be mesmerised by the two gorillas"
These were the personal attacks. Seems like you should get another job if questioning the novelty of equipment you don’t even own ticks you off this easy…
"Not looking for a quarrel man, just pisses me off when people question other peoples choices of gear. Like most people I work hard doing a job i hate and if i want to buy a Digitakt i will buy a Digitakt."
I was questioning the gear itself, not mainly YOUR holy desicion. Why so emotional?
Octatrack is the only Elektron that does USB key-like sample transfer. The sequencer is ace, doesn't have the very last addition but you can still do quite a lot with what there is on this machine. Got mine used for 800€ iirc. I thought DT would have me sell it but now I wonder...
The DT P-locking external program changes looks amazing. Can you do that with trig conditions attached too? Guessing yes. Hyped to hear what you make with all that mayhem at your fingertips 
Sounds like they’re shipping soon, enjoy!
There are other ways of making a point.
Best one IMO is to try bringing the other to the state where he can draw his own conclusion, change even slightly his regard on a matter.
I love it when people try to give information so that the other actually understand rather than giving opinion in a plus/minus attitude.
Digitakt is going to have a powerful sequencer that makes it possible to save and reload lots of patterns.
Main feature is the ability to stay in the MIDI domain instead of audio, and making it possible to edit each step on any parameter.
OP-1 is in another universe, a pretty good companion and feeder for the DT, whereas DT will be able to share it strength to OP-1.
I believe one will find limitations in DT, especially with regards to its ancestors… But one will have pleasure to play with it, that’s for sure.
I have certainly disagreed with people on here, so I am not free of sin. But I think the underlying issue is that when people perceive being judged for their decision, then they get defensive, which just escalates everything. I have pre-ordered the Digitakt and very much look forward to it. I don’t need to be convinced that it was a bad purchase or that because it doesn’t meet someone else’s needs then it isn’t for me. Just like I don’t ever try to convince someone else that they need to trade out their gear for something better suiting my needs. If someone, on the other hand, is looking for advice of “will the DT fit into my workflow/setup,” then there is certainly room for constructive conversation.
I have certainly disagreed with people on here, so I am not free of sin. But I think the underlying issue is that when people perceive being judged for their decision, then they get defensive, which just escalates everything. I have pre-ordered the Digitakt and very much look forward to it. I don't need to be convinced that it was a bad purchase or that because it doesn't meet someone else's needs then it isn't for me. Just like I don't ever try to convince someone else that they need to trade out their gear for something better suiting my needs. If someone, on the other hand, is looking for advice of "will the DT fit into my workflow/setup," then there is certainly room for constructive conversation.
I agree mate, but i just think people need to live and let live. Why get so pissed off about other peoples excitement over a bit of new gear? Especially when they clearly know nothing about it.
There are other ways of making a point.
Best one IMO is to try bringing the other to the state where he can draw his own conclusion, change even slightly his regard on a matter.
I love it when people try to give information so that the other actually understand rather than giving opinion in a plus/minus attitude.Digitakt is going to have a powerful sequencer that makes it possible to save and reload lots of patterns.
Main feature is the ability to stay in the MIDI domain instead of audio, and making it possible to edit each step on any parameter.OP-1 is in another universe, a pretty good companion and feeder for the DT, whereas DT will be able to share it strength to OP-1.
I believe one will find limitations in DT, especially with regards to its ancestors… But one will have pleasure to play with it, that’s for sure.
I certainly dont want an argument with yourself, i respect your opinions and enjoy your music that you post. It just really annoys me when people have an uneducated opinion on a piece of gear which some people are clearly excited and have shelled out hard earn money to buy. If said person actually knew the inside and outs of Elektron gear and presented a well constructed argument then i wouldn’t be so defensive. But this dude is comparing the OP1 sequencers to Elektron sequencers. They are chalk and cheese, and both offer completely different tools to an electronic musician.
“I wouldn’t bother putting such effort into replying mate, he clearly hasn’t a clue about the difference between the OP1 and an Electron sequencer. Both powerful, of course i love my OP-1…but come on lol “”He will probably still be mesmerised by the two gorillas”These were the personal attacks. Seems like you should get another job if questioning the novelty of equipment you don’t even own ticks you off this easy…“Not looking for a quarrel man, just pisses me off when people question other peoples choices of gear. Like most people I work hard doing a job i hate and if i want to buy a Digitakt i will buy a Digitakt.”I was questioning the gear itself, not mainly YOUR holy desicion. Why so emotional?
What exactly is this piece of equipment I dont own that ticks me off?