Tips & Tricks: Elektron Analog Heat +FX with a MIDI Sequencer For More Creative Control

video upload by Group Technologies

"We are all aware of how versatile the Analog Heat+FX dynamic sound processor from Elektron is at processing, manipulating, enhancing, and twisting sounds. The Analog Heat+FX is truly a mighty palette for processing sound; either as an end of chain mastering tool or spicing up your drum machine, synth, vocals and anything else you can throw at it. In this video we look at how to use MIDI CC via the MIDI track(s) on the Syntakt to control various effect parameters on the Heat+FX. Effectively we sequence the different type of effects and parameters, going a little nuts in the process. Whilst this is great fun, it’s also a great way of experimenting with sound design and creating new sounds!

The heart of the Heat+FX is a stereo distortion unit with 8 fully analog circuits that offers everything from clean boost to total annihilation. The additional digital effects; delay, reverb, warble, bits, chorus, compressor and bass focus offers endless possibilities to sculpt your sound even further. There are over 100 effect parameters that can be controlled via MIDI CC on the Heat+FX, and pairing it with an external MIDI sequencer opens up a huge range of creative possibilities. Any Elektron MIDI sequencer, as found on the Syntakt, Digitakt or Octatrack are all great at complimenting the Heat+FX. MIDI tracks on any Elektron sequencer can control up to 4x MIDI CC parameters per track. In this video we use 2x MIDI tracks, controlling 8 parameters across reverb, delay and chorus effects, although the potential to mangle and twist your sound is almost limitless making the Heat+FX a fantastic sound processor!"

RobinHan | Circuit Track w/ Model Cycle Jam

video upload by Robin翰

"Novation Circuit Tracks w/ Elektron Model:Cycle

make up my mind to get a Novation Circuit Tracks,
using its midi track to control M:C is a very decent workflow."

Buchla Easel Command 208C - Luna II

video upload by TheTrackdriver

"This is 'Luna part II'. I'm performing with my Buchla Easel Command 208C, Strymon Volante and Strymon Nightsky. The audio is sampled continuously on the Elektron Octatrack in two alternating recording buffers. The third track is trigging the samples and adds various effects. The final piece was recorded onto a compact cassette.

The moon was recorded with a Panasonic DC-G9 with a Leica DG Vario Elmarit 100-400mm lens mounted on an Olympus telekonverter MC-20 (2X zoom)."

Part 1 here.

Music as a release // Baseck on the evolution of his sound

video upload by Elektron

"Baseck talks us through his origin story, going from turntables and bike accidents to drum machines, Gameboys & LSDj, and wrecking it with the Analog Rytm.

Check out Baseck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/baseck
Visit Baseck's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/baseck

Analog Rytm MKII support & downloads: https://bit.ly/3U5Hj01
Analog Rytm MKII explore: https://bit.ly/3MTtIFc

00:00 In the studio
00:30 The creative process
01:13 “Alien” breakbeats
02:00 Starting in the early 90s
03:07 The drum machine transition
04:11 Using one box at a time"

Bad Gear - Sell Your DIGITAKT

video upload by AudioPilz

"Boss DR-5 - Sell Your DIGITAKT

Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. After redirecting the money for a nice 2018 weekend trip, spending a couple of years in my own private Elektron bootcamp and embracing the “limitations breed creativity” Zen I have become quite an avid Digitakt user.

However, today we are going to talk about the Boss DR-5. This 1994 drum machine looks suspiciously similar to the Swedish mono samplers so after rumors of Digitakts discontinuation started swirling a while back I might as well take a look at this cheapskate alternative.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:53 Overview Boss DR5
01:17 Technology and Sounds
02:07 Sound Editing
02:16 Remarkable Features, Kits
03:00 Real Time Recording
03:12 User Interface for Guitar Players
03:34 Guitar Input , Amp Simulator , Pitch Tracking
03:52 Chord Mode
04:03 Limitations, Polyphony
04:22 What Else??? (Build Quality, Connectivity, Pricing,...)
04:46 Hate
05:01 Jam 1 ( Acid ChillWave )
05:55 Jam 2 ( 148 bpm is the new 128 bpm )
06:52 Finale ( Electric Boogie Body Music )
07:23 Verdict"

3x Arturia Keysteps control the Synthesizers.com plus Syntakt and Poly Eurorack on Nifty Keys

video upload by Rudetee

"All live ! No overdub improvisation . Wtith 3 arpegiators from the Keysteps.
Synthesizers.com Ribbon controller ,Drums from Elektron Syntakt, Nifty Keys contains Doepfer quad Polyphonic modules. And Attack of the Cloney (VCS3)"

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See this previous post for info on the Cloney.

Mamotreco - Crossing the Line (demo)

video upload by Mamotreco

"I made this track with the Elektron Octatrack and Analog Four synth and sampler grooveboxes, which handle the core of the track, alongside the Roland JV-880 Rompler synth from late 80s which comes in for melody lines and chords. #doswave #retrowave #retrosynth
I also made the pixel art animation to go with this track.
Music and video by Mamotreco
https://mamotreco.com"

PlayFader PlayMates - Elektron Digitakt (drums!)

video upload by Play All Day

"Another example of the power of this pairing, left channel of PlayFader is laying beats while the other channel takes care of the bass."

Check out the PlayFader with the Oberheim OB-X8, and other demos here.

Aureate 📀 (Sequential Take 5 // Elektron Digitone + Red Panda Particle + Strymon Deco 2) Chords Jam

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"No sequencers were harmed during this recording! 😄 Just wanted to roam with some chords played live on the Take 5 analog synth. Further on I introduced the Digitone FM synth where I used 3 tracks (with 3 different sounds), where 2 of the tracks have their integrated ARPEGGIO enabled, with different settings in order to add some rhythmic complexity to the jam 🥁

The Digitone is being fed into the Particle 2 granular delay then the Deco pedal, in order to add random variations to the FM sounds and some kind of LO-FI vibes!

The MIDI Out of the Take 5 synth is triggering the Digitone. Hence both synths are playing the same notes. However the 2 ARPs on the Digitone help bring the syncopated sounds.

I think that the blending of the analog and digital synths here, makes the global sound and texture of this jam sound quite interesting! Hope you liked it too? 😊

* Hardware used *

// PADS:
- Sequential Take 5 (5-voice analog synth)

// CHIMES:
- Elektron Digitone (8-voice FM groovebox) + Red Panda Particle 2 (granular delay and pitch shifter) + Strymon Deco 2 (tape saturation & doubletracker)"

Tips & Tricks: Class Compliant USB Audio Interface with Elektron Drum Machines and Synths

video upload by Group Technologies Australasia

"Did you know that almost all Elektron devices* are USB class compliant? That means you can easily send audio out from your Elektron drum machine or synth directly to your Apple iOS or OS device and record proper line-level audio. This is great for quickly capturing that beat you've been working on and sharing it with friends or for posting on social media like a pro. In this video we look at how easy it is to plug and record audio to your Apple device with no additional drivers, app or software required! It's also possible to send any incoming audio from external sources routed through to your Elektron box, out to USB as well. In this video we jam the Elektron Syntakt together with a vintage Roland TR-606. The TR-606 audio is running into the external input of the Syntakt and all the sounds from both devices are being routed directly via USB audio into an iPhone.

Elektron firmware provides options for choosing what audio source output you want to route to your iOS device. The default setting will send the main stereo outs, whereby the mix of all your tracks inside your Elektron box is sent out via USB. Alternatively, there are options to choose a specific track out via USB; perhaps you just want to send your sick bass line without the kick drum — yes you can! The Analog Heat+FX also has the option to process incoming audio from USB, offering a two-way audio solution that has many creative applications. Your iPhone or iPad microphone might be good at recording your voice, but they're not great at capturing and representing your latest beat creation.

*except the Octatrack"

Note this video is by supporting member David Haberfeld aka Honeysmack.

Elektron Digitakt w/ Original Box & Manuals

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"Excellent used condition, includes original manual, power supply, usb cable, quickstart guide and box. Plastic screen protector still in-place."

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ESK - Drums + Mixer Jamsession

video upload by Metunar

"Jamsession with an Elektron Digitakt and a Roland CR-8000 mixed together in an analog Ibanez RM-60 Mixer.
There is also reverb from a Lexicon PCM 90 (yellow FX knob on the mixer).
Furthermore I use the monitoring send as feedback line (blue FX knob on the mixer).
With mastering.

The Ibanez RM-60 is similar in design to the Boss KM-60. The Boss has more drive in the preamp and the HiPass filter in the master section can be used better in a performance.
The Ibanez Mixer on the other side has less ground noise and a monitor send.
I like both of them. Good usable for a jamsession.

http://www.metunar.ch"

The Smile - Don't Get Me Started (Testing Sequential Prophet 5 Rev4 with Elektron Analog RYTM)

video upload by Fluffy Momo

"試行錯誤中…。 #thesmile #thesmiletheband #thomyorke #jonnygreenwood #tomskinner #wallofeyes #sequential #prophet5rev4 #elektron #analogrytm"

Two Gates of Nanna ~ Sin & Nebo

video upload by Ebotronix

Expressive E ~ Osmose
Haken Audio ContinuuMini
Elektron Digitakt
Conductive Labs The NDLR V2
Access Virus TI
Solina
Eventide Pitch Factor and 2x Time Factor
Boss MD 500
2x Strymon Cloudburst ~ Midi CC by 16n Faderbank!
Harmonic Minor Scale
23.03.2024
video # 2356

Elektron Digitakt

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Elektron Machinedrum MkII sound design exploration#elektron #dawless #dnb

video upload by HANJŌ

"The sound of a drumset played in different environments can vary significantly due to acoustics and the surrounding space. After my visit to Berlin I got inspired by an artist presentation of this kind of studies in the form of audiovisual installations and I decided to use it as a start point for a new release.

Drumset Played Floating in the Air:

Characteristics: When a drumset is played in a vast open space, such as floating in the air with no physical boundaries nearby, the sound tends to be more expansive and diffuse.

Reverberation: The lack of physical surfaces to reflect sound waves means that there is minimal reverberation and echo. As a result, each drum hit may sound isolated and clear without blending into a larger ambient sound.

Transience: The attack and decay of each drum hit are distinct and easily discernible, as there are no surfaces for the sound to bounce off and create overlapping reverberations.

Spatial Perception: The spatial perception of the drumset's sound is more spread out, giving a sense of the individual drum and cymbal sounds existing in their own sonic space without much interference.

Drumset Inside a Cave:

Characteristics: When a drumset is played inside a cave or any enclosed space with reflective surfaces, the sound takes on a different character.

Reverberation: The cave's surfaces, such as walls and ceilings, reflect sound waves, leading to a longer decay time and pronounced reverberation. This can create a rich, immersive sound environment.

Resonance: Certain frequencies may resonate more strongly within the cave, depending on its size and shape, leading to enhanced tonal characteristics for specific drum elements.

Depth and Texture: The reverberant nature of the cave adds depth and texture to the drumset's sound, blending individual hits into a cohesive wash of sound that can be quite dramatic and atmospheric.

Spatial Perception: The spatial perception of the drumset's sound is more compact yet enveloping, with the reverberations filling the space around the listener and creating a sense of being surrounded by the sound.

Overall, these descriptions highlight how the environment can significantly influence the perceived sound of a drumset, with factors such as reverberation, resonance, and spatial perception playing key roles in shaping the sonic experience."

At The Mana Tree - Rainy Forest Village Loop (Ambient Fantasy Loop)

video upload by Yuki The Synth Dr

"Just an ambient fantasy loop I made. I use the Novation Peak with its build in effects. I use the Arturia Minifreak with the Strymon Brig and Cloudburst. The Elektron Model:Samples is being used for the rain effect playback. The rain samples are from 'SoundsForYou'. Use this track for D & D campaign BGM / background music or for what ever. I do not authorize use in ai training."

Elektron Digitakt Out of Production?

This one is in via Soviet Space Child who spotted it online.

The Digitakt is currently out of stock on the Eletron website.

ESK - Erica Synths Syntrx as Drum FX

video upload by Metunar

"Elektron Digitakt drumbeat through the Erica Synths Syntrx analog synthesizer.
No external effects, only soft mastering."

http://www.metunar.ch

ENTROPYK - LIVE Acid MentaL Kor - Elektron Digitakt - analog four - Novation peak - Jimmy neutron

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