microsphere II ... Digitone II & Digitakt II ... ambient

video upload by substan

"A performance on the Elektron Digitone II & Digitakt II.
Digitone II into Digitakt II.
Recorded in one take.
Mastered in post.

As always ... the project files & music on Patreon.
The great support from my patrons makes all of this possible ... thank you so much guys !! / substan

Substan Bandcamp Page: https://substan.bandcamp.com"

AVR0RA • Digitone II + Modular Synth

video upload by ANGQASA

"AVR0RA is an electronic ambient track created with Elektron Digitone II and modular synthesisers featuring generative art 'Fischbach' by dirx.dev"

ELEKTRON Machinedrum SPS-1 Mk II w/ Original Box SN H1625001856-46

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Novation Peak, Arturia Minifreak, Elektron Syntakt +Novation Circuit. Ambient improvisation

video upload by Synthetic Vodorod

Setup:
Arturia Minifreak + Eventide Space
Novation Peak
Elektron Syntakt
Novation Circuit

Improvisation and abstract video by Kirill M

“Skyward Jams” a compilation of ambient shorts w/ Elektron Analog Four MKI & MKII

video upload by goth jocks

"Compilation of Elektron Analog Four jams over the past few months. I’d call it psychedelic ambient, but maybe you’d call it something different?

I went from the MKI to the MKII in that timeframe. So while this may not be a direct comparison, it could still be useful to someone deciding between the two (news flash! they sound very similar)

Each song was recorded in one take with no overdubs, no Overbridge, and no external effects. Just pure A4!"

Loneliness - Dark Melodic Techno with the Elektron Digitakt 2 (Piano-heavy)

video upload by umonox

"Hello my Friends o/ It's been a while since i've uploaded something new. So here we go: A rather dark Melodic Techno Jam made with the Elektron Digitakt 2.

If you like the Track you can get it in High Quality on Bandcamp here:"

endorphin ... Elektron Digitone II ... psybient, downbeat

video upload by substan

"A performance on the Elektron Digitone II.
All sounds (except drums) are from my new DigiTales II sound pack.
Recorded in one take.
Mastered in post.

As always ... the project file & music on Patreon.
The great support from my patrons makes all of this possible ... thank you so much guys !!
/ substan

Substan Bandcamp Page: https://substan.bandcamp.com"

Ambient improvisation Novation Peak, Arturia Minifreak, Elektron Syntakt +Novation Circuit

video upload by Synthetic Vodorod

Setup:
Arturia Minifreak + Eventide Space
Novation Peak
Elektron Syntakt
Novation Circuit

UNBOXING/ / ELEKTRON DIGITAKT II // Factory Presets 1-16 // No Talking

video upload by LESINDES

Syntakt x Digitone X Octatrack | Synth Hop

video upload by VoltageCtrlRtv

"Peace fam—it's been a minute since I dropped something here. I’ve been off the grid working on animated music videos for musicians, artists, and brands blending sound, story, and visual frequencies. But I’m back.

This one’s a Synth Hop beat... a fusion of boom bap hip hop vibes built entirely with synthesizers. Crafted on the Elektron Syntakt, Digitone, and Octatrack, it’s gritty, spacey, and head-nod ready. Think dusty drums wrapped in futuristic tones.

🔥 Update: I’m getting the Digitone 2 soon—so expect more music, performances, and behind-the-scenes content to flow through the channel regularly again.

If you're into synth-heavy hip hop, experimental beats, or electronic storytelling—stick around. More coming soon."

Vermona DRM

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"I had this beautiful drum machine shipped over from Bulgaria in 2023 and it’s likely the only original DRM in this good of condition in the US. Has the original leather briefcase that goes with it as well.

There’s not much content on this machine online (and there are very few left in good condition) so I just uploaded a demo/jam on YouTube (see below). And here’s my elevator pitch: The 1987 Vermona DRM is THE drum machine to buy if you want the analog sounds of the drum machines from the 70’s combined with the sequencing control of drum machine’s introduced in the 80’s. The DRM was Vermona’s answer to Roland’s 808. It has a 32 step sequencer, with all 32 steps visible and controllable at once for any one of the 12 analog drum sounds, which is incredible and a very unique/rare workflow. On top of that each sound has a dedicated volume control on a fader which makes it super interactive and quick, therefore being great for performance as well.

I’ve spent the past couple years programming drums on either this or my Elektron Syntakt. There’s more flexiblity on the Syntakt obviously but I still could never get my Syntakt to sound as “analog” as the DRM. Even with the analog circuits on the Syntakt, nothing sounded as good in a mix as the DRM.

And it just looks so cool.

I’m selling both the DRM and the Syntakt because I’m ready for a change, specifically wanting to do more with live drums.

Only 'negative' note with the DRM is that I could never figure out how to get the MIDI to work. I have the latest version eprom chips (ver 10) installed but it still always acted weird when I tried to input MIDI clock. Could be my mistake but it also could be an issue with the MIDI circuitry, not sure. Oh and the “cymbal” circuit likely needs a recap as it doesn’t produce sound all of the time. This is a recent development but hasn’t bothered me because I didn’t use the cymbal sound much anyway since I prefer the sound of the open hi-hat."

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Elektron Syntakt Dark Atmospheric Presets No Talk Sound Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"Elektron Syntakt 'Oblivion Circuits' is a sound bank inspired by atmospheric electronics, IDM aesthetics, dusty textures, and powerful basslines. Each preset has been meticulously crafted to emphasize depth, texture, and rich sonic character.
The collection provides substantial performative flexibility, offering dynamic adjustments on stage and endless creative possibilities.

📦 Get this soundset: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/synt...
👤 The author of the presets is Moino.

📚 The collection includes 88 presets: 1 Arp, 14 Basses, 5 Chords, 3 Cymbals, 9 FXs, 9 Kicks, 2 Keys, 2 Leads, 6 Pads, 5 Plucks, 16 Percs, 7 Snares, 9 Synths.
52 presets for digital tracks/machines (1-8)
36 presets for analog tracks/machines (9-12)
The bank of presets features a variety of tones: soft, hard, metallic, vintage, modern, deep, bright, aggressive, epic, FM...

🧿 Perfect for atmospheric electronic music, IDM, ambient, deep techno, breakbeat, garage, house, and experimental electronic styles. This sound bank is designed for artists aiming to move beyond conventional sounds and explore deeper creative territories.
Make sure you are using the latest firmware version.

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Digitone 2 tutorial: Firmware 1.10 made arpeggiators more interesting!

video upload by Sineway

"Arpeggiators don't need to be boring with the Digitone 2!

Elektron just released a new 1.10 firmware update for the Digitone 2. This tutorial showcases some small but useful new arp features that help make your arps less repetitive and also let you discover new sections of a song. This is part of a series of tutorials for the Digitone 2, so please subscribe if you're interested in more educational content like this.

The pattern used for this tutorial can be downloaded from Patreon: / 125477153"

Elektron Machinedrum SPS-1 MKII Drum Machine

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Analog Haze - Elektron Syntakt & Analog Four MKI Psych Ambient Jam

video upload by goth jocks

"Fuzzy psychedelic ambient jam using only analog machines. I did use a couple of the digital machines on the Syntakt, but routed them through the analog drive and filter of the FX block"

Digitakt II & Digitone II OS 1.10 Upgrade

video upload by Elektron

"Double OS delight is coming to the Digi IIs! Digitakt II and Digitone II are both leveling up to version 1.10, sharing a bunch of features while picking up some fresh new tricks along the way. Let’s dive into some of the standouts, but be sure to check the release notes for a full feature list.

Digitakt II is receiving the Comb+ filter from Digitone II, adding this metallic flavor to your filter options. Mono sampling makes its return, joining stereo sampling and offering greater flexibility when capturing sound. Routable overdrive distortion and base-width filter now lets you decide whether they come before or after your various filter alternatives. Keytrack modulation also jumps over from Digitakt II’s younger sibling.

Digitone II brings Chord Mode on board, more powerful than ever, and with various modes and Chord Memory to maximize your harmonic flexibility. Overbridge streaming is now possible, allowing multi-track audio streaming straight to your computer (the rest of Overbridge for Digitone II is in beta testing and coming soon). You can also do lots more with the Arpeggiator, rotating the offsets for new melodic sequences as well as gaining new arp speeds to experiment with.

There’s lots more too! Find out more and download: https://bit.ly/41ulpGo"

Digitone II OS 1.10 Video Guide


Digitakt II OS 1.10 Video Guide

How to Set-up and Use Motion Recorder on Roto-Control MIDI Controller with Elektron Syntakt

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"Roto-Control is a motorized MIDI controller for software and hardware. Roto-Control can extend the creative capabilities of synths, drum machines and any compatible MIDI hardware or software in MIDI Mode. In this video we show you how to set-up and pair Roto-Control (in MIDI Mode) with an Elektron Syntakt, and how to use the Motion Recorder as a performance enhancing tool. We show how easy it is for Roto-Control to MIDI learn and map 8 mutes and 8 different parameters from the Syntakt to Roto-Control's buttons and knobs. This method can be applied when using Roto-Control with other Elektron devices.

🎛️ Here are key steps to setting up both devices:
1. Connect Roto-Control MIDI Out to Syntakt MIDI In, and Roto-Control MIDI In to Syntakt MIDI Out, via 2 different MIDI cables.
2. Choose MIDI Mode on the Roto-Control.
3. Check Syntakt settings page and sub menus:
• Settings - MIDI Config - Port Config - Encoder Dest INT + EXT
• Settings - MIDI Config - Port Config - Receive CC/NRPN
• Settings - MIDI Config - Sync - Clock Send and Transport Send
4. Map Syntakt parameters to Roto-Control buttons and knobs:
• Press LEARN on the Roto-Control and select the knob or button want to assign. The LEARN button will flash and the MENU window will display what knob or button you have selected.
• On the Syntakt move or press the button you want to control. Roto-Control's display will immediately display the MIDI channel and MIDI CC.
• Press LEARN to confirm and exit.
The default labels on Roto-Control will display the MIDI channel and CC value as "CH:xx/CC:xx". Further customization of controls can be done with the Roto-Setup App - change labels and colors that reflect parameters on the Syntakt.

🖥️ Download the Roto-Control Syntakt MIDI Setup used in this video here, import it and try it with your Roto-Control: https://tinyurl.com/483cbnbx

Motion Recorder:
Check the Motion Recorder settings on the Roto-Control. We want to synchronize the Motion Recorder and playback from the Syntakt as the the master clock. In MIDI Mode, press FUNC and select MIDI EXT CLK for external clock. Also select Motion Recorder length on the same page, in this video we are using 64 steps. Press FUNC to confirm and exit.

⚡️HOT TIP: On the Roto-Control or the Roto-Setup App change the minimum and maximum values via the MIN VALUE and MAX VALUE for the button mutes. MIN Value = 0 and MAX Value = 1, this will ensure fast bidirectional muting between the Roto-Control and the Syntakt.

Roto-Control is a motorized MIDI controller for software and hardware. Roto-Control brings Melbourne Instruments' motorized technology to a MIDI controller in a powerful, portable, affordable tool for studio and live applications.

Unlike anything seen before, rethink software and hardware interactions via fully assignable motorized touch-sensitive knobs, user definable haptics for detailed control, high-res screens providing easy-to-read labels for every control, and internal memory with storage for thousands of assignments. Powerful, compact, and portable, Roto-Control features three main modes of operation: MIX, PLUGIN and MIDI with Motion Recorder."

Castlevania (NES) on Digitone II: "Vampire Killer"

video upload by tubesockor

"Castlevania 'Vampire Killer' (NES) performed on an Elektron Digitone II. A true-to-the-original version that then evolves into some kind of DN2 jam.

The first four tracks are 1:1 maps of the four NES channels, providing basic waveforms. For the jam, the remaining tracks are used.

The Castlevania OST for the Nintendo Education System (NES) was composed in 1986 by Kinuyo Yamashita."

Korg Monopoly IDM Electronic Song

video upload by the nightwater

"Nice jam with the Korg Monopoly being sequenced with an Elektron analog keys. Background Pads are the Access Virus and a Korg Minilogue. Bass is a Moog Mother 32 and the drums are a Dave Smith Tempest drum machine. Strymon Bigsky Mx for different reverbs on all the instruments. Recorded into Ableton."

Music Production Gear that is still TOO CHEAP!!!

video upload by AudioPilz

"In this video we are going to talk about music production gear that is still too cheap. There has been a lot of social media drama about a music technology company ripoff or scam so I thought it is about time to put a focus on synths , grooveboxes and drum machines that are - in my opinion - seriously undervalued.

Most of the products we are taking a look at today have been discontinued so the main metric will be used prices on Reverb but some of these electronic music instruments are still available new for astonishingly affordable prices.

00:00 Introduction
00:34 Best Groovebox for Beginners on a Budget
01:21 Best Grooveboxes for aspiring Pros on a Budget
02:10 Most underrated Hybrid Synth
02:48 Is this 80s Analog Synth still a Bargain?
03:32 The 80s Roland Drum Machine most People don’t know about
04:25 ROMpler Time!!!
05:11 Grooviest 90s Drum Machine
05:55 So Cute!!!
06:28 Modern Analog Drum Machine on a Budget
07:10 Most underrated Analog Synth

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