SYNTAKT GOT TURBO CHARGED!

video upload by EZBOT

"Elektron Syntakt received a massive update! Samples, choke groups, and tons of quality of life improvements, lets check it out!"

EZBOT resources: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot, https://ko-fi.com/ezbot/, https://www.modbang.com"


See the announcement post here.

PPG wavetable synthesis on Syntakt OS 1.40

video upload by tubesockor

"The latest update for Elektron Syntakt, OS 1.40, includes a sample playback engine. Here I'm showing how it can be used as a simple wavetable player, in the style of the classic PPG Wave."

See the announcement post here.

Elektron Syntakt levels up. OS 1.40

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Playlist:

1. Syntakt - OS Delivery Service

"Syntakt levels up. OS 1.40 introduces Twinshot - a dual sample player machine offering a playful and versatile complement to Syntakt’s existing digital and analog possibilities. And that’s not all. This OS also brings a range of features that offer extra fun, more control, deeper sound design, and greater personalisation. Explore Track Layering and Track Choking, Filter Pan, Control All Config, Prepare Mutes, Snap on Parameter Locks, Key Tracking, and lots more."

2. Explore Syntakt 1.40's New Features

Elin Piel takes you through some of the other features that arrive with Syntakt 1.40, on top of the Twinshot sample player machine.

3. Syntakt + Samples: Introducing Twinshot

Twinshot - arriving on OS 1.40 - is a machine that brings sample playback to Syntakt, with 64 global samples and dual-layer blending per track. The excellent Elin Piel explores how you can combine transient and body, reverse your sample, drive, and modulate them, opening up all kinds of new sonic possibilities on Syntakt.

4. How to Add Samples to Syntakt

Elin Piel guides you through upgrading your Syntakt OS and getting it ready for sample fun, courtesy of the new to 1.40 Twinshot machine.

Syntakt 1.40 – 7 Power-Ups That Completely Redefine It

video upload by Sineway

"Syntakt firmware 1.40 just dropped - and yes, it plays samples now. But that's not the real story.

After spending serious time with this firmware, I found 7 power-ups that completely change what this machine is capable of. We're talking new oscillator colors, evolving morph engines, harmonic stacking with real instrument samples, character layering that captures the soul of your synths, track linking with analog filter routing, stereo filter panning, and performance upgrades that make jamming more intuitive than ever.

This isn't about drum one-shots. This is about what sampling unlocks for sound design, harmony, and musicality on a machine that already had serious creative depth.

All sounds in this video come from my own sample library recorded from my synthesizers — including the Novation Peak, Sequential Fourm, and Arturia AstroLab 37. The full sample pack and project files are available on my Patreon.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:21 The new machine: SP Twin Shot
0:50 Power-Up 1: Oscillator Mode - Adding new colors to your sound
2:22 Using more traditional oscillators
3:06 How to make a static one-shot sample sound more animated
5:05 Power-Up 2: Morph Engine - Evolving, rich sounds
6:05 Macros make the morphing even more powerful
7:13 Power-Up 3: Harmonic Stacking - Play chords with one voice
9:21 Power-Up 4: Character Layering - Steal the soul of a synth
11:25 How to add sustain to one-shot sounds
12:18 How to fade in the sustained part of the sound
13:09 Power-Up 5: Track Linking - Insanely powerful
14:52 Kick triggering FX Block for lazy side-chaining
15:54 The most amazing part of Track Linking
17:17 How to combine rich digital oscillators with snappy analog filters
18:39 Power-Up 6: Filter Panning - Syntakt can sound WIDE!
20:41 Power-Up 7: Performance Upgrades - Starting with Key Tracking
22:52 Ctrl+All can now be configured
23:54 Choke Groups
24:24 Quick performance demo"

forever changed ... first track with Elektron Syntakt OS 1.40

video upload by substan

"Entirely new worlds have opened up for the already great Syntakt.

A performance on the Elektron Syntakt.
Recorded in one take into Zoom M4..
Mastered in post.

As always .. the project file, samples, music and Sound Pack are available for my patrons.
The great support from my patrons makes all of this possible ... thank you so much guys !! / substan

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

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NEWS: Syntakt is getting a SAMPLE MACHINE!

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"An update for the Elektron Syntakt is brewing and due to arrive very soon."

LIGHTREFT x ELEKTRON [CONCRETE TEST]

video upload by Sasha DZA

"We are currently deep in the testing phase of Concrete, fine-tuning exact parameter values and exploring multiple configurations to achieve a balanced yet powerful sound. One of its primary roles is to act as a master device in a live setup.

In the current test routing, Monolit sequences tracks over MIDI in the Octatrack. The audio from the Octatrack goes directly into Concrete, and from there a second output feeds the main master signal to the speakers.

We will be sharing more test sessions soon, where you will be able to hear different drive engines we have been developing, as well as several additional features that were not part of the original announcement but emerged during the development process."

Digitakt II: Synthesis and Noise Only

video upload by EZBOT

"Can you make a decent sounding pattern on the Digitakt II with only Oscillators and Noise only? In this video, we dive deep into the factory utilities on the Elektron Digitakt 2 to see just how far the internal engine can be pushed. All sounds (drums, chords, leads etc.) will be made using fun and clever sampler techniques."

EZBOT resources: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot, https://ko-fi.com/ezbot/, https://www.modbang.com"

The London Synth & Pedal Expo Returns to Hackney Wick

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"The London Synth & Pedal Expo Returns to Hackney Wick
A Celebratory Gear Showcase for the Community of Music Makers and Sound Explorers

LONDON, UK — Delicious Audio Events, in collaboration with KMR Audio and guitarguitar, proudly unveil the London Synth & Pedal Expo 2026, a weekend-long gathering dedicated to synthesizers, stompboxes, modular systems, and all electric and electronic creative sonic devices.

Taking place March 21–22, 2026, at Number 90, 90–94 Wallis Rd, London E9 5LN, this event invites musicians, producers, and gear aficionados to touch, try, and talk about the latest innovations in sound technology.

What Is the London Synth & Pedal Expo?
More than a typical trade show, the Expo is a gear party where the London community of musicians and tone chasers can explore an expansive, strictly-in-the-headphones playground of synths and pedals. Hosted in a 5,000 sq ft canal-side venue in Hackney marshes, the event blends hands-on demo rooms with a heated terrace featuring workshops, talks, and performances.

Dates + Hours

Saturday, March 21: 12:00–18:00

Sunday, March 22: 10:30–17:00

Tickets
Affordable ticketing tiers starting at £5 + fees, with free entry for attendees under 18.

Why Attend?

Try a massive selection of synths and pedals, all playable with headphones.
Save big with 10–30% off most gear on display.
Dive into DIY soldering workshops and creative talks on the terrace.
Discover new sounds and technologies directly from builders and brands.
Take home gear through giveaways, discounts, and promotions.

Confirmed Participants
The Expo brings together an exciting lineup of exhibitors spanning partner stores like guitarguitar and KMR Audio, top synth and pedal brands including Arturia, Elektron, Erica Synths, BOSS, Chase Bliss Audio, Walrus Audio, Eventide, Source Audio, and many more.

Community + Culture
Hosted by organisers rooted in the global Synth & Pedal Expo family—with events from Brooklyn to Montreal—the London edition continues a tradition of fostering hands-on interaction and creative collaboration within the musical instrument community.

Media + Partnerships
Supported by media outlets such as Syntopia, MATRIXSYNTH, and SonicState, the Expo is poised to be a highlight of the 2026 gear calendar.

Contact
For press inquiries, interviews, or exhibitor information:
Paolo De Gregorio — paolo.dg@thedelimag.com"

Elektron SID Station Digital Desktop Synthesizer

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Atmospheric Minimal Techno sketch 13 (TR1000 & Digitone 2 & ES Bassline)

video upload by Olu Ondas Studio

Pad: Digitone- Wavetone 7th pad; Swarmer Sythnvag
Kick: 808/reverb
HH1: 808/reverb/lfo-pan
HH2: 808X/reverb/lfo-pan
HH3: sample/lfo-pan
Perc1: sample
Perc2: sample
Atonal: sample
Bassline: Erica Synths

#tr1000
#rolandtr1000
#digitone
#elektron
#ericasynths
#minimaltechno

Which Elektron Sampler Should You Get?

video upload by EZBOT

"What is the difference between the Digitakt II, Octatrack MK2, and the Tonverk? While all Elektron samplers offer similar workflows, they each lean into different musical concepts. We will also discuss the learning curve of each and why you might choose one over the others. There are technically four samplers available from Elektron, but for this comparison, we will omit the Analog Rytm since it functions more as a synthesizer than a sampler. If you have questions, feel free to ask them in the live chat!"

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Erica Synths PĒRKONS + Elektron DIGITONE

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"#ericasynths #pērkons ‪@WeAreElektron‬ #digitone ‪@OTOMACHINES‬ #bébéchérie ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ #chaseblissclean #dawless #electronicmusic #electronicdancemusic"

Elektron Digitone Keys Digital FM Keyboard Synthesizer

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Dreamt in Passing | Sequential Take 5 (Dreamscape)

video upload by hvegel

"A patch I created to showcase how massive the Take 5 can get. Apart from a bit of 'ITB Mastering' this is just the instrument. With 'Vintage knob' or things like LFO slew, not engaged, yes, it is true, this instrument, by design can do some very precise Analogue material, think Elektron Analog 4, but it can get into the weeds, and sound out right wild, and unruly, not unlike the Sequential Godfather it shares its DNA from.

The latest firmware update, has really encouraged me to start using this more as centrepiece in my studio. A/B-ing, sound for sound with the Prophet 5 Rev 4, with a bit of attention to detail with programming, it gets just about every bit there (factoring in a substancial lower mid-range bump in tone with P5, with a touch of those mids being abscent on design, some may consider the Take 5 a bit more 'glossy'), The Prophet 6 might be a better (more immediately satisfying) than both the P5 ot T5, but Sequential has done a wonderful job at taking the core Prophet sound, its Rev 1/2 filter, modernising it with bass compensation, and stable filters, that can be pitched to a wonderfully pleasing instability.

This reads a bit as an apologist letter, but I also think the Take 5, is very misunderstood amongst the Internet, for what it's DNA really is, how these firmware updates keep unleashing it further into the stratosphere, and despite its massive popularity at your local Synth Store, it's still this mystified object that kind of gets relegated to a vastly updated Dave Smith Mopho."

Elektron DIGITONE 2

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#digitone2 ‪@WeAreElektron‬ #beatless #electronicmusic

video upload by EZBOT

"Have you ever wondered how to perfectly move into your next song without stopping the clock or abruptly jumping into the next pattern? This video shows you exactly how to do that with the Elektron Octatrack MK2."

EZBOT resources: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot, https://ko-fi.com/ezbot/, https://www.modbang.com"

Torso Live Session #4: A. Dixen

video upload by torso electronics

"Torso Electronics presents the fourth live session recorded at our office space in Copenhagen.

In this episode, A. Dixen takes a minimalist approach to his live setup, using the S4, T1, Elektron Octatrack, Elektron Model:Cycles, Eventide Space and Boss DD-500 Digital Delay.

With the S4 being the newest addition to the setup, A. Dixen focuses on exploring and utilising it as much as possible, while relying on the T1 as the creative centrepiece for structuring and sequencing the instruments connected.

About A. Dixen
A standard bearer for the fusion of Copenhagen’s latent experimentalism with a more club-forward sensibility, A.Dixen - the moniker of Copenhagen’s Anders Dixen - is a project neither rigid nor bound, expressing instead a path of development which follows that of his own mental intrigue. It is an effort in condensing years experienced at a wide vantage and spectrum of musicality, to refine it into something delivered with measured intent.

From driving u.k. techno and bass-weighted percussive tek to liminal dub abstactions and a kind of obtuse psych-minimalism, there lies in Dixen a freedom of movement and play expressed like currents in his mental wind. Whether via the introspection of scattered polyrhythms paired with dense atmospheres or through straight 4-to-the-floor thump, there is a coherent sonic thread which strings these diverse modes together, one bound oft in modular synthesis and analogue experimentalism. Despite this headsy proclivity, he is just as likely set to rights by the weather, the time, the space; sun beams through rafters calling forth an early tech-house attitude, a deep-house swagger, a steppers inclination borne out in more recent radio outings and club sets.

Through A.dixen we find entire multitudes, a reservoir channeled through an adaptive seekers sentiment into something singular. Forward, ever beyond.

See more:
Artist (https://linktr.ee/a.dixen?utm_source=...)
Website https://torsoelectronics.com/
Instagram ( / torsoelectronics )"

Elektron Machinedrum | FM Field Kit

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Machinedrum Sample Pack
https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
The Elektron Machinedrum, first introduced in the early 2000s, was not simply a drum machine. It was a digital architecture built to generate percussion with surgical precision and metallic sharpness. Its synthesis models produced results that went beyond drum programming, moving into the territory of sound design. Even today, no software plugin has managed to fully replicate its distinctive texture.
This collection captures that uniqueness. Every sample was recorded directly from the Machinedrum itself. No external processing, no layering. What you hear is the circuitry of early Elektron design, distilled into one-shots that highlight the instrument’s raw identity."

Launch Control XL 3 Got an Update – Still Missing One Thing

video upload by Sineway

"I’ve been refining my live performance setup with the Syntakt and the updated Launch Control XL 3, and this jam is the result.

The XL 3 recently received a firmware update, which got me thinking about how close this controller is to being perfect for Elektron gear - and the one feature I still wish it had.

In this performance, I’m using:
Elektron macros for more expressive changes across patterns
A second row of encoders for Syntakt track levels
Momentary Breath Control via the lower button row

What I’m still missing is aftertouch MIDI support - it would unlock a third row of Elektron macros, which are so much more powerful than direct CC mappings. This is one area where alternatives like Faderfox still have a massive edge. That said, I really like the XL 3.

Curious what you think - would aftertouch support change how you use the XL 3?

If you're interested in how I set the Launch Control XL 3 up, I've made a tutorial about it featuring the Digitone II. It works exactly the same on the Syntakt: • Digitone 2 + Launch Control XL 3: One Syst..." [posted here]

❤️ Join my Patreon for project files & more: / sineway"

Performance Mixer: The Melodic and Drum Bus Explained

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"The Melodic Bus and Drum Bus Performance Mixer concepts are built to make live sets feel effortless: faster routing, tighter control, and more expressive movement with fewer steps. They’re designed around practical performance decisions, so you can shape tone, space, and energy in real time without breaking flow, while still leaving plenty of room for your own style and surprises. In today's stream I will teach how to build this out on the Elektron Octatrack MK2. This is a deep dive tutorial.

Download the Octatrack Hybrid 4X4 Performance Mixer (v1.1) here: one-time purchase https://ko-fi.com/s/82279613bb and here for ongoing support https://www.patreon.com/posts/hybrid-...

Download the Octatrack Performance Mixer 3.0.6 Template here: https://ko-fi.com/s/c71520e99c and here patreon.com/ezbot

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