"Are Digitone 2 macros the most underrated feature in the Elektron world?
In this video, I show how you can use the mod wheel macro to create *smooth, relative control* over multiple parameters. The best part? These macros stay consistent across pattern changes, meaning your fader always reflects the actual sound, even across pattern switches.
In this tutorial, I'm using the Launch Control XL 3 (thank you Novation for sending it over!) to map a single fader to several parameters at once - no value jumping, no mess, just clean transitions and full performance control. You can use just about any other midi controller for this to work.
And yes, I know macros aren’t new. Digitone, Syntakt, Digitakt 2 - they all have them too. But let’s be honest - it’s probably the most buried and menu-divey feature there is and most of us either ignored them, forgot they existed, or assumed they’d break everything mid-jam.
Turns out: they’re absolutely brilliant! It’s the first time I’ve added more cables to my setup and felt zero regret.
⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - How the macros work 01:21 - Benefit 1: Guardrailing your performance 01:55 - Useful shortcut 02:10 - Benefit 2: Seamless sounds across live sets 04:36 - Benefit 3: Better mixes 06:06 - Benefit 4: Easy mode 07:48 - Benefit 5: No more sudden midi cc jumps 09:38 - Benefit 6: More creativity 11:03 - Benefit 7: No more ruined projects 12:09 - Next video: My live performance setup (midi, tracks, faders)
🛠️ Gear used: Elektron Digitone 2 (OG Digitone, Digitakt 2 and Syntakt all work too) Novation Launch Control XL 3 (any midi controller with faders or knobs will do) MIDI cable (just one!)"
"Totem is a multimode voltage controlled filter with 16 different filter modes based on the 3109 OTA chip used in classic synths like the Roland SH-101, MC-202, Jupiter-8 and others. $129 USD, Fall 2025
Features:
Massive drive control for endless tone variety CV control via attenuator CV control via attenuverter V/OCT control with half and negative half scaling Filter Modes:
"Quick overview of the Caveman Modules Poliroks VCF. This filter includes a Low Pass and Band Pass mode, CV Modulation of cutoff frequency and resonance, and built in VCA. $99 USD, fall 2025"
"We've given the standalone workhorse a boost with our favorite Maschine 3 features. In this video, Maschine+ connoisseur @Datsunn explores what's new and put the latest update to the test.
New to Maschine+:
Seamlessly move between desktop and standalone
Save CPU with Bounce in Place
Expand your palette with a new & improved Bass Synth
Step up your setup with new Kontrol MK3 support
Easily get ideas in with MP3, MP4, FLAC, OGG import
Easily get ideas out with MP3 export
Build unique progressions with Custom Chords
Stay in sync with Ableton Link via USB (no Wi-Fi needed)
And lots more"
"Nice demo by Yebisu303. All sounds are from DS-4M CUSTOM. Only one channel goes through FX. Drum machine is available for the purchase at www.ult-sound.com"
The long awaited Explorations Volume 2, follows on from my last instalment of OB-X8 sounds, can you believe it has been 3 years since my last OB-X8 bank?! how time flies!
I am really proud of this bank, it really has been a labour of love with over 300 hours spent crafting this new bank, utilising many of the additional sonic features that OS2.0 brought to the table.
This bank will not disappoint, it is packed with inspirational sounds catering for any genre you prefer.
Designed by Industry Producer Reginald 'Regg' Smith for the OBERHEIM Teo-5
Being primarily a music producer and songwriter, the focus of these presets were to design presets that sound good in a music production. Most of the presets contains additional modulation via mod wheel, so one preset almost feels like 2.
These presets are to be installed using a Sysex Library Manager (Free)"
