Live Dispatch: Diving into Digitakt II’s Slice Machine

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"Join us for a live run-through of Digitakt II’s new Slice machine, fresh from the OS 1.15 update. We’ll go deeper into what’s possible with your samples from creating slice grids and editing slice points, to playing your slices with ease in Trig Mode."

ELI CompuRhythm CR-7030

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Playlist:

1. ELI CR-7030 Beat Box Analog Drum Machine Demo by Daniel’s Electronics

This is supposedly a clone of the Roland CR-78, however functionally it is closer to the CR-68. It has no programming ability and the sounds, while good, are not as varied as the CR-78. The demo includes some slight reverb effect.

2. ELI CR-7030 Drum machine Beatbox demo by Momtnz

Rare ELI CR-7030 CompuRhythm drum machine. This unit was also badged as a Gemini and Ness unit. The CR-7030 and nearly three hundred other preset pattern drum machines can be found in the recently released book RHYTHM MACHINES, out now on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk.

(AUG 2018) RHYTHM MACHINES 2 - The 1980s Drum Computers is released! Written by Alex Graham. The most comprehensive book on 1980s Programmable drum machines out there, over 200 fact filled ALL COLOUR pages...Available only on AMAZON.COM and AMAZON.CO.UK.

Rhythm machines – the precursor to what we in the modern age refer to as a drum machine. This book documents the emergence of the preset pattern electronic rhythm instruments that (for a time) were used as a viable alternative to the drummer. Contained within are the Rhythmates, Rhythm Aces, Rhythm Boxes, Rhythmers, Rhythm Kings, Rhythm Masters, Donca Matics, Mini Pops and many more. Nearly three hundred rhythm instruments are documented here, with over two hundred pictures and information provided on their country of origin, instrument sounds, patterns and features. The book is a ‘must have’ for collectors, vintage instrument enthusiasts and recording artists.

For information on purchasing this unique book, follow the link here:

Rhythm Machines: The rise and fall of the presets

(Jan 2018) Also available, the newly released book RHYTHM MACHINES III (3) - From Decline To Retro Designs by author ALEX GRAHAM, now found on Amazon.com (USD$26.95) and Amazon.co.uk (19.95 GBP). The book has 150 full colour pages and covers information (with photographs) on all commercially released drum machines released from 1990-2017, featuring Akai, Korg, MFB, Jomox, Elektron, Roland, Zoom, Yamaha and many others including Cheetah, Arturia and Dave Smith Electronics/Linn etc.

Rhythm Machines III: From Decline To Retro Designs

3. ELI Compu Rhythm drum machine quick demo by Momtnz

"ELI CR-7030 Compu Rhythm demonstration. Preset box clearly modelled on the Roland CR-68/78 but manufactured shortly afterwards in Taiwan. Good to see an adjustable power option 110/240v selecter fitted. Has an interesting 'Rolling' feature that provides a fill-in pattern to break up the monotony of the preset patterns. In truth there are only three or four patterns that are that great and useable (Rock, Disco etc.). And the ''Guiro' field full of crickets sound is annoying to most but is easy to cancel out. For more information on rhythm boxes why not check out either the all-colour Rhythm Machines book by Alex Graham [links above], or the black and white (cheaper) version called Drumfax 1. Both are available on most Amazon sites."

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"Very rare vintage analog drum machine from the late 70’s it has a very similar sound to the CR line of drum machines from Roland, very good condition for its age minimal scuff marks and scratches around the case. Everything seems to be functioning as it should, volume knob and balance knob are a bit scratchy I’m sure it can benefit from a good cleaning.

Believed to be the first unit to use the term 'Beatbox' and"Compurhythm'-little info on this unit can be found but either ELI copied Roland or vice versa."

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Techno Jam With Elektron Model:Cycles

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Elektron Digitone 8-Voice Digital Synthesizer

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"Super clean used condition! Includes original box, manual and power supply as shown."

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Elektron Machinedrum SPS-1 MKI

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Digitakt II OS 1.15 Upgrade

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"Digitakt II gets a tasty boost with OS 1.15, introducing the eagerly-awaited Slice machine to the menu. Chop up and wield your sample slices however you like, opening up for new rhythmic and melodic exploration. Find out more: OS Upgrade: https://bit.ly/4kU6Vbd"

Digitakt II Slice Tutorial

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"We introduce Digitakt II's Slice machine in this video tutorial, running through how to get up and running and showing just a taste of the fun things you can do with it."

The Digitakt II FInally Has REAL Slicing | OS Update 1.15

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"With the release of OS Update 1.15, Digitakt II has been enhanced with an all-new SLICE MACHINE. This new update allows you to slice samples in the same manner as an Octatrack or an MPC. Meaning you are no longer stuck on the grid, you can freely place up to 64 slice points on any sample. This update completely changes how you can approach this machine, and it's an important one for Digitakt users. Slicing was never this easy, and I am totally stoked."

"EZBOT resources: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot, https://ko-fi.com/ezbot/, https://www.modbang.com
Get 10% Modbang cables with code: EZBOT23
Get 10% off your first Modbang Riser with code: RISER23"

Hands On WIth The ROTO CONTROL and Live Hardware

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"Today we take a look at the Roto Control in the Elektron ecosystem. The ROTO CONTROL is a motorized controller with a MIDI CC looper built in. Today I'll show you how it works with your favorite hardware."

"EZBOT resources: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot, https://ko-fi.com/ezbot/, https://www.modbang.com
Get 10% Modbang cables with code: EZBOT23
Get 10% off your first Modbang Riser with code: RISER23"

Last Ninja 3 (C64) on Analog Rytm: SY CHIP only

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"The C64 SID tune 'Water' from Last Ninja 3 (composed by ⁨‪@ReynOuwehand‬ in 1991) - performed on an Elektron Analog Rytm MkII.
Three tracks of SY CHIP are used, and the original tune was studied in its details to be as close as possible on the Rytm. The recording is directly from the unit, no external processing done.

In some future video, I'll show some details on how the sounds are built up.

And yes, I'm fully aware of Song Mode - but it is more fun to swap patterns manually :)"

subroutine ... Elektron Digitone II ... ambient

video upload by substan

"A performance on the Elektron Digitone II.
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"

PlayFader PlayMates - Digitakt - Amen Jungle Breaks mash up Pt1

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"PlayFader might just be the best jungle breaks mash-up sequencer ever made!
It’s definitely starting to prove itself as powerful and expressive side-car sequencer to @weareelektron devices!

At least that’s what @djrbrunstein thinks and we’re inclined to agree 😎
He’s a wizard on the #digitakt and totally gets inside the machine with PlayFader, creating a fully expressive and powerful junglist-massive playground for live performance.

Now we can’t help but get excited about what this could do with other Elektron devices, especially an #octatrack!!! Any octatrack or Elektron users out there want to show us what they can do with a PlayFader? We’d love to hear from you ✌️

Patch notes:
Playfader controls the first channel of Digitakt in slice mode, with an amen loaded. Moving the fader enables us to play different slices of the break, and the second channel plays an 808 kick as a bassline, the fader controlling the pitch. A different bassline, and different break pattern are recorded into each buffer and we can switch between them. Finally, we mute the right channel and play a different sample on the digitakt to end.

The next video instalment of this series will show you what you can do in this scenario when you start using the FUN FX like Roll & Random! This is when things get really dynamic and powerful 🤘"

The Most Epic Music Gear Comparison

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"Hey everybody, in this video we are going to compare different pieces of gear in the most unscientific yet epic way possible. There’s an extended version of this comparison without me talking nonsense available on Patreon and definitely click one of the links below before shopping. Speaking of, let’s start this out with two of the most desirable modern synths.

00:00 Introduction
00:22 Novation Peak
00:52 ASM Hydrasynth
01:37 Polyend Tracker
02:07 Korg Electribe EMX-1
02:37 Roland MC-101
03:07 Korg opsix
03:57 Casio CZ-101
04:27 Roland S-1 vs. 1010music blackbox
04:57 Korg Wavestate MK2
05:45 Roland TB-3
06:15 Roland Cloud
06:45 Teenage Engineering PO-33 KO!
07:31 Korg Volca Modular
08:02 Teenage Engineering pocket operator modular 400
08:47 Elektron Digitakt II
09:17 Korg Minilogue XD
09:44 Boss DR-5
10:11 Outro
10:32 Bonus Dawless Jam"

Exploring Elektron Digitone II

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Playlist:
1. Exploring Wavetone - Digitone II

Join us as we walk you through the epic Wavetone machine on Digitone II, explaining this two-oscillator synth’s parameters one by one for a glimpse of its super flexible waveshaping possibilities.

2. Exploring Swarmer - Digitone II

Let’s jump into the Swarmer machine on Digitone II, and explore how each parameter affects your sound on this two-oscillator synth.

3. Exploring FM Drum - Digitone II

We check out the FM Drum machine on Digitone II. This three-operator synth is capable of all kinds of percussive and melodic sounds, and we go through how each and every parameter can be put to use.

4. Exploring FM Tone - Digitone II

We talk you through the FM Tone machine on Digitone II, getting to grips with the basics of this versatile four-operator synth and its powerful parameter controls.

Elektron Machinedrum SPS-1 MK1 Drum Machine

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Not Like You - Dark Techno Live Jam with the Elektron Digitakt 2 (VFX included)

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"Hello my Friends o/ Today i wanna share some Dark Techno with you again. I did it with the Elektron Digitakt 2 and added some VFX into this too.

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

“Mightnight Getaway” Synthwave Jam w/ Elektron Digitakt II, Digitone, Octatrack

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"Synthwave jam w/ Elektron Digitakt II and the Digitone. Using the Octatrack as a performance mixer using templates from EZBot"

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

Machinedrum Randomizer MDPatch for Monome Norns #elektron #machinedrum #monome #norns

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"Excited to share MDPatch, second of a series of Elektron Randomizers for Monome Norns. It is now available free for the Monome community. This one’s been a real labor of love, built in collaboration with my friend @syntheticjudah, founder of Machine Store—the same force behind the recent resurrection of +Drive support for legacy Elektron machines.

MDPatch is a patch randomizer and performance tool designed specifically for the Elektron Machinedrum, running on Norns. You can explore, randomize, and control synth parameters in real-time via MIDI. It’s a great way to breathe new life into old machines and spark unexpected sounds.

MDPatch came out of countless late-night sessions digging into the legacy Elektrons and wishing for a more playful, exploratory way to shape sounds without diving through menus. With Norns as the brain and MIDI as the bridge, this tool lets you sculpt, mutate, and chance upon new patches in a really immediate way.

We’ve structured it around a 16-page layout—each one corresponding to a track of the Machinedrum and you can find subpages (SYNTH, EFFECTS , ROUTING). You can toggle parameters for randomization, send new patches instantly, and keep that sweet hands-on Elektron flow intact.

Big thanks to this community for being such a constant source of inspiration over the years. If you’ve got suggestions, ideas for expansion or want to share what you make with it—please drop it below"

Elektron Sidstation

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"The legendary SID Station is a powerful synth that uses two of the famous SID chips (of Commodore 64 fame) to produce complex and rich sounds that range from what you would expect from chiptunes to more sonically adventurous modular style sounds. A very unique sound to add to the toolkit, for sure!"

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[FREE] 10 Epic Presets || Elektron Syntakt • Sound Demo

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"🔊 Discover a free collection of 10 custom presets for Elektron Syntakt — including basses, leads, pads, and sequences.
These sounds come straight from my personal library and are ready to use in electronic, ambient, techno, and synthwave productions.

📥 Download here:
👉 https://www.mrcardmusic.com/product/e..."

Elektron Analog Rytm MkII w/ Original Box

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"Elektron Analog RYTM MKII, includes factory packaging like new!"

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Demo - Analog Techno - Novation Circuit Tracks Pack by A Force Truly Evil

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"This pack for Novation Circuit Tracks dives into the raw world of Analog Techno — driven by hands-on synth work and deep hardware. Built around patches inspired by classic analog machines and sequences created with hardware sequencers, the sounds are gritty, unstable and alive — full of saturation, modulation, and subtle imperfections that give them a true analog hardware feel.

To reinforce that analog soul, all drum samples were crafted using the Elektron Analog Rytm — a powerful analog drum machine known for its aggressive and analog sound. Its presence adds an unmistakable edge to the rhythm section, perfectly complementing the warmth and depth of the synth patches.

Includes 128 velocity-sensitive patches (64 original + 64 variations), 64 Analog Rytm drum samples and 18 sessions — ideal for Raw Techno, Minimal, IDM, Industrial, Acid and related genres.

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/a..."