COMPARING SAMPLERS: Elektron Digitakt vs SP-404 mkII vs Circuit Rhythm — Which one is right for you?

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Circuit Rhythm

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CONTENTS
00:00 Intro & sound demo
02:20 Sampling specs comparison
04:05 Making music using the same samples
09:50 Hands-on workflow comparison
19:50 What the heck is he wearing?!
20:00 Resampling
22:16 Todays sponsor
23:10 Sampling workflow compared
30:03 Creating synth sounds from scratch
31:20 Best sample chopping?
33:36 Midi connectivity
36:54 Portability
37:39 Price
38:19 Performance FX
41:00 Final thoughts

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[BoBeats]

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Sp-404 mkII

Digitakt

Circuit Rhythm

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[NoirEtBlancVie]

EXTREMELY well put together video. Loved to hear the difference in fidelity between each sampler. It must have taken quite some time to put this all together. I really hope people understand how useful this is to a person interested in buying one. This is very helpful!

[Rd]

SP is by far the most fun, most unique workflow, and best overall sound. Once you grasp the workflow of "sample, resample, rinse, and repeat" it opens up your creativity immensely.

[GabeMillerMusic]

This is fantastic and super in depth. After using both, I tend to view the Digitakt as a grown up version of the Circuit Rhythm, although I still very much prefer the Rhythm's faster, more immediate workflow. Looking forward to trying the SP, it seems like a super interesting change of pace.

[savnac]

i was wrong about ya Bo. This is a unique yet useful idea for a video I’m sure many many people will not only find entertaining but also very damn helpful. Thank you for all your time as I’m sure you took far more than just 42 minutes to make this video. We appreciate you. :)

[danpreston]

Having both a Digitakt and a 404sp in my set up, they perform totally different roles in the work. The 404 is a sample player. Great for long textures. For effecting other stuff. The Digitakt is, for me at least, a drum machine. I know, in Hip Hop at least, that beat making with the 404 is a huge thing, but I always hated using it like that. The MK2 certainly seems more versatile, but for me they were never in competition with each other. I think the versatility of the 404 is shown in gigs that I used to go to back in the days PC. I remember being at a gig where there were 3 acts playing, all very different styles, but there were a total of 6 404s on the stage between the 3 acts. It can fill in so many roles in live music.

[TechGently]

Already got the Circuit Tracks, the first "synth" that I've almost mastered, aside from my OP-1. Just purchased a mini Launchkey from Novations because of their commitment to giving more for less. They to their credit also kept pricing down even with the price increases across the board. Mainly though I'm here because after a particurly bad week, listening to Bo is therapeutic. Like hanging out with your buddies at a local eatery.

[Stranger_at_the_Crossroads]

I use both the Digitakt and the SP404SX regularly and love both. I actually use the parameter-lock chopping workflow all the time on the Digitakt and I find it really inspiring. However, while the Digitakt plays well with midi gear, I find it tedious when working with cassette loops or other non-quantized accompaniments. The SP with its audio-centric resampling workflow works perfectly in that environment because you can just fingerdrum a beat by ear and you dont need to fiddle for ages trying to get the tempo settings right.

[NateHorn]

I'm a 'takt dude but I must say these 404 updates have me GASsing - fun workflow and some powerful effects and sampling capability!

[sinewaymusic]

While I really appreciate these kinds of comparison videos, the things I feel almost every YouTuber fails to include are the emotional aspects that go beyond the facts and spec sheets. How fun are the devices to use? Which one of them inspire you to make music that you wouldn't otherwise have made? Which one of them would you grab if you were going over to a friend for a jam? How many songs did you create when evaluating it?

The videos are always about how the sequencer works, whether they sample in mono or stereo, or which one has the best portability or build quality. But in the end, we're here to make music. So, which one makes you smile?

[jamesm]

Digitakt is one of the most incredible pieces of hardware I have ever laid my hands on. While it’s a bit lacking in traditional “FX”, it makes up for that with its vast sound shaping capabilities. It is truly an incredible sound design tool, drum machine and so much more. Also, parameter locking truly changed the game for my workflow. I would buy is 100 times over.

[bahutu]

I often find myself in a situation where I just want to multi-track separate parts created on other devices. Got the feeling that the SP might be a good buddy for those things, given the FX, time stretch, sample memory...
Super clever btw to recreate the same beat on each device. Soo helpful to pinpoint audible differences instead of judging a device by its workflow alone 💚

[ericvernooij]

One year on, and I just had the Circuit Rhyth delivered. So now I have all three of these. And here's how I'm planning to use them together:

SP-404 for longer stems, Digitakt for drums, Circuit for melodies.

I agree with most of the criticisms here. Even after all three had serious updates, they're workhorses for different parts of the process really.

I love each one. The Digitakt really opened my eyes though. The 8 sequencer channels really open it up for use alongside synths and other grooveboxes.

[BillMoriarty]

This is one of the absolute best comparison videos I’ve seen. Thank you for putting in the time to create this. 🎆

[MidlifeSynthesist]

This was a beast of a video! I can’t imagine the amount of time and effort behind this one💪🏼 this a great resource for anyone looking at these machines, bravo!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[mickredland]

I find how you remember the buttons and workflow of each device just amazing. There’s a lot going on in these sampling tools and you rock it.

[sugaall]

Super useful Video, well done! Surprisingly, for me the Rhythm seems the right one. I just love its immediacy and clean workflow.

[crystaltreesmcs]

Absolutely the most indepth tutorial I've seen so far on any of these devices! You leave no stone in turned.

[echo_opera]

Thanks for this. I just picked up a Rhythm and had an SP404 on Pre-Order...which I will now Cancel. Going to stick with Circuit since I prefer a Step Sequencer workflow. Great Video!!!

[Loopingstar]

Fantastic video. I think all these devices are great in their way. Personally for me, the Circuit wins out - it’s the weakest device of the 3 in some ways, but has the quickest easiest workflow .