Elektron SYNTAKT Review & Full Tutorial // All 32 Factory patterns too

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► LemonDrop NanoBox from 1010Music
► Arturia KeyStep
► MIDI cables by Designacable and Audio by Hosa

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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:35 Overview
4:35 Connectivity
5:30 Project scope
7:05 Panel layout
10:10 Digital machines
17:45 Analog machines
23:10 Analog FX Block
25:15 FX sequencing
26:45 Trig mods
28:50 Sequencing
29:30 Patterns & scales
30:50 Grid rec
31:30 Live rec
31:50 Step rec
32:45 Param locks
34:20 Conditional trigs
35:40 Filters
37:05 LFOs
38:45 Digital FX
39:55 Mixer
40:10 MIDI sequencing
42:00 Sound banks
42:35 Expression
43:20 Misc combos
44:05 Pattern chains
44:45 Pros & cons
48:05 Factory patterns

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[neffets]

For anyone coming to this review at least a few months after this was posted, Elektron has provided a few updates to the Syntakt, including a full song mode (in contrast to just the simple pattern chaining it had before) just in case that changes your evaluation.

[supernatural]

I now need a t-shirt that says " FUNC YES!" and "FUNC NO!" lol. This thing is looking to be a little beast!

[DubsteadyMusic]

I watch loopops videos fairly casually to get an idea of what a piece of gear can do. Then watch in insane detail when I actually get it. I've done thus with the microfreak, deepmind 12D, hydrasynth desktop, sl mk3 and now, very proudly, after months of waiting and saving the cash, ill be doing it for syntakt 😍. And I have no regrets about any of the gear. Loopop is truly the gear review GOAT

[AveMcree]

6:58.... "Func no or Func Well played Elektron! A machine that speaks my language!!!

[djpikul]

Absolutely love was Elektron has done here. Read some rant comments here… no stereo, no polyphony, no sampling, no song mode, high price etc. Imo people don‘t understand the Elektron line up and the history what this new maschine has. Its a modern digital/analog drummaschine and not a sampler. Elektron has two samplers in its line up. People who are looking for stereo sampling and a song mode, the big dawless package in one maschine, just should buy an new akai mpc or another studio sampler. I really like whats coming out of this maschine, the whole fx chain thing is brilliant. A lot of people just waited just for this, a new interpretation maschinedrum/monomaschine. Great review as always btw.

[TheScreamingFrog]

I just received my Syntakt, and am familiar with the basics of the workflow, from having a Model:Cycles.
But you are showing me that Syntakt can do so much more.
I am learning about many features I would have missed, had I not watched your excellent video.
Syntakt is like a Cycles, with superpowers. So many things I wished my Cycles had, that are now present in the Syntakt.
Thanks for this wonderful video, and all your other content.
You are the superstar of new gear review/tutorials.
Have a wonderful day, and best wishes for your continued success.

[MathHammer]

I am warming up to this. If a person is new to the Elektron universe, I think it is a good place to start. If a person does not want to have a long row of boxes on their desk or table and does want to focus on making music within the confines of one box and without sampling, it seems like a good choice.

[Aldoistaken]

Nice! I was hoping you would have a video ready for all of us Elektron-nerds, thank youuu. ✨

[Philippe]

They really went wild with the graphics. Awesome instrument, awesome company.

[YT]

Yah, love how this channel delivers the definitive demos of any gear. (;

[Infinighost]

Couldn't tell you why but I always skip to the Pros & Cons of your videos, then go back and watch from the beginning lol great stuff!

[chrisorzeske]

The Loopop review means it’s REALLY here. Thank you as always for a great walkthrough!

[thaexception]

Scrolling thru comments while listening to the patterns at the end was pretty nice. Comprehensive review as always!

[xdeevex]

I can't wait to watch all the Digitone/Digitakt/Syntakt jams that are about to get posted on YouTube. Elektron is just killing it!

[roryjineffect]

Those analog synth tracks are SCREAMING to be used in DnB. Never been huge on Elektron boxes, have M:C, but this actually looks to speak to my love of drums/groove boxes with some other tricks thrown in.

[daryx.langdale]

While this may be somewhat redundant in my and many peoples studios, I can’t help but think this was exactly what I was searching for a few purchases back. It covers a decent set of fundamental “must haves” for a hardware setup packaged into the fast and fun Elektron workflow. This and a sampler covers most of the main bases.

[neilloughran]

Those factory patterns in Elektron boxes are always so inventive... sounds like a great box... if I only could remember how to use these boxes after 1 week away...

[DanChippendaleMusic]

So here I am again, new device ordered, watching your video to get a heads up of what I can expect when it arrives. I've been here several times before 😅. This video is by far the most informative I've seen yet. Thanks, as always for your effort making this. 👏🏻

[CassowaryToenails]

You're the first channel I check whenever new gear comes out. I'm glad you got your hands on one. Thanks for the review!

[andrewknox]

I picked up this machine as my first Elektron box the other day.
Thanks for the comprehensive overview.
The dual VCO is certainly a powerful machine!