Why I Bought the Model:Cycles Instead of the Model:Samples

Why I Bought the Model:Cycles Instead of the Model:Samples

Today I'm talking about why I bought the Elektron Model:Cycles instead of the Model:Samples. This is a question that I get asked fairly frequently, so I figured it warranted it's own video to discuss! There's also a fun little jam at the end! Enjoy the video :)

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[elek-trick]

I bought both and I'm glad I did. They're both great instruments and they complete each other beautifully when played together

[ndguardian]

Here I was getting ready to ask if you had a video going over how to actually use the chord mode, but then you got right into it. Nicely done!

[spare]

Was looking into this a while ago, found it curious the Samples seemed to be the focus of almost everyone. Ended up deciding both just aren't for me, personally, but super interesting topic. Thank you!

[DopamineOverload]

Also, how'd you get the click not heard when you made your first pattern? Thx! Another question--- when you wanted Dmajor7, it made a D dominant 7... are there major 7 chords available in the M:C? Or just dominant7 and minor7? Thx again!

[marcelocg]

I am going through this internal discussion right now. Will buy my first groovebox and after months of studying workflows on Youtube, for me it seems the :Samples is the winner! The sample loading is not a strong argument to my reasoning as it’s not such a frequent action, or is it?

[DopamineOverload]

Yo Free Beat! Just picked up a Sonicware Liven XFM, delivered yesterday. After playing with the M:C for about a month, and trying this out for just ONE I gotta say, the XFM destroys the M:C. 4-part multitimbral, polyphonic sequencing, extensive editing, lots of great presets... Sonicware is really on top of their game. Cheap, awesome gear. I bought their 8bit warps a year ago... this XFM is such an amazing addition to that. Worth looking into, man. Really worth looking into, especially if you like the M:C as much as you do, and dig on the cool synth gear. I really think people are sleeping on Sonicware, and they definitely shouldn't.

[FuZZbaLLbee]

Bought a second hand Squarp pyramid. Soon all my synths will have a great sequencer. 😀

[DopamineOverload]

Love your channel and vids but I STILL don't know why everyone wants an FM synth instead of a sample player with 1GB of storage... I think the Model:Samples is the shit and a half! And I've done a ton of research, studying both. I do not get why people want this one instead of the Samples. You can have every vintage drum machine in one unit with the M:S (assuming you have the WAV one-shots, which are ridiculously easy to find). Every basic pattern can be a specific kit, and you can easily have all the best sounds in one box, and that's not even including using it for melodic patterns. It rules! :)

[notwasnot]

Great work here as usual, i'll be getting the model samples very shortly, because ... samples!!!! . i get your decision for the cycles, FM synthesis has so much to offer . in the affordable world, the korg volca FM is great to dive into .

[ix]

with the cycles & samples are you able to save & work on multiple projects? or just one at a time?

[theAwakenedOne]

Great video! I was wondering if you can help me. I just recently received a model:cycles a few days ago and I am having one heck of a time trying to figure out how to connect a DrumBrute Impact and miniFreak to the cycles. I am very new to analog and electric gear and have no clear what I'm doing here. And I can't seem to find help on their website.

[rockhead]

the Model Cycles is the most fun, creative and unique piece of gear I own which includes the Microfreak, Minilogue xd, MC101and more. I have created grooves that I have never heard or imagined before and that alone is worth the $300.
(Now my MPC One is in a category of its own)

[S.tebban]

Since you were so kind mentioning us the sale on both Electrons I couldn't hold my GAS anymore. So here I am again to find out why you bought the cycles and why I should, or not. Or both...

[Madmohawkfilms]

I have the Model Samples and just got a Digitakt. Can you change whats in each track on the Model Cycles? IOW more than 1 chord track, NO DRUMS at all on other tracks. Trying to figure a way to work my Uno Drum in somewhere :) Thanks

[bahutu]

Let's appreciate for a second that they implemented chord inversions which is so DANG nice! My feeling with chords in root position is that you can use them for brainstorming a musical idea, but a song will immediately sound super cheap if the chords are more than 2-3 notes apart. Not so with that device, on which you can use the chords for finished arrangements <3

[mattcero]

Just picked up a mint 404 MK II for a song and break dance a few days ago so that's my sampler and it's the Cycles that I'm going to score soon.

[MrCoyoteculler]

I bought cyces first and WOW! Love it. Just got the samples and im thinkin it too is a wow. I have only used the stock samples so far and its good

[unknown]

got it the other day with the elektron discount. It’s super fun

[freemuse]

I’m looking at getting a groove box and hadn’t even considered this one. Now I am considering it. :)

[RichTrelo]

The track you’ve made in this video sounds like the soundtrack to the video game ‘One More Jump’