Elektron Digitakt Review 2022

A2022 review and demo of the Elektron Digitakt, a groovebox and drum machine with some really nice sound shaping and sequencing abilities.
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00:00 Intro
00:55 Build
01:57 Workflow and FX
03:50 Sequencing and Recording
06:53 Conditional Triggers and Probability
09:32 Track Speed
10:23 External Gear and MIDI Tracks
11:33 Overview

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[GabeMillerMusic]

Before anyone comments about it, yeah I filmed this in late 2021 lol. This is meant to apply to 2022 onwards, good instruments don't go bad!

[SURCOlive]

So happy to see you diving in to the Elektron world. Welcome! Circuit 'pro' is exactly the feeling I got when I compared the two. Lots of similarities with a lot deeper levels. Thanks for the great content!

[Ruderoy]

My favorite piece of hardware
I feel like the limitations of the elektron boxes are pretty well thought out

[dillipphunbar]

Really wanted the takt when it came out, and still think it is an excellent device, however the MPC One gives me more than enough on all these points (maybe not conditional trigs, but I'm sure there is a workaround). Infact, the "one" is overwhelming for a noob like me.

[huntrrams]

I’ll love to see you do a MC101 and Digitakt jam session

[arisym]

Gabe: excellent channel, style and reviews!!

Just to share my opinion with those interested in this musical instrument: I think the Digitakt is essentially a digital drum machine with sampling capabilities (for the one-shot type, mainly)... but with an exotic set of features that make it such a versatile electronic instrument that it is often mistaken for a GrooveBox or a DAW-Box.

[pontiuspilates]

When they released it you were still in middle school. Sorry, joking, couldn't resist. You look very young.

[begouda]

Super. Der Digitakt ist in der Tat ein unglaublich geiles Teil. Nur frage ich mich was hier grad neues erzählt wird. Nichts. Null. Nothing. Gelaber.

[elarielo]

Dude, you're getting unbelievably good at structuring your videos and showcasing gear! It's awesome to see you grow as a content creator along with your channel 💕

[bobz]

My favourite creation device ever. Had since first launched. So many happy accidents. The one I keep returning to.
Great vid presentation 👌

[dannydaniel]

I bought one for a hundred bucks at a pawnshop

[rgrant]

Some advanced tips that are worth pointing out and almost turn it into a new machine:

Function/Green Trigs -

Midi Loopback/Additonal LFOs -

Now go and buy yourself a Digitone... you will love it.

[krazywabbit]

GAS was hitting me hard. Then I counted the number of times limitations were used in this video and the cost of the device. Excellent looking kit and well done video. It’s a no for me dawg. Thank you for saving me money. Job well done. Someone else will be on the flip side. Beauty of this space! Keep up the great work.

[JRosevelt]

Gabe, you may have addressed this in a different video so I apologize if I missed it, but based off of your experience, in your opinion, if one has the MPC One, do you think getting either the Elektron Dig or Synt would be worth it? I see a ton of overlap, in fact, it seems like MPC One can do everything and more, but I could be wrong, what say you?

[garystevenson.]

I have my Digitakt about a year now and im only getting used to the basics. I play it nearly every day, , maybe I'm just a slow learner

[thejoshuathomas]

Between your videos on this unit and your MPC One, MC-101 and Circuit stuff, I'm always learning and head nodding. Keep up the great work. Also, your latest release is a jam. I've been listening to it a few times through on a pretty regular rotation. 👊🏾🖖🏾

[fluim]

Really would have loved the MPC one so much more if it would have this kind of screen experience.. Where the filter would each time would be in the same place etc etc, no fancy graphics the screen just for information purposes... Then it could also be have the size and there could have been a lot more knobs for hands on control

[jcemagine]

I love your videos and your reviews. I have a Digitakt and Digitone and have wondered about switching to an MPC even though I do love its speed and immediacy. I have wondered whether it still was the device to move forward with. Trig conditions do create very interesting solutions and I don't see any other product with those offerings. Your review has helped me to feel comfortable with sitting tight for now. Peace.

[emilianoibarra]

how do you access the mixer view? like the syntakt has

[francisguyman]

This came out right as I’m about to get one. Needed this!