the best sampler combo EVER. (elektron digitakt + roland SP-404MKII)

the sp404mkii and the elektron digitakt are often at the centre of product comparison videos, with people wondering which one they should get. but the truth is... if you can afford both, you should get both!

in my opinion, the elektron digitakt + roland SP-404MKII combo is undefeated in terms of features, workflow and sound. the advantages of the digitakt perfectly align with the SP-404MKII’s shortcomings, and viceversa.

so in this video, we're gonna talk about the digitakt's pros and cons, the SP404MKII pros and cons, how to set them up both in terms of audio and MIDI, and best practices for using them while beatmaking or performing live.

00:00 intro
00:33 pros and cons of the digitakt and the SP-404MKII
03:33 connection and setup (MIDI and audio)
06:58 beatmaking and best practices with this combo
11:40 jam

[krazywabbit]

I was on the fence with Digitakt I but having the SP404, this makes sense vs going for D2. Excellent tutorial. Respect. Stay safe.

[remyvegamedia]

Crazy to see this. I've been considering getting a Digitakt the last few days. I've had it on my radar for the last year or so because I really wanna start getting into making IDM and I feel like it lends well to the glitchy stuff I like. I always felt like I'm able to get the sort of weird sounds I want from the SP but the sequencing falls short.

Great video again, man.

[hellah]

these 2 pieces have been on my mind for ages!!!! finally decided I needed the digitakt first and pushed the 404 down the list, but this video right here has me rethinking 🤯

dig the jam too!! 🔥🔥🔥

[jezgomez]

Great tutorial 👌 And the track at the end has Spiller Groovejet vibes 🎉

[yedawg]

thats it im gonna buy a 404 to use with my digitakt. loved the jam at the end too

[mmmmigs]

loved the jam at the end. great setup. :)

[FANKANable]

I have both and I've been dying to figure out how to incorporate both!

[firekeeper]

I have been mulling over buying a Syntakt for this combo. I feel like that is an even better combo than the Digitakt with the SP404. You get the coveted Elektron sequencer, but also have the synth engines which the SP404 really benefits from.

[chrisegonmusic]

It’s useful to see people using uncommon setups.

[sclr]

I got this combo. And it was a complete accident. I have the Digitakt and ended up with the 404mk2 in a trade. You hit all the points and I thought I was alone!

[owenstuckey]

this is a big question that I had before - which of these should I buy? bought the digitakt first and was struggling to incorporate longer samples the way that I wanted, and so saved up to get the 404mkii - so this video came at the perfect time. can't wait to put them together and this video will help me a ton in doing so. thanks sir!

[rick]

great content. I'm so close to putting an order in to go with my sp404 and then i watch videos on the syntatk and i'm lost all over again haha

[greysky]

Im trying to decide on a new sampler and i think you sold me on the 404. Very informative. Thank you.

[HugoOri]

That’s mind blowing !
You’ve find a sweet combo here 🔥♥️

[TJ-rfxl]

This is fantastic, would love to see a redux of this video with Digitakt II and the 404!

[jamesbond]

Great video. Best from the start explanation I’ve seen!!

[raysubject]

thanks for this video, this was exactly thing i was asking myself for months - if SP404 would add some handy features to my digitakt+digitone setup.. great, it literally solves all issues i have with my curent setup :-)

[Hakucho]

As a DT owner and lover, this video makes me feel SO much better about getting a MkII (which I was going to do anyway, lol).

[kristianmock]

This is so fire! A great live setup for sure. I pair my 404mk2 with Fl studio and it seems to do the producing job very well. I like this tactile alternative though.

[Rmspender]

Man, what FX on that drop?! So, nice.