Digitakt 2 - My thoughts after a month

In this video I casually step through the process of making a beat on the Digitakt 2 while also talkign about the experience. So far I'm really pleased with Elektron's update to the Digitakt. I've been a mk1 user since 2018 so I was very keen to see what would warrant a 'mk2' version. I think it's worth it personally.

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[RickyTinez]

Yo! Thanks for the shoutout <3 Super sick bassline Tefty!

[Zsklar]

I agree! I will never let go of my MPC Live 2 because of its portability. A battery inside of the Digitakt would be insanely cool! I would take it everywhere!

[michaeltrenier]

….for $1000…come on Elektron. $599. That’s it. That’s still high for its limitations. Not T.E. Levels of rip off…but it’s close 😂Tefty with the great video per usual.

[sinewaymusic]

100% agree about the battery - it should have been added and it would make such a difference! Literally it would become the perfect groovebox.

[harveytherobot]

I get what you’re saying about the ergonomics of it. I have the Digitakt and the Rytm MKII. Holding the RYTM, even though it’s a lot bigger, is just nicer. You can tell they spent extra time and thought designing the case for it with its tilt and its softer edges.

[melokit-music]

Very good points, some are now resolved but the points you raise are crucial!

[remyvegamedia]

Dude thank you for making this!!! This is pretty much exactly how I build songs, I like
to play in as much as I can, and I have wondered if it would even be possible on Digitakt. I like to play my ideas in so it's intentional and built in phrases, then use the sampler/sequencer to modify and create weirdness. Especially since I've been getting more into idm/glitch/breakcore styles, but I still prefer to play in my parts.

Once Overbridge is for sure available, I'm 100% getting the DT2. Thanks man this seriously helped contextualize its usability for me.

[crtzmo]

Great video, really helpful on prioritizing my short- and medium-term plans.. thank you. I don’t agree with a form factor update idea, however — their three-tier form factor/product line makes clear sense to me and really like the portability and user interface of the mid-tier boxes.

[benmeyk]

thank you for this incredibly helfpful video! I don't see the octratrack in your list of gear and you might have already talked about why you don't use it. either way, I would be interested in the reasons why.

[neonpop]

I have a PD for my Syntakt and I love that. I take it places and make music on the fly. I have a case that fits both the Syntakt and the PD, that’s a worthy investment. But I agree, it should at least have battery option. I’m shocked that wasn’t included in this upgrade.

[noi]

I would love to see a Digitakt 2 vs MPC One/Live/X from your channel sometime. The hype surrounding the mk2 had me looking at boxes and I wound up getting the MPC One+ instead of the digitakt2.

[JamesBermingham]

Great demo

You gonna do Dig-ee-tone 2 Demo? 🤔

[alexc]

Would you consider making a tutorial for the Digitakt II? I really like your style and workflow. Thanks!

[SabcatPrinting]

I am considering getting one. I think an update or two will win me over. I feel it needs more FX and machine choices and better slicing… But I do feel using such a thing and knowing it like the back of my hand, will have me in a good happy creative place.
I’d “write” on that with an ipad and a Bass Station 2, and later track it into Ableton for polishing.

[Nuggyc]

Im no means rich, in fact, financially, 1 could say im poor. But im buying this for what it can do for me. I ve been watching it for over 4 months. I still say yes to buying 1, and that will do it for the drum section of my gear. I have enough with teenage engineering. Rolanl synths with drym presets, older drum machines. Digitakt 2 will do it. I've seen and heard enough.
This seems to have no ceiling for me. Enough said.

[TonyThomas]

Awesome overview! Would be something I would think about if I was into hardware!

[Timber-Wolf]

I bit the bullet on the DT2 and love it. I decide to keep the OG as a midi sequencer and backup sampler. Still waiting for DT2 Overbridge support though. Thanks for the vid. Regards to you and Meems.

[nomad]

It would be really cool if they had an attachable handle where you could carry it around for sampling your environment. Like a lunch box.

[razordefined]

i have the first one and it killed me to spend a g on a updated version when i could of spent it on another piece but there was too many reasons not too..this thing is wicked.great videos. always a pleasure watching.thank you

[AndreaCiaba]

I'd trade the internal battery for polyphony any day!

I'd carry a separate powerbank+pd adaptor with built in "poly machine" rather than RK midi loopback cable and "OEM" battery.

Nice review tho, and I can relate in feeling the Syntakt suddenly aged a bit, workflow wise. I'd love a MK2 with just the QoL upgrades from the Digitakt II and the same new buttons layout, as I always make mistakes jumping from one to another during jams 😅