Digitakt 2 - My thoughts after a month

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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 5 күн бұрын

Yo! Thanks for the shoutout

@teftymusictech 4 күн бұрын

Hey Ricky! Thanks for stopping by 🙏❤️

@sinewaymusic 4 күн бұрын

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

@Zsklar 3 күн бұрын

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!

@noi1989 5 күн бұрын

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.

@teftymusictech 4 күн бұрын

I was actually thinking it's time to revisit that comparison 🙏

@GG-wx8en 3 күн бұрын

I've MPC One and the Digitakt not MK2. I must say for techno and electronic music the workflow of Digitakt is way faster and sound quality is way better. MPC is also nice with all effects and screen but Digitakt workflow is different in a good way. I always reach my Digitakt for making beats. Parameter locks, per step changes are really something that MPC doesn't have. I wish MPC has faster workflow like per step editing. However, for different style you might like MPC more. Also, I think you really need to understand your way of creating music and get the device that fits your style. I must admit 8-tracks limit is sometimes a buzz killer but DT 2 has 16 tracks now. If you not gonna use plocks and other stuff then go with MPC. DT is basically a tracker with a great UI/UX.

@bjamminsincebirth3494 5 күн бұрын

Omg that’s what I needed to see! 🔥

@istvantoth7431 20 сағат бұрын

Great summary, thanks pal!

@remyvegamedia 4 күн бұрын

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.

@teftymusictech 4 күн бұрын

Awesome, I'm a big fan of playing in as much as possible as well! That's one thing that bugs me on the MPC that I can't just have the main sampler start recording as soon as the sequencer begins. There's workarounds with the looper (max 16 bars) and audio tracks, but you have to jump through more steps to finalize it. This method with the DT2 is pretty fantastic. Super fast as well.

@remyvegamedia 4 күн бұрын

@@teftymusictech Yeah that was the main thing that I had annoyance with on the MPC. Each definitely serves a purpose. I'm just glad to see this side of the Digitakt because combined with the intuitive ability to get into glitchy/jungle/breakcore territory, this fully works compatibly with both sides of my brain, so to speak haha.

@JustDoIt-xq9pi 3 күн бұрын

You could actually do a built in battery DIY style but you'll loose the warranty of course. There're a few videos on KZfaq about doing the DIY battery route.

@Timber-Wolf 5 күн бұрын

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.

@teftymusictech 4 күн бұрын

Yeah I'm curious to see if Overbridge for the DT2 has evolved at all once it's officially out and supported. The latency as a plugin is always what kills it for me, but the ability to multitrack each part is amazing. With the DT2 they're gonna need like 36 inputs 😆

@TonyThomas10000 5 күн бұрын

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

@teftymusictech 4 күн бұрын

Thanks Tony!

@vroteg 4 күн бұрын

As an ex Elektron avid fan and ex owner of pretty much all their stuff except og machines and syntakt (still think it’s the laziest move they made) I had to try this mk2. I had original from the release month and loved it to death but gradually outgrown it an eventually sold as for a year it was just collecting dust. I had mk2 for a few weeks on loan and the problem I have with it is digitakt mk2 trying to be a jack of all trades but master of non. A bit of groove box, underwhelming sampler and somehow very limited synth. In my opinion even Dirtywave M8 being size of mobile phone is a lot better at everything. And even have built in battery. As you said it’s plenty of space inside which is just air. So my personal final thought is elektron lately just sell air in a fancy packaging and with good advertising.

@teftymusictech 4 күн бұрын

I appreciate you sharing your perspective 🙏 I personally feel like the DT2 excels at being a fast sampler with just enough tools to manipulate the samples. But that's my opinion. I'm also a big fan of MPCs and there's a lot of people that can't stand the modern MPC lineup 😆 I have yet to try the M8... one of these days!

@vroteg 4 күн бұрын

@@teftymusictechRespect your opinion too! 👍 Looking forward to watch your take on M8. I was blown away by how much power and creativity packed into the thing that basically fit in my pocket. It is with me all the time.

@GuayusaPure Күн бұрын

Same thing with Maschine, I know many people just love it. I can't stand its workflow. It's just not my thing. I really want to enjoy it, but I can't

@davelee1935 4 күн бұрын

You got me into the MPC one back in the day great videos :) What’s ya thought on the Trackers from dirtywave and Polyend

@neonpop80 5 күн бұрын

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.

@el_dani 4 күн бұрын

Elektron can‘t handle the battery handle 😉

@FuZZbaLLbee 3 күн бұрын

Still debating if I should get DT 2 or another Octatrack The Octatrack has more outputs but I think the time stretch on this machine is probably better. Also the extra channels are interesting to me.

@oldunclemick 5 күн бұрын

Good video. I don't have one but I dig the diggy-tact and will continue to call it that. If I had the budget I'd get one and a 404 to go alongside my One because I think different workflows lead to different results in the same way a Les Paul will lead a guitarist in a different direction to a Strat or a Tele.

@teftymusictech 4 күн бұрын

Completely agree on the workflows. It's why I have a lot of gear in studio. Different ideas just naturally evolve from various DAWs, synths, beatboxes etc etc.

@linuxbender 4 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@teftymusictech 4 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@vm1974-irkutsk Күн бұрын

Hi! Thanks for the video. Have they fixed MIDI issues with Modwheel and Aftertouch in this model? Can Digitakt record and pass them to other devices?

@saucedbenny Күн бұрын

what effect did you have going at 3:03? what a crazy sound!

@alexc8287 4 күн бұрын

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

@teftymusictech 4 күн бұрын

I'll definitely consider it! Thanks for watching 🙏

@braien25980 3 күн бұрын

No mono sampling, how is the panning in stereo?

@AliAusAachen 2 күн бұрын

How do you keep your room so dust free?

@CiabaMusic 4 күн бұрын

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 😅

@teftymusictech 4 күн бұрын

Oh yeah I didn't mention polyphony. I think it's because I'd play in a polyphonic part more often than not via recording. Would be nice if they allowed a channel to be a dedicated poly instrument and then allocate 'x' number of voices to it (kind've like the Analog4). And yeah, it was really strange feeling like the Syntakt was outdated. Kinda shocked me honestly. That's when I knew the DT2 had truly evolved.

@dreikycaprice 14 сағат бұрын

which piece of gear allows one to record more than 8 bars? I'm curious because it's one of the things that I have to mentally plan for when making tracks and i'd like to have the option to make longer loops.

@changer1285 11 сағат бұрын

Sp404mk2.

@dreikycaprice 9 сағат бұрын

@@changer1285 ah yes. thanks!

@changer1285 7 сағат бұрын

@@dreikycaprice just FYI it's packed with a lot of features but they're still working out bugs. But I love mine, and it's worth looking into. The digitakt definitely looks like it has more refined envelopes and filters, but the sp is significantly cheaper and has a lot of similar features and interesting effects

@dreikycaprice 4 сағат бұрын

@@changer1285 yeah I use digitakt and other elektron gear. I would want to borrow the sp before i commit to learn it and add it to my set up. Thanks!

@linuxbender 4 күн бұрын

I'm still sticking with the old version. The stereo sampling and storage space was always a problem for me. That's why I compensated for it with an SP404 MK2 or Blackbox. That's why I like the SP 404 Mk2, because of the battery and also because of USB-C, quick and fast with a working app.The new software features are great, I'd like them too, but the hardware doesn't make up for it. Maybe the third or an MK version? I'll wait and see, for the new price, I personally would have expected more.

@teftymusictech 4 күн бұрын

That's a fair assessment in my book. Plus the SP404mk2 combo'd with the DT1 is a killer combo for sample processing and performance.