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M:S, M:C, a Crave, a Behringer 303, a Keystep and a Kenton thru 5 = dawless live rig for

If I was playing with this on a train people would think I'm adjusting my medical device. I needs wires coming off of it that you can patch onto your skin for added confusion.

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OH MY GOD this machine is the same color as your hair!!! Perfect match :-)

Used to being the odd man out by this point in my life but I LOVE how this sounds and functions. Been considering Samples for a while but every time I have some $ I get something else instead. THIS on the other hand will be my next purchase. These are the kinds of sounds (and ability to manipulate on the fly) that I am after. I also really like my Volca Drum which isn't everbody's Cup O' Noodles either. You do you.

The design looks like something you would find in a hospital.

I‘ll run the model:samples and model:cycles into the octatrack using thru-machines. That way you can add eqs and compressors to the both model: machines and have 18 tracks in total in a super compact setup 🤤

Great review, Bo. What attracts me most about this groovebox is the percussive, shamelessly FM bass sounds. I've got a fantastic VSTi called Donk Machine which does just that, and I'd be interested if the MODEL:CYCLES is a significant upgrade to that, or the same sounds in a nice box? If you did a deep dive into the bass part of this device I would certainly watch it.

Great Review! Im really feeling this machine simply for percussion and some synths. Would love to see this and the Model:Samples flowing together! Or even with the Circuit!

Very comfy looking sweater. Nice jam and demo. Good job Bo.

Excellent review, Bo. Once again, you stepped up your video creation magic... All those overlays and boxes did not only look cool, but were really informative. The cycles looks and sounds nice.

Damn this looks sick, Bo! Well done, mate. I gotta spend more time with my Digitakt but maybe someday, I'll have to snag Model: Cycles. Cheers, bro!

It’s got sort of a vintage vibe, almost MPCesque with the grayish whites!

If anybody at Elektron is listening - if you are going to do anything else cut down - the digitone without the sequencer but with 16 voices and more control knobs/sliders would surely be a hit. Not everybody wants/needs the sequencer stuff and the digitone fm synth architecture + effects is one of the nicest/easiest to use implementations I’ve seen for fm.

Nice machine, Bo is so busy, his coffee is almost cold 😁👍

Thanks BoBeats for the review! Helped me understand workflows and the sounds it capable of producing!

I think it looks cool. Depends alot on how much it will cost, but I think this is one of those devices that have some interesting limitations that will spark creativety as one aquires a workflow that evades those limitations. The drums sounds pretty good.

#BoBeats Nice job my man! I prefer FM radio over AM radio so I know I'll like this. The sounds are awesome. What a cool instrument. Looks like it would be great for holiday on Mars. Lots of potential. Wonder how it would play with my Moog One? Does it have Overbridge? I currently live under a bridge after buying a Moog One! I live in a van down by the river. 6 track groove box offers many musical options. As always, you delivered another wonderful musical demo. Excellent job! Here's a drink to world peace!

I would be interested in seeing a comparison to the Digitone.

If same price as Model Samples at $299.99 it’s not bad. I just grabbed Model Samples to dip a toe into Elektron’s sequencing. Tho tbh I’ve been finishing up an album I did with my MPC Renaissance which I just sent to distributors so haven’t fooled with it too much. I’m awaiting the MyVolt’s USB Cable to power the Model Samples then I can mess with it during coffee break and lunch. Initial impressions are positive.

The best and honest review on this great sounding groovebox, lovely 80s bass here too.

Thank you for the great review - also the hands-on helped me understand the parameter locks better. I agree with this 100% - great sequencer indeed, even if the synth editing leaves lots to be desired.

Elektron: *releases ultra new product* BoBeats: "so I've been using this machine since 2017, and here's what I think..."

Great haircut Bo! Thanks for the review.

Model: Recylced

Really great video Bo. I enjoyed your logical way of going through the Cycles. It made this look so simple but deep and powerful at the same time. If I get one, I’ll be revisiting this again.

It is a great inspirational tool...your review is spot on. The Model Cycles has the simplicity for a novice and the depth for someone with more skills. I am a teacher and I am constantly looking for great instruments to show and let my students experiment with. Thank you for your videos, they are among the best when looking for honest feedback and info on hardware

You deserved that sip of the coffee at 7:10 🤘

This Model:Cycles sounds REALLY GREAT!!! 6:47

I like your new haircut Bo ... although it might not be new, I haven't watched any of your vids for a while. I always go back and forth between shorter/styled and just long/tied-back. It's normally just down to laziness. "Better get a haircut." 18 months later "I'll get that haircut".

Good Video mr Bo! I'm absolutely with you with the Pro's and Con's. it looks quite good and sounds pretty good as well ... nothing I would spend my $$$ on but definitely cool to get into elektron synths. Especially for beginners i would recommend the Roland mc101 instead of the Model Cycles. :) Cheers!

I'm not sure what I think about this synth but I'm definitely warming to your new haircut.

hmmm I stick to my OP-Z, but does deliver twice more plastic mass for twice less money :) Fun watching, Bo!

really nice review! keep it going

Model Cycles is amazing!

It's basically Elektron's version of a Circuit, OP-Z, MC-101, or Electribe. Er, Elektron's *second* version. Will probably be popular among people wanting a groovebox.

I would really like to know if there are more present sounds on board for say bass sounds ,, punchier kicks?? Do you think it lends its self to techno?? Or would the sample be a better option? Great vid!!

The kicks seems to be GREAT!

Very cool. I think it sounds great, looks great (obviously not everyone would agree) and the price is great. Just need more desktop real estate now 🤔

Appreciate the video! Learned several things, I really like it. I am no producer so I use it for jamming and I love the sound in general and especially the sequencer like you said, especially for the price! Thanks again and take care

4:18 "It's actually very simple": proceeds to play twister with his fingers to do all the menu diving :D

It reminds me also on the Electribe 2

I really appreciate all you can do with the elektron boxes, and this one sounds great, but is it fun? UX wise it looks a bit of a nightmare to use.

Good review and demonstration of the features. I won't be replacing any of my other Elektrons for it but this looks like a good bang for your buck.

Are you able you use the same engine on multiple tracks? Like, using ‘chords’ on all 6 tracks etc?

That jam at 5:10 is SUCH a bop 🎶 I returned my circuit do to the inability to turn off specific midi send channels (I use a few omni receiving synths). It probably still would have been great for jamming DAWless, but 1/4 of the tracks being useless in my setup kind of ruined it for me. I'm not terribly upset though, 'cause this was my backup choice and I think its unique character will inspire very different music from using my plugins 😁

It will be mine.

I'm actually looking at this mainly for the sequencer and the fact ( you didn't mention) that the 6 tracks can also be midi to control other synths. Which is what i would like ti use it for as I have a drumbrute, td3 and microkorg . So i'd like to know have you tried using it to control other synths ?

This is sweet. If this and Model:Samples were battery powered, it’d be game over

Thank you Bo, nice review as always! Sounds good but the feeling with the box is, for me, way far from the Digitakt, Digitone etc... which are more attractive and inspirational Elektron's gears. But ok, the target is not the same. All the best

Do you think Elektron are planning on a 'Model' version of the Analog 4 seeing as they've already kind of covered the DTakt and DTone?

I like this hair on you! It suits!

Awesome video Bo! Love it. What are your thoughts on purely groove box territory? I've got a bunch of NI gear for the "digital / software computed based music" fun. Then Moog/Arturia (including keystep) for semi-modular. So I'm not 100% if I need yet another sequencer to learn (even if its awesome, the microbrute 2s's and mother 32 and keystep are keeping me busy!). This or the circuit for something I could eventually integrate to the above, but really just want to sit on the couch with headphones?

Bo beats you're the valley girl of synthesizer gurus.And thank you for the informative video.

Hey Bo! What’s going on with the new haircut!!! Next you’ll be drinking tea! (Decaffinated)

Greetings! What kind of usb - midi hub are you using to connect microlab to Cycles? Thanks!

3:58 Don't forget the zip of the Coffee

I like the sound of it Bo, but mein Gott, what happened to the design, the colour. It seems somehow it bypassed the usual stylish Swedish design, but I guess you listen with your ears not your eyes. Keep up the good work Bo.

Nice review, interesting look, nice sounds 👍🏽... does it print labels too? 🤣

Oi. Thanks for a review. Is there an option for polymetry? To set up different number of steps? Btw too many electric bicycle ads when searching up this thing)

Very kick ass review. Good thing I found a cheaper place to live because I'ma get em both! BOOM!!! Cheers!

I bought this as a sequencer for my Monologue with a FM flavour. Sequencing transposed sequences of MLG with MC appear to be interesting cocept - sequencer madness :)

Sounds great, but I think I like the Samples version better.

Love what you're doing with it!

I already own a digtakt and digitone so I really dont need this. But for $300 I'll probably get one anyway

Hello Bo! how did you connect the Arturia micro lab to the model cycles via MIDI? since the micro lab is only usb

I learned with my Waldorf microQ just how much I can't stand digital encoders... They don't have the same direct feel over the sound that you get from a good ol' potentiometer.

great review...makes me want to get the Digitone even more...this is a cool lil' box tho

This thing is a blast! I've created really good sounding deep house sketches in it.

I also started with RM1X 😜 I still use it sometimes 🖖 cycles is definitively on my wishlist 😍

Fantastic overview/demo! I have a Digitone - and it's great... but SOOOO deep it almost feels like 'too much' for how I want to use it. I love the cycles 'simplified' control/models. It just seems more jam-like/explorative than the Digitone due to this. Any comparative thoughts? I might trade mine in for this 'simpler' machine - LOL!

Im in the market for a new drum machine. I cant decide between this or the digitakt. Also with all the menu diving that’s possible on these machines. You’d think they would do a bit more detailed screen. The screens are still looking like they came out of the 80s.

Hope it’s better than the Model:Samples. I just couldn’t get on with that piece of gear. Everything I made sounded like trash. Great review Bo 🎧

Comparison to other groove boxes? Namely Circuit which seems to be the same price range, and MC-101/707 which seem to have a load more features.

Yo Bo! WHats that MIDI to USB box you have there with the chalk chicken scratch? Tried some from Ebay and no luck. Thanks!

Thx, great substantial review!

I need to cop one of these ASAP, I have the samples so I really want this one as well.

It’s good Electron has entered the budget market, however I feel the drums sound weak. It may be useful for adding a different texture to tracks but for me not strong enough for the important drum sounds. A great demo nevertheless Bo well done :)

Hi, what is the USB Midi hub you use here? I like the idea of the keyboard.

I was sold the first 20 seconds

Hi Bo !! 🙋👧 As always, good to see you! Many hoped for something like a new generation of ELEKTRON MONOMACHINE, but here Cycles came out! 😉

Hey man! Can you tell me if the sequencer can have different lenghts for each individual track, or is it global? Thanks

It kind of looks like a very fancy Volca Drum. Though the Synth Lock thing and the effects take it into a different league. It sounds good.

Bo, please tell me why in some cases you use a MIDI hub, and in some MIDI hosts. what is the difference between them when using usb devices like midi usb controllers? ... thank you for the answer.

Sounds can be so subjective, so I say that a groovebox is only as good as it's sequencer. The elektron sequencer workflow isn't for everyone, but no one can say it isn't insanely powerful.

Elektron should think about an OT 2 (not MK3) beside building cheap Groovebox starter kits as re-use of existing devices (Digitakt, Digitone). I know the OT MK2 is nearly perfect but more effects, a part per pattern, sample randomization, Pattern generator, Easier sampling,.., easier Looper, Step. components like OP-Z, a synth engine included, sample changing /layering,...

Thank you for the overview. I am not feeling this but as you said I think it’s definitely an entry level for an introduction into Elektrons and has some good functionality. One thing I do hate is the look of it same as last years sampler, just seems so non Elektron to me and I have been an Elektron user from the first day they came out. Anyway I digress, it will have its place and hope those who buy it enjoy it very much as it’s what you get out of it that counts.

12:30 am and just bought this thing

Looks a different colour to the Modal Samples. Kind of a dull grey. I liked the white Samples colour.

Dammit.... this makes me want to sell my mc-707 and get this, I feel like I may like this workflow better

Remember when everything was grey rubber, beige plastic, and red lights?

if you send midi from the chord machine does it actually send chords over midi or just root notes?

What is the real difference to the Digitone?

Hmmm,I bought the model:samples last june for € 449 (availabe it was since january) and since december or january it is € 299. Can we expect a similiar price drop (~30 %) with the model:cycles after, say, a year ? It's now about € 330,- . Could then be about 200,- (all prices incl. VAT). The lack of Overbridge integration makes both model:xxx not really attractive. They would be really nice instruments with at least a native editor for the patterns. Novation Circuit Mono Station is now 270 € incl. VAT, btw. The original Circuit seems to be out of production. So, competitive price, that's not really a thing (but was it ever with Elektron ?).

Bo - BDAY is coming....DRUMBRUTE OR THIS? What do I get? I have DTONE.....

Disappointed it wasn't Machinedrum / Monomachine Mk3 :'(

good review

Can U play -or sample your synths 9Not sure what synth locking is )through novation Circuit trx-Ive just started I watched your vid on circuit and I really want it though I am away to but a mixer so I can jam for ideas-any sugestion