I mean, I’m very happy I got an early unit. I’m looking at this as being part of a release candidate version. We’re almost there. It’s not like it’s not already awesome.
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It is always the same when a new machine comes out, from what I can gather the new MPCs are also having issues, if you want to avoid it the answer is simple - don’t be an early adopter.
I actually was going to wait until all the major quirks had been ironed out before considering a DT, but I was offered a good deal on one and I had some store credit so I took the plunge, I did so knowing that there will be at least a few months of updates before it settles down.
In defence of the companies they cannot possibly test every user scenario, or test compatibility with every piece of gear or daw setup, so user bug reports are an essential part of early development- I do think that there should be some reward for early adopters in these type of case, like free soundpacks and such, exclusive to early adopters, some companies do this some don’t.
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fair point but they did not position the product as such. I think at least a clarification beforehand that this is still in pretty much beta form should be necessary. And if so they should be treating it as a beta program with the appropriate setup to incorporate feedback into their development. This feels more like a rant thread created by frustrated users.
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No argument from me, I wasn’t defending the practice just stating it for what seems to be common practice these days, mostly with smaller and medium size companies but also larger ones.
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Obvious answer is obvious.
Yeah, I just didn’t really want to believe that. Ie. Elektron care way more about money/sales than customer satisfaction/relationship/honesty? Was hoping I’d missed something 
Not sure that’s a great strategy long term…
Hard to say. Maybe they were low on money and had to get some quick cash from somewhere to avoid problems?
Don’t assume there’s purpose or strategy here.
Given Elektron’s outspoken ambitions of releasing more machines than before and Overbridge to boost with that, I think it’s as simple as they just haven’t caught up with how to handle the combination of success, growth and release. They’ve underestimated the challenge and now they’re catching up, one release at a time. We’re in the middle of it and the only thing I could wish for is that Elektron was a bit more precise in their communication.
Just say it like it is, Elektron. We can take it. We’re not going anywhere. Your stuff remains ace. We can handle the truth and we don’t mind the ride, as long as there’s some idea of the destination ahead.
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Doesn’t explain why there was zero warning about any of the issues tho. Or even after units first shipped they could have quickly came on here before units were received and pinned a ‘confirmed bugs’ post of the things they had already found and at least saved everyone the hassle/panic of ‘is this a bug?’ ‘oh shit this happened! Is my unit broke?’ etc… Shady practise…
Hi,
First time Elektron user here. Just got the Digitakt a couple days ago.
I’m actually not that bothered. Yeah there are some kinks to iron out, but nothing that’s stopping me.
Having a lot of fun with what’s already there and knowing that it’s only going to get better is not such a terrible feeling.
So instead of focussing on what it isn’t, I focus on what it is right now.
So yeah, I love my Digitakt.
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If this kind of broken release non-strategy is a result of them having more projects on the boil due to success, I’d recommend they slow down. I definitely won’t be early adopting now even if OT2 arrives Just wait until something works before release, or warn buyers of issues. Seems the obvious/honest route…
That’s cool you’re happy with it but for anyone buying it for live use or needing OB for separate tracks I’d guess it’s a different story…
Ironing out bugs/missing features being added later after release is fine/a given with new hardware. But DT seems to take it to a new level so far…
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Edit, nm…
I don’t want to argue
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Not trying to argue or generate negativity. Just feels like Elektron have been pretty lame/dishonest on this one and taken people’s trust/respect for granted for their own benefit. I’m not a fan of being misled/manipulated and it just makes me very cynical about getting excited about anything they put out in future until long after release…
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I’m a bit surprised that something like smooth midi sync wasn’t super easy for Elektron to get right from the outset. I’ve never had any sort of sync issue on the MD, AR or OT. It’s a strange thing (among other bugs) to get wrong. (I should add, however, that due to all the reports I haven’t actually used midi sync yet, but have used midi notes in and out, and have not had one crash in 10+ hours of use … touch wood).
In any event, I am already very happy with the DT. I bought it primarily as a supercharged microgranny, and in that respect it’s great already. It will be truly great once the sequencing / midi is fixed.
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i vaguely recall Cenk saying something about his FUNC button being replaced during SB17 maybe yours is a remembrance of those FUNKY buttons…?
Where/when did you order it btw?
Exactly. They can (and hopefully will) fix the machines, but a period of poor communication cannot be undone.
I don’t think it’s too late to regain trust / interest, but yeah some openness please
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