I am producing techno and house and i am going to buy my first gear ever and i have only been using DAW’s.
I prefer creating rhythms over melodies. (and i hate software synts). Wich one should i buy?
You prefer rhythms over melodies = Analog Rytm
Hate software synths = Analog Keys
For what it’s worth, both machines are capable of doing both but they shine more in their specific territory.
I guess you’ve got a decision to make, watch some videos and do some research…
Justus
I have both.
When only my ar is at home, i am happy
When they are both at home, i am very happy
When only my ak is at home, i am just a little happy.
With rytm i Can make a lot, and iTS tweakability is amazing…
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I have both.
When only my ar is at home, i am happy
When they are both at home, i am very happy
When only my ak is at home, i am just a little happy.
With rytm i Can make a lot, and iTS tweakability is amazing…
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Is it har to learn how to program the AR?
No, it´s very intuitive and easy.
The AR was my first Elektron Device. I hate reading manuals so I watched a Video Tutorial from Cuckoo before I bought the AR.
I made my first Beat / Pattern 30 Minutes after unboxing the AR.
I’d say it’s easy to get to grips with the basic functions of an AR, but learning everything is going to take a while… quite a lot of sophisticated functions under the hood 
If you do techno (you know, Jeff Mills etc, that more industrial flavour than tech house etc), you’re going to love the AR 
ar was my frist analog gear. In the beginning, i loved it because of the deep kick and bass, and because of the filters and lfos.
Now i understand more about it, and love the amazing thinks i Can do with thee scenes and performances. Industrial al very bright noise sounds and amazing workflow.
It took me a day to use it, and a few montis to explore and do more with it.
Yes, i like Mills, Beyer ets. but i am also into deep house. And i guess that AR will boost my creativity. 