Can you recommend the OT to a total newbie?

[tnussb]

Sorry if I don’t see why your post is so special compared to (for example):

Digitakt vs Octatrack in 2019 (OT as a mixer)

Hello there, I’m new to the Elektron devices and I’m considering buying my first machine. From what I can understand from the many many tutorials that I’ve watched on these 2 machines, this is a famous dilemma among us. For me it goes down to a simple idea that separates the 2 machines that no one has mentioned (from what I know of course), so I’m asking for your help. Except from the fact the OT is more complex and can do more, and the DT having a great workflow and screen, I’m thinking of t…

or any of the other Digitakt vs. Octatrack topics:

https://www.elektronauts.com/search?q=digitakt%20vs%20octatrack

@sshiftyp

On topic: I understand the DT is way easier but isn’t it very limiting compared to the OT looking at sound design? From what i have seen in videos the sample mangling capabilities of the DT seem cool. There is waaaay to much info on OT to have seen a good comparisation on this front.

Of course the Digitakt is (very) limited compared to the OT.

• 1 LFO vs. 3 LFOs
• mono vs. stereo
• OT: much more effects
• OT: dynamic (re-)sampling
• OT: crossfader and scenes
• OT: song mode (aka Arranger)
• OT: more inputs and outputs
• … and so on …

And if you want a detailed comparison then examine the manuals from the elektron support page side by side.