Digitakt II slim (pure fantasy thread)

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So, had a weird dream yesterday, and I was putting some gear in my bag to head out - and the thing I put in my bag was a DTII, but super slim and with flat OP-Z style encoders. Yes, I spend too much time thinking about samplers thanks to my side projects no doubt!

But this was the closest thing I could mock-up, just throwing it out there as it’s something I hope Elektron might make one day, keep the DT II pretty much as it is, move to mini-jacks for all the audio in/out midi in/out and go USB-C for power.

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Don’t feel like it would be that much slimer with just the encoder change, are you saying it should physically thinner too like an opz?

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Yes, physically thinner which is why I said a move to mini jacks for audio/midi in/out also.

Currently, putting a DT in a bag needs a deck saver to protect the knobs which means a little extra thickness (most of the thickness of the DT is from the use of the larger 5 pin din midi and audio jacks).

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I really like the polyend tracker form factor kinda somewhere between the two would be sweet!

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Nah, that crossfader is ruining the slimness :rofl:

Maybe I just need to do an iPad app called iDT…

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Hrmmmm Polyend has achieved a really nice form/size to their gear. Their proportions and ergonomics are really very nice.

I just wish they had batteries in order to be untethered.

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I love those OP-Z encoders. I miss them on the XY. So fast and easy to use with one finger.

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same same!

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what crossfader… do it do it!!!

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I’m on the same page with encoders. Would really loved a tiny bump on one side like J on keyboards. Just for a grip and understand the level when it’s 0 - 100.

Followed with more wishes,

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Apart from the encoders the lower body could be considerably reduced, it event fits an extra battery when doing the hack for portability. So at least 3-5cm extra could be reduced, and maybe introduce side ventilation with openings in the new body. Wish I have time to 3d design and print something like that

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Umm … did you see this:

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It’s mostly the encoders that make it less packable without a decksaver on (which adds a little extra thickness as the Elektron decksavers are not form fitting like the ones for the OP-1 / OP-XY as examples).

I’ve added a rear panel mockup too:

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Agreed. They should just have slots for after-market batteries.

I’ve heard the don’t include them because of shipping complications.

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I actually love the idea!

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Makes sense.

EU regulations and all.

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12 D-cells, like a 1980s beatbox? That would be pretty funny.

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Great mockup, I would exchange my clunky DT2 to this flat beauty in a heartbeat.

However, I think that one stereo mini trs socket each for audio in/out would be sufficient.

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Ozempic edition.

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Weird that every suggestion here makes me vomit in my mouth a bit…

Why would you want those horrible tiny mini jack cables that break when you touch them, usb C power with the clunky adapters and or usb noise, those encoders :face_vomiting:

LED encoders!?! Just look at the screen for info. I love the pixelated screen and the images Elektron invented for it, its art

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