I am interested in trying out the digitakt as I think I may enjoy the workflow more since I mostly work with samples. I decided to just keep my RYTM as well. I found a digitakt mk1 used for $350. Do you think I could achieve most of the same results with a used digitakt 1 paired with the rytm as I could with just the digitakt mk2? I plan on mostly using the digitakt for drums.
Couple questions I was having trouble finding answers on for users of both MK1 and MK2. Is the audio quality pretty much identical from the sampler? I know that digitakt 2 has stereo now but if I am just mainly using it for drums. I use ableton a lot as well but I am addicted to the elektron sequencer workflow especially for drums.
It seems like from what I read the digitakt 2 has a new stereo master distortion, but I suppose I could always send it through the RYTMs if I use both. Just wanted to see if anyone has noticed a huge difference in sound quality on the MK2 and if it would make sense to wait and just grab an MK2.
Yes, $350 is a steal, the UI feels a bit cramped with the new OS/machines and you’re missing the new filters and some other stuff but the DT1 is still amazing (and I wish the 2 sampled in mono!). If you don’t like 1 you probably won’t really like 2. These were my 2 Elektrons for years.
$350 is a good price. If you want 128 steps from a single box or you have a strong need for stereo samples then dt2 might be a smart move. As it stands, you’ve already got Euclidean on rytm and dt1 sound quality is excellent so for drums I think you would never know the difference.
Ok sick. Yeah I’m excited to check out the 2 lfos and additional modulation fx . It seems like you can get more creative with sampling on there than the rytm. Thank you for the input
Thank you! great point , I was thinking of just syncing the two together and then I’d have all the possibilities. Like you said using the Euclidean from the Rytm with digitakt for other sampling sounds dope .
Ah ok, I’ll probably just be using for my studio work / jamming drums and loops into Ableton so as long as the sample quality is the same more of less I think I’ll be good with that.
I have paired my Rytm MK2 with DT1 and I think they complement each other very well. But I use the Rytm for drums, bass and synthy one shots made with its filters. DT1 handles mid frequency melodic or ambient samples. I might recommend DT2 for stereo and lengthy samples and let the Rytm handle the rhythm section. That’s just my approach.
I would vote to go for the DT1 — it’s an awesome machine and you’ll have plenty of tracks to work with between the DT1/Rytm.
One thing I’d note re:
I haven’t had a Rytm in a while but I remember the inputs being a little too quiet to simply send other gear through. You can make it work if you lower the levels on your Rytm tracks and give yourself more space to balance things out, or you can boost the incoming signal (maybe the DT compressor’s makeup gain can get you there), not a huge deal either way but just mentioning to avoid the surprise if/when you do try it out.
On the plus side, the Rytm’s analog compressor and overdrive are sooooo delicious that it’s worth getting the mix right and using that box as your master output. I do miss that sound.
Ah ok gotcha. Yeah I’m excited to play around and see , I may end up doing that as well. What I was hoping for is this might be a good opportunity to see how I could integrate the digi Into my workflow and if I really want the longer stereo sample capability maybe upgrade later on. I do a lot of my longer stereo sampling in ableton but I like to layer with improvised stuff on the Elektron machines.
Ahh ok great point. Yeah I’ve seen some people recently sending audio from ableton at least into the RYTM and kinda using it as an analog FX mixer almost. Yes the analog overdrive and distortion:comp sound incredible. It seems like the digi has a lot more depth in terms of manipulating samples in interesting ways and with the 2 lfos. So I’m hoping I could get the best of both worlds there. Thanks for your input !
I think I’ve seen a video of someone sending audio from Ableton into Rytm as a mixer, it’s awesome. Super cool concept. I believe in that example, they were sending audio over USB and splitting it up across tracks — the “quiet” inputs I was referring to were the 1/4" inputs on the back. But in any case, you’re right about getting the best of both worlds with those two, it’s a killer combo.
I combo the AR and DT1 as well, and agree with everything said here.
I’d additionally mention that the DT1 (and I assume the DTII as well, of course) are great for using with an iPad or laptop to sequence random synth sounds, video, radio, etc. via USB. I don’t know if the Rytm does Device Compliant Audio and MIDI over USB, both the fact that the DT does makes it a really nice pairing with a tablet. I never really missed the stereo option for this, but I’m mainly doing mangled techno stabs with this anyway.
