In this case I run Overbridge on Windows and use Remote Desktop on the iPad. Works perfectly well. (It’s a iPad 2, cost me 100 and does a lot of useful things!)
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thanks for the reply
I didn’t get what you mean by macro. Is it mapped to 3 different perf macros that you configure to:
- osc/env
- filter
- lfo
?
Do you change macros with the buttons?
No, macro was a bit unfortunate term from my part. The SMD has got 3 channels and you’re allowed to assign up to 16 parameters to each of them.
By clicking one of the buttons, values for the assigned parameters can be randomised and by using the knob you can then fine tune the values proportionally. This is sometimes giving great results and sometimes not so great results 
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I’m having mostly osc and amp parameters to first channel (A) and then filter/mod things divided to the other two channels (B and C).
It’s a very simple but powerful device - just ping @guga and I’m sure he’ll tell you lots of good use cases for it 
Edit: needless to say maybe, but I highly recommend the SMD (bought another one for my brother’s birthday 2 years back).
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thanks for the clarification! sounds useful
it’s an encoder then, right? I’m guessing it picks up where the parameters are set and increases or decreases proportionally, correct?
Glad to be of help :). And you’re correct about how the values change.
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Started messing around with using the MIDI Fighter Twister that I bought to use live with my Octatrack, on the AK.
Works nicely, as I can use it for synth parameters (filters, decay, fx sends) but keep the AK’s screen on the performance macro page.
You need a USB MIDI host, but it’s worth it.
And I like that it doesn’t crowd the 10 encoders at all. A perfect fit, really.
"Slight tangent with audio:
I’m really focusing on using Analog Keys as a dedicated drum machine, since the individual outs and joystick combined are so powerful. Running the kick track through my Bogner Harlow, this is an early result: https://www.dropbox.com/s/pzt0ikfltjfmqhf/AK%20_%20B1%20_%20Drums.mp3?dl=0
Only processing is some stereo limiting in Ableton.
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That’s some legit electro right there!
And the MF is a perfect match for the Keys, almost looks like they were designed for each other.
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the extra red and white chroma caps helps a lot, but yea, also being able to program the LED bar colors helps it fit in just about anywhere.
And I can configure it the other way. Assigning the knobs to performance controls while I page around on the AK for synth parameter stuff. And the knobs are also push buttons, which can be programmed for mutes.
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That sounds super useful. Going between parameter pages and performance mode has been kind of a pain for sometimes.
and if you REALLY want to get all matchy-match, the AK knobs use the same shaft size, so hit up Elektron to order 16 grey knobs for it
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When I got mine a week ago, I immediately noticed it’s drum capacities. I never a used a Rytm so I don’t know how it sounds like IRL but from what I heard so far the AK will satisfy my needs and wants for quite some time to come!
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Micromonsta 2 would be awesome in that spot 
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away from my Keys for the weekend but if anyones got theirs close by, would someone mind measuring the wasteland for me? interested in the distance from the encoders to the side
A bit over 6.5”
I wouldn’t use anything over 6” wide there if you want it to sit flush and also be able to comfortably use the last 2 encoders.
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Thanks!
My recent blackbox is the perfect fit.
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Finally I settled for a Launchpad Mini MKIII. Perfect fit, HUGE improvement in my workflow (3x64 custom commands: bye bye obscure key-combos!).
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I have the Micromonsta 1 parked over there. Fits perfectly. MIDI out from CV track.
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Modded AK with Braids, Warps and PSU!
All started with an used AK, dirty and Encoders needed to get replaced. During cleaning noticed there’s enough space for modules and PSU.
Pretty cool, eh?
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