It does seem like Zzounds is at the back of the line in regards to getting stock of “hot” new items.
If you’re trying to diffuse the cost over a period of time (assuming you’re in the states), find a retailer that partners with Affirm. Many do, and you get most of the same benefits….
For sure. I happen to buy this one straight out. But I have considered using Affirm but havent yet. I’ll check it out eventually.
if they do ever update the slicing they will get so many SP-404 users, now that the memory has increased.
so true…I just don’t understand why they won’t do it 
All elektron gear have only a certain amount of parameter locks per step, and some units allow more than others. So the original digitakt/digitone cpus and memory allocation may not be up to the task of processing literally double the amount of parameter locks from 64 to 128 steps.
Its of course obvious that the new digitakt 2 has more memory and a faster processor than the original. That is the main reason why the other units will most likely not have the ability to be updated to accommodate 128 steps properly (not to mention the UI issue regarding lack of the 8 page leds present on the new hardware).
I did the same. Weird it says pre order on the website but in stock on the email confirmation?!?
Hi Niko! I don’t know if I understood correctly.
So now the cuts between the slices aren’t done at the nearest zero amplitude crossing? (unlike what currently happens in DT1)
I’ll echo a request I’ve made about Rytm in the past.
16 level velocity mode where you can hold the step and manually set each velocity.
Read: slicing.
The way I see it, Perfect Circuit seems to be a preferred US retailer, so I reckon I’ll get mine after the B list influencers, but before the folks asking “but does it stream from disk” or “does it do stemz?”
I’m really in no rush to get it as I still need to sell my OG DT🤣
Understand OP was asking why number of steps cannot be increased from 64 to 128, not whether number of parameters per step can be increased (you seem to imply the former necessitates the latter but not clear why). Locks per step are stored in memory and processed in real time - therefore increased number of steps is a memory issue. Not clear if digitone is memory bottle necked.
Fair enough. Then the general answer to OP’s question I imagine would be that the original digitakt/digitone simply do not have the better internals of the new digitakt 2(cpu, memory etc) capable of handling the full 128 steps for whatever reason. Also, as i already mentioned, the hardware UI still would only have the 4 page leds, which Elektron may deem a bit too confusing to keep track of properly in normal use.
If they were able to, then Elektron would have implemented 128 steps in the older units years ago. Moving forward, I’m sure all upcoming Elektron gear will ship with 128 steps standard, along with all the proper hardware to accommodate it. 
Well Germany for example has a GST of 19% and it’s still only 999EUR at Thomann there, which is 1645 AUD. Australians are getting overcharged for sure
I might have to buy it on my Europe holiday this year 
well there is still a chance that they might… I’m so happy that they made this instrument!
Any rate doubt we will find out unless elektron implement. Understandably they are not transparent on what the hardware limitations are. I imagine there are a number of desired features the revised model will technically be capable of (and mk1) that will not be implemented and reserved for future flagship model.
Yes that detail is not correct for DT2.
So many digitalis for sale now here in Sweden its nuts! Nows the time to grab a super cheap version 1 for sure…
one of the video reviews said it takes about 14 hours to transfer a 20gb library… pretty hilarious.
My big takeaway today (per that quirky and informative Norwegian) -
This was a soft launch for an entirely new development platform for Elektron. I reckon their Job postings over the last few years have hinted at this…
Many of us lamented when some of the “OGs” left the company. I have as well. However, I am invoking my right to reserve judgment for the immediate future, as I am feeling rather confident in Elektrons evil mind hive corporate brain to give me an anniversary SIDstation for $8K or a Machinedrum MKitup for €9000
This is to say, I trust in Elektron to follow their model: success of the last several years - release physically robust hardware platforms with well considered UI/UX scenarios. Lay out (unbeknownst to the marketplace) a clear roadmap of improvement, with an attentive ear tuned to your most passionate users, and a keen eye on competition, without succumbing to a “keeping up” mindset. I would’ve loved stereo sampling and timestretch on the OG DT, but the “lack” of those features never kept a smile off my face while I was making music on the OG 
I wish grid machine could export slices to the preset pool. And that we finally get zooming on SRC page.
Besides that this box looks to be a fantastic update, and so much fun! Hope you early adopters flood YT with interesting videos in the coming days 
