James Orvis' Elektron Tips, Tricks & Downloads Thread

Hey everyone!

I was flagged last year for posting tutorials as separate threads, admin said this would be better.
In this thread I will post tutorials, tips & tricks, courses and downloads relating to the Syntakt.

I will kick things off with this tutorial on how to set up a Faderfox PC4 with the Syntakt so you can access two performance Macro’s per track!

Enjoy! Any questions or tutorial requests drop me a message :slight_smile:

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Follow up tips from last week! This time one big macro effecting all tracks!

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Update 1.10 Deep dive is now up for those needing a comprehensive tutorial covering all the update features as some you have to dip into the manual to fully grasp. Love this update, its added some much needed workflow boosts, particularly happy about track swap, personalise options, comb+, filter and drive routing and load kit to all empty patterns is something ive wanted for over 10 years!

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watching right now

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Enjoy!

Whos is up for using some single cycle waveforms to make the Digitakt II sounds like an analog synth?
Had fun with this one!

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Loving your vids man, one of the few synthtubers who actually make really interesting dance music imho. Keep it up!

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Thanks! Il keep pushing bits out :slight_smile: I need to finally get some Octatrack stuff up too!

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Some more tips and tricks when it comes to designing synths on Digitakt II with Single Cycle waveforms

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Nice to hear someone else use the term ‘endless oscillator’. I’m obsessed with making tunable oscillators, albeit not from single cycle waveforms, so this is relevant to my interests.

Using a sampler as a synthesiser is the best! Using the samplers’s envelopes, filters, modulators and effects to bring endless oscillators to life… Divine!

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Just wanted to say I’ve tried a few courses (digitakt 2, syntakt, and typhon) and they’ve been invaluable to getting me started with the devices!

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For those who own Octatrack, here is the best way I’ve found to seamlessly blend between patterns in a live set :raised_hands:

Dawless Live Sets: How I Navigate & Transition [Octatrack Looper, Bridge6 & DJ Mixer]

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Just watched this video. Super cool set up! Love the integration of the dj mixer for transitions. I might of missed but what is the boum doing in this set up? Is it on the Syntakt?

James’ wife posted on Instagram earlier that he had a stroke today :confused:
So all my thoughts to James and wishing him a good and fast recovery.

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Yeap, I just saw too…
Very sad news…
All the patience, energy and best wishes to the family…

I was lucky enough to meet them both at Sonar (maybe 2014 or 15)
Wonderful people!

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God bless you James
Best wishes for a speedy recovery

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Oh no. So sorry to hear this. Wishing James a speedy recovery as well.

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Uh, also sending him best wishes and speedy recovery. Few days ago watched some of his videos… Crazy.

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