I’m looking at the video of the pedal now, I could definitely see that being a wild ride in a modular system
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That’s fair! I’d say it’d be better getting magneto if you got one version over the other as subtle modulation on delays is amazing. However midi CC would solve that problem too 
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Volante - 399$ eh? Not bad!
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Oh hells yeah to both of those ideas!
Has anyone heard anything? Or could it be that Overbridge will be ready for a release candidate?
Honestly, the AK is no longer listed as a current product on Elektron.se, and is listed under legacy products.
The ultimate keys would be if they had one with the A4, Rytm, and Octatrack all in one. That would be the ultimate hardware synth.
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I think Elektron will announce a reissue of a classic. And I hope its an MD
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the only thing that would stop me from buying a volca drum, ahaha…
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Yup. I think a re-issue is coming of sorts. Won’t be the MnM bec the DN kind of replaces that. I think whats missing is a digital drum machine.
I really hope it’s a re-issue that’s also identical in aesthetics to the classic (not the DN/DT size).
Although - the secret weapon may actual surprise us all and be the evolution of a Sid Station!
I predict the Korg booth will be super busy. Between the Minilogue xd and the two new Volca’s Korg has a bunch of big hit synths.
Will the Elektron booth be busy?
BTW: The show is just nine days away.
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DigiTONE… check… DigiTACT check… DigiDRUM ?! i cant wait already…
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I WISH! But I don’t think it would be advantageous for Elektron to announce a new machine at NAMM(but what do I know). They’ve just finally released the public beta for OB- now is the time to use NAMM to market that, and as a result have new marketing for their entire catalog(minus OT(which loopop has done re-marketing of that))
OB was a real accomplishment and it definitely should be the main focus of NAMM.
Also, let people enjoy their Volca Drums for now and THEN those people can have the opportunity to upgrade their digital drums after a while.
(But an Elektron DigiDrum would surely be awesome)
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Public beta dropped today
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I wouldn’t say the DN replaced the MnM but I suppose there is some overlap to consider that may prevent something along these lines.
What I’d love would be a MnM/MD mashed into one box. Kind of like what games companies used to do. Like Mario All Stars and Nintendo thinking “how do we reissue these classics?” “well lets just ram them all onto one cart” sort of thing!
I’d love modernised reissues too - ie. with OB.
But, I don’t think you’ll see much from the guys this time around other than lots of OB demonstrations that will, admittedly, look cool in terms of cross device, simultaneous functionality.
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After today’s beta release my money is on Superbooth 2019 for new hardware.
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but how late is OB? I’d imagine they’d want to downplay that and not make a big deal out of “the thing we promised would be done two years ago is finally here!”
but then again, who’s been working on a new machine if they’ve been focused on OB development?
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I guess the guys and ladies from the hardware department?
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I don’t know how they operate internally but probably OB and HW are different teams, since the skillset for embedded development is different from the skillset for VST development.
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There might be a little overlap for the Elektron hardware side of the box, if the developer has a a slightly more general capability – but you’re more than likely totally correct.
Hmm perhaps. Although I am convinced they are releasing hardware.
And I am convinced its a reissue, it makes sense… think about a Machinedrum with am OT style sequencer, probability and updated hardware.
If their recent biz model choices tells us anything, one thing is for sure: that for sure it wont sequence external gear!! 
I hope I am wrong about that… but MD is on the way. You heard it here first!
I just also hope that it has a silver plate and form factor to the OG but thats pushing my wishful thinking… 
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