Hello Elektronauts,
As a mid aged synth lover I finally ordered an Elektron Rytm.
While searching the internet I discovered a lot of pro’s and con’s …
I am not into the computer stuff so uploading samples with lots of strings to write may be a dealbreaker in the end.
Is there already an good working program for sample uploading into the AR from a Windows computer?
In the meanwhile I will read a lot to learn.
Cheers
Jacco
The Netherlands
C6 is fine to use. Just gets clogged up if you try to do a huge batch. Good advice from other users is not to try to fill your AR with every sample you have anyway, but just transfer your choice bits.
There are alternatives like Strom and scripts that will accelerate transfer.
I have filled my AR with hundred of samples and folders, but actually plan to wipe it all and take the selective route. Having 100 kicks in one folder, 100 snares in another etc hasn’t proven that useful! Particularly after the AR drum synths update.
In my opinion Elektron’s C6 is fine. The transfer can be easily set up on Rytm, and then you have to drag files into C6 and press Send.
Thank you for your suggestions, as a espect the AR to be delivered every moment I can use some hints to avoid the trial and error path.
C6 I will use, where can I find a download?
Thank you
Jacco
OK …found it
Like the 1.30 update. 
C6 is the Electron program for downloading your sample in your AR, just register your hardware serial on a user account on electron.se (so they have trace of 3 years warranty + technical support if you need it) and download your files Firmware + C6 + user manual (Print it or use PDF accordingly with your machine for the learning process)
I also tend to take the selective upload route as mokomo. Maybe upload you very best sounds in it but don’t fill it with everything you can have… it’s better to do that on the OT I guess if you have a big compact flash card, because you don’t have 32go on the AR to fill. And you need to keep empty space for other save purpose such as kit, project, global etc…
@William_WiLD is right, there is no way to see what space is left on AR, so upload only what you need at a time, I’d say.
IMO it’s better to first use only synthesis, take the time to get towards the direction you want, and then add samples for enhancing your sound…
@bassmaster Do you have another Elektron machine ?
Nothing wrong with C6 at all, just be patient and sensible, and ideally pre-prepare samples and try to do it as a background task to get multiple batches of the samples you want sent in, then it’s a simple case of adding a few as they arise.
Sitting there playing with a new machine and simultaneously trying to load up thousands of mixed format samples is just a recipe for trouble - do it in small sub folders and keep it modest - do a few and see what kind of material works for you and then top it up
No, this is my first Elektron.
The analog part was my trigger.
Thank you all for pointing me into the right direction.
My intention was not to use it as a sample player but it always possible to do so.
Yes I think we’ve most agree on that. And when you starting ! it’s best to start by the roots of the synthesis rather to jump directly in the Layering. Of course we spoke there on mainly on drums subject if you intend to use your AR in a more general way like a … let’s say an akaï MPC or a groovebox (assembling drums and melodic sample, voice sample) it’s ok go directly with sample. But just have in mind Drum Layering is not as so easy as it can sound at first… The AR does not separated the sound processing it’s glue together and processing then. BUT for Drum Layering I prefer to prepare my layers before and then upload in the AR because EQing, Croping, Fades, timing is the key to a great Drum Layering and you can’t do that better than in the microscopic fine tuning a software on a computer gives you all that precision you should wait.
Yes pay attention to that I really agree on this point too !!!
Got it!!
Hi! I’m also a new Rytm user… just passing by to state how amazed I am with this incredible instrument.
I previously used an Analog Four, so all I had to do was learning the analog machines. I’ve done so much within a couple of days - this thing is even more inspiring than the A4…
I’m currently trying to start transferring some samples from other synths and start using some synth chords and vocal stuff.
For drums, I’m actually satisfied with the analog engine. Maybe in the future I’ll try stacking some samples to my drum sounds…
Cheers!
There’s SDS drop made by Void. Very intuitive(once you get the general gist of creating folders and selecting upload spots) after that it’s drag and drop(just not on the pads). Pretty quick upload times. Only 10 bucks.
The synth parameters are pretty versatile and you can, no doubt, do a lot with them; but if you invest the smallest amount of time going through the arduous task of getting samples into the machine then your sound potential increases exponentially. The samples sound GREAT layered, and you can make a lot of weird sounds with various features of the machine(ie lfo on the sample slot, create sound waves through the granular features of loop start/stop and even the scene/performance features where you can alternate between the synthesis and samples at the push of a pad!)
Highly worth the chore of loading up the machine! Hopefully they’ll implement a drag and drop option soonish, until then SRS drop all the way!
Good luck!
Edit: I fixed my information because I’m too vain to let my error ride, and included this addendum to ensure LyingDalai’s reply still makes sense. I apologize for the confusion, and I thank you for your cooperation
You mean SDS Drop
Right! #Mornings
Ready for unpacking the beast 
Ha, at first glance I thought you’d taken delivery of the RYTM Boutique model with only 8 pads and no transport or trig keys 
laugh explosion 
