I know it’s been said a thousand times already but the lack of midi output is such a massive fail.
I love elektron’s sequencers and the flexibility (I have an OT, MD, and A4) so why have they been so selfish with the A4’s MIDI output?
I’ve read plenty of upset users’ posts but I haven’t seen a single good reason or explanation for it from elektron (which I assume means they don’t have one because it’s for some misdirected financial reasons)
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I like to jam with my instruments and record the midi output, then edit out the dodgy bits or capture and loop the moments of incidental genius ( )
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I also like to layer sounds or double track synth lines with other instruments to create variation
These processes are not unique to me - these are fundamental production techniques. Without these my A4 stuff just ends up being too ‘safe’ or repetitive, or I just get angry having to record so many takes and then having to spend a day editing it all together afterwards.
Come on elektron - we’ve spent a small fortune on your instruments. We know the MIDI data is in there and you’ve just chosen not to let us have it (possibly to sell more OTs but that’s unlikely to work, especially not with me considering I already have one)
PLEASE STOP BEING WEIRD AND GIVE US MIDI OUT
I’m certainly going to hold off buying an AR until this is resolved, and my trust in elektron giving their customers what they want is restored.