Noob question: the right Elektron for arrangements

DonMartin808 · 2022-07-25T06:42:59.780Z

Hi Elektronauts,

so I am really new to the whole thing. I’ve started using the Digitakt some time ago and I love it. My question: what additional Elektron hardware is the best to arrange the patterns I’ve created. I know about pattern chaining but afaik those chains can’t be saved.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Strutter · 2022-07-25T07:02:15.364Z

AFAIK only the small boxes lack the song mode, in which you can create and save structured compositions.

NeoZeed · 2022-07-25T09:44:33.201Z

I personally have an A4 with my DT and find this setup to be extremely flexible. those two boxes alone transcend the realm of “groove box” and become something of a weird esoteric workstation.

So the A4 is set up as the master because it has a song mode. the DT takes over sampling and external sequencing duties with one voice of the A4 getting sent back to the DT and the other input of the DT is reserved for my ancient Roland D-50 which is also sequenced by the DT.

The A4 is a great sound design platform, so it’s a natural fit for the digitone. the digitone doesn’t have a song mode or FX automation, but it has more midi sequencing features for midi gear. they cover each other’s weaknesses nearly perfectly!