Routing audio from my DAW to digitakt

[PeterHanes]

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@barriott

I’m after a compact live setup. Can I use the digitakt as a audio interface

Yes. Elektron has its Overbridge software that enables you to do so:
https://www.elektron.se/overbridge/

Overbridge for Digitakt is currently in public beta testing:

Overbridge 2.0.19 Public Beta

Overbridge 2.0.19 Public Beta This update reverts to an older driver for macOS as the newer one was deemed problematic. It also includes bug fixes and general improvements. Improvements since last version (2.0.17) macOS Driver: Reverted to an older version of the macOS driver. This will solve various issues regarding, dropouts and glitches. Plugins: Fixed an issue with loading sounds to the A4 sound pool as per the right click. Rytm plugins kit load menu didn’t show the active kit. Vario…

@barriott

I plan on having a keystep linked to the digitakt so I can control each channel independently using the midi channel selector. Is that possible?

Not only is that possible, but the Digitakt has an Auto channel feature that allows you to address each track by selecting it on the Digitakt itself rather than by fiddling with MIDI channel numbers on the KeyStep. It’s mentioned on page 62 of the Digitakt manual, which you should download from Elektron’s website if you have not done so already.