Hey guys,
Right now I have a modest eurorack setup with 2 Mother-32 and a few small modules: current setup
For percussion I use a combination of DrumBrute and 2Box drum computer (I doubt anyone knows what it is, but it’s basically a multilayered sample machine with a bunch of separate outs which can be triggered by electronic drums) which plays samples via midi sequenced by DrumBrute. Recently I’ve started playing with a trip-hop band who use quite a few samples in their songs, so the workflow is: I set DrumBrute as sequencer, build a song via several patterns and upload samples to the 2Box to play them in the song. It works totally okay, but the workflow and preparation is kinda clunmsy and cumbersome. It’s 2 devices which are half-assed utilised.
So I started to consider maybe I should ditch both boxes and switch to a Digitakt or invest more money in the Rytm, cause I want separate outs for instruments and I still like having analog drums in the arsenal. Digitakt’s shortcomings are pretty apparent, but apart from price, are there other tradeoffs of going for Rytm MK2. Anything Digitakt can do what Rytm MKII can’t?
Maybe explaining my reasoning help. Let me first outline reasons I think I should ditch DrumBrute and 2box:
- Apart from the sequencer, kicks and separate outputs, I can’t say I’m enjoying anything else on the DrumBrute. The rest of the sounds are not my cup of tea. That’s why I connected 2box and play sampled drums from there. Also, I quite enjoy either real drum sounds in my music or really something authechrish.
- I rarely use knobs on the DrumBrute, mostly work with sequencer only.
- 2box workflow is quite terrible
- It’s 2 boxes rather than one.
Here’s what I LOVE in current setup:
- 2Box sounds AMAZEBALLS using the layered samples. Very realistic sounding drums.
- Sequencer on the DrumBrute is great and it communicates well with 2box and eurorack.
- I like the mute/solo thing on the DrumBrute
Now here’re reasons I’m looking into Digitakt:
- I quite enjoy randomization on the DrumBrute, but I would love to have more control over it. I’m thrilled to have conditional triggering. I think it’s an amazing feature.
- I like to have 1 device rather than 2.
- I like the workflow on the Elektron devices. I don’t care TOO MUCH about analog circuitry, but for some reason, I’m very attached to analog stuff.
- I HAVE to use samples now, so I HAVE to have a machine with sampling capabilities.
- It’s quite inexpensive for the type of thing it does.
Rytm MK2:
- Separate outputs for channels are fantastic. I use separate outputs on my current setup all the time for example to send a sample though eurorack filter or effect.
- I really like performance mode with triggering effects with the pads on the Rytm MK2.
- I think I would be happier with analog generators and compression, rather than without them.
- CV ins sound promising. I could use that with my eurorack.
- It’s fucking expensive, but I would buy it if it’s something I would be using for years.
- I’m concerned it’s an overkill for what I need.
Please, help me decide. Should I pay more for Rytm?