Start learning AK or RYTM first?

Elektron Gear
#1

I got the dark trinity mk1 with AK, not A4. I got brave and started first with OT about a month ago. I’d guess my OT skill level at lower intermediate. Still have A LOT to learn but now feel comfortable navigating and doing simple arrangement. I’m wondering whether to start learning AK or RYTM next. What do you suggest and why? Thanks!

#2

AR’s architecture is more straightforward and easier to pickup than A4 from what I understand, I have an AR and not an A4 but I’ve read this a lot on the forum. Might be a nice intermediate inbetween tackling the depths of the OT and A4. It’s also similar enough to the other two that it will help sink the shared functions into your brain.

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#3

Thanks! So you think A4 and AK are pretty similar other than the keyboard?

#4

Yep, keys also has multiple outputs, joystick, and a slight bass boost… But the general structure of the synth is the same.

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#5

I have both.

AK has a more robust synthesis with a wide physical layout.
AR has simpler synth machines with a more condensed physical layout. (I’d start here.)

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#6

Thanks! Nice name lol :+1:t3:

#7

Learn them together… focus on what’s common first. (Shameless self plug promo!)

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#8

:blush: