Bad Gear - Elektron Syntakt - Model:Recycled
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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about Elektron Syntakt. Is this member of the Elektron Dark Trinity just a rehash of recycled technologies taken from instruments like the Digitakt, Digitone, Model:Cycles, Octatrack, Analog Rytm and Analog Four? Does it provide real innovation?
Thanks to Klangfarbe for letting lending me one of their floor models:
www.klangfarbe.com/
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:07 Overview Elektron Syntakt
01:27 Analog vs. Digital Voices
01:36 Analog Voices 1-3, Synth Functionality
02:15 Analog HiHats/Cymbals/Metallic Stuff
02:25 Analog Filter
02:36 Digital Engines (Drums, Claps, Percussion, FM, Chords)
03:07 Polyphony (or lack thereof)
03:15 Workarounds
03:32 Analog FX Block
03:46 LFOs, Envelopes
04:01 Reverb, Delay
04:06 Workflow, Philosophy
04:17 Probability, Parameter Locks, Retrigger, Fills
04:44 Song Mode, Unquantized Rec, Microtiming, Trigger Modifiers
05:04 UI, Lack of Velocity, Outputs, Overbridge
05:18 Midi
05:26 What else??? Pricing! Thanks!!!
05:56 Hate
06:23 Jam 1 (Downtempo)
07:19 Jam 2 (Hard Synthwave)
08:20 Finale (Tech House)
08:50 Verdict - Hudba
Audiopilz: *slaps roof of YT channel*
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Your voice sounds a bit crunchy compressed/overdrive in the desk sections, or is it just me ?
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My teenage son and two more small children are now addicted to Bad Gear, and remind me that there's a new one every Friday. Anyway, another great episode. Also, for what it's worth, I have been a Patron for two months. I'd like everyone to know, just the sample packs alone are worth the price of admission. Cheers.
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@@helisoma.. I may have a few pieces laying around.
This is because it is really GAS gear channel
Digitakt and Syntakt and Overbridge are a match made in heaven. The sound quality is stupidly good.
Agreed!
Digitakt and Syntakt do seem like a great combination (though I have neither; but that's mostly a money thing, heh)!
that finale techhouse track is a gem. nicely done!
Thank you so much!!!
I would buy an album's worth of that stuff.
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I can only agree!
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Another awesome episode. Love your humor and production quality combined with succinct information on the products. You nail it every time.
Thank you so much!!!
Jam #2 was fantastic. Hypnotic yet aggressive and groovy, i would listen to that all day
Agreed! I think this episode gave me GAS for the Alesis more than anything in the Elektron lineup 😆
Thank you so much!!!
@@TorpedoBench I totally agree with you ; I was thinking exactly the same 😂
Do you release music? Would be good to hear some!
@@TorpedoBench Jam#2 didn't use the alesis. You where gassing for a Syntakt
If you compose all this music yourself, you have real talent.
Thank you so much!!! (I actually do;)
@@AudioPilz And actually have :)
He's the real deal... a composer and producer.
Yes he does !
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This channel is so funny, yet professional, musically advanced, bloody hell. It took me a second or so to get the Prince (Symbol O+>) joke, but when I got it I laughed SO hard!!😅
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Finding a new visual pun for „filter“ after all these many episodes - hats off! Great one. Please keep them coming!❤
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I like the Prodigy "wink", but most of all, you are the true prodigy when it comes to creating music!👍❤ Thanks for another awesome video!
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The bad gear intro is the soundtrack to my weekend starting. I think AudioPilz is playing Pavlov with his European audience so we will like him more :D
You know too much;) Have a nice weekend!!!
That first jam was probably the best I've heard this machine sound!
Thank you!!!
That house jam was fire! You keep spoiling us with such quality!
Thank you so much!!!
Nice to see someone put this through it's paces . Great jams , but this box just makes me want a digitakt .
Thank you!!! I feel you!
Agreed.
Great episode (as always). I love my Elektron’s. For better or worse it is true though… they all are different enough and inspiring enough that you want them all. Happy Syntakt owner here :)
Thank you!!! Agreed!!!
Every single time it's so pleasurable to watch this nice show. Please continue!
Thank you!!!
You're almost 100K subs Audiopilz, kudos in advance, I wonder which gear will you feature on 100k episode.
Maybe Bad Gear?;)
The gorilla on the drums during jam 2 got me good, amazing stuff as always
Thank you!!!
As usual you make it look so easy. I am still figuring out my Analog Keys!
Thank you!!!
My goodness me, Flow, you went out and beyond with your second Jam!!! I'm not into elektron but i love to See/hear what you mangle this box to do!!!
Thank you!!!
Sounds great: looks vastly complicated. I am scared of it. Another great video, Florian🎉
Thank you!!!
The final jams are sooo good every time! That's what the Syntakt is about, it can sound excellentif you know what you're doing.
Thank you!!!
As a newer Digitakt user-I have purposely avoided watching Syntakt videos to keep my G.A.S. manageable….this video is probably the most I’ve watched of the Syntakt so far. It is good to know if I decide to venture into other Elektron devices that I should feel at home ❤️
Good job!
Thank you!!!
This is one of your best episodes yet! The video editing of all 3 jams was absolute top notch!
Thank you so much!!!
I have come to lodge an official protest. This is quite possibly the best device I've purchased, not saying it's the best device, I just know that this thing solved a massive drum machine problem for me. The synth element is actually a pretty sick bonus that makes this one of the most fully realized groove boxes I've even owned.
I respect that! Thanks for posting!
HOW DARE YOU!!! You finally caught up something I love! The Syntakt is so much fun!
Nothing personal;)
@@AudioPilz You hate me and innovation X^D
I get the feeling bad gear is t necessarily "bad gear." I think it's more about showing that it doesn't matter what you have, but rather the fact you can make awesome pieces regardless.
@@Justplanecrazy25No way, its def about bad gear and the worlds most hated audio tools.
Ooooh, never been more excited to watch my favorite CZcams show.
You're gonna have to put 'BAD (meaning good)', in your titles soon.
That TechHouse track was killer!!!
It is more expensive than Takt and Tone, and I believe we have paid enough for those features mentioned to be added.
Well done and kudos to you AudioPilz!
Thank you!!!
Awesome, this video shows how quickly you can get going on an Elektron machine if you are familiar with the workflow of a previous model. Your "little" tracks kick ass, Audiopilz!
Thank you!!!
I love my syntakt for ambient and downtempo basslines. But yeah, it can take a while to dial in sounds for a single box jam.
Great work as always, keep it up!
Agreed, thanks!!!
Just wanted to say again that your meme use is always on point! Really enjoy your channel every week. 🎉
Thank you so much!!!
The Tech House track is a proper spooky banger. Right up my street. All your stuff is fab. Long-time watcher. Nice one!
Thank you!!!
this was a very brave title to make. im so proud of you.
Thank you!!!
Yet again seeing something on bad gear activates my "buy more gear" instinct 😱
Bad Gear GAS;)
The Elektron Syntakt is a Model Cycles who started taking steroids only to develop a guilty conscience midway through the cycle. For the price of one of these, you can get two Model Cycles and an analog drum machine. Or three of the Sonicware Livens. Or a Circuit Tracks and a Microfreak.
Lol, shots fired;)
Model:cycles, RD8 and Modal Skulpt perhaps?
The M:C machines sound better on the Model than on the Syntakt actually which is very funny considering its 3 times the retail price of a M:C.
@@mycosys Good call.
I really enjoy these videos. Thanks so much for ta king the time to make these cool and hilarious videos
❤
Thank you so much!!!
As always a great show. This must be my favorite one in all the digitakt reviews....
Thank you!!!
Got some new bad gear this Friday! A minilogue xd. Loving the motion sequencing and it is very good looking 😅
Nice one!!!
You're in tricky territory this week but you continue to tell it like it is! As a Digitakt fanboy myself. I bought the Syntakt on pre-order, but found it fairly disappointing and solid it while it was still hot. It is exactly what it seems to be: a Model Cycles with some Rytm Mk2 voices hot glued into it shipped in a Takt box. It's really useful for those that had neither device but utterly pointless for those of us that are working on our third cup of the Elektron Kool-Aid and are more than willing to shell out for a does-it-all-Elektron-holy-grail.
Drink the Elektron Kool-Aid - good one!!!
@@AudioPilz that is why I spent more and bought a new Rytm MK2 instead and no regrets.
@@GuitarsAndSynths I have both and find them to be pretty decent together. I get why people complain about the stuff from cycles, but I'm not going to buy one of those anyway, so having that, with extra analog voices + stereo analog filters and effects from the digitakt is pretty great. I think it serves it's purpose of the being a nice all in one device. I do find it kind of funny how the hate is driving the price down, because I think as soon as someone uses it to make something great, it's going to go back up. The new engines from the last update go a long way towards addressing some of the earlier issues I had with the device. Personally, I find that RAW analog engine much more user friendly than the engine they borrowed from Rytm.
TL;DR, I think the syntakt is a nice all in one box, does a few things better than rytm and it's pretty useful if I want to write an entire track on the couch.
Your song outcomes are always superb like this one.
Thank you!!!
That last jam was amazing, the sound selection was so on point
Thank you so much!!!
You have become the high priest of music technology - your evaluations are precise, even if they can be uncomfortable for some at times. I love how the Syntakt get a thumbs up. Love your work mate
Thank you 🙏🙏🙏
Completely different beast than the small and mighty MC-101. However... MC-101 is a little jealous about these 12 tracks and parameters lock. Great video!
Thank you!!!
Fantastic show as always last jam was crystals clear
Thank you!
Thank God it’s Friday! 😃 Awesome episode and jams! 😊
Thank you!!! Have a nice weekend!!!
The scarf is really highlighting your eyes and a great tool for doing interpretive dance routines.
I'd love to see you perform with it.
Just for an audio visual aspect...more big budget.
Loving the fashion shots you pick as well...very timeless classic style.
Cary Grant Errol Flynn sorta meets Electronica.
Thank you!!!;)
Once again, awesome jams, dear Florian! Syntakt is the centerpiece of my setup, I got it when it came out (based on specs) and I keep finding surprises. I don't miss samples, though. Check my Syntakt "James Brown Is Dead" cover - without samples ;)
The real difference is just marketing (evident when comparing to Roland Sh-4D, apparently a "best-of box" is the holy grail!). Best wishes from Berlin!
Nice! Left a sub!!!
@@AudioPilz Awww, thank you! ^_^
this editing is just on another level
I'm so glad that you call them out on their business model and how simple it would be to add polyphony, an arp, and some other stuff. Maybe they read that and feel a bit introspective. Let's hope for a firmware upgrade down the road! I doubt we'll ever see sample playback though. Cheers!
Thank you!!!
I knew the synth gods would be challenged some day! Valhalla can wait... now we have song mode hahaha Even being the good, the bad, its definitely not the ugly gear... This little box speeds up my workflow and even wink for me when I'm not giving attention to it. Very good episode! Hugs from Brasil
Obrigado
That last jam was incredible! Was that right out the box or did you multitrack record and sweeten in a DAW?
Thanks!!! That was fully multitracked
Great presentation and exploration of this instrument, brother!
🥲👍😜👍🫠👍🏽👍🏼👍🏻
Thank you so much!!!
8:20 this tech house beat is dope, visual too 👌
Thank you!!!
@audiopilz - Side thought - I'm not sure if you want to break the formula but after a year plus of your videos, I think a sort of taxonomy of bad gear video would be fun to watch. It feels like there's the "underfeatured/overpriced," the "never actually worked right," the "who is this for?", and the "somebody heard artist x used vintage trash y but it's not worth it." Just off the top of my head. Would be fun to see you break these buckets down at some point!
Great ideas, thanks!!!
crystal clear tech house..nice
😀😀😀
Another very enjoyable episode. I love that tech house track at the end.
Thank you so much!!!
Love that you threw in the Boss DR-5 in that shot. I recently repaired mine and have once again fallen in love with it.
Thank you! Is it Bad Gear worthy?
@@AudioPilz It was my first piece of gear. Bought it in 2002. Does a bit of everything, drums, bass, synths. I initially didn't like it because I was making hip hop beats and it was made as more for accompanying guitar players. But I learned the basics from it. The pads are positioned in a unique way resembling a guitar neck. But I rediscovered it and have been boosting it's cheesy old synth sounds with FX pedals. I love that it's portable and use it on the bus.
It's bad gear in the sense it's from 1993 and has the obvious limitations of it's time.
Dear Florian,
Thank you for returning our floor model. We couldn't help but notice that the Elektron box now contains one TD-3 and several 2004 issues of Tape Op magazine??
-Klangfarbe
Lol, how did you know?;)
I'll be honest. Syntakt was the greatest synth/drum machine/groovebox I've ever owned. I absolutely loved it. Until I didn't. Syntakt, Digitakt and Digitone together are fantastic. But just jamming got a bit tired, grew up and I sold the lot and got a DAW 😂
Awww, you were so close! I pair the Syntakt with Ableton Live. Overbridge along with song mode makes it so easy to move from a jam to a multitrack arrangement in the DAW. It seems like the Maschine workflow is working for you though. :D
Sad story😂😂😂
@@peaceful_1 never managed to bond with Overbridge. I gave it a go but that was during my DAWless headphase. I was so anti-DAW but the overall raw sound from my Elektron gear never sounded professional enough. Maschine opened my eyes to how DAWs work and I'm now 100% Logic based an I don't miss DAWless/hardware at all 😊
Your just in the middle stage where the wonders of DAW's are intoxicating... your almost at the final stage where you realize that each is just a tool, and neither of them are really important, when the music actually comes from you.
You are the best instrument. Anything you use just facilitates the outcome.
@@peaceful_1this is sort of what I want to do, using ableton but can’t decide between Digitone or the Syntakt as my first box. I love the FM sound and synthesis of the Digitone, as I own an Opsix and the Digitone has arpeggiator! But this video blew me away with the Syntakt as well with plugging in a mic and doing Vox stuff in sequence to then the overall clarity and versatility of the Syntakt. So limitations aside for I too use ableton.. which one would be wise for me to get first? I can see both being so much fun!
I also am a sucker for dark ambient techy sounds hence why I first was entranced by the Digitone. But the 3 jams he did in this video.. made me transport somewhere .. and I liked that lol
So.. Digitone.. or Syntakt? 😊
Great episode as always! Yeah, the Syntakt is cool, even in spite of its seeming limitations; there's still a lot of useful stuff there.
Thank you!!!
You're such a show off! And that, my friend, is why I love you! Awesome tunes, Sir! Keep up the good work 👍
Thank you so much!!!
It has a lovely, rich and punchy sound, And with the elektron versatility it definitely has a valuable place on the table. Thanks for another great vid!
Agreed!!! Thanks!!!
What comes next for Elektron is what excites me... A completely refreshed big box line up. Im going to spend a lot of money the day they release them 😂😭
One that does it all;)
@@AudioPilz yeah! like the Roland Fantom or Korg Chronos? Multi timbral analog with digital?
@@AudioPilz honestly, I want 3... 1 with all the Analog synth/drum capabilities, 1 with all the digital synth/drum capabilities, and finally the sampler to end all samplers... Give thanks to the elektron gods🙌🙏😂
Actually you can already unlock Overbridge, analog voice cards and an IRC client on the Octatrack by inputting a special sequence known only to selected Elektronauts forum users who will reveal it to you for a blood sacrifice.
The Finale Tech House is one of your best jams! So groovy and inspiring..💥💯
Thank you so much!!!
finally something that's a current mainstay in my setup gets a spot here. I feel validated.
😀😀😀
That Yamaha QY10 looms over this show like some sort of bad gear henge
That's one even I am afraid of;)
Wait there's no QY10 episode yet?
I know I was shocked too
One big thing you didn't cover is the sound library. It is extensive with many great sounds, and Elektron already released 2 additional packs.
Thanks for the heads-up!
Omg, I've made it into history! That's my white noise generator at 1:51 😂
If I ever have grandkids, I'll show them this. True legacy.
Nice one! Thank you!!!
Good show today, as always. Thanks,
Thanks!!!
The way Elektron takes such great care to not cannibalize their own products across the range too much drives me crazy. I've got Digitakt, A4, Rytm, Octatrack, model cycles and model samples, and while collectively they can do everything Syntakt can do, the standalone collection of features that is Syntakt is calling my name and won't stop.
You always have the finest gear!
If the Syntakt sounds a bit too clean, well then Elektron has another machine to offer: The Analog Heat might bring the distortion and glue you are looking for :)
I will never financially recover from this;)
@@AudioPilz freshly announced czcams.com/video/3Ja8SvxIsIo/video.html for just 999 credits. wait if you turn that number upsidedown its 👹👹👹😆 I'm afraid I will buy that too. double heat!
I love your videos! That second jam was nearly enough to make me want this! (I have the Digitakt and Digitone and both Models which is why I'm holding off. I'm not sure if I want the Octatrack yet)
Thanks!!! Not sure if I'm ready for the Octa too!
Oh I just noticed you used my Octatrack meme! Thank you! 😆
Always a pleasure! Thanks for that one!
DORIAN ON THE DELOREAN!
Lol
I am disappointed the thumbnail doesn’t say Model:Recycled
Also fun fact: today is the 1 year anniversary of this machine 🥳
Great idea, just changed that!!! Thanks!!!
@@AudioPilz I love you
The esx-1 meme was amazing. Great show!
Thank you!!!
I've been lusting for one of these for months. I hope I can get my grubby little hands on one before long, I neeeeds it. And that particular choice of red - chef's kiss.
Same here!!!
This might be one of the world's least hated audio tools lol.
It's still an Elektron after all;)
Nice review as always.
Thank you!!!
Love your channel! How about an episode where you compare / review all of the opening sequence sounds? That way the song is constant and we can hear how each machine has performed?
Great idea, thanks!!!
Hardware Jam compilation when? these are amazing, every one in each video
Great idea, thanks!!!
just bought one of these a week or so ago thanks for the review! !
Nice!!!
Totally hypnotized by the third jam & video
Thank you!!!
Alter! Dein Christa clear tech house ist phenomenal..! Super cool!
Vielen Dank!!!
You did it again inspired me to get on with my synthesis, Iam intersted how long it takes to make your friday videos for me it would take month and the resault would be not 1/4 as good, what video app do you use to put everything together so smooth in both sound and video. Thanx Audiopilz for the best product reviews on the Internet❤❤❤
Love and peace from TAO von Sweden
Thank you so much!!!
AYYYYYE, shout out for The Prodigy - Omen reference! I love my Syntakt, it's a killer little groovebox, with it's own personality. I wanted a drum synth to supplement my sampled drums on my MPC Live. They make a great duo.
IT'S AN OMEN!!!
Hi Florian. Your final track sounds great.
Thank you!!!
Masterful, as always.
Thank you!!!
Finale sounded great in headphones nice work!
Thank you!!!
Very helpfull! Muchas gracias!
Thank you!!!
Oh man, Syntakt at last😊 Was waiting for this episode for quite a while)) I actually own it and a Digitakt, it’s a fantastic duo to jam with after hard day at work. The second jam is the ULTIMATE Syntakt showcase, believe me, I’ve seen tons of this device demos)
Thank you so much!!!
first jam reminded me a bit of waldecks - aquarius mushroom dive remix which i forgot of its existence!!! gave me the chills, good job!
Thank you!!!
Let’s just say you make everything look great!
Thank you!!!
Wow much praise, and this is BEFORE the updated machines it looks
I updated the machine somewhere mid production
@@AudioPilz it’s way better with the update
Its finally got to the stage where im going to install cameras around my house to stop you looking into my studio. Is there a spreadsheet around that lists all the bad gear you have exploited? Great work as ever bro. Kudos. 👍
Thank you!!!
My Friday is fulfilled, thank you sir.
Have a nice weekend!!!
The Rytm in the other hand is fantastic especially with the new update that dropped this week! Rytm and Octatrack are my favorite Elektron boxes.
I'm so glad I re-bought my long lost SR-16. I've never used it since and probably never will, but I just like having it.
Legend!!!