An Elektron Syntakt Set (and Mini Review!)

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    The Syntakt is Elektron's most recent offering that features a bunch of analog and digital engines from other devices in a nice fun package. Here's a set I wrote on it after having it for a few days.
    00:00 mini-review and track 1
    02:22 track 2
    05:14 track 3
    08:06 track 4
    10:41 track 5
    13:35 track 6
    15:38 track 7
    17:59 track 8
    20:03 track 9
    21:36 track 10
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Komentáře • 179

  • @Pheonix0114
    @Pheonix0114 Před rokem +125

    Jeremy has box for five days, learns it, and makes a whole EP's worth of music on it.

    • @robertsyrett1992
      @robertsyrett1992 Před rokem +10

      ...as is tradition. I still go back and listen to his model:cycles jam on the regular.

    • @thomashoffend4299
      @thomashoffend4299 Před rokem +4

      I know... my thoughts exactly. I have it for a couple of weeks and look - a few patterns! Five days in Jeremy's hand and there is a 20+ minute set.

    • @robingroulx
      @robingroulx Před rokem +1

      Yeah it's fucked up lol

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths Před rokem +4

      @@e-conrecords4665 true that is why I like to focus on Elektron boxes makes life easier. Roland and Korg synths have terrible workflow in comparison. Modular is even trickier and makes me appreciate my Elektrons.

  • @FiniteStateMachineMusic
    @FiniteStateMachineMusic Před rokem +47

    I picked up a Syntakt last month on a whim and immediately clicked with it and the whole Elektron workflow. I soon after grabbed a Digitakt to pair with it and they complement each other so nicely. My partner and I now spend most nights making weirdo beats together with one of us on the Syntakt and the other on the Digitakt. Thanks for the video, this is a great set!

    • @playgroundofsound7683
      @playgroundofsound7683 Před rokem +1

      I’m gonna follow u and look for a video at some point!

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths Před rokem

      same here well my first experience was on the Elektron Machinedrum and that had an even clunkier interface than new Elektrons today,

  • @TheSlowGrowth
    @TheSlowGrowth Před rokem +17

    You can exclude trigs from the „control all“ by parameter locking them. E.g. you can lock the filter cutoff on all of your kick drum trigs, then you can happily tweak the cutoff via „control all“ and your kicks will stay as they are. It’s a bit tedious, but better than nothing.

  • @0Fdigital
    @0Fdigital Před rokem +29

    This is absolutely incredible. Possibly the best music I've heard from the Syntakt. You even managed to make the metallic hihat machine sound good wtf

    • @RedMeansRecording
      @RedMeansRecording  Před rokem +13

      God it's a challenge with that one. I hate that engine.

    • @sinewaymusic
      @sinewaymusic Před rokem +7

      @@RedMeansRecording I hope Elektron is listening. Everyone is complaining about it.

  • @Slapjack64
    @Slapjack64 Před rokem +5

    i love the transitions! they happen very smoothly and those songs were very groovy

  • @rajkholia1
    @rajkholia1 Před rokem +2

    Bless you - came here looking for a review but your creations knocked the functionality out of the park. Awesome 👏

  • @jpmudkip1870
    @jpmudkip1870 Před rokem +7

    Glad they finally sent this to you. The box is impressive, but I’m more impressed with your skill in using it (and seemingly every other musical device sent your way). Fantastic job!

  • @franeklubi
    @franeklubi Před rokem +4

    I love this, you can always conjure such good sounds on any machine

  • @HanjoSynth
    @HanjoSynth Před rokem +5

    Listening to the full set, its insane you manage to put it all together in 5 days. Really made me appreciate Syntakts power. One day! For now I will focus on the Digitakt :D

  • @theminimallounge1545
    @theminimallounge1545 Před rokem +1

    amazing! proper vibe, such a nice clean sound and proper groove.. awesome

  • @RDijt
    @RDijt Před rokem +2

    I literally submitted a feature request for the DT two months ago begging for a Ctrl-Some feature, where you could option which tracks are affected by the ctrl-all. Glad to hear a larger community voice expressing the need!! It's not just a Syntakt issue, it's a frustration across all of the boxes that have ctrl-all functionality. Optioning which tracks are affected on a pattern-by-pattern basis would enable you to be much more free with your use of the feature without completely destroying the underlying groove, it's a no brainer.

  • @robertsyrett1992
    @robertsyrett1992 Před rokem +2

    Your demo is a cut above as usual! This box is definitely a future classic, looking forward to see what other gear you pair it with.

  • @Aaron-on3ro
    @Aaron-on3ro Před 8 měsíci +2

    Ive had my syntakt about a week, never thought of using the “save pattern” / “reload pattern” functions as a performance tool before! Awesome idea

  • @simonmorton3746
    @simonmorton3746 Před rokem +7

    Track 10 is absolutely brilliant, love it!

  • @kasputinkreates
    @kasputinkreates Před rokem +3

    That transition/drop at 4:35 is epic!

  • @NSA74
    @NSA74 Před rokem +3

    incredible, love the sounds you get out of sy toy!

  • @VEsound
    @VEsound Před rokem +6

    Hi Jeremy, maybe the 10th track is the "best" one to transform as a "real" track to release and mix properly as I feel it more deep, powerful and special than the others. And I think I would buy it on your BandCamp. Congratz as usual! ❤

  • @hexwavemusic
    @hexwavemusic Před rokem +1

    Yess finally they gave you one! Awesome set, glad you're enjoying it, zoop

  • @robinharvey1830
    @robinharvey1830 Před rokem +1

    The versatility of these little box's is insane!

  • @afnannn
    @afnannn Před rokem +16

    Like everybody else in the comments I too am stunned that you could come up with an amazing set in 5 days. Could you do a video to show us how you prepped to make such a seamless set?
    Thank you for the great content as always!

  • @ryanhursh6322
    @ryanhursh6322 Před rokem +2

    Oooohhhh when that dark melody came in at 6:18 🔥

  • @RedMeansRecording
    @RedMeansRecording  Před rokem +10

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  • @solongyouth
    @solongyouth Před rokem +1

    loving track 3 the most, great stuff

  • @cameronw2794
    @cameronw2794 Před rokem

    Awesome jam straight from the box, that's nuts

  • @otuon2441
    @otuon2441 Před rokem +1

    you know, I have been checking CZcams daily since Syntakt was released to listen to this right here. The music machine gods have answered my needs!

  • @Reav.
    @Reav. Před rokem +1

    Fr I enjoy this videos so much, awesome as always Jeremy

  • @alpermizrakli
    @alpermizrakli Před rokem +2

    Jeremy this was a great set. Great job man!! But who else misses the little comments and funny captions that he used to do on his OP1 videos. :) We love you man...

  • @BenODen
    @BenODen Před rokem +1

    I concur with you, this great music coming out of a single box performing in real time is as good a review as a function overview could be. Now, that doesn't mean that us mere mortals could make music come out of this box so effortlessly, but the box is drool Worthy nonetheless. Thanks for the great set. Can't wait to hear what you'll do with this as part of your modular rig.

  • @Popbot
    @Popbot Před rokem +4

    jeremy, this is sick! I think this has finally convinced to prioritize purchasing a syntakt over a modular system or any software... time to start saving

  • @aquaticborealis4877
    @aquaticborealis4877 Před rokem +2

    Awesome. Grooved my day.

  • @SpikesStudio3
    @SpikesStudio3 Před rokem +3

    Ooooh Jeremy, there is a lot of good techno in there. Kudos.

  • @chickenpasta7359
    @chickenpasta7359 Před rokem +1

    Glad to see you whipping out some more Elektron gear. They've been doing great things again lately

  • @JorgBarrett
    @JorgBarrett Před rokem +1

    Amazing performance, specially we only get to see this box only, not making it overly complicated with other 3 elektron boxes. amazing tracks

  • @LuisTorres-qz5kr
    @LuisTorres-qz5kr Před rokem +1

    Jeremy, awesome job on the Syntakt!

  • @TheAndroidBishop
    @TheAndroidBishop Před rokem +1

    Holy hell! This is such an impressive set!

  • @erichutchinsws
    @erichutchinsws Před rokem +1

    Great set. But I also had to laugh at the subtle “how many times do I have to say quick asking” positioning of the two oscilloscopes! “Figure it out already.” Lol!

  • @MkUltra612
    @MkUltra612 Před rokem

    Great stuff, thanks! Really enjoyed the set.

  • @JamesonNathanJones
    @JamesonNathanJones Před rokem +1

    Those transitions man.... Great stuff

  • @SeanRaine
    @SeanRaine Před rokem +2

    that first jam is so awesome

  • @robingroulx
    @robingroulx Před rokem +2

    My god that last track is incredible.

  • @lextron-audio
    @lextron-audio Před 5 měsíci

    After watching this and MrDataline .. and just ordered a 2nd hand Syntakt. So excited. Amazing demo/tracks!

  • @timsanchez3180
    @timsanchez3180 Před rokem +2

    Just picked up my first Elektron box, a Model:Cycles and have absolutely loved it. I think this has answered which Elektron box is next for me. Thank you for this performance!

    • @RobotSnake
      @RobotSnake Před rokem

      This would basically make the Cycles obsolete as it has improved versions of all the included machines. Maybe swap the Cycles for a Samples and you’d have quite a decent Elektron setup.

  • @jantuitman
    @jantuitman Před rokem +2

    I love the Syntakt, it makes such nice sounds!

  • @groovegcs
    @groovegcs Před rokem

    Gawd daaaym! Impressive stuff! Congrats!

  • @electrovivienne
    @electrovivienne Před rokem +4

    Amazing performance on what is perhaps elektron's most inspiring piece of gear

  • @Nick-kb6jd
    @Nick-kb6jd Před rokem +1

    Last track is a belter! I'd love to play that in a set. But they're all good tbh

  • @skipculture
    @skipculture Před rokem +4

    Thanks for the inspiring set. I've really been mistreating my Syntakt with too many basic drum patterns. 🙂

  • @thepauloapo
    @thepauloapo Před rokem +1

    This seems like a good one. The music was definetely cool. I tend to find this type of instrument - grooveboxes - to be inevitably frustrating in one way or another, but so far I see no fault there.

  • @EVILJAMARR
    @EVILJAMARR Před rokem +2

    I love my Syntakt. It’s the best of the elektron boxes for sure

  • @mgrollins
    @mgrollins Před rokem +1

    Amazing beats!

  • @johangamb
    @johangamb Před rokem +3

    Particularly loved track 10 👍

  • @RudeMyDude
    @RudeMyDude Před rokem +1

    awesome set!

  • @djspacepussy
    @djspacepussy Před rokem

    Not only a great long-form demo of the Syntakt, but also just a very, very enjoyable set of music. Putting that together in five days after getting the box? Inspirational. My main OTB setup is all about the DT/DN/ST trio, and it’s like an embarrassment of riches, considering what each box can generate on its own. Your Syntakt-only set here really underscores for me why I added it to my setup and why the ST has become the main starter/hub for new music, where I’m using the DT more and more for just obvious sample work and the DN for more poly/FM centric parts.

  • @hannesbengsch5515
    @hannesbengsch5515 Před rokem +1

    Without even watching. Just listening to your video (honestly thats how I consume most of your videos). I can without a doubt declare. Best Syntakt Review out here.

  • @andyburt9342
    @andyburt9342 Před rokem +2

    So good! I honestly don’t understand the hate people level at the ST for not having sample functionality when you listen to what you can conjure on this thing. Great overview ❤

  • @MattJacques
    @MattJacques Před rokem +1

    Might have to pick one up to go with my Digitakt after all... Just wicked! I'm a track 6 & 10 kinda guy myself... 🔥

  • @StatArc
    @StatArc Před rokem +2

    Midway through saving money for this bad boy absolutley can not wait. Amazing job as always Jeremy from Red Means Recording, you are an inspiration and source of toxic envy to us all

  • @FairuzOsman
    @FairuzOsman Před rokem +3

    Woof! Definitely copying that ctrl all delay thingy comb filtery sounding thing at 4:40

  • @djannias
    @djannias Před rokem

    Sick performance, awesome machine

  • @luckyverri3374
    @luckyverri3374 Před rokem +1

    WOW! Thats a great set.

  • @minimal.camera
    @minimal.camera Před rokem +4

    I also totally want a 'control some' feature! Would be very useful
    Also this music slaps most thoroughly

  • @floor_baba
    @floor_baba Před rokem +1

    so good

  • @hendriksasomeit9735
    @hendriksasomeit9735 Před rokem

    Part 5 is killing me every single time. You´re f*cking insane.

  • @freenfinity
    @freenfinity Před rokem +1

    amazing performance 👀👏👏👌

  • @renaudcampana609
    @renaudcampana609 Před rokem +1

    Thank you, the last track is fucking dope.

  • @mcgyrus
    @mcgyrus Před rokem +2

    Woo! Jeremy... bro... best Syntakt video on YT rn. Thanks always for a fuckton of amazing content sir.
    Not requesting a keystep/syntakt video with some cool-ass mod destinations wheel/pb/velocity/aftertouch etc. (not requesting at all)

  • @JoseRomero-yr3wl
    @JoseRomero-yr3wl Před rokem

    🔥

  • @gnomesaiyan69
    @gnomesaiyan69 Před rokem +1

    Nice

  • @the_cursor
    @the_cursor Před rokem +1

    Cool sounds. Happy sounds, which I kind of need right now. If there was a rave on Sesame Street, it would sound like this.

  • @Usul
    @Usul Před rokem +1

    Just me, or did you pick up a Syntakt trick or two from Ivar Tryti? Love the energy flow through the tracks. Masterfully done.

  • @DawlessHouseMusic
    @DawlessHouseMusic Před rokem +1

    Track 7 is my jam.

  • @xanatos387
    @xanatos387 Před rokem +1

    I’ve listened to this so many times, a shame I can only like the video one time!

  • @seth.graham
    @seth.graham Před rokem +1

    They're all top notch, but track 6 and 10 speak to me and are now stuck in my head.

  • @HunterBenzing
    @HunterBenzing Před rokem +3

    Whats that tiny blue box on the right with the wave readouts? so tiny and fun I'd love to buy one!

  • @iamjamessmith
    @iamjamessmith Před rokem +1

    Right on bud.

  • @kurza_music
    @kurza_music Před rokem +3

    Very good, Boy💪

  • @nicolasargot7701
    @nicolasargot7701 Před rokem +1

    Wow…this is sick!

  • @thundergate4438
    @thundergate4438 Před rokem +1

    Going to do my second full set with just SYNTAKT coming up - awesome box and a centrepiece for us lately.

  • @GuardateDJ
    @GuardateDJ Před rokem +1

    You should go on tour with just the syntakt

  • @CoolBreez69
    @CoolBreez69 Před rokem

    Rock Star Bad Ass!! All I can say, is when and where is the next concert!!!

  • @erwinmombay9188
    @erwinmombay9188 Před rokem +2

    i too would like to know what that blue oscilloscope thingy is on the right

  • @souliseum5437
    @souliseum5437 Před 6 měsíci

    I’ve been struggling for a while on which box to get. Between the digitone, this Syntakt or another. But I do love that this one can sort of “do it all” and do drums well. Is it the best one for drums? I mainly want a drum variant. As I own like 6 analog synths and create my music in the DAW so I don’t need to “do it all in the Syntakt”. That being said though… would one be able to do intricate beats , tonals and percussives with this solely if that’s the focus? I love the sounds of the rhythms, percussions and drums :)

  • @ionromania
    @ionromania Před 4 měsíci

  • @Leon-vt3zj
    @Leon-vt3zj Před rokem +1

    Track 3 is badass

  • @cryn
    @cryn Před rokem

    Great set! Also totally agree on the ctrl some feature .
    What are you thoughts on the chord machine? Any tips to make it easier to create chords? I wish I could just press a bunch of notes in keyboard mode and the machine figures out the chord/inversion values.

  • @WeirdsoundsGlitch
    @WeirdsoundsGlitch Před rokem +2

    What's the blue sound wave bar? Looks fun.

  • @mtbmonster3833
    @mtbmonster3833 Před 4 měsíci

    Track 10 👏👏👏

  • @Hauckelectro_Official
    @Hauckelectro_Official Před 6 měsíci

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @sinewaymusic
    @sinewaymusic Před rokem

    Although this is a wonderful jam and really shows your strengths as a musician and performer (really!), I can't help but feel like it still sounds so much like a Syntakt. I'd love to hear this kind of jam on the Digitone and Digitakt duo and I bet it would sound much better. Again, not at all a criticism against you as an artist - on the contrary, this is criticism against the sound of the Syntakt which reminds me of a higher fidelity Sega Megadrive.

  • @tobytomes
    @tobytomes Před rokem

    💚

  • @DJDiskmachine
    @DJDiskmachine Před rokem

    Hella fresh!

  • @Hauckelectro_Official
    @Hauckelectro_Official Před 6 měsíci

    Hey Jeremy, the Blue Oszilloskope Box is nice! Where can i find it ?

  • @dnbsoldier7259
    @dnbsoldier7259 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Track 5 is killer

  • @flakuso4739
    @flakuso4739 Před rokem

    Ja there a way to use the fx ducking Effekt for a pair of tracks AND the Analog Drive for all Tracks?

  • @Hammer2000
    @Hammer2000 Před rokem +2

    I draw. But I'd assume, that if you're a musician, and you're watching this, what better review could there be, than to just show off how fucking BALLER you can make music in real time. Do we really need to talk?
    Chef's kiss, every time Jeremy

  • @chetplease
    @chetplease Před rokem +1

    !!!crazy good, and all in real time. this kills. this slays. I'm ded

  • @alistairrosie
    @alistairrosie Před rokem

    I’ve taken your how not to buy a synth video to heart and sold a lot of my gear that gets little use to buy one piece of gear. I like the groovebox idea as you can do a lot with a little. I’ve whittled things down to the Syntakt and the Deluge. I’d really appreciate your opinion. The deluge seems more flexible but to my (damaged) ears the Syntakt sounds better, more punchy and direct.

    • @RedMeansRecording
      @RedMeansRecording  Před rokem +1

      Get a Syntakt. It's ace and I think more immediate and fun than the Deluge.

  • @screamingstrings76
    @screamingstrings76 Před rokem +1

    Ugh I already have AH/DT/DN I don't need this one too! ...actually maybe i do!
    Thanks for the gas RMR haha

  • @Headphones_Only
    @Headphones_Only Před rokem +1

    Nice one flabbergasted wunderbar 😗😎

  • @the_sammy
    @the_sammy Před 2 měsíci

    What's the blue visualiser plugged in of the right there? I'm struggling to find any answers online!