@@kesnielchan8082 get the Digitakt first mate. It's an awesome all-in-one machine for it's money. Then later save up for the Digitone or something else. 😉 Also take a look at Korg Minilogue XD if you want an awesome and affordable synthesizer. Just received the Analog Rytm MKII myself yesterday. Anyways what's more important is that you get started. 👍
my favorite thing about elektron gear is that once you learn one, learning others goes way faster bc of the constant similarities. Like how every sequencer essentially operates the same way.
I was very tentative because people kept talking about the Elektron workflow as a "learning curve". UTTER NONSENSE. It's not a learning curve, it's an opportunity curve with endless possibilities. Really glad I took the dive!
agree and makes life easier to be more productive as well. Octatrack is the most difficult Elektron box to learn but powerful and the Rytm is easy to learn and Analog Heat a piece of cake.
I’ve had mine for the 9 months and I’ve done almost nothing with it ! I really planned on performing with it, but the year turned out shit for gigs and venues 💀 Got me inspired to play with it again, thanks for the tutorial ! 🤟🏾
if stuff ever opens up again in clubs for open mic sessions it would make sense to pick a Rytm up. Instance dance music creation. But I already have 2 Elektrons that can handle beat making and lots of modular stuff.
@@loopop Could be a soundtrack for a crime series or thriller. Possibly new or nu black noir. I think these companies should pay you for making 10-30 min videos where you play something of your own liking with them. Maybe for a separate chanel. Just my wish anyway.
I bought an analog rytm mk2 black 3 days ago, and I cannot stress enough how over the moon happy I am to have a loopop tutorial on this device to refer to
Just bought this model and upgraded from the MK1. I'm loving the new features but the old ones are just as good. Noticing different sound and just better at modern sounding clean noises. Elektron always makes the best drum machines in my opinion and I've really latched onto these. I use this in my every day... all day.... It's the workhorse that we need in the studio.
I've watched this video a few times now, as I have with a few of your other videos. I've had a Rytm for about a year and I enjoy it but your videos have that rare ability to be musically inspiring but also deeply informative. Well done, again.
You are an absolute natural in every aspect! Sound, demonstration, musically, and so concise in your reviews and explanations! Another awesome video, Ziv!
Man, the thing about elektron boxes is that no matter how long the demo or how many you watch, there is always more to discover. Great job breaking down all the data structures for the voices, I definitely learned something.
I appreciate seeing you review this, though I think the Rytm is a tough instrument for you to cover in your typical format, mostly because of how deep it is. I’ve spent years with the Rytm and only recently decided to dedicate myself to mastering the analog drum circuits. They are extremely capable of reproducing many analog sounds, particularly when skillfully combined with the filter, overdrive and LFO for modulation. Given where I’m currently at I feel like you kind of glossed over this machines analog drum capabilities, which is a shame, because I actually think that is where it really shines. Its dual VCA synth capabilities are one of my least favorite aspects, yet they always seem highly attractive to new users.
I wish you would have made this video 3 month ago, it would have saved me some times learning the machine haha ! That jam remind me a lot an artist I loved called Rone , superb !
I've owned a mkii for a few years now, but damn this walkthrough is incredibly refreshing as I often stuck in the rytm (hehe) of NOT utilizing a majority of the powerful features that make this machine special. Thank you thank you loopop!
Similar story here. I've had a Digitakt for years, but I find I almost never use most of its features. They're kind of neat to have, but typically aren't what I need. Most of what I want is to lay down a rhythm quickly, adjust the timbres to fit the song, and then record it and a few variations into my DAW. Elektron devices can certainly do those things, and a whole lot more... but I often get the feeling, while I'm scrolling through sounds or manually copying settings between patterns, that I could probably get the same things done faster and easier with a cheaper device. The extra features end up slowing me down. Like, I can't just sit down, create a new project, and start making beats. The workflow requires me to spend a bunch of time building a drum kit first, which is not what I want to be doing at the time. I can't just lay down some beats and then scroll through kits later to find one which fits. It doesn't even have a concept of kits. Then later, after making a bunch of patterns, if I want to adjust my kit... it has to be adjusted manually for each sound in each pattern. So I've been thinking about selling it and replacing it with a Drumbrute or something. I'd lose a bunch of features, but I mostly don't use those features anyway, and it would speed up my core workflow.
@@ToyKeeper I mean if you aren't enjoying the workflow, just get another drum machine/sampler when you get the chance. No reason to sit here and be disappointed about your hardware! It should be fun :)
@@ToyKeeperI'm a 100% with you there. Elektrons are much too deep for my workflow, and each time I try one (except maybe for the Model Samples & Cycles). I find myself disturbed and lost by all the possibilities.. It's counter benefic for me to play music on these, instead I scroll everywhere, try stuff, get lost, loose the creative vibe.. One of the best sketch pad in the recent offers is the Roland JDXi.. Well, I would like it to be a bit more in depth to be honest..If Roland could make an upgraded JDXi, I'd be interested
@@ToyKeeper oh thanks for the reply. Interesting. Can you build patterns and tweak parts typically like a Groovebox? I'm searching for that old school vibe you had on the first Roland and Korg Grooveboxes. And I must say I don't like the Elektron sound, too hifi European techno for me.. A mix of cold and high end (opposed to lofi) that to my ears is more for landscape robotic stuff
Awesome jam, boss!!! The Rytm is my personal fav drum machine, I have an MK1 and I like the way Elektron update the firmware for both the MK1 and MK2. Elektron and maybe Novation, are very good at keeping their existing customers happy, it certainly garners brand loyalty. Having said that I'm not sure I would want to spend the extra at this point to get sampling (I use an OctaTrack for that, which I bought after my experience using the Rytm). I do feel that the black edition is possibly a swan song, and that something new and shiny is in the pipeline.
it sounds great and easiest Elektron to get a beat going. Borrowed a friend's Rytm MK2 and love it but I already have tons of modular drums and other Elektron gear.
You say you won't talk about a feature because it's well covered elsewhere on CZcams, but ever since I discovered your channel, I just stopped watching any other reviews! Your style is just the best! No time-wasting, straight to the point, very smart!
Amazing machine. So nearly perfect. Stereo sampling should have been a no brainer and the Ext Input should have been implemented Pre-FX and in the same way as it is in the A4. The Ext Input on the Machinedrum is even better. It has its own set of machines with a bunch of awesome stuff like gating, filtering and an envelope follower which can be resampled directly into the machine. The "utility" machines found in the earlier elektrons do not appear in any of the later machines. Quite unbelievable really
For sure. I watched one of his videos from a few years back and there were actual awkward pauses and such. You could tell he was finding his voice. And it is now found. Good shit.
I was literally contemplating picking up a rytm a few days ago to replace my MPC 2500 (i prefer the elektron sequencer) and now there's this. you read my mind Loopop!
If every musical hardware reviews out there managed to reach only 20% (let's keep it reasonable) of Loopop's reviews quality, the world would be a much nicer place to live. One of the most comprehensive, clever, beautifully-presented, user-friendly, honest, and simple breakdown of Elektron's rather complicated workflow I've ever seen online (even if Rytm isn't pronounced with Swedish accent :). God Bless You, your hands, your voice, and your camera. You're a gift to any musician.
you deserve at least 2 milion subscribers. Your channel delivers the most complete reviews on music gear. Keep up the good work and keep up with the good reviews !
That intro song made me immediately check description, discover your bandcamp and continue with vid later LOL I hope we get to enjoy a complete version of it.
Thanks very much! Yes, I plan to add it to my next album hopefully coming out late Feb/early March - thanks! It will be more or less the performance at the end of this video but spiced up with a bit of mastering...
This is the first piece of gear that I've owned that has me totally stumped at times. Thanks for all the help with the sequencer functions. The manual for the machine is not very useful honestly when it comes to the little tricks of piecing together complex sequences. Your video is a huge help! Now I just have to watch it about 10 times...
I’m still learning new tricks on this thing. One pro and maybe con... it is super performative, so if you want to get the most out of it, you’ll have to practice and get some muscle memory going!
I got my hands on one of these a good couple of months back, I’m still a learner as in a noobee thanks for your wicked, well explained and easy to follow reviews and examples, thanks again I always get a lot from your videos especially with gear I got but this Mach I love so really enjoyed and understand this a lot better❤
I recently picked up one of these from The Moog Store in Asheville. It’s very immediate, it sounds incredible, and it feels bombproof (I’ve encountered instruments twice the price that don’t feel nearly as solid). I’ll be discovering the depths of this thing for years to come.
finally bought an excellent condition one off reverb for little over $1k. feels really great not paying full price for one. excited to dive deep into it!
i love the idea of having this machine. the sampling abilities are just enough to make it fun and interesting plus theres all the synth stuff it can do. however i keep thinking a new Octatrack will come out, or at least, Elektrons next new sampling powerhouse. just a feeling i got :P i do own the original OT so i'm not too fussed on the updated MK2. and i'm sure we all want an Octatrack like machine with full Overbridge support, that has to be the next step.
I would be much happier with mine if I could zoom in the sample view, the same way you could zoom with the Octatrack. That would allow you to get right down to a single cycle wave form very easily. Don't understand why they wouldn't have done that right from the start. Great review as always. I already know all this information but, still enjoyed watching.
Machinedrum, Monomachine, Octatrack, Analog Four and Analog Rytm...all machines are over 10 years old (or very near to it) and IMO nobody has gotten close to topping the capabilities, immediacy of these wonderful boxes. Rytm is STILL the best drum machine on the market!
i was so close to an mk2 today, but you know what i think im gonna stick with the mk1 for now. its basically an mk1 with better buttons and a couple of extra functions, better screen. personally i dont tihnk its worth it for the price compared to prices of mk1s second hand.
So this is more than twice the price of an MPC One, has super limited RAM, very slow loading, a crap screen, mono sampling (??). Just looking at the device, disregarding everything I just said, I can see some appeal, pads probably nice, lots of buttons. But the One does all this and quite a lot more, has a drum synth and a regular synth ánd a bass synth etc. 2 GB RAM. It can load high quality fully sampled drum kits, grand piano's, etc. I really have a hard time understanding the consideration that leads to the purchase of the device specifically. Enlighten me though. I would like to have the dedicated sequencing buttons by the way. Scene/performance locks are cool too. Bit of a learning curve...
Your tutorials always shine light on tips and functions that would easily otherwise remain uncovered for me. Thank you so much, also very cool intro jam!! I´m gonna go and fine tune my cowbell now.
It’s nice to have a channel doing such a good content. I’m trying to figure out what is better for me. An Analog Rytm mkt 2 or the digitakt + the syntak. I need one or the other to create my own drum samples in the studio.. I work a lot with sound design and in the DAW I usually use synth and sample layers to make my own drum sounds. When I say digitakt + syntak it’s because I’m thinking about syncing the MIDI of the two devices and layering the synth (of syntak) with samples (of the digitakt). Example: in digitakt a clap sample and in the syntak a synth model clap. I’m trying to figure out which choice has more sound design power. In the Analog Rytm mkt 2 I can resample… but in the digitakt + syntak it looks like there is a bigger range of sounds for me to tweak and experiment with. What would be your suggestion? Thank you!
Bought a new Rytm MK2 this week after spending time using a friend's and my favorite drum synth so far and easy to get great tracks built. I love modular drums but the workflow is hard to beat and drum pads nice touch. Good holiday sale helped me choose over Perkons that costs more and does less. Agree the sampler is ok but I have a Roland SP 404 MK2 and Elektron Octatrack for those tasks. I would sample modular drums into the Rytm and save need to haul cases of gear to a gig. This Rytm and an SP 404 can do shows with ease.
I have some drumashines Yomox,Arturia,NI,Vermona,Roland ,but under all is Elektron the best of the best. And the best way to learn are the Turtorial from ouer Friend of this Turorial .He is the best and i have learn alot many thanks my friend for you,re work..
I bought the MC 707 and used the TR8S a lot. My 2 cents: the TR8S is nice for live, but that’s all. And the MC707 while having a lot of good features and may have been an amazing flag ship, is in the end a failure (compared to AR4) : filters are sooo terrible, sound muddy as if you were mixing in a swamp; the 4 timbral synth (zen core engine) looked promising but ended up being a real pain to configure and the samples are totally outdated; the sampling is broken (eg: you can only load from your own project), etc. Most issues can be fixed with a firmware update, but sincerely, just considering the issue with the filters is enough to go for a machine with analog filters. Well, that’s my opinion 🙏
TR8s and 707 are imho a real alternative with even more possibilities or comparable to Rytm + A4 together (which are easily double the price but not double the features)
Excellent review as always. The intro and outro music are excellent. Really feels like a there is a full track there. Please do publish a full song from it. I've already listened to it 5 times and it's calling me back for more! Great stuff!
Great jam. A very interesting product. Highlight for me is the dual speed knobs. An alternative could have been to take bigger steps for faster turns and more precise steps for slower turns but I prefer their implementation.
Notice this inaccuracy at 1:00 trying to go back to 0 sounded fitting, I've read this many times in magazines by pros giving tips on mixing/producing how people are quick to correct these kind of mistakes when recording which can actually sound musical, it's something to think about. Great video btw.
ive honestly been in this "lets see what else is coming out" game for a year now, ill tell you what i think is the decisive selling point for me, nothing else will have "the Elektron Sequencer" .. ..
I remember when I first jammed on my new RYTM. I could not believe that lack of modulation options (“LFO” in Elektron-speak). All that beautiful analog circuitry and you can hardly wiggle it. It’s like a puppet with one string.
I love that Elektron is a company that keeps supporting their old gear, I own a mk1 and having constant updates is heartwarming everytime
That's what I expect, when I buy a drum computer for 1600 €
@@devawer You can get MK1's for 800e now ;-)
_Cries in Model:Cycles_
I sure would like to be able to fix my Monomachine
@@unfinishedmonkeyrecords not at the moment
I literally already own this and I'm still watching this video.
Me too. I bet I’ll find something I didn’t know. No mention yet of func mute to delay the muting or retrig + mute to solo.
I never used func + pad to choose a scene or performance to edit.
He has now.....
@@danpreston564 I used to own it figuratively, then ended up owning it literally.
@@NothingNowhereNoOne I'm glad you actually literally own this. I actually literally might want one too, I think.
I am sold on Elektron gear. Gonna get them all. Got the Digitone and Digitakt, will get those 3 black flagships for sure in short term.
Same situation, i cant decide between Digitone or Digitkt? I kinda wanna try one first instead of buying two at one time.
Any advice?
@@kesnielchan8082 get the Digitakt first mate. It's an awesome all-in-one machine for it's money. Then later save up for the Digitone or something else. 😉
Also take a look at Korg Minilogue XD if you want an awesome and affordable synthesizer.
Just received the Analog Rytm MKII myself yesterday. Anyways what's more important is that you get started. 👍
my favorite thing about elektron gear is that once you learn one, learning others goes way faster bc of the constant similarities. Like how every sequencer essentially operates the same way.
I was very tentative because people kept talking about the Elektron workflow as a "learning curve". UTTER NONSENSE.
It's not a learning curve, it's an opportunity curve with endless possibilities.
Really glad I took the dive!
@@johncaccioppo1142 "it's not a learning curve it's an opportunity curve with endless possibilities" I love that! 🙌 That's precisely it!
agree and makes life easier to be more productive as well. Octatrack is the most difficult Elektron box to learn but powerful and the Rytm is easy to learn and Analog Heat a piece of cake.
I got it recently. Not getting on with it so far. Finding it hard to be inspired by it and lots of menu diving. Hoping to be convinced though.
I’ve had mine for the 9 months and I’ve done almost nothing with it ! I really planned on performing with it, but the year turned out shit for gigs and venues 💀 Got me inspired to play with it again, thanks for the tutorial ! 🤟🏾
if stuff ever opens up again in clubs for open mic sessions it would make sense to pick a Rytm up. Instance dance music creation. But I already have 2 Elektrons that can handle beat making and lots of modular stuff.
This is double priced because people don’t listen carefully. It’s a basic sounding drum machine with effects. An expensive toy!
wow Ziv, your opening jams are so awesome, this one specifically touched all of the goodies of the AR, impressive. thank you for the video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@loopop Could be a soundtrack for a crime series or thriller. Possibly new or nu black noir.
I think these companies should pay you for making 10-30 min videos where you play something of your own liking with them. Maybe for a separate chanel. Just my wish anyway.
@@loopop would be very interested to hear more of your music!
Where can I find it?
Yeah that opening was the STUFF
I bought an analog rytm mk2 black 3 days ago, and I cannot stress enough how over the moon happy I am to have a loopop tutorial on this device to refer to
Something I'd love to see on Rytm: a second page on the SRC screen when using the dual VCO machine, for adding noise into the mix, etc.
That jam was intenseeee. :o
Intro jam sounds like the big final reveal in a heist movie.
The best part of this video was definitely the jam. Felt like I was listening to Massive Attack!
Just bought this model and upgraded from the MK1. I'm loving the new features but the old ones are just as good. Noticing different sound and just better at modern sounding clean noises. Elektron always makes the best drum machines in my opinion and I've really latched onto these. I use this in my every day... all day.... It's the workhorse that we need in the studio.
I've watched this video a few times now, as I have with a few of your other videos. I've had a Rytm for about a year and I enjoy it but your videos have that rare ability to be musically inspiring but also deeply informative. Well done, again.
Nice one! I used to have a Rytm Mk1 and loved it. Gonna get the black Mk2 eventually.
@theinvisibleman Because money :)
You are an absolute natural in every aspect! Sound, demonstration, musically, and so concise in your reviews and explanations! Another awesome video, Ziv!
Man, the thing about elektron boxes is that no matter how long the demo or how many you watch, there is always more to discover. Great job breaking down all the data structures for the voices, I definitely learned something.
I appreciate seeing you review this, though I think the Rytm is a tough instrument for you to cover in your typical format, mostly because of how deep it is. I’ve spent years with the Rytm and only recently decided to dedicate myself to mastering the analog drum circuits. They are extremely capable of reproducing many analog sounds, particularly when skillfully combined with the filter, overdrive and LFO for modulation. Given where I’m currently at I feel like you kind of glossed over this machines analog drum capabilities, which is a shame, because I actually think that is where it really shines. Its dual VCA synth capabilities are one of my least favorite aspects, yet they always seem highly attractive to new users.
Have you ever mapped the chromatic keys to an external keyboard or sequencer? I've been curious as to how this might work
I wish you would have made this video 3 month ago, it would have saved me some times learning the machine haha ! That jam remind me a lot an artist I loved called Rone , superb !
I've owned a mkii for a few years now, but damn this walkthrough is incredibly refreshing as I often stuck in the rytm (hehe) of NOT utilizing a majority of the powerful features that make this machine special. Thank you thank you loopop!
Similar story here. I've had a Digitakt for years, but I find I almost never use most of its features. They're kind of neat to have, but typically aren't what I need. Most of what I want is to lay down a rhythm quickly, adjust the timbres to fit the song, and then record it and a few variations into my DAW.
Elektron devices can certainly do those things, and a whole lot more... but I often get the feeling, while I'm scrolling through sounds or manually copying settings between patterns, that I could probably get the same things done faster and easier with a cheaper device. The extra features end up slowing me down.
Like, I can't just sit down, create a new project, and start making beats. The workflow requires me to spend a bunch of time building a drum kit first, which is not what I want to be doing at the time. I can't just lay down some beats and then scroll through kits later to find one which fits. It doesn't even have a concept of kits. Then later, after making a bunch of patterns, if I want to adjust my kit... it has to be adjusted manually for each sound in each pattern.
So I've been thinking about selling it and replacing it with a Drumbrute or something. I'd lose a bunch of features, but I mostly don't use those features anyway, and it would speed up my core workflow.
@@ToyKeeper I mean if you aren't enjoying the workflow, just get another drum machine/sampler when you get the chance. No reason to sit here and be disappointed about your hardware! It should be fun :)
@@ToyKeeperI'm a 100% with you there. Elektrons are much too deep for my workflow, and each time I try one (except maybe for the Model Samples & Cycles). I find myself disturbed and lost by all the possibilities.. It's counter benefic for me to play music on these, instead I scroll everywhere, try stuff, get lost, loose the creative vibe.. One of the best sketch pad in the recent offers is the Roland JDXi.. Well, I would like it to be a bit more in depth to be honest..If Roland could make an upgraded JDXi, I'd be interested
@@rodolphep0nthus555Eventually I switched to an Akai Force. I'm much happier with it. The workflow fits my style a lot better.
@@ToyKeeper oh thanks for the reply. Interesting. Can you build patterns and tweak parts typically like a Groovebox? I'm searching for that old school vibe you had on the first Roland and Korg Grooveboxes. And I must say I don't like the Elektron sound, too hifi European techno for me.. A mix of cold and high end (opposed to lofi) that to my ears is more for landscape robotic stuff
Awesome jam, boss!!!
The Rytm is my personal fav drum machine, I have an MK1 and I like the way Elektron update the firmware for both the MK1 and MK2. Elektron and maybe Novation, are very good at keeping their existing customers happy, it certainly garners brand loyalty. Having said that I'm not sure I would want to spend the extra at this point to get sampling (I use an OctaTrack for that, which I bought after my experience using the Rytm).
I do feel that the black edition is possibly a swan song, and that something new and shiny is in the pipeline.
it sounds great and easiest Elektron to get a beat going. Borrowed a friend's Rytm MK2 and love it but I already have tons of modular drums and other Elektron gear.
You say you won't talk about a feature because it's well covered elsewhere on CZcams, but ever since I discovered your channel, I just stopped watching any other reviews! Your style is just the best! No time-wasting, straight to the point, very smart!
Noted and thanks!
I had a MK1 back in the day that was way over my head as an MPC guy. Fell in love with digitone and Syntakt and might have to revisit this
grab an mk1, way cheaper
Amazing machine. So nearly perfect. Stereo sampling should have been a no brainer and the Ext Input should have been implemented Pre-FX and in the same way as it is in the A4. The Ext Input on the Machinedrum is even better. It has its own set of machines with a bunch of awesome stuff like gating, filtering and an envelope follower which can be resampled directly into the machine. The "utility" machines found in the earlier elektrons do not appear in any of the later machines. Quite unbelievable really
You've really outdone yourself with this video, the detail and quantity of info has reached yet a new level.
For sure. I watched one of his videos from a few years back and there were actual awkward pauses and such. You could tell he was finding his voice. And it is now found. Good shit.
I was literally contemplating picking up a rytm a few days ago to replace my MPC 2500 (i prefer the elektron sequencer) and now there's this. you read my mind Loopop!
I blows my mind why Akai won't add a 16-step button sequencer. It would be a serious game changer for Akai.
Sick track! You are literally the best explainer/reviewer ever. Thank you for doing this work.
If every musical hardware reviews out there managed to reach only 20% (let's keep it reasonable) of Loopop's reviews quality, the world would be a much nicer place to live. One of the most comprehensive, clever, beautifully-presented, user-friendly, honest, and simple breakdown of Elektron's rather complicated workflow I've ever seen online (even if Rytm isn't pronounced with Swedish accent :). God Bless You, your hands, your voice, and your camera. You're a gift to any musician.
Oh and by the way, your little jams are always killing it. Respect.
My pleasure - thanks for taking the time to write :)
Loopop that intro jam is wicked!
I'm a simple man. I see loopop, I click
you deserve at least 2 milion subscribers. Your channel delivers the most complete reviews on music gear. Keep up the good work and keep up with the good reviews !
Holy mother loopop, that jam is phenomenal
One of the great things about the song mode is that it saves mute states on a per pattern basis.
True! I wish there was a way to do that in patterns as well without being stuck in progression of a song
That intro song made me immediately check description, discover your bandcamp and continue with vid later LOL I hope we get to enjoy a complete version of it.
Thanks very much! Yes, I plan to add it to my next album hopefully coming out late Feb/early March - thanks! It will be more or less the performance at the end of this video but spiced up with a bit of mastering...
You always open with a fun tune or jam or so on, but this one was especially groovy!
Right. That intro jam was nuts. I’m claiming it was his best.
I like the chili on the cover of your book denoting that excitement awaits within.
This is the first piece of gear that I've owned that has me totally stumped at times. Thanks for all the help with the sequencer functions. The manual for the machine is not very useful honestly when it comes to the little tricks of piecing together complex sequences. Your video is a huge help! Now I just have to watch it about 10 times...
I’m still learning new tricks on this thing. One pro and maybe con... it is super performative, so if you want to get the most out of it, you’ll have to practice and get some muscle memory going!
I got my hands on one of these a good couple of months back, I’m still a learner as in a noobee thanks for your wicked, well explained and easy to follow reviews and examples, thanks again I always get a lot from your videos especially with gear I got but this Mach I love so really enjoyed and understand this a lot better❤
Thanks for taking the time to write!
I recently picked up one of these from The Moog Store in Asheville. It’s very immediate, it sounds incredible, and it feels bombproof (I’ve encountered instruments twice the price that don’t feel nearly as solid).
I’ll be discovering the depths of this thing for years to come.
Fantastic re visit. I think it is an incredible machine- either for live work, or to generate material to rework in Live
The reverb on this thing is sweet
The delay also. :)
finally bought an excellent condition one off reverb for little over $1k. feels really great not paying full price for one. excited to dive deep into it!
"The ad you just skipped"
This man is no longer just a hardware master, but apparently a psychic.
I love your channel, you always comfort me as a consumer
Glo Phase proved that AR is the one-stop music production machine.
Glo Phase should get royalties or something. He’s selling Rytms like crazy
Amazing artist and ultra nice dude! Go Black & Yellow
Wish that I could bump this harder, Glophase is the reason that I own a Rytm which is my favorite instrument ever. So much care put into his tunes.
i love the idea of having this machine. the sampling abilities are just enough to make it fun and interesting plus theres all the synth stuff it can do. however i keep thinking a new Octatrack will come out, or at least, Elektrons next new sampling powerhouse. just a feeling i got :P i do own the original OT so i'm not too fussed on the updated MK2. and i'm sure we all want an Octatrack like machine with full Overbridge support, that has to be the next step.
Come for the jams, stay for the tutorial and overview.... fabulous as always!! Thanks for posting!!
I would be much happier with mine if I could zoom in the sample view, the same way you could zoom with the Octatrack. That would allow you to get right down to a single cycle wave form very easily. Don't understand why they wouldn't have done that right from the start. Great review as always. I already know all this information but, still enjoyed watching.
Lack of such things might be Elektron's strategy to avoid cannibalising of Octatrack sales.
@@Bork_In_Volcanic that’s the most annoying trait of Elektron.
Great video! Rytm MKII has been my favorite instrument ever since its release.
Aah, greatest Drum Machine of all times
Machinedrum, Monomachine, Octatrack, Analog Four and Analog Rytm...all machines are over 10 years old (or very near to it) and IMO nobody has gotten close to topping the capabilities, immediacy of these wonderful boxes. Rytm is STILL the best drum machine on the market!
Wow that intro might be the coolest song I’ve heard on the rytm. Excellent as always.
Thanks - I appreciate the comment!
Great review once again, as usual. It refreshed a few things in my head :), I might consider supporting you really soon. Thanks for your amazing work.
Much appreciated!
i was so close to an mk2 today, but you know what i think im gonna stick with the mk1 for now. its basically an mk1 with better buttons and a couple of extra functions, better screen. personally i dont tihnk its worth it for the price compared to prices of mk1s second hand.
Was that tune in the beginning your own original work? It's so good it could be the intro of a TV show or a movie!
Thanks! Yes, my original track
So this is more than twice the price of an MPC One, has super limited RAM, very slow loading, a crap screen, mono sampling (??). Just looking at the device, disregarding everything I just said, I can see some appeal, pads probably nice, lots of buttons. But the One does all this and quite a lot more, has a drum synth and a regular synth ánd a bass synth etc. 2 GB RAM. It can load high quality fully sampled drum kits, grand piano's, etc. I really have a hard time understanding the consideration that leads to the purchase of the device specifically. Enlighten me though.
I would like to have the dedicated sequencing buttons by the way. Scene/performance locks are cool too. Bit of a learning curve...
MPC all day everyday
Except the MPC One is not specifically an analog drum machine/sampler. It would make more sense to compare a Digitakt and the MPC One hehe.
That Analog RITTOM disclaimer was fun
Your tutorials always shine light on tips and functions that would easily otherwise remain uncovered for me. Thank you so much, also very cool intro jam!! I´m gonna go and fine tune my cowbell now.
“Look at Marvin Gaye. He made a huge hit that way and he apparently healed” 😂
Fun Fact: It's Sam Cooke's Birthday today. #TheMoreYouKnow
“And get rhythmic healing” lol
@@AppAxis also jan 26th my grandmother's birthday
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It’s nice to have a channel doing such a good content.
I’m trying to figure out what is better for me. An Analog Rytm mkt 2 or the digitakt + the syntak.
I need one or the other to create my own drum samples in the studio.. I work a lot with sound design and in the DAW I usually use synth and sample layers to make my own drum sounds.
When I say digitakt + syntak it’s because I’m thinking about syncing the MIDI of the two devices and layering the synth (of syntak) with samples (of the digitakt). Example: in digitakt a clap sample and in the syntak a synth model clap.
I’m trying to figure out which choice has more sound design power.
In the Analog Rytm mkt 2 I can resample… but in the digitakt + syntak it looks like there is a bigger range of sounds for me to tweak and experiment with.
What would be your suggestion?
Thank you!
This video comes from Heaven. Right now I´m just thinking about buying the Rytm mk2 and here it goes!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
Ah, so this is where you made that track on your EP! Amazing. It makes me instantly want one of these. I love the Elektron sequencer.
The intro is 🔥
man, i love this channel 🥰
You nearly went all Swedish on us...nearly 😁
RRRYTM
“so the video doesn’t get too long” 💀
@@matthewallthetime218 hilarious
Man this BD pad with this dual vco setup IS INCREDIBLE thanks you a loooooot !
Holy moly! thank you for this, just got this a few weeks ago. Are you planning also doing one like this for the A4 MK2 black? would be awesome!
Thanks! not currently - I've made quite a few videos on the grey one and they're the same
I used to be a fan of machinedrum.
Since I watch this vid,
I might be a fan of Elektron again,
Thank you for sharing this great vid🙏
You can make endless sounds with that beast... I got MKI and I love it. Nice review!
that little job at Bo makes me lol every time
actually I called him to make sure I got it right
@@loopop yeah you totally nailed it! keep up the awesome work with both the impressions and the videos!
Bought a new Rytm MK2 this week after spending time using a friend's and my favorite drum synth so far and easy to get great tracks built. I love modular drums but the workflow is hard to beat and drum pads nice touch. Good holiday sale helped me choose over Perkons that costs more and does less. Agree the sampler is ok but I have a Roland SP 404 MK2 and Elektron Octatrack for those tasks. I would sample modular drums into the Rytm and save need to haul cases of gear to a gig. This Rytm and an SP 404 can do shows with ease.
I have some drumashines Yomox,Arturia,NI,Vermona,Roland ,but under all is Elektron the best of the best. And the best way to learn are the Turtorial from ouer Friend of this Turorial .He is the best and i have learn alot many thanks my friend for you,re work..
That track is soooooo tight. I come back for it again and again.
Its the other sweet extreme to anything Cynk might perform on an Elektron machine.
Thanks very much that's a huge compliment :) BTW it's the first track on my album LOOPOP2
This has been on my wishlist since it came out 🙂Hard to resist
Exactly what I've been looking for...a sample-based rhythm creator and sequencer with full mangulation capabilities... Thanks... ☺️
was waiting for this for so long ! Thank you so much !
top video! in my opinion the ultimate performance functionality is pressing multiple performance pads at the same time
Out of all the elektron videos I've ever watched, your outro is simply the best!
For $1699 you can buy both the TR8-S and the MC 707 at full MSRP.
Neither of which are analog, nor sound anywhere near as good as the rytm.
Yeh but you will still come back wanting the Rytm. Just get what you want from the jump. I have played that game over the years, lesson learned.
I bought the MC 707 and used the TR8S a lot.
My 2 cents: the TR8S is nice for live, but that’s all.
And the MC707 while having a lot of good features and may have been an amazing flag ship, is in the end a failure (compared to AR4) : filters are sooo terrible, sound muddy as if you were mixing in a swamp; the 4 timbral synth (zen core engine) looked promising but ended up being a real pain to configure and the samples are totally outdated; the sampling is broken (eg: you can only load from your own project), etc.
Most issues can be fixed with a firmware update, but sincerely, just considering the issue with the filters is enough to go for a machine with analog filters.
Well, that’s my opinion 🙏
@@avetisk If it sounds muddy you just aren't doing enough high pass filtering.
TR8s and 707 are imho a real alternative with even more possibilities or comparable to Rytm + A4 together (which are easily double the price but not double the features)
Done i'm sold! thanks Loopop , your time+work is highly appreciated!
Excellent review as always. The intro and outro music are excellent. Really feels like a there is a full track there. Please do publish a full song from it. I've already listened to it 5 times and it's calling me back for more! Great stuff!
Thanks very much! Will do - I'm just putting final thoughts on what will go into an album next month - looks like this made the cut :)
I've been trying to find one of these in stock anywhere for months. Now it's just gonna be that much harder. The loopop effect 😅
Reverb has a few.
Check Zzounds and AmericanMusicalSupply. Got both the A4 black and RYTM Mk2 black from Zzounds a few months ago.
That intro sounds mental
Love mine. Not perfect, but still one of the best options available. I only wish I bought it sooner. Zero regrets!!
Great jam. A very interesting product. Highlight for me is the dual speed knobs. An alternative could have been to take bigger steps for faster turns and more precise steps for slower turns but I prefer their implementation.
IMO the best drum machine you can buy!!!! So many features
you can also lock the perfomance mode value by pressing RTRG (same way you solo tracks in mute mode)
Your BoBeats impression is pretty good
he gave me lessons prior to making this video - I wanted to make sure I got it right
Great intro, pitch bend lead was dope
Notice this inaccuracy at 1:00 trying to go back to 0 sounded fitting, I've read this many times in magazines by pros giving tips on mixing/producing how people are quick to correct these kind of mistakes when recording which can actually sound musical, it's something to think about. Great video btw.
Thanks and ha yep couldn't have planned it better :)
you do a good job on these review/tutorial videos
kudos
be safe, be happy, work hard
peace \m/
YES THE OPENING IS AWESOME!
The outro oh my! ❤
Its so beautiful in black. Lets see what the Kord Drumlogue has to offer before I pull the trigger.
ive honestly been in this "lets see what else is coming out" game for a year now, ill tell you what i think is the decisive selling point for me, nothing else will have "the Elektron Sequencer" .. ..
Awesome. I have never used an Elektron instrument but the sequencer always get rave reviews. But yeh I may just get the AR.
I remember when I first jammed on my new RYTM. I could not believe that lack of modulation options (“LFO” in Elektron-speak). All that beautiful analog circuitry and you can hardly wiggle it. It’s like a puppet with one string.
It has 1 LFO per voice.
Thank you so much to your all videos and GOOD LUCK !
In love with this machine, in love with that channel, soon in love with your book
❤ 🙌🏻🙏🏻
I was waiting for this video for so long
Great video again! Best after work content to relax, learn something new and enjoy :)
Please do another video about Generative Music but with the Elektron RYTM!!! Would be awesome!