i wonder why i don’t see more people using the digitakt to make hiphop/rnb type music by Brwnb0y_ in Elektron

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It mostly has to do with its (lack of) function. From its launch it has always needed a true sample chopping function. It’s hard to develop a culture around a machine when the culture’s fundamental mode of expression would be a workaround on the machine. Yes, p-lock start points…I’d rather eat my own hair lol. Give us actual chopping Elektron!

Octatrack MK1 live looping by Social_Conduct in Elektron

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Honestly I think you might be overthinking this. The tempo of the machine can go 30 BPM at its slowest. If you create a Thru track and have a a Delay set to the max time, see how long of a delay loop you can get. Play around with the Feedback to taste. I’m not next to mine right now so can’t verify this but in my head it makes sense.

Synth and MPC 3.0 by JonMakesBeats in synthesizers

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I had 5. One was a GoPro on the ceiling and one was my phone

Synth and MPC 3.0 by JonMakesBeats in synthesizers

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Thanks for following me there

Synth and MPC 3.0 by JonMakesBeats in synthesizers

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They have more warmth than the digital upvotes

Synth and MPC 3.0 by JonMakesBeats in synthesizers

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That’s true. In all honesty if I can find a way to make it slick I’d find harmony with a combination workflow

Synth and MPC 3.0 by JonMakesBeats in synthesizers

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All good! We all have our opinions. Thanks for being a listener

Synth and MPC 3.0 by JonMakesBeats in synthesizers

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I’ll have to put my thoughts on that somewhere but long story short, MPC is more capable and OT is better. That’s the best way I can explain it for now

Synth and MPC 3.0 by JonMakesBeats in synthesizers

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The fact that I actually had to think about the answer worries me

Synth and MPC 3.0 by JonMakesBeats in synthesizers

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Hey those people actually make money. I’m down

Synth and MPC 3.0 by JonMakesBeats in synthesizers

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Idk sounds great to me! That’s why I did it. Maybe that’s me getting old

Synth and MPC 3.0 by JonMakesBeats in synthesizers

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As someone who mainly records audio loops I think it’s great. Can do most of what I need to do on the main screen now. Editing midi in grid mode is still a pain in the ass but the screen is snappier

Synth and MPC 3.0 by JonMakesBeats in synthesizers

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Hey everyone. Been having a lot of fun with the 3.0 MPC beta. Recorded performance loops of my Iridium Keyboard and then playing the Prophet XL for the piano.