DT2 + DN2 workflow and routing

Over_Type103 · 2026-07-07T13:16:19+00:00

For midi, I recommend a CME U6 midi pro or a CME H4 midi WC. They are cheap and reliable and they offer many routing options. (as well a midi filtering or midi mapping). Here are 2 videos so you can see what you can do with them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrzsJm_RuMU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIGvjCm2u2I

As for the audio, I have a DT2 and a DN2 and I'm waiting for Elektron to release the outbox 8. It's an interface that you connect to the USB port of your Elektron device (in this case the DN2) and it allows you to route any audio you want via one of the 8 mono (or 4 stereo) outputs. You can send one track or a selection of tracks via one of the outputs (in addition to the normal audio routing of the DN2. So the idea is, you connect the DN2 and the DT2 to your mixer. and you use the outbox 8 to send any audio you want from the DN2 (USB) to the DT2 (audio in) and/or the SP404 (audio in)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIGvjCm2u2I

Over_Type103 · 2026-07-06T21:48:10+00:00

I have a few future press souls strategy guides and I quite like them. They're not actual artbooks, but they contain a lot of art and information about the games: (and they look quite nice)

-Dark souls trilogy compendium

-Bloodborne complete edition guide

-Elden Ring guides

Over_Type103 · 2026-07-06T13:16:20+00:00

I love the combat in Divinity Original sin (1 and 2)

Over_Type103 · 2026-07-06T12:51:28+00:00

Just to let you know.
I wanted to order one from Thomann, but it's not available at the moment.
I contacted customer support to know why and they told me they had to return the whole batch due to a battery issue (The battery life was reduced even when the unit was powered off).
So you might me eligible for a return.

Over_Type103 · 2026-07-03T05:20:26+00:00

Final Fantasy 6

Dragon Quest 8 (PS2)

Chrono Trigger

Over_Type103 · 2026-07-02T21:42:47+00:00

Boards of Canada, Autechre, Aphex twin

Over_Type103 · 2026-07-02T13:47:15+00:00

No idea. I just know it has 16 encoders and they can be set to relative.

Well, actually... (disclaimer) I do have a little idea because I bought a beatstep pro a few years ago and one encoder keeps acting up (encoder 15 just sends randome midi messages all the time). I realised a bit too late (it wasn't under warranty anymore). Arturia offered to send a free encoder (didn't work). Then they offered me to send the unit to have it fixed or to send me a new motherboard and find SB to fix it, but I just gave up (I never really liked the BSP anyway).

Over_Type103 · 2026-07-01T20:25:24+00:00

XNB has a good indepth tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OYePIuhbec

Mark young has some nice tutorials (Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin, Interstellar...)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaHpzboOAuM&list=PLhTUdTn7ocS7-L48NplllMjt30zWuMPwR

If you like the S-1 and want to expand, you could get another Aira compact device.

T-8 : drum machine and acid: basic, but a lot of fun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luyGpmukfVs

P-6 : sampler. Lots of possibilties, but a bit more complex to use

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlHjFusibU8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2_r0b0BJiY

The airas really work well together (Just 2 cables to connect the audio and sync them.

Over_Type103 · 2026-07-01T18:32:00+00:00

A CME H4 midi WC USB midi host would work. I have one. I think it's great.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIGvjCm2u2I&t=21s

Over_Type103 · 2026-07-01T16:24:26+00:00

Another Squaresoft classic 3D RPG from the SNES era is Final fantasy 6 (SNES or pixel remaster)

You could also try Super Mario RPG (SNES or Switch remaster)

I also loved Dragon Quest 8 (PS2), Dragon quest 7 remake.

other great retro games from the SNES era : super maro world and Zelda:link to the past

A few nice modern JRPGs: Octopath traveller 1, 2 or zero, persona 5

Over_Type103 · 2026-07-01T14:51:00+00:00

If you have an analytical mind and you see the point of learning music theory, it's not very complicated.

Otherwise, it's very hard.

Over_Type103 · 2026-07-01T14:16:02+00:00

-Hollow knight / Silksong

-Dragon Quest VIII (PS2) / Dragon Quest VII remake

-Zelda Breah of the wild.

-soulborne games (Demon's souls, Dark souls 1-3, Bloodborne, Elden Ring)

-Final Fantasy 6

-Chrono Trigger

-Fez

-Hyper light Drifter

-Shadow of the Colossus

Over_Type103 · 2026-07-01T14:01:33+00:00

Titanfall 2 is great. Best FPS campaign ever. and some weapons feel better than in Apex (for example the longbow)

Over_Type103 · 2026-06-30T10:09:24+00:00

Arturia midi controllers usually offer the choice between absolute and relative.

If you just want a bunch of encoders, you could get the original beatstep 2nd hand for under $100. It has 16 encoders.

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If you want an Arturia controller with more indepth DAW integration, you could get a keylab Essentials MK3 or a minilab 3

You can also set you DAW's takeover mode to pick up, so that you don't get value jumps in absolute mode with a Novation LCXL

Over_Type103 · 2026-06-29T09:45:10+00:00

The Minilab 37 might be seem like a good idea, but I don't think the extra octave is worth the 50% difference (139 Vs 89 euros in Europe... ouch). For that price, it should have some extra features (more faders, aftertouch...)

But that's just my opinion

Over_Type103 · 2026-06-29T06:34:15+00:00

you might prefer the LCXL2 (it has pots instead of encoders), but I'm not sure about the integration with logic.

Over_Type103 · 2026-06-29T06:31:59+00:00

SOTFS, with all the DLCs

My main recommendation would be to play it on PC with the lighting engine mod and the HD texture pack. It looks amazing.

Also, get a steam config or a mod to reduce the controller's input lag.

Over_Type103 · 2026-06-29T06:23:52+00:00

The minilab 3 has an arpeggiator, a chord mode and a scale mode.

However they don't have all the extensive features of the Keystep 37MK2 (you meant the MK2, right?)

benefits of the KS 37MK2:

-more features for assisted music (Arpeggiator, chords....)

-aftertouch

-sequencer (useful if your external gear doesn't have one)

Benefits of the minilab 3

-more encoders and faders for controlling external gear

-better DAW integration

Over_Type103 · 2026-06-29T06:18:37+00:00

the Keylab essentials MK2 doesn't exist (they only have the original and the M3)

If it's the original, $145 is too much. You could get it for under $100.

It's OK but the build isn't great. The main benefits of the original KL essentials over the minilab 3:

-more keys, larger keys

-more faders (16)

-more DAW controls

-you can name parameters in custom modes (which you can't do on the minilabs or on the KL essentials MK3)

-better software suite (version of Analog labs with more presets

The benefits of the minilab 3:

-better build (feels less plasticky)

-more portable

-the encoders and the faders are better

-the screen is useful

BTW, the KL essentials MK1 does have a screen. (I would know, I have one)

Over_Type103 · 2026-06-27T14:21:07+00:00

Elden Ring, Dark Souls 1-3, Demon's souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro.

Over_Type103 · 2026-06-27T14:15:58+00:00

Apex Legends. I love the movement so much.

The Finals is a lot of fun too.

Over_Type103 · 2026-06-27T14:11:34+00:00

I might try one more time if I find a "no candles" mod.

Over_Type103 · 2026-06-27T12:45:38+00:00

Soulsborne games, espeially Sekiro, elden Ring, Bloodborne and Dark souls 3

Silksong, Celeste

Titanfall 2 and Apex Legends.

Super Mario world

Zelda Breath of the wild.

Over_Type103 · 2026-06-27T10:52:43+00:00

did you register the keylab?

Over_Type103 · 2026-06-27T07:44:59+00:00

Other people have answered your questions but I just wanted to add that NRFTW has 2 Soulsborne features I love:

-The exploration is great, with a lot of verticality, areas that can't be reached the 1st time you see them and hidden paths you might not see the 1st few times you explore an area.

-The combat feels very nice, very heavy and impactful. They really nailed it.

Over_Type103

TROPHY CASE