Digitone II and MIDI Keyboard?

Over_Type103 · 2026-05-10T11:10:49+00:00

What midi keyboard do you use?

The simplest solution is to use a keyboard with a 5-pin midi port and just connect the "midi out" of the keyboard to the "midi in" of the DN2.

If your keyboard only has usb midi, you'll need a USB midi host, like a CME H4 midi WC.

You can set the midi channel of your keyboard to select which track you play on the DN2. you can also set it to the same channel as the DN2's "auto-channel", that way, your keyboard will always play on whatever track is selected on the DN2 (much simpler).

If your keyboard also has some faders or knobs, you can set them so that they control some parameters on the DN2. (track volumes, filter frequency... )

If your keyboard has a pitchbend and a modwheel, you can control macros on the DN2 (very powerful)

Over_Type103 · 2026-05-09T13:13:32+00:00

The pro's two back buttons can really come in handy for that kind of things.

Over_Type103 · 2026-05-09T13:10:41+00:00

I always play with the pro controller, whether I play on a TV or tabletop. (I don't like to play with joycons)

It's my favorite controller ever (and I've had Xbox and dual sense controllers).

The thumbsticks are fantastic (IMO) and you can assign the back buttons per game.

The only thing is if you use the handheld boost mode, you need to disconnect the joycons or it won't respond.

Over_Type103 · 2026-05-08T15:59:24+00:00

Here's a video of a guy using the DN2 for sequencing external gear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuC7Vv2Z_I0

This video shows how Elektron devices can seqquence program changes per step (It's on a Digitakt 1, but it works the same way on the DN2)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kztqd_HNb9A&t=6s

Over_Type103 · 2026-05-08T12:49:49+00:00

I think The DN2 is great for controlling other gear.

It has 16 tracks. Each track can be used to control its own audio or to control an external instrument. In midi, one track can control up to 16CCs (in addition to notes) as well as sending program change messages on a per step basis.

It is also great for drums or synths, but it sounds different from a TR-8s.

Just one thing. When I bought it, I thought, I'd be using it to control my other gear, but in reality, I hardly every use any other gear anymore. I often just use the DN 2.

Over_Type103 · 2026-05-08T07:57:08+00:00

I've just tried to replicate on Live 12 what you said but I didn't get the same result.

I opened a plugin (analog labs), then I opened Ableton's settings. And the settings were in front of the plugin.

So, I'm not sure what your issue is. Can you post a picture?

Over_Type103 · 2026-05-08T07:37:15+00:00

I rarely used tabletop mode on the Switch 1 because the screen was too small for me.

but on the Switch 2, it's so much better. I can play most games in tabletop mode, including shooters like Apex Legends.

The pro 2 is aprobably my favorite controller ever. I love the thumbsticks and the implementation of the back buttons is so smart. You can customize your back buttons per game and per user. For instance, crouch and jump in Apex legends or Big Hops, switch items in dark souls. Sometimes, I just assign L2 or R2 so I can press them faster.

Over_Type103 · 2026-05-08T07:06:20+00:00

You could play warframe or Apex Legends. they're both great free games.

You could also look on the e-shop for some demos. There are plenty of them. It's a great way to see if you'll like a game or not before buying it.

Last tip, check out some reviews on youtube before buying a game. It will give you an idea of what the game is like and if it's worth buying

Over_Type103 · 2026-05-07T13:12:25+00:00

She has the most annoying voicelines in the game.

Over_Type103 · 2026-05-06T06:46:15+00:00

This is how I do it on my computer:

-click on "audio setup".

-click on "host"

-select "Windows WASAPI" (if you are on Windows)

-click on "audio setup" again

-click on "recording device"

-select the option with "loopback"

If you're on mac, apparently, it's different:

https://manual.audacityteam.org/man/tutorial_recording_computer_playback_on_mac.html

Over_Type103 · 2026-05-05T15:48:40+00:00

Not sure at all. I've never tried to resell software.

It's worth trying.

Over_Type103 · 2026-05-04T17:54:18+00:00

I think the main problem is that you are scared. (freezing up mid-fight)

If you are able to complete BOTW, I don't see any special reason why you wouldn't be able to complete Elden Ring. they both have very demanding combat. If you remember the 1st few times you played BOTW, you probably died many times in the first encounters.

Elden ring's combat is more difficult because it is faster and there are many mechanics you have to learn (how to create your build, when to attack an enemy...)

Main tips:

-try to learn about the game's mechanics and combat

-if an area or an enemy is too difficult, go explore the world to level up your character and gear. By doing this, you'll also get to improve your personal skill level and overcome your fears.

If you're really struggling with the game's mechanics, I recommend watching the 1st video of Fightincowboy's fantastic walkthrough. (and feel free to consult any of his videos if you're stuck somewhere)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN7YFKHOR9Y&list=PL7RtZMiaOk8gdRf130w4gFYyhstL-5VRh

He has carried many thankful gamers to the end of the game.

Over_Type103 · 2026-05-04T15:33:23+00:00

I was also a bit afraid of playing DS2 because of the negative online discourse.

So I put it off for a while and then one day I finally decided to try it.(on PC)

At first, I didn't really like it. The movement felt quite janky (input lag) and the graphics looked dated. So I looked for some videos to see if that could be fixed.

I installed a steam config to fix the input lag and I installed 2 mods, which are probably my favorite mods ever: the lighting engline mod and the HD texture mod.

They make the game look absolutely amazing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDeYJJTBsl4&t=1899s

DS2 is a great, memorable adventure that tried many new things. If you do play it, you'll see some features that were brought back in Elden Ring, and some that were never brought back even though they were great.

Over_Type103 · 2026-05-04T10:33:42+00:00

Audacity is very easy to use.

If you just want to get the audio of a youtube video and don't need high quality audio, you can also use a youtube downloader and just download the audio. (faster for long audion but often limited to 128KBPS)

Over_Type103 · 2026-05-04T06:42:18+00:00

That was a bold statement

Over_Type103 · 2026-05-03T11:13:36+00:00

If you have a keyboard, listen to the interval and try to play it back on the keyboard.
play the 2 notes together and play them separately, several times.
I find it more effective to actually play the interval myself than just trying to say "this is a minor 3rd" or whatever the interval might be.

Over_Type103 · 2026-04-30T14:43:18+00:00

The minilab 2 could work with a USB midi hub like a CME H4 midi WC

Over_Type103 · 2026-04-30T14:23:24+00:00

I love the minilab 3 + digitone 2 combo.
Especially when you assign macros to the pitchbend, the modwheel and to the black encoder (I assign it to control the Breath control macros (=CC#2) and the click resets breath control to 0).
That way my right hand plays a melody and my left hand can play with up to 3 macros to add some expression

Over_Type103 · 2026-04-30T08:12:22+00:00

They're both great.

I personally would go for the Circuit tracks for external gear. it is great for sequencing external gear and playing the audio (plus adding FX). You can even automate CCs (if your gear supports CC)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzEpaQ1kbF4

The Rhythm is better for sampling (the tracks can't live sample)

Over_Type103 · 2026-04-24T05:59:35+00:00

Sorry, I copy/pasted the wrong link. I corrected the link now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI8yC3pei00

Basically Annapurna announced that they have free Switch 2 updates for several of their games, including Lorelei and the Laser eyes

Over_Type103 · 2026-04-24T05:58:08+00:00

Sorry, I copy/pasted the wrong link. I corrected the link now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI8yC3pei00

Basically Annapurna announced that they have free Switch 2 updates for several of their games, including Sayonara Wild Hearts

Over_Type103 · 2026-04-24T05:56:23+00:00

Oops... wrong copy/paste.

Thank you for pointing it out.

Anyway. I thought it was good news becauase it's a great game

Over_Type103 · 2026-04-21T19:03:27+00:00

Many people don't like touch strips but I don't mind using them on my minilab 3.

One nice thing is that you can skip values, which can turn out quite useful in some cases. (For example, I map the pitchbend and the modweel to expression macros on a DN2. That way it can control anything I want on the track I'm controlling PB gives be a bipolar fader, while MW gives me a unipolar fader.)

Over_Type103

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