This machine KICKS A$$. Sounds incredible, you can get very creative with it in many ways. You haven't heard everything it can do till you really dive into all it's algorithms. One of my favorite drum machines. Yes, it's expensive but very worth it. Also built very solid. You get what you pay for.
This machine is amazing. You’ve sold me on quite a few pieces of gear. Not in nearly the same price range as this monster but a bunch. This will be the most expensive piece your videos have sold me on but this looks to be the most fun to my ears. Man I can hardly wait to get my hands on this insane piece of gear. Thanks a million.
a lot of other demos of this sound very clinical and made the machine sound quite... dull and boring, especially for the price? Def a nice step away from that.
Yeah I usually make a big music purchase once a year and I think this might be it or close to it. I see it as a big drum machine like a big ole synth. I wanted a super powerful drum machine like some of my synths and I think this is it
Sometimes there is a thing that comes along that you weren't looking for; something that perhaps was in the back of your mind as a subconscious desire. Well for me, this is one of those things, and it's in one of my favorite colors. Well done. The outro was outstanding, btw.
I will admit i absolutely LOVED the sound of this thing, and the compressor sounds GREAT. For a normal consumer (me) i.e i don't earn any income from making music, the price is too steep as a pure hobby/weekend fun machine. Doesn't mean i wouldn't love to own one though.
Luckily for you, for all of us, the WEF says by 2030-WE ALL, "will own nothing and be happy" i assume that means there will be multiple Perkons HD-01's for all of us to use free of charge! After all how else would they accomplish that, seeing as they only have our best interest in mind!
Yeah, there is some greatness here that aspires to the Elektron stardom, I am chilling and waiting for MKII. If I had the cash for now I would follow you :hat1: (Edit Imagine a semi Modular version, USB access to drop in 'waves', and 8 voices instead of 4) (Edit2 I am not sure how this will beat my RYTM MKII)
Pulsar Is good, but no patch memory, no knob movement recording and no sequencer. The looper can't even store patterns. This thing sounds just as good and has so much more. I have a pulsar btw
@@christopherpederson1021 You know too each their own, but I don't really need preset memory in every device I own. I'm not a gigging musician where I suspect that would be most helpful. For personal jamming/noodling at home - guitars don't have patch memory and folks learn to play songs - I think of this stuff like that. It's also about the patching as well - I just enjoy it. That said, the Perkons does indeed look nice - they're both at the "nice polysynth" level of price point though; combined they'd fetch you a used car. Haven't bought either yet - still pondering. Would you sell your pulsar to buy this?
@@Daphoid Feel the same way as a guitar player who became fascinated with synths during the pandemic. I feel like patch saving is very overrated as I generally don't feel inspired going back to the same sounds so your guitar analogy is spot on (how many FX pedals have presets?). Also, think of 70s and 80s synth artists -- no patch saving there. I'll likely remain content with an extensive Perkons sample pack for a while.
I don't see the comparison. The ER1 (i too have the Mk2) is essentially FM based, not analog circuits with analog filter and overdrive, and analog bucket-brigade delay. No analog compression. The sound is so different, as a result. Plus the output section of this allows you to process (an insert on each channel) and route (individual outs) each drum in a way you could only dream of doing with the electribe. The Volca Drum is what most reminds me of the ER1, very similar synthesis engine, tho its own thing.
@@bentropy don't have a perkons in my studio (can't financially justify it) so can't compare sound directly, it just reminds me of the vibe of one. Not implying they are the same in any way. But if you like the sound you can do worse than ebaying gor an er1.
this is much more than a nice object. it's a lovely tool to explore musical and rhythmic possibilities with. i bought one and slowly got addicted to it.
The name of the synth sounded a little suspicious to me... It's basically a very local and niche version of Thor - the god of thunder. And several seconds later I found out that Erica Synths is a company local to me, they are based in god forsaken corner of eastern europe... Wow, what a discovery! Edit: and the way it sounds is very... IDK how to tell. It has a very similar vibe and mood to my country in it's late USSR phase. Right before the breakup of the union. No wonder it's not to everyone's liking. The sounds it produces makes me nostalgic of the past. The "glad we survived that" kind of nostalgic. The "we had to be tough to keep on surviving in there" nostalgic.
I like this sound, like 90's hardcore (not the happy one) and early industrial strength and overdrive releases. The hands on parts of this machine is what really pushed me over to pre-order this. Probably goes well with their Bassline and Zen delay :)
The original techno sound also comes from machines dictating the workers how fast to build cars is Detroit. Also most European techno clubs are in abandoned factories some of which where also behind the iron curtain So I guess it’s a techno machine 😀
A similar phase is probably just around the corner globally. So Percons might be a premonition of whats to come. I hear from people that have experienced collapse that it makes people party a lot. Thats when stuff like percons comes in handy.
It is a beautifull box. Looking beyond the 4 voices : Configuring the midi out for the 4 voices and the 8 knobs per voice for controlling 4 voices on Analog Rytm or Digitakt with midi cc works like a charm. The sequencer is so much fun to play with. Ratchets are being sent out, need to do further testing with parameterlocks. This box and Syntrx2…
Wow, I am all excited I would love to try out this baby in some of my music. It’s sound is unique and powerful. Reminds me of Dave Smiths drum machine.
For the parameter lock I actually think that this works exactly like I would want. The point is that you want to be able to live perform while you make these changes.
Thank you for fixing the ability to use midi! I think if the Perkons had stereo out or a delay for each output so it can be used it would be the worlds absolute best drumsynth
17.40 " I`m beginning to feel a little bit like Hector Salamanca making this video... 😀... Made my Day!! Awesome Review like always. It`s a pitty that is it not available for 2 months, i want to buy it right now. Anybody not happy with his/her Perkons?
Yeah, the price of this thing is...I don't know, I'm almost fine that I can't afford one, it is "too" awesome. I know it seems like it doesn't make any sense, but strangely it does to me.
would be fun to get along with LXR02 and DB01 then all ready for blast off. I almost rather get their techno modular all in one drum system in spite of cost due to how fun patching is and the variety
I was excited when i saw it but am disappointed by the "rough and industrial" sounds. Hoped that would be the vintage analog "modular" drums machine i always dreamed of. Too expensive for me anyway.
I’ll never understand these companies that charge you to give them essentially free advertisement to the perfect audience, OP. I’m mean you are like “I’ll give you almost an hour of free marketing to the exact audience you want”….they are like “that will be $1000”. Hah. Are these companies really that hard up on product costs? I would be paying you as well as hooking you up with free units, your reviews are that good.
@@loopop i get the integrity of it all but bare minimum all gear reviewed on really any high value channel should be free. That’s like bands going to radio stations and saying “yeah play our songs to your audience, but you’ll have to pay us $500 for the CD.” that’s just poor marketing tactics from big boy companies. (The little guys like Dirtywave I understand though).
@@stephanrewind That’s a good point. I guess one way of doing this is a loaner unit. Also if I was in OPs position I would be very tempted to give a more favorable review if I was getting special discounts just for me. Not implying that’s what is going on but I would find it hard personally.
Me and my bank account are so glad I'm not feeling any GAS for this one, just not my sound. I can totally see why people want to have it, though. I wish everyone lots of fun with it, it must be a blast to play!
Best is v subjective. I’d much rather have a syntakt (which also came out this year) with its workflow and the way it integrates with other gear. Also 4 voices vs 12. This looks easier to adjust the 4 tracks due to the steps all having their own buttons and having dedicated knobs is great for performance but not in love w it otherwise.
Emsye I agree. I admit I don’t write the kind of music this is intended for and maybe if I did, I’d love it. But to me, based on all the demos I’ve heard so far, this is one of the most undesirable sounding high-priced drum machines I’ve ever heard.
Great video. I’m having an issue with the send/return on individual voices. I was under the impression that using the send/return removes each voice from the BBD path, but i’m finding it removes the dry signal as well, so i’m only hearing the return audio. anyone experience this?
Super informative review, as always. Wondering if the sequencer is running a pattern, do the trigger inputs work in addition to the programmed pattern?
Odds are described in the manual the same way you described them here (and every other review I have seen tbf) “with odds 1/2, the relevant step will be played every second time the sequencer is activating the step”. This unfortunately is not true in the current firmware! The step plays THE FIRST TIME on all of the 1/x odds settings, which is incredibly weird and backwards. It should be the way you described but it actually isnt. Very misleading honestly. I have reached out to ES and the have acknowledged that it is in fact not as described in the manual and seem like they might be willing to change it if enough people speak out. Hint hint. Otherwise it is actually an incredible drum machine🎉
What!!! Loopop using a manual onscreen. Even laughs a few times. Buffer Overload!!! Wow - means I will not have any hair left after I finally master this amazing instrument. Expensive, but sound design options seem extensive.
This machine KICKS A$$. Sounds incredible, you can get very creative with it in many ways. You haven't heard everything it can do till you really dive into all it's algorithms. One of my favorite drum machines. Yes, it's expensive but very worth it. Also built very solid. You get what you pay for.
This machine is amazing. You’ve sold me on quite a few pieces of gear. Not in nearly the same price range as this monster but a bunch. This will be the most expensive piece your videos have sold me on but this looks to be the most fun to my ears. Man I can hardly wait to get my hands on this insane piece of gear. Thanks a million.
The outro is superb and not what I was expecting at all from this machine after other demos I had heard. Very unusual and interesting !
Glad you liked it!
a lot of other demos of this sound very clinical and made the machine sound quite... dull and boring, especially for the price? Def a nice step away from that.
eah, the outros are the best part :hat1:
No need for something like this but as a design object it is just aesthetically beautiful to look at.
Sir, you're such a great teacher and I want to thank you for your many guidances.
This is the drum machine I've been waiting for. I think this is going to become the core sound of my music for a long time
IDM in a box. Getting one. Thanks , you got me hooked to it last year with samples.
It's pricey, but man that thing looks like a joy to play...just from a tactile and aesthetic perspective.
Like an actual instrument. I agree. If you can get more subtle expressiveness out of it, it could be worth it if the budget allows.
Yeah I usually make a big music purchase once a year and I think this might be it or close to it. I see it as a big drum machine like a big ole synth. I wanted a super powerful drum machine like some of my synths and I think this is it
Also to add the elektron rhythm looks nice too for a high end drum machine. Zzounds helps me get big purchases easier lmao
@@ChurroLightyear
So, let us know which way the decision goes. Rytm or Perkins???
It's not pricey. It's overpriced.
Sometimes there is a thing that comes along that you weren't looking for; something that perhaps was in the back of your mind as a subconscious desire. Well for me, this is one of those things, and it's in one of my favorite colors. Well done. The outro was outstanding, btw.
I do love Erica Synths. I have their LXR-02 and DB-01. Seriously bad ass combination!
Yes this is a perfect combo. Let’s go
Love to pair this with my deluge , great review, nice to hear something other than industrial techno on it.
Finally, he got it. That means the rest of us will get it in a year. I'm very slowly excited.
I will admit i absolutely LOVED the sound of this thing, and the compressor sounds GREAT.
For a normal consumer (me) i.e i don't earn any income from making music, the price is too steep as a pure hobby/weekend fun machine. Doesn't mean i wouldn't love to own one though.
Luckily for you, for all of us, the WEF says by 2030-WE ALL, "will own nothing and be happy" i assume that means there will be multiple Perkons HD-01's for all of us to use free of charge! After all how else would they accomplish that, seeing as they only have our best interest in mind!
@@jakejakerson2263 - I spit out my drink!! Bravo my friend - great answer
This is the best looking and sounding drum machine out and my love for knob per function but that price ouch 🤕
Just picked this up and I'm loving it!!!
Yeah, there is some greatness here that aspires to the Elektron stardom, I am chilling and waiting for MKII. If I had the cash for now I would follow you :hat1: (Edit Imagine a semi Modular version, USB access to drop in 'waves', and 8 voices instead of 4) (Edit2 I am not sure how this will beat my RYTM MKII)
oooh I've been waiting for this
Pulsar Is good, but no patch memory, no knob movement recording and no sequencer. The looper can't even store patterns. This thing sounds just as good and has so much more. I have a pulsar btw
@@christopherpederson1021 You know too each their own, but I don't really need preset memory in every device I own. I'm not a gigging musician where I suspect that would be most helpful.
For personal jamming/noodling at home - guitars don't have patch memory and folks learn to play songs - I think of this stuff like that.
It's also about the patching as well - I just enjoy it.
That said, the Perkons does indeed look nice - they're both at the "nice polysynth" level of price point though; combined they'd fetch you a used car.
Haven't bought either yet - still pondering. Would you sell your pulsar to buy this?
@@Daphoid Feel the same way as a guitar player who became fascinated with synths during the pandemic. I feel like patch saving is very overrated as I generally don't feel inspired going back to the same sounds so your guitar analogy is spot on (how many FX pedals have presets?). Also, think of 70s and 80s synth artists -- no patch saving there. I'll likely remain content with an extensive Perkons sample pack for a while.
Sounds great, it seems somewhat like a high end Korg ER1 (Of which I have 2 mk2s and love) but I don't think many will be able to justify the price.
I don't see the comparison. The ER1 (i too have the Mk2) is essentially FM based, not analog circuits with analog filter and overdrive, and analog bucket-brigade delay. No analog compression. The sound is so different, as a result. Plus the output section of this allows you to process (an insert on each channel) and route (individual outs) each drum in a way you could only dream of doing with the electribe.
The Volca Drum is what most reminds me of the ER1, very similar synthesis engine, tho its own thing.
@@bentropy don't have a perkons in my studio (can't financially justify it) so can't compare sound directly, it just reminds me of the vibe of one. Not implying they are the same in any way. But if you like the sound you can do worse than ebaying gor an er1.
this is much more than a nice object. it's a lovely tool to explore musical and rhythmic possibilities with. i bought one and slowly got addicted to it.
I love it, imagine this with a Digitone and a Lyra-8.
Seems like it's an instant classic, the simplicity of it is incredible.
*looks at my Lyra 8*
i can't afford this i can't afford this i can't afford this i can't afford this....
Surely you are not remotely associated with a retailer?
The outro was killer! Wow
This and a Syntrx is maybe all I need. Maybe...
Great video, as always.
Every video you make i just fantastic ....very good job every time ..... thank ou so much !
This looks like a total dream. I cannot imagine what a joy it would be to own this. When I get rich it’s on my list.
Depending on how far off that is, you might hold off until the market improves. Or try Ableton.
@@jedgould5531 what do you mean about Ableton? I have Ableton but I don’t know if anything that sounds like the Perkons.
Your feedback is always so good I wish you were a consultant rather than a reviewer! Maybe someday...
The name of the synth sounded a little suspicious to me... It's basically a very local and niche version of Thor - the god of thunder. And several seconds later I found out that Erica Synths is a company local to me, they are based in god forsaken corner of eastern europe... Wow, what a discovery!
Edit: and the way it sounds is very... IDK how to tell. It has a very similar vibe and mood to my country in it's late USSR phase. Right before the breakup of the union.
No wonder it's not to everyone's liking. The sounds it produces makes me nostalgic of the past. The "glad we survived that" kind of nostalgic. The "we had to be tough to keep on surviving in there" nostalgic.
I like this sound, like 90's hardcore (not the happy one) and early industrial strength and overdrive releases. The hands on parts of this machine is what really pushed me over to pre-order this. Probably goes well with their Bassline and Zen delay :)
The original techno sound also comes from machines dictating the workers how fast to build cars is Detroit.
Also most European techno clubs are in abandoned factories some of which where also behind the iron curtain
So I guess it’s a techno machine 😀
A similar phase is probably just around the corner globally. So Percons might be a premonition of whats to come. I hear from people that have experienced collapse that it makes people party a lot. Thats when stuff like percons comes in handy.
Latvia is one of the most beautiful places you've ever seen. Seriously. People are dope as well. Lived there for two years and I miss it every day.
Pērkons/Thunder is a latvian mytho god.
It is a beautifull box. Looking beyond the 4 voices : Configuring the midi out for the 4 voices and the 8 knobs per voice for controlling 4 voices on Analog Rytm or Digitakt with midi cc works like a charm. The sequencer is so much fun to play with. Ratchets are being sent out, need to do further testing with parameterlocks. This box and Syntrx2…
You can’t post a review without a video🤣
I like the looks and sound but not the price. Love that it exists though. Cool review.
Great review! as always... Great sounding device! Another classic from Erica!
Wow, try paying retail for it and see if you feel the same way. Lemmie guess: Employee? Also: Do you know what classic means?
I'll own one someday, so cool
Man oh man.....
Do I really want this?
YES!!!!
You're one of the main channels to reassure me that the Mavis was a good purchase.
Wow what a beautiful piece of gear and sounds! Moving to top of my list. 😮
Wow, I am all excited I would love to try out this baby in some of my music. It’s sound is unique and powerful. Reminds me of Dave Smiths drum machine.
You have 2 weeks to come over to 91105 and try it before it goes back to PC. Reach out.
For the parameter lock I actually think that this works exactly like I would want. The point is that you want to be able to live perform while you make these changes.
An actual printed manual. Nice.
Great review!! Glad to finally hear the bass on this monster!
yea, we didn't really hear the snare in action, but the demo that Erica did was phenomenal
Whenever I see gear like this I always think of the inside of a submarine.
I want to cop this, but that price tag is WHOA!!!
It is a work of art. 💙🔊
Great review, pricey but Very interesting! This drum machine has some out of this world sounds!
Excited to get this in my hands! Thanks Loopop!
Thank you for fixing the ability to use midi! I think if the Perkons had stereo out or a delay for each output so it can be used it would be the worlds absolute best drumsynth
Excellent demo I can’t wait for it to arrive 👽
I do not need one of these, but Erica Synths has really got my number, when it comes to aesthetics and sound.
Tangerine Dream vibes in the outro demo... well done!
That opening jam sounded like something off of Hangable Autobulb. Great job!
17.40 " I`m beginning to feel a little bit like Hector Salamanca making this video... 😀... Made my Day!! Awesome Review like always. It`s a pitty that is it not available for 2 months, i want to buy it right now. Anybody not happy with his/her Perkons?
They told me 4 weeks
That pattern on the LFO section is very Front 242.
sends and returns! all drum machines need this
Did NOT think you were gonna do this one!
Thank you dude. it works
Yeah, the price of this thing is...I don't know, I'm almost fine that I can't afford one, it is "too" awesome. I know it seems like it doesn't make any sense, but strangely it does to me.
nicely put!
Elektron should design a controller that creates control like this possible for the Syntakt, Digitone, and Digitakt.
Stoked! Can't wait for mine
would be fun to get along with LXR02 and DB01 then all ready for blast off. I almost rather get their techno modular all in one drum system in spite of cost due to how fun patching is and the variety
now that's an outro!
in some earlier videos they say it's an analog BBD (with a clock-cancelling circuit), but on other videos they say it's a digital emulation
Yes … they swapped it out in production … I was wanting analog delay … I guess digital is cheaper and more controllable?
… but I’m glad they added the compressor
wow, now that's my cuppa tea. Just what im looking for :)
It has the one thing I want in my pulsar….a sequencer that makes sense!
Best review as always, thanks 🙏🏽
Crunchy! Now all I have to do is wait ~2 years to get a used one!
Great review! As usual :-) Thanks
I was excited when i saw it but am disappointed by the "rough and industrial" sounds. Hoped that would be the vintage analog "modular" drums machine i always dreamed of. Too expensive for me anyway.
I’ll never understand these companies that charge you to give them essentially free advertisement to the perfect audience, OP. I’m mean you are like “I’ll give you almost an hour of free marketing to the exact audience you want”….they are like “that will be $1000”. Hah. Are these companies really that hard up on product costs? I would be paying you as well as hooking you up with free units, your reviews are that good.
I think he could get plenty of free gear, but Ziv is all about maintaining his integrity and objectivity.
Thanks - but it's not their "fault", while I do accept free gear, I refuse to accept payment from companies that make gear I review
@Fletch Solow the gear is often free or has a very low cost to me relative to its retail price, but I don't accept payment from companies
@@loopop i get the integrity of it all but bare minimum all gear reviewed on really any high value channel should be free. That’s like bands going to radio stations and saying “yeah play our songs to your audience, but you’ll have to pay us $500 for the CD.” that’s just poor marketing tactics from big boy companies. (The little guys like Dirtywave I understand though).
@@stephanrewind That’s a good point. I guess one way of doing this is a loaner unit. Also if I was in OPs position I would be very tempted to give a more favorable review if I was getting special discounts just for me. Not implying that’s what is going on but I would find it hard personally.
Big thanx for this great video with this great machine! Greetings 🖖☺️
Me and my bank account are so glad I'm not feeling any GAS for this one, just not my sound. I can totally see why people want to have it, though. I wish everyone lots of fun with it, it must be a blast to play!
If you haven’t already watch Dave Mech playing it … he knows how :)
@@Iron883NZ I've seen it. I like Dave's stuff, nice to see a fellow Dutchie do his thing.
i would love to buy one, but for the half of the brice ´´
by far the best drum machine to come out in years.
worth the money and stop complaining about the price. u often get what you pay for
Best is v subjective. I’d much rather have a syntakt (which also came out this year) with its workflow and the way it integrates with other gear. Also 4 voices vs 12. This looks easier to adjust the 4 tracks due to the steps all having their own buttons and having dedicated knobs is great for performance but not in love w it otherwise.
Emsye I agree. I admit I don’t write the kind of music this is intended for and maybe if I did, I’d love it. But to me, based on all the demos I’ve heard so far, this is one of the most undesirable sounding high-priced drum machines I’ve ever heard.
any day I hope to see mine showing up
Great video. I’m having an issue with the send/return on individual voices. I was under the impression that using the send/return removes each voice from the BBD path, but i’m finding it removes the dry signal as well, so i’m only hearing the return audio. anyone experience this?
Thanks! It has been a while so I don't remember the behavior but what I say in the video was after testing it... have you contacted the company?
fun fact, "pērkons" means "thunder" in Latvian :)
He mentioned that.
@@mdjey2 ah sorry, you are right..
Would love to see what Hector would get outta this, especially as he wanted to express his displeasure!
Super informative review, as always. Wondering if the sequencer is running a pattern, do the trigger inputs work in addition to the programmed pattern?
right on
HOLY MOLY that intro groove! Wow. Fantastic job!
It's so awesome
Looks like the control panel of a 1970s Russian silo
There's an older techno track by Ned Coleman on youtube called uncovered. One of my favorites and this perkons sounds pretty close.
I have an lxr-02 which I love. This looks like a monster in comparison. This thing looks amazing!
Lxr great but definitely geared for techno or acid it sounds like ?
@@SonicVibe I mean I use the lxr for house and pretty much anything. I like the interface of the perkons. I also have a jomox alpha base.
Hektor on drugs😂🤣
Great review ❤️✌️
21:30 goes crazy
Odds are described in the manual the same way you described them here (and every other review I have seen tbf) “with odds 1/2, the relevant step will be played every second time the sequencer is activating the step”. This unfortunately is not true in the current firmware! The step plays THE FIRST TIME on all of the 1/x odds settings, which is incredibly weird and backwards. It should be the way you described but it actually isnt. Very misleading honestly. I have reached out to ES and the have acknowledged that it is in fact not as described in the manual and seem like they might be willing to change it if enough people speak out. Hint hint.
Otherwise it is actually an incredible drum machine🎉
Looks like a fun machine to buy, sample extensively, and then (debate whether to keep or) sell.
In the synth world you can only pick two per instrument:
- Sound
- UI/Design
- Price
😅
I saw what you did there with the Breaking Bad reference :)
I like it but it won’t be replacing my Jomox.
this and alpha base would be a killer combo. Throw in a pulsar for the win.
Thanks....just helps me kick my own ass to get back to my Digitakt and Knuckle, Buckle, Muckle down .
Didn`t AFX have one of these 25 years ago?
Great review. A little out of my price range for what it does.
sounds incredible
This thing looks great, but I have pulsar so I'll try to hold off haha
I'll check back in a 6 months :)
Every time I see numbered knobs on a synth, I think "OK that's great if you want the whole synth to just play 1 instrument live".
Very nice. Been lookin’ at gettin’ a Pērkons HD-01 and this video only makes me wanna grab one even more…Erica Synths ftw fr fr 🔊🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
How hard would it be to record a useful melodic bassline using motion sequencing?
Can'tt wait for mine to come in!
What!!! Loopop using a manual onscreen. Even laughs a few times. Buffer Overload!!! Wow - means I will not have any hair left after I finally master this amazing instrument. Expensive, but sound design options seem extensive.
It's actually quite simple, the manual is excessive with big diagrams, but the table of algorithms and models isn't something I memorized....
Dang! That looks fun!
I love how the manual moves at 20:50. Did you figure out what the delay's LFO was actually modulating?
Beautiful instrument.
DEATH TO THE 909
This is the future played one this weekend Buh bye old Rolands