Hm, good question. I actually only have the PO Arcade so I can't say how they work together. I guess it depends on your workflow. If I had to choose I would go with the OP-Z because you have more possibilities concerning the synths. Also I don't know if there is a polyphonic PO. That would be the point where I would definitely pick the OP-Z.
@@knobsknobsknobs8658 Hi Knobs, thanks for the videos. I'm looking at purchasing a groove box as an alternative but inspiring workflow rather than relying on computer screen all the time. Would you still recommend the OP-Z or something else? I've considered the Circuit (intuitive but limited?), MC-101 (workflow seems to put me off despite other pros), something else like Model:Cycles. Anyway having said all that, would you recommend anything in particular? Perhaps something that you use the most and keeps inspiring you to make music.
@@lukegregg5944 Hi mobius, tough question. I think each of these all in one boxes has its pros and cons and you have to figure out what you really want or need. I have tried the OP-Z, Circuit, Digitakt, Digitone and MPC Live 2 and found the Digitakt most suitable for me. The main cons in my opinion: OP-Z and Circuit: no built in display/visual feedback Digitone: only 4 tracks MPC Live 2: terrible UI/UX that made no sense to me Since you consider Model:Cycles and not Model:Samples I guess you are looking more for a portable synth than a sampler like the Digitakt? But the Digitakt can loop single cycle waveforms which already come with the machine. These in combination with the built in effects make the Digitakt also a quite usable but simple mono synth. You should keep that in mind. In general I would recommend you watch A TON of videos about the workflow of each machine and see how you feel. Does the UI/UX make sense to you? Does it look like fun to you? Does it even fuel your creativity just watching a video about it? If you feel good watching videos about a machine I am pretty sure you will feel good using it as well!
@@knobsknobsknobs8658 appreciate it bro. Glad you said that about the MPC, I was thinking about the MPC One and through videos watching it wasn't impressed with the UI. Although that can be said for most of the grooveboxes I've been considering. Like you say the Circuit has no screen, the OP Z buttons look made for ants and Roland has menu diving. The Digitakt does look good but bit pricey and my impression is that has quite a learning curve especially if you're not used to the Elektron workflow? Is the Digitakt a self contained music making device without relying on the need for other gear to compliment it?
@@lukegregg5944 Yes, it is. But it also gives you the opportunity to connect it not only to a midi controller but also to any audio device you want to sample like synths, microphones, guitar, turntables, etc. The only down side to me is that it has no built in battery and it has no real song mode. But I don't use it for arrangement anyway. Personally I had absolutely no problem getting used to the workflow though it was my first Elektron device. But I think that depends heavily on personal experience and expectations. I am sure there are lots of people who unlike me dig the MPC workflow. I picked up my Digitakt second hand in perfect condition for 450€. My B-Stock OPZ was about 470€. If you don't buy a new one I think the price shouldn't be the problem. However, I really don't want to push you to buying a Digitakt. I think picking the right all in one device is something that should be decided based on YOUR personal preferences.
You make good jams
Buddy I like your tutorial ! Don t stop ! Keep them coming
Love this so much! Keep them coming :)
Nice stuff, I really like the background design haha
I found this quite inspiring... Makes me want to make music more. Keep it up! (BTW Loved the I am the OP-Z Series).
Hi mister KnobsKnobsKnobs. 🤣👍🏽 Nice performance.
What's the bank/preset in the very beginning of the video? I may buy an OP-Z this year.
Do you think this is a better buy than individual PO’s linked together?
Hm, good question. I actually only have the PO Arcade so I can't say how they work together. I guess it depends on your workflow.
If I had to choose I would go with the OP-Z because you have more possibilities concerning the synths. Also I don't know if there is a polyphonic PO. That would be the point where I would definitely pick the OP-Z.
@@knobsknobsknobs8658 Hi Knobs, thanks for the videos. I'm looking at purchasing a groove box as an alternative but inspiring workflow rather than relying on computer screen all the time. Would you still recommend the OP-Z or something else? I've considered the Circuit (intuitive but limited?), MC-101 (workflow seems to put me off despite other pros), something else like Model:Cycles. Anyway having said all that, would you recommend anything in particular? Perhaps something that you use the most and keeps inspiring you to make music.
@@lukegregg5944 Hi mobius, tough question. I think each of these all in one boxes has its pros and cons and you have to figure out what you really want or need.
I have tried the OP-Z, Circuit, Digitakt, Digitone and MPC Live 2 and found the Digitakt most suitable for me. The main cons in my opinion:
OP-Z and Circuit: no built in display/visual feedback
Digitone: only 4 tracks
MPC Live 2: terrible UI/UX that made no sense to me
Since you consider Model:Cycles and not Model:Samples I guess you are looking more for a portable synth than a sampler like the Digitakt? But the Digitakt can loop single cycle waveforms which already come with the machine. These in combination with the built in effects make the Digitakt also a quite usable but simple mono synth. You should keep that in mind.
In general I would recommend you watch A TON of videos about the workflow of each machine and see how you feel. Does the UI/UX make sense to you? Does it look like fun to you? Does it even fuel your creativity just watching a video about it?
If you feel good watching videos about a machine I am pretty sure you will feel good using it as well!
@@knobsknobsknobs8658 appreciate it bro. Glad you said that about the MPC, I was thinking about the MPC One and through videos watching it wasn't impressed with the UI. Although that can be said for most of the grooveboxes I've been considering. Like you say the Circuit has no screen, the OP Z buttons look made for ants and Roland has menu diving. The Digitakt does look good but bit pricey and my impression is that has quite a learning curve especially if you're not used to the Elektron workflow? Is the Digitakt a self contained music making device without relying on the need for other gear to compliment it?
@@lukegregg5944 Yes, it is. But it also gives you the opportunity to connect it not only to a midi controller but also to any audio device you want to sample like synths, microphones, guitar, turntables, etc. The only down side to me is that it has no built in battery and it has no real song mode. But I don't use it for arrangement anyway.
Personally I had absolutely no problem getting used to the workflow though it was my first Elektron device. But I think that depends heavily on personal experience and expectations. I am sure there are lots of people who unlike me dig the MPC workflow.
I picked up my Digitakt second hand in perfect condition for 450€. My B-Stock OPZ was about 470€. If you don't buy a new one I think the price shouldn't be the problem.
However, I really don't want to push you to buying a Digitakt. I think picking the right all in one device is something that should be decided based on YOUR personal preferences.