@@SlowHaste sometimes you get that feeling from a good cup of coffee or stranger in the street but seriously dude your content is wonderful and often enough of a reason to turn my gear on before I get into my day and make something cool
Dude this is so inspiring!! I’ve owned the digitone before but didn’t quite click with the overall sound, however this has my GAS going crazy🤣 my digitakt will be going to the grave with me. Killer combo and video my friend 💪🏼
Hahah yes the Digitone has been marvelous so far, I haven’t dug too deep yet but having learned the Digitakt prior made it way easier to jump in. Thanks so much for watching!!
Its funny, watching this makes me think about when you play an acoustic instrument, the goal is to get the result more consistent, but when you use electronic gear, the challenge is to make it less consistent!
Great work, I love how much you get from each synth with those clear little tricks! I also have both, although lately I haven't used the Digitone much (I've been using a Roland Ju06a and Dreadbox Typhon as the melodic companions for the Digitakt).
Thanks so much! Yeah they’re both so deep and the form factor makes it so easy to jump between the two of you get a little idea or tweak you want to make in the moment. And I still have so much more to learn, esp with the Digitone!
Hey there!! My girlfriend and I visited Scotland and stayed in Glasgow for a week in 2019, we absolutely loved the hell out of it! Felt very homey and welcoming, and we loved how walkable the city was (even though it was cold and misty the whole time haha)
@@SlowHaste the city is a lovely place with plenty of historic places...club scene and electronic music scene is so vibrant....we are blessed to have music labels like soma records based in the city ...well worth a visit again when we all return to some kind of normal 😁👍🎧
Man, what a great track! Gives me all sorts of early 2000s glitch vibes, really nice! Hearing you so excited about this I’m thinking, maybe I need to rethink my attitude towards the elektron stuff? I was never really tempted by the different demos and jams, the workflow just seems so confusing to me in a “don’t wanna deal with that” way? Modular is also confusing, but the mad scientist in me really wants to understand it. But with this I feel like the learning curve would make me deal with things I’d rather avoid? Not sure whether this makes sense 😅
Yo thanks so much!! Yeah I definitely know what you mean. I had a hard time with elektron stuff the first time I tried it out, and it definitely takes a lot of focus. I think having a general knowledge of sequencing and song structure really puts the user at a good advantage, but they’re also good devices to learn with and grow into - they’re certainly very capable! Modular is… a different story hahah. I’ve found that I’m able to be more productive with the elektron devices, but the flexibility and sound design capabilities of modular is unparalleled IMO!
@@SlowHaste Modular certainly is a beast to make manageable because there are so many options! I find that doing the 3 module challenge over and over is slowly getting me to a point where I don’t have to patch and repatch for 10 minutes before I actually manage to do what I had in mind! And whenever I find something interesting along the way I just record it to use later in the DAW as the basis for a track. For me it’s amazingly productive in generating ideas. I know what you mean though, whole tracks turn into so much spaghetti, there is no quick re-routing etc, no easy way to make drops. Very challenging! I imagine that even with the weird workflow the elektron devices are easier to manage for whole compositions!
I like this combo, but Digitone and Syntakt seems more promising to me. I prefer making sounds instead of searching samples. Actually I am thinking about a setup of Digitone; Syntakt and MiniFreak. Another option could include a Keystep 37 instead the MiniFreak in favor of the sequencer features provided by the Keystep.i have a Roland SH01 & SE02 which could be included via the Digitone. I like it slim but on the other hand I like the direct access and overview to the involved sound engines.
That sounds like a great setup too! I’ve been wanting to try the Deluge for a while now, it has a character that seems like it’s halfway between the Digitakt and the OP-1
That stand is so nice looking! I love how it's elevated so you don't crush the cables from the keyboard. Genius! Too bad the Etsy link is no longer valid. Can you link to the maker instead?
@@SlowHaste a used octa here in Germany runs just a hundred € or so more than a DT… I’ll have to consider it once I’ve got the cash, the nicer buttons on the DT are a big plus for me.
I have enjoyed using my Elektron A4/Octatrack with Roland TB03 and OP-1 combo but still organizing things since I got into modular/eurorack synths and have a large modular setup now. For me getting the right studio monitors and audio interfaces to work with the right mixers and recorders that cooperate with popular DAWs is the real challenge. I like your combo of Digitakt/Digitone with Keystep. I looked at Digitakt and tried one out but after borrow a friend's Rytm MK2 the Rytm is way better sounding and has nicer pads for creating beats. But for small footprint your combo wins.
Oh yeah that setup sounds like a dream, too!! I’ve been kinda trying to figure out a decently portable configuration that I could “toss” in my car to bring places, but have realized that with the mixer/interface/etc it’s just kind of a hard task haha.
Same setup, but get the keystep37 and Fonik stand for Xmas (wifey present). Love the workflow too. Always watch your videos and rewatch them loads too.
@@SlowHaste watching your video made me go on mine for 2 hours, it felt like 2 minutes though, just relaxing playing ambient chords! Where does the time go when experimenting.
Truely is a great match. Have both and quickly added the Syntakt and looking to add Analog Heat +FX. Plan was to start with one only box and have quickly mutated to 3 units with a 4th when I get the cash. Plus the midi midi keyboard. They all work so well together, or as stand alone units. Funny if I pick one couldn’t as they are all so individual. Now to work creating tunes and arranhements.
Hi thanks so much - be great to have a list of how this is all connected …I have tried different ways! A great breakdown of the track and really inspiring
Had this in my watch-later for a bit because I wanted to give it my attention. Really appreciate this format! Everyone uses the same tools so differently so it's cool to see how the sausage is made! I think the main takeaway for me was the focus to the overall track. When you play each part I could see each one being it's own jam or exploration (especially once you start going through all the Digitone and Digitakt decision making)
Thanks so much, I’m glad you like the format! It’s a lot of fun to take notice of all these things as they’re happening so I can try to explain & teach mini lessons from them (and also helpful to reverse-engineer some of the decisions I’ve made without thinking about them haha)
Very good video, would love to see a sequel to this now that we have song mode! btw I've had the DT/DN combo for a while but could never get the Keystep to work with them. How did you get the DN to record sustain information coming from the Keystep?
The reverse bass click isn't from the attack, it's from the end (or at least it sounds like it). If you had a slight decay before the end of the note / start of the next one it should remove it.
Great vids! I have basically the same set-up and it's fantastic-so compact, powerful, and performative. Maybe consider doing a video on the Voice Menu on the DN(?). I keep maxing out my voices and still haven't used all 4 tracks (even though I'm part way through filling a Bank with patterns) because trigs start cutting out. I can't quite grasp (yet) what exactly is happening when that occurs.
This is so amazing, I want that stand so bad for my setup. Too bad it says it's not available 😔, do you have some kind of measures of the stand? Maybe I can recreate in my garage with some tools and wood
Thanks so much! Yeah the stand is really great, was a bit weird to put together though. You can get more precise measurements from the Etsy link in the description!
Your videos make me really regret selling my tone/takt. I went full on modular about a year ago and I still feel like I’m in the abyss. Curious to see what the Syntakt will bring
Cannot wait for that reveal. But don’t sweat it! I had a takt a few years ago that I did not end up keeping cause I just didn’t gel with it at first. I went full modular then too, and got two full albums out of it (in tandem with the op-1). So maybe your elektron hayday is right around the corner 😎
@@nano_chad that’s just what I did, I think the Digitakt is great for learning the Elektron workflow, and you’ll pick up the Digitone in no time once you’re familiar with it
@@SlowHaste Yeah coming from a programming background, the idea of using a mouse for any significant amount of work in a DAW is pretty nauseating. I've been watching a ton of content about the elektron workflow on the digitakt and it looks insanely powerful (with the obvious limitations). Overbridge seems perfect for getting the audio into a DAW for finishing, and the fact that you can midi map pretty much anything from the elektron devices to DAW controls is tantalizing. I'm trying to avoid GAS, and the digitakt/digitone combination looks flexible enough to cover pretty much all of my needs. I already have some other gear from my dj setup that I can incorporate into a dawless setup. If you're ever looking for another pedal to add, definitely check out the Eventide H9. Stupidly powerful and flexible.
@@SlowHaste Me too! i have two question Dan: (im new to the elektron world) 1)where do you buy your cables? 2)would you make a little tutorial on how to program drums on the digitone? oh, and love your grizzly bear poster ;)
@@paulandreas7955 loooove grizzly bear! I got these cables from Amazon (but a local music store would probably be better). I go over drums a bit on the video I’ll link below, but I typically don’t use the Digitone for drums! ruclips.net/video/RrKYF_4Hl00/видео.htmlsi=SnNnhIcV-Eb6Q31J
@@SlowHaste how does the arpeggiator fare? That's actually how i found this video. Ive been doing jams with freinds on my digitakt but id really like to be able to do some arpeggios with it. I could do them on my digitone but the digitakt fits our jam workflow better
I just want everyone in the comments to agree that slow haste is rapidly becoming one of the best synth channels on the RUclips
🥰 I feel loved and seen and you are too kind!!!
@@SlowHaste sometimes you get that feeling from a good cup of coffee or stranger in the street but seriously dude your content is wonderful and often enough of a reason to turn my gear on before I get into my day and make something cool
@@CoffinNachtmahr super super happy to hear that!
Cannot agree more
Yeah man. Good stuff.
Dude this is so inspiring!! I’ve owned the digitone before but didn’t quite click with the overall sound, however this has my GAS going crazy🤣 my digitakt will be going to the grave with me. Killer combo and video my friend 💪🏼
Hahah yes the Digitone has been marvelous so far, I haven’t dug too deep yet but having learned the Digitakt prior made it way easier to jump in. Thanks so much for watching!!
It looks like a dream with that wooden stand 😍😍😍 tons of fun for sure with those two boxes!!
Yes it really is!! Really ties the room together 😎
Dude!
Its funny, watching this makes me think about when you play an acoustic instrument, the goal is to get the result more consistent, but when you use electronic gear, the challenge is to make it less consistent!
Yep! Gotta try to add little human touches everywhere you can
Great work, I love how much you get from each synth with those clear little tricks! I also have both, although lately I haven't used the Digitone much (I've been using a Roland Ju06a and Dreadbox Typhon as the melodic companions for the Digitakt).
Thanks so much! Yeah they’re both so deep and the form factor makes it so easy to jump between the two of you get a little idea or tweak you want to make in the moment. And I still have so much more to learn, esp with the Digitone!
Going through all your DT+DN video's, inspiring.
I Have them too. Best synth duo ever. Grt, M
Hell yeah! They certainly are. Thanks for watching ✌🏼
Absolute Fire! Beautiful Track!
Thanks a ton!
Another class video respect from Glasgow mate 👏👏👏👏👌
Hey there!! My girlfriend and I visited Scotland and stayed in Glasgow for a week in 2019, we absolutely loved the hell out of it! Felt very homey and welcoming, and we loved how walkable the city was (even though it was cold and misty the whole time haha)
@@SlowHaste the city is a lovely place with plenty of historic places...club scene and electronic music scene is so vibrant....we are blessed to have music labels like soma records based in the city ...well worth a visit again when we all return to some kind of normal 😁👍🎧
Man, what a great track! Gives me all sorts of early 2000s glitch vibes, really nice!
Hearing you so excited about this I’m thinking, maybe I need to rethink my attitude towards the elektron stuff? I was never really tempted by the different demos and jams, the workflow just seems so confusing to me in a “don’t wanna deal with that” way? Modular is also confusing, but the mad scientist in me really wants to understand it. But with this I feel like the learning curve would make me deal with things I’d rather avoid? Not sure whether this makes sense 😅
Yo thanks so much!! Yeah I definitely know what you mean. I had a hard time with elektron stuff the first time I tried it out, and it definitely takes a lot of focus. I think having a general knowledge of sequencing and song structure really puts the user at a good advantage, but they’re also good devices to learn with and grow into - they’re certainly very capable! Modular is… a different story hahah. I’ve found that I’m able to be more productive with the elektron devices, but the flexibility and sound design capabilities of modular is unparalleled IMO!
@@SlowHaste Modular certainly is a beast to make manageable because there are so many options! I find that doing the 3 module challenge over and over is slowly getting me to a point where I don’t have to patch and repatch for 10 minutes before I actually manage to do what I had in mind! And whenever I find something interesting along the way I just record it to use later in the DAW as the basis for a track. For me it’s amazingly productive in generating ideas. I know what you mean though, whole tracks turn into so much spaghetti, there is no quick re-routing etc, no easy way to make drops. Very challenging! I imagine that even with the weird workflow the elektron devices are easier to manage for whole compositions!
I like this combo, but Digitone and Syntakt seems more promising to me. I prefer making sounds instead of searching samples. Actually I am thinking about a setup of Digitone; Syntakt and MiniFreak. Another option could include a Keystep 37 instead the MiniFreak in favor of the sequencer features provided by the Keystep.i have a Roland SH01 & SE02 which could be included via the Digitone. I like it slim but on the other hand I like the direct access and overview to the involved sound engines.
Great work!
Thanks for watching!
Tight setup for sure. I feel similarly with my Microfreak/Deluge/Nts-1 kit.
That sounds like a great setup too! I’ve been wanting to try the Deluge for a while now, it has a character that seems like it’s halfway between the Digitakt and the OP-1
That stand is so nice looking! I love how it's elevated so you don't crush the cables from the keyboard. Genius! Too bad the Etsy link is no longer valid. Can you link to the maker instead?
Ahh crap. Sure thing, here it is: www.etsy.com/shop/BDCoMusicSupply
@@SlowHaste Nice thank you!
I've been considering getting an original Octatrack to go along with my Digitone, but this has me reconsidering
Either would be a fantastic decision I’m sure, I know very little about the Octa but am aware of how insanely capable and deep it is
@@SlowHaste a used octa here in Germany runs just a hundred € or so more than a DT… I’ll have to consider it once I’ve got the cash, the nicer buttons on the DT are a big plus for me.
I have enjoyed using my Elektron A4/Octatrack with Roland TB03 and OP-1 combo but still organizing things since I got into modular/eurorack synths and have a large modular setup now. For me getting the right studio monitors and audio interfaces to work with the right mixers and recorders that cooperate with popular DAWs is the real challenge. I like your combo of Digitakt/Digitone with Keystep. I looked at Digitakt and tried one out but after borrow a friend's Rytm MK2 the Rytm is way better sounding and has nicer pads for creating beats. But for small footprint your combo wins.
Oh yeah that setup sounds like a dream, too!! I’ve been kinda trying to figure out a decently portable configuration that I could “toss” in my car to bring places, but have realized that with the mixer/interface/etc it’s just kind of a hard task haha.
As usual a good video…..dawless is wunderbar/ wonderful…. Keep up the good work and enjoy…….
Oh yes it certainly is!!! Thanks for hanging out as always!
Same setup, but get the keystep37 and Fonik stand for Xmas (wifey present). Love the workflow too. Always watch your videos and rewatch them loads too.
Always good to see you around Andy! That Fonik stand looks like a great choice, too
@@SlowHaste watching your video made me go on mine for 2 hours, it felt like 2 minutes though, just relaxing playing ambient chords! Where does the time go when experimenting.
@@G0nz0uk that’s the absolute best feeling for sure - it can truly be a meditative process!
Truely is a great match. Have both and quickly added the Syntakt and looking to add Analog Heat +FX. Plan was to start with one only box and have quickly mutated to 3 units with a 4th when I get the cash. Plus the midi midi keyboard. They all work so well together, or as stand alone units. Funny if I pick one couldn’t as they are all so individual. Now to work creating tunes and arranhements.
Hi thanks so much - be great to have a list of how this is all connected …I have tried different ways! A great breakdown of the track and really inspiring
Thanks for watching! I’m planning to do a quick start guide on how I set it all up, hopefully sometime in the next week or two
Great thanks!
@@peacefulpigeon7254 it’s actually going up at 9am today 😎
Always a happy marriage when it comes to the DN and DT.
Had this in my watch-later for a bit because I wanted to give it my attention. Really appreciate this format! Everyone uses the same tools so differently so it's cool to see how the sausage is made!
I think the main takeaway for me was the focus to the overall track. When you play each part I could see each one being it's own jam or exploration (especially once you start going through all the Digitone and Digitakt decision making)
Thanks so much, I’m glad you like the format! It’s a lot of fun to take notice of all these things as they’re happening so I can try to explain & teach mini lessons from them (and also helpful to reverse-engineer some of the decisions I’ve made without thinking about them haha)
Very good video, would love to see a sequel to this now that we have song mode! btw I've had the DT/DN combo for a while but could never get the Keystep to work with them. How did you get the DN to record sustain information coming from the Keystep?
Oooof. Inspiring and now I need a Digitone? Do I? I know what you’re gonna say x
Don’t do it. (but do)
The reverse bass click isn't from the attack, it's from the end (or at least it sounds like it). If you had a slight decay before the end of the note / start of the next one it should remove it.
Thanks for the tip!! I’ll play with that once I’m back with my gear 😎
Great vids! I have basically the same set-up and it's fantastic-so compact, powerful, and performative. Maybe consider doing a video on the Voice Menu on the DN(?). I keep maxing out my voices and still haven't used all 4 tracks (even though I'm part way through filling a Bank with patterns) because trigs start cutting out. I can't quite grasp (yet) what exactly is happening when that occurs.
Thanks a ton! That’s a good suggestion, the voice menu is definitely a bit confusing and weird to use
This is so amazing, I want that stand so bad for my setup. Too bad it says it's not available 😔, do you have some kind of measures of the stand? Maybe I can recreate in my garage with some tools and wood
Thanks so much! Yeah the stand is really great, was a bit weird to put together though. You can get more precise measurements from the Etsy link in the description!
Your videos make me really regret selling my tone/takt. I went full on modular about a year ago and I still feel like I’m in the abyss. Curious to see what the Syntakt will bring
Cannot wait for that reveal. But don’t sweat it! I had a takt a few years ago that I did not end up keeping cause I just didn’t gel with it at first. I went full modular then too, and got two full albums out of it (in tandem with the op-1). So maybe your elektron hayday is right around the corner 😎
Hi! I also have the Arturia and the Digis. May I ask where did you get and what exactly is this stand? It fits very nicely… Thx!
It’s an Etsy product, search BDCO Music Supply and you should be able to find it!
How do i use mod wheel and pitch wheel on keystep to syntakt
Can you get velocity, pitch, and modulation info from the keystep into the digitone?
Yes! I don’t personally, but you can assign that information (I just may not be the best person to answer how)
@@SlowHaste That's great. I'm going to get a digitakt first and then get the digitone at some point down the line. Love this setup.
@@nano_chad that’s just what I did, I think the Digitakt is great for learning the Elektron workflow, and you’ll pick up the Digitone in no time once you’re familiar with it
@@SlowHaste Yeah coming from a programming background, the idea of using a mouse for any significant amount of work in a DAW is pretty nauseating. I've been watching a ton of content about the elektron workflow on the digitakt and it looks insanely powerful (with the obvious limitations).
Overbridge seems perfect for getting the audio into a DAW for finishing, and the fact that you can midi map pretty much anything from the elektron devices to DAW controls is tantalizing.
I'm trying to avoid GAS, and the digitakt/digitone combination looks flexible enough to cover pretty much all of my needs. I already have some other gear from my dj setup that I can incorporate into a dawless setup.
If you're ever looking for another pedal to add, definitely check out the Eventide H9. Stupidly powerful and flexible.
Is the whale your spirit animal? i love your channel by the way 😊
Thanks so much! I inherited a little gold whale paperweight from my grandma when she passed away, and have always just been drawn to them 🐋
@@SlowHaste Me too! i have two question Dan: (im new to the elektron world)
1)where do you buy your cables?
2)would you make a little tutorial on how to program drums on the digitone?
oh, and love your grizzly bear poster ;)
@@paulandreas7955 loooove grizzly bear! I got these cables from Amazon (but a local music store would probably be better). I go over drums a bit on the video I’ll link below, but I typically don’t use the Digitone for drums! ruclips.net/video/RrKYF_4Hl00/видео.htmlsi=SnNnhIcV-Eb6Q31J
@@SlowHaste do you have a link for the cables? im looking for coloured ones! will chek out the video thanks a lot
just listened to your album "cinnamon" and it's really really good. i mean really good
What wooden stand is that?
It’s from a small company on Etsy, there’s a link in the description! They have a few different sizes/configurations
I keep getting clicks when recording external synth.. and between loops.
This is the ultimate setup for me i just dont have the keystep
Definitely worth picking one up if you want to have a fuller range for playing keys!
@@SlowHaste how does the arpeggiator fare? That's actually how i found this video. Ive been doing jams with freinds on my digitakt but id really like to be able to do some arpeggios with it. I could do them on my digitone but the digitakt fits our jam workflow better