6 Digitakt Tips (for Live Performance)

[@chahan2016]

That was by far the clearest and most patient tutorial for the digitakt I have ever seen. Finally someone gets it😁 Thank you ma’am. You are appreciated.

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Aaah thank you Charles! I like things to be clear and chilled myself, so I'm glad it worked like that for you! xxx

[@ap0ria]

Thank you for speaking in a calming and clear voice that doesn't make one feel like you're selling them a used car. Useful info on the ol' Digitakt as well. I subbed in the first 120 seconds of the video because I felt calm and in learning mode.

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Hahaaa hi Aaron! I don’t think I could sell a used car if I tried. 😂 That’s so cool to hear, I’m glad you like it. 🙂🙂🙂

[@flootymcdootymanooty9145]

The digitakt shines when you look at all the little workarounds that are possible. Great video

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Absolutely! I find all these pieces of gear kind of weird at first when you have to work out how to get to all the things you wanna do, but you push on and it becomes awesome. Thank you. xxx

[@donnoone9665]

A very clear presentation style that suits anyone learning or considering the digitakt.

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Thank you very much indeed! :)

[@kemasolar]

Hi! A DT user here. nice video and good edition. I just discovered this channel in yt recommendations. Good to see new faces in this youtube world :). There are some things that I noticed though that might help others: -each project has 8 banks, not 4. -"control all": I noticed that you pressed "func+no", after unholding the trk button. which actually reload the pattern to the temporarily saved state. but if you just press "no" while still holding the trk button, it just come back to the state before you pressed the trk button.

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Hello! Thanks for this, you can check my videos for me anytime! 😂 👍

[@globalSchelmuffsky]

there are many videos about tips for using the Digitakt live, but that's the first i saw from the perspective of a one-person-band that's not purely electro, techno, or house. i think you gave a great overview. i think you purpousely only talked about the easier and more relatable stuff about this box. the only thing i definitely also add to "important tipps" is the FILL BTN (used with trig conditions), because with different fill options you can make nice trasitions, and you could also potentially double the amout of patterns in a bank. maybe parameter locking wouldn't be too hard to explain, either

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Thanks so much for your feedback! I know what you mean - I'm always on the lockout for videos about gear that aren't 100% rave-tastic, but they're not as common, are they? Will be making another Digitakt video at some point, so will definitely keep a note of your suggestions, thank you! x

[@jasoncaldwell0613]

Omg we are digitakt ❤ microfreak twins 👯‍♂️ 😂 thank you for your help 🙏🏼 awesome video!!! 💕😎💪🎶🐎

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Fun studio toys for the win! I haven’t played with either for a while (been making all my stuff in Ableton), but maybe I should have a screen break and go back to some hardware. 😉

[@chitlun]

Excellent video. Having bought a Model: Cycles last year and dipped my toe into the Elektron pool, I’ve been paying a lot of attention to these little buggers! Still weighing up whether I can justify the outlay but videos like this keep edging me towards getting one. Thanks for sharing these top tips, a new sub for thee here, peace ✌️

[@tweakmygroovebox608]

Thank you for your very clear (and sassy) explanations! I've been looking into getting the digitakt but I'm a bit wary of the slightly less intuitive sequencer after using a Novation Circuit for a few years (and now the Tracks). From what I've read so far, the lack of song mode is more than made up for in the creative ways that samples can be remade into all kinds of things. And, of course, the notoriously great Elektron sound qaulity.

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Thank you! I find with any piece of gear I just have to sit with it and go deep down the rabbit hole. Haven’t used the Digitakt for ages now, maybe it’s time to go back. 😆

[@TheGerfalkon]

this is so ASMR, thank you

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Haha, is it now? I thought I was just rambling. 😉

[@TheGerfalkon]

@@MADITRONIQUE just the way you talk and sound plus this minimalistic music. Delicious! :)

[@MADITRONIQUE]

@@TheGerfalkon Maybe there’s a side hustle for me. 😂 👍

[@alandunphy6746]

Great tutorial Madi, really clear explanation. I recently bought one so I’d love to see more tutorials on the Digitakt from you 👍

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Hi Alan, thanks so much for your feedback! I will make more, what kind of thing would you like to see me cover? x

[@alandunphy6746]

MADI thanks for the reply hun, i guess anything where u dig a bit deeper into its functionality would be helpful, sound design, parameter locking, lfo, owt really anything would be helpful.

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Ooooooo a whole sound design one would be fun. Thanks for your suggestions! x

[@alandunphy6746]

@@MADITRONIQUE look forward to that 👍 really enjoying your channel, keep up the hard work. Thinking of buying the Microfreak do u rate them?

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Just discovered some older comments I hadn't seen, oops! I think I've only scratched the surface of the Microfreak, but yes, they are fun! Weird to actually play if you're a piano/keys player though - the lack of actual moving keys I find a very strange sensation. x

[@GirlfightClub]

I’m buying one and even tho I seen so many vids, you make it SO CLEAR for a noob! Thank you!

[@thernandez81]

same here, and I actually own one!!

[@MADITRONIQUE]

SUCCESS! Thank you. 🥰 Did you buy one yet?

[@GirlfightClub]

@@MADITRONIQUE next week , I just sold my model samples to put $ towards it

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Woohoo exciting! You're gonna have so much fun. 👻

[@GirlfightClub]

@@MADITRONIQUE ordered one! Arrives in a week! Gonna rewatch all your vids!

[@thernandez81]

Very refreshing thank you, please continue making videos and tutorials with the DT! Love it!

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Thank you Ted! I'm guessing you've got a Digitakt yourself? x

[@thernandez81]

@@MADITRONIQUE why yes I do! I've had one for a while and I'm just scratching the surface 😊

[@MADITRONIQUE]

There's so much down there!! What kind of stuff are you doing with it?

[@thernandez81]

@@MADITRONIQUE So far I've used it to experiment with many wonderful production techniques outside my DAW such as sampling (of course 😉) with use of conditional trigs, granular, a little midi sequencing here and there, and over all musical joy! But, I love mixing so I tend to use Overbridge quite often too.

[@MADITRONIQUE]

You know what, I've never used Overbridge, but now I'm like.... why haven't I?!?! I've always found digging around in hardware to do stuff a bit annoying for the creative flow.... is Overbridge the answer?

[@HordurSmariJohannesson]

just got a digitakt so I'd like more like this, love your presentation style

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Woohooo, welcome to the Digiclub! I'll definitely do some more soon. What kind of thing are you making on your Digitakt?

[@HordurSmariJohannesson]

@@MADITRONIQUE Wanted a sampler in my setup and also needed a better sequencer for my synths than the BeatStep Pro has. Very happy with it so far. Just bass and bleeps in my bedroom :)

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Nice. What synths are you using?

[@HordurSmariJohannesson]

@@MADITRONIQUE been soft synths only for years, saw a used Volca for cheap during lockdown and fell deep into the hole. V Keys, V FM, V Drum, SE-02, JU-06, Drumbrute Impact, Deepmind 12D and now Digitakt. Love it all.

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Wow that is a hole! A hole that sounds GREAT though, I reckon...? 😂

[@mikg2618]

Grounded to a purpose explanation, thanks, very meaningful!

[@MADITRONIQUE]

The pleasure is all mine, Mik, thank you! x

[@dariosso]

great video ! but there is even one more mute variation. Step mute ( yellow) cool and useful for live performance!

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Thanks for your comment and feedback! Maybe we need a part two to this video. 😂

[@k_t_a66]

Sorry to correct you. But each Project has 8 banks where each bank has 16 patterns. Not only 4 banks as you said.

[@MADITRONIQUE]

No worries at all Kristian, I am happy to be corrected! I should put it in the description (note to self!). Xxx

[@HanjoSynth]

Love QOTSA, love Digitakt. Check!

[@nigelrogers8690]

Superb tutorial, love the style - "So simply explained I dare u to f#ck it up!" . I'd love to see you explain trigger conditions pls. This tutorial assumes absolutely no knowledge, brilliant for me I got a digitakt this morning and this really helped 👏🏾👏🏾

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Thanks Nigel! I might use that as my tagline, hahaha. How are you getting on with the Digitakt? x

[@nigelrogers8690]

@@MADITRONIQUE I'm loving it thanks. Using it pretty basically at the moment, yet to dive deeply into trigger conditions. Mostly using it as a fancy backing track for my dodgy piano playing. Your tutorial really helped break the ice thanks 🙏🏾

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Aaahh, that's great to hear! My knowledge is very based on the specific things I've used it for - I'd like to just spend some time looking into all its other features. I'm considering getting a power pack so I can go play with it outside somewhere and get away from computers for a change. 😉 👍

[@CatraValentine]

Hej there, found this rather ancient video (in web times at least ;) and I'm kinda in the same boat, just using the Syntakt not DT. Playing bass or keys and wanting the machine to change patterns when I want it (or not). So, what are you using for changing them when your hands are busy, something like a Morningstar Midi Pedal, or the SingularSound one? cheers

[@nomad1517]

Can you record vocals into a digitakt? Can you produce full albums on one of these?

[@ukbloke28]

max sample length is 33 secs. also storage space is somewhat limited. its designed mostly with 1 shots in mind rather than extended samples. so it depends what you mean by vocals - short vocal chops, yes. whole verses/songs its not so ideal.

[@MADITRONIQUE]

I think you can get record vocals in, but you need to convert your mic signal to a jack lead, I’ve never done it, personally. Don’t see why you couldn’t do a whole album, you can save loads of separate projects / songs. 😊

[@fmoll8748]

where did you get the digitakt display font from? :)

[@MADITRONIQUE]

That is a great question! I think it was @fitzysmodularcorner who found it, I’ll have to ask him!

[@outdatedgear5036]

I thought I was the only one using the takt this way lol. Have you ever thought of using a midi pedal to control it?

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Well, first things first, I’m definitely gonna start using ‘takt’. 😉 I haven’t actually, probably because I don’t own one. Is that what you do?

[@outdatedgear5036]

@@MADITRONIQUE I’ve used it to send program changes to a pedal. Just a digitech whammy to scroll through the settings. But I’ve been wanting to use it while playing bass. I’m on the lookout to find a midi pedal that will work with the takt.

[@MADITRONIQUE]

@@outdatedgear5036 Ah I see! I've been doing program changes out of Ableton, using Max for Live devices. Trying to minimise the number of things in my live setup, y'know? Just had a look in my bookmarks and I saved the Keith McMillen SoftStep 2 USB MIDI Foot Controller the other day - you seen that one? x

[@outdatedgear5036]

@@MADITRONIQUE the DAW will always be the best option for anything midi in my opinion. I’ve seen the Keith mcmillen pedal but not sure it would fit on my pedal board lol.

[@MADITRONIQUE]

@@outdatedgear5036 Yeah, I’m trying to reduce the amount of octopus arms required, by centralising it through Ableton. I’ll keep an eye out for any smaller MIDI pedals though, and let you know. X

[@Deadstarable]

By the way, where did you get the bass from? I find it very hard to find a good bass sound.

[@MADITRONIQUE]

You know what, I can’t actually remember! Definitely loaded a load of samples on there, including drums and bass, but not sure where from. Do you use Splice? There are millions on there. X

[@dublplus]

What do you suggest as a good first MIDI companion to the digitakt? The microfreak seems cool.

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Heyoo! 👋 What do you mean - as in a synth to send MIDI to, as I'm doing in this? xxx

[@dublplus]

@@MADITRONIQUE yes, but also what else..? Ive seen people use the SP404 to fun results. Im just curious where my money is best spent. The digitone seems an obvious companion. Ive been using the digitakt solo a few months now and I think its time to adopt him a sister. Theres no wrong answer, but I liked your jam. Queens of the Stone Age was a cool cover. Sometimes I think it would be interesting to link the digitakt up to a 3 channel mixer and turntables and blend it into a vinyl set. Im all over the place. But thanks for responding!

[@MADITRONIQUE]

I think it's one of those things that has a hell of a lot of possibilities. I've personally used it with the Microfreak, and an OP-1 I borrowed (amazing fun if you can afford them, which I can't haha). In general, I'm more of a software person though! I use a Push and a Novation SL mkiii to play with all the too many plugins I keep buying. 😂

[@BOb-mx2hn]

V useful thank u this is tidyy

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Thank you! 😊

[@relaxingelectronicmusic775]

cool.,--

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Thaaaanks!

[@MassimilianoGallieri]

Thanks! Make more tutorial with DT! Sub!

[@MADITRONIQUE]

Thank you so much! I will!

[@Noiretranquility]

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