Making Randomised Arpeggiator Patterns on the Digitakt

[@raymondfranklynDJ]

More Digitakt Mr sink please. Nice tip.

[@OscillatorSink]

Yessir, I'll do my best!

[@blanket_of_ash]

You sir, are a bad bad man. Owned the Digitakt since it was released, and still keep learning new ways to keep things spicy. Wonderful. 👏

[@RedMeansRecording]

super clever, this is great.

[@OscillatorSink]

no, u r.

[@Philtho]

This is a great little trick. I've pretty much been adding this to a lot of my tracks and it really makes you learn the conditionals really well which has also leaked into evolving percussive patterns. The Digitakt is really something special.

[@Azkyll_]

this is a mind-blowing trick omg. just tested it myself, being a complete noob with this instrument, and it really does give satisfying, evolving yet constrained patterns even at higher bpms. thank a lot for this video!

[@krazywabbit]

five years from the future. farts are still good. this tip is too. thank you.

[@gordonpatchett]

Thanks a million dude. You're vids are by far the most informative I've seen on the Digitakt.

[@OscillatorSink]

Oh thank you! I'm really glad you're getting something from them!

[@DeepDoseMusic]

Your videos are exactly what I've been looking for, its brought me into the next level of trig wizardry, a lot of which I wouldn't have thought of on my own. The retrigs and probability really work hand in hand, until now I rarely used retrig. Been specifically wanting an arp on the digitakt too so this is an awesome workaround. This video and the shaker one are top notch. Subbed

[@OscillatorSink]

Cheers, happy to help! Welcome to the channel!

[@craig_z]

I've had this thing for a year and a half and never thought to use retrigs for anything other than percussion rolls. Respect.

[@OscillatorSink]

A world of new possibilities just opened up 🙂

[@Scyber_Official]

Whoa. I'm so glad I bought one last Cyber Monday and decided to keep it after getting frustrated with it after a month and almost sold it and so sooo glad the buyer backed out last minute and I went back to the machine and created an awesome beat within 10 minutes and then I kept sampling free drum hits and crazy loops I found online and letting it rest for a few days. Then I go back into it and push myself like I'm lifting weights at the gym - I can't use it every day but every time I go back to it, my music gets stronger.

[@OscillatorSink]

Flex those musical muscles!

[@marcocelis2104]

Excellent video !!! DIGITAKT is the equivalent to a pandora box , new surprises comes with every tweak . I couldn't be more satisfy with this device.

[@OscillatorSink]

It really is a wonderful instrument!

[@mudDIYwolf]

Hello Oscillatorsink!!! I enjoyed this very much, I am exually very happy you started to use the Digitakt, can't wait for the coming tutorials... thank you! Happy Sunday and cheers!

[@OscillatorSink]

Thanks for watching friend!

[@wax_in_hive1988]

Thank you sir! Amazing new things to do.. Very nice tip for random creativity.

[@chitlun]

Thanks for this tip Mr OS. Got mine this week and am delving into the possibilities it affords... What a truly remarkable instrument it is! I’m all over this idea man, cheers ✌️

[@sebastianshuster5229]

Man! Even your random ad-hoc tutorials are amazing. You’re a deep diver dude. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@OscillatorSink]

You're very welcome. I'm glad you found it interesting!

[@LukaszBieliz]

You are really gifted when it comes to this kind of tutorial-stuff. I already have dt since quite some time but I'm sure I will learn something new from this series.

[@OscillatorSink]

Thank you very much! I hope I can live up to your expectations!

[@adamjudy2766]

I'm in the same boat. I've had one for months and keep figuring out new things still. Can't wait for more

[@ElectronisoundsAudio]

The retriggers are taking this to a whole new level for me - THANKS for sharing this tip, Yeah! 🤗😁👊

[@OscillatorSink]

👊

[@howardanderson3061]

My second time around and this is just as awesome as it was the first time...great tutorial

[@bitmaster2000]

0:03 Man says "learn the Digitakt". Subtitle says "learn the dick attacked".😅

[@BoBeats]

Brilliant!

[@OscillatorSink]

You just like the "face thumbnail" 😉

[@SpikesStudio3]

Just another Digitakt gem. Cant recall if id seen this before, but love the technique. 🙌

[@Buildingempires101]

I'm really glad I subbed your channel, even when you know a piece of gear well its good to see other creative ideas for inspiration and you have a very relaxing voice

[@OscillatorSink]

ASynthMR

[@Buildingempires101]

@@OscillatorSink did you make the synth sound using the Digitakt or is it sampled?

[@1111undici1111]

I just bought Digitakt, due to the recent 1.5 firmware update the price will go up soon I believe. Thanks for sharing your insights on how to get the best out of this machine! Appreciated!

[@OscillatorSink]

Enjoy it, it's ace!

[@hudu]

Wow, thank you! Random arps are something I've been missing on my Digitakt

[@OscillatorSink]

Not anymore! Hope you enjoy experimenting with them!

[@ingenuk4266]

Superb! This machine keeps getting better.

[@OscillatorSink]

It sure does reward exploration.

[@SteveMc870]

‘Overuse’ is not possible when it comes to arp-like things. Very cool technique, thanks for posting it!

[@OscillatorSink]

Always space for another arp! Thanks for watching!

[@grandmasterjo1]

Wish there was actually a Randomise Pattern for the track, however the Elektron sequencer can be manipulated beyond imagination which by itself is a challenge. Nice work 👍

[@niloben659]

Whoa, great work.

[@OscillatorSink]

Cheers!

[@morirasjuy]

amazing tutorial

[@virtualperfectioncowboy4075]

great tutorial... still amazed by how much this little machine can do

[@chauncey4298]

You can use this idea in a similar manner where instead of using retrigs you can set the note length to really long. I have set up 2 bars or so with a different note every quarter with the length of the note to be infinity. Use the same probability trick. This way the note plays until it's taken over and it can make for some really nice drone control. There were a couple samples in the JUNO VHS sample pack that worked really well with this.

[@OscillatorSink]

Yes yes yes! I've done this a lot on the Digitone.

[@SynthDad]

Very ingenious. Thanks for making this tutorial!

[@OscillatorSink]

And thank you for watching!

[@ianeye68]

I enjoyed this tutorial, your voice is very soothing.

[@OscillatorSink]

Thank you. Hopefully not too soothing - wouldn't want you to fall asleep part way through.

[@philmakesnoise]

Very cool idea! Honestly I love concepts like this that just open up even more possibilities. Getting a DT soon and I'm going to try this and maybe add a square lfo to bring the pitch up a 5th every so often.

[@OscillatorSink]

The Digitakt is full of ideas like this. I love gear that has a very focused framework that you have to work within, but lots of freedom within it. Perfect balance.

[@francoisklarinet]

Oscillator Sink it’s very deep i think

[@cold00n]

THE BEST! Thank you man! This is not an obvious features (for my opinion) and seems like it was hidden for me:)

[@OscillatorSink]

Have fun playing with these ideas!

[@kelvinstephenson571]

This really doesn't help my willpower to resist buying a digitakt. I think I can only put it off for so long, everything is pointing towards getting one now you're doing tutorials for it. Thanks?

[@OscillatorSink]

If it makes it any easier... it is REALLY good. Please send my apologies to your bank balance though.

[@berzerkrobot]

Just cave and buy it, there is a lot of value in purchasing one.

[@kelvinstephenson571]

berzerkrobot I did!

[@OscillatorSink]

We're both so proud of you (and your willingness to bow to peer pressure!!).

[@BLACKGOLDMUZIK]

Kelvin Stephenson ! I absolutely love mine! I can’t even go into the details because I’m just learning it! But so far it’s nit going to leave my setup! It’s awesome

[@2f126]

mmmm yea!! i like your single cycles! they sound wicked

[@G0nz0uk]

Really nice work and a good pace to see the magic at hand. Would like to see some more arpeggiator videos for the DT or DN, great for ambient tunes.

[@OscillatorSink]

I do intend to do something on the Digitone's arpeggiator. Just finding the time at the moment!

[@G0nz0uk]

Oscillator Sink yeah I know what you mean, not enough hours in the day. I read the DT & DN doesn’t have a song mode, how does one create and save a full song they’ve worked on (sorry new to this).

[@OscillatorSink]

You can create chains of patterns, or what I do is perform the pattern changes live and record it - there's your song. It's nice to commit stuff "to tape"

[@G0nz0uk]

Oscillator Sink oh I see, I will look up a video on how you chain and record. Is this the same on the DN?

[@OscillatorSink]

Yeah I think so.

[@theladywelllout7011]

Nice one, great tip. All the best.

[@syrupcore]

Brilliant. Looking forward to extending this idea a bit by adding low probability 'ratchet' steps via higher repeat values.

[@59Perlen]

Nice, thanks for the tip!

[@SeanKearney]

Brilliant! As usual 😎

[@gapster77]

Love this! Just got the Syntakt, so looking forward to trying this out 👌🏻

[@OscillatorSink]

Happy new year - enjoy the new synth!

[@creatingspacesproducer]

Great tip, tx for sharing!!

[@benjaminstalder5273]

Thanks for this great tip! I tried to get the same effect but avoid repeating notes: take 2 tracks with the same sample and trigger on alternating steps. E.g track one triggers on 1..3...5, track 2 on 2...4...6. Set retrigs on 1/8. Like this you get that randomness without repeating notes.

[@OscillatorSink]

Great tip!

[@dakitanmonkey]

Excellent tuto. I will try that soon ! Thank you.

[@OscillatorSink]

Have fun with it!

[@RichardOlpin]

Nice one. I don't think you can ever really over-stress the benefits of the Elektron sequencer. When I first introduce people to the benefits of parameter locks and conditional trigs they're sold instantly.

[@OscillatorSink]

It's a combination of maths and magic and I like both of those things. Have you looked at the "Step Components" implementation on the OP-Z though? It's kinda amazing and does some stuff that takes some of the ideas that they've clearly "borrowed" from Elektron and expands on them on some really interesting ways. Jeremy (Red Means Recording) just did a video on them if you need a primer. I'm certainly in favour of Elektron "borrowing" some of those ideas back...

[@RichardOlpin]

@@OscillatorSink I have indeed. I'm not keen on the form factor (or the price) but the sequencer is brilliant.

[@OscillatorSink]

Yeah, I'm super torn. I kinda really want one whilst not wanting it at all...

[@BrunoWiebelt]

I like this consistent ideas

[@TheArtistisIrrelevant]

Very cool trick, thanks for sharing!

[@gadd1111]

That's a great tip. Thank man!

[@Kablehead]

Very useful trick. Thanks for sharing!

[@OscillatorSink]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@lyrical1999]

Good work. I really learned a lot from your video.

[@RobertMaxwellMediaCorp]

Arp conditions. Conditional arps. Awesome idea!

[@OscillatorSink]

I like "Conditional Arps"! I wish I'd called them that in the video now!!

[@sunilsolanki]

Wowzers. Genius! Thank you so much for this!

[@OscillatorSink]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Aggersborgdnk]

Great tutorial - learned alot

[@OscillatorSink]

Really glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@B_T_B]

Superb.. I had to look back at mine a few times.

[@dillipphunbar7924]

Nicely done Oscillator Sink I have been wanting one of these for ages, but it is better to listen to its sonic potential in your very capable hands. Look forward to more complete music by you with this instrument. Would like a demo on the midi and sample links it can control. I expect you are now saving for overbridge.

[@OscillatorSink]

The Digitakt is great. It definitely helps me get up and running quickly coming from the Digitone, but there's still lots to learn! Good news is that Overbridge is free now, so I'll get that and have a play soon, but I'm kinda enjoying it in "strictly stand alone" mode - the whole joy of hardware is not turning the computer screen on!

[@BLACKGOLDMUZIK]

I just got mine! Thank you for the tutorial !

[@OscillatorSink]

Enjoy it! And get the bee firmware on there, it adds some great features!

[@BLACKGOLDMUZIK]

Oscillator Sink 👌🏼

[@gillescafedjian1381]

Very nice idea. This digitakt is so powerfull. It's a masterpiece. Great tuto, I will try. thx.

[@OscillatorSink]

Have fun with it!

[@simon021]

Insane. Brilliant. Love it! Thanks!

[@OscillatorSink]

Thanks!

[@444levels9]

More Digitakt videos Like this please.

[@johnhorrobin8560]

J Horrobin I assume this would work with the Digitone as it is the same sequencer.I do no have the dtakt but do have the digi tone soon. Thanks for any suggestions regarding the re trig menu on the dtone

[@OscillatorSink]

Sadly it's not quite the same on the Digitone - they're not quite identical sequencers - there's no retrigger on the Digitone sadly. But don't worry - there's an actual arpeggiator so with long length trigs you can get to a similar place!

[@KingofgraceSARA]

Thanks for sharing.

[@yiannishk3701]

smashing tips. thanks for generously sharing your knowledge

[@bobbiflowerz3576]

Really nice trick, thanks a lot!

[@tonydonnelly783]

Thanks for your demo, inspirational.... subbed 👍🏻

[@OscillatorSink]

Welcome to the channel!

[@Deaphdot1]

Brilliant... as I'm looking at grabbing one and this is helping hahahah Subbed

[@OscillatorSink]

Depends on your definition of help! You'll love it, but send my apologies to your bank account!!

[@marcuunk8564]

🙏❤️🙏Many Thanks!!!

[@adamjudy2766]

Moar digitakt stuff soon! Yay

[@OscillatorSink]

Yup! Soonish at the latest!

[@philippe.j.fry.]

amazing! thx for the tutorial 🙌🔥

[@2mbst1]

Very helpful and inspiring! Thank's for that!

[@OscillatorSink]

You are absolutely welcome!

[@wojciecholejnik6558]

Really cool stuff! 👍

[@OscillatorSink]

Cheers!

[@Buildingempires101]

I just wish the LFO's were freely assignable between tracks, best feature of the Machinedrum and sadly lacking on all the other boxes. I still think its the best of the new generation boxes though.

[@BrunoWiebelt]

this was the tip of the day ... really digging the methodic way you teach

[@OscillatorSink]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it useful.

[@moolder]

Huh this is neat, thanks 🙂

[@RaskolnikovR]

very useful thanks

[@thesoftfleet3613]

Also applicable to the Analog Rytm, nice one!

[@OscillatorSink]

Cool! Stop tempting me to buy one though... The Elektron addiction is real.

[@monomakes]

@@OscillatorSink Had a Didgitakt for a year, then an AR joined the family. Although I'm still only learning it, there really are great sounds to be had and a Mark 1 can be picked up for relatively cheap. Be aware that the audio inputs are disappointing (low input impedance on Mk1 and no way to control parameters).

[@klausrudiger306]

Great tutorial, thank you.

[@OscillatorSink]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you liked it!

[@lozza9789]

Love it. Love it. Love it! Thank you!

[@OscillatorSink]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@lozza9789]

I’m doing this, this afternoon! Had my unit a week, still exploring!

[@OscillatorSink]

There's lots to explore for sure! I'm having lots of fun with it!

[@zordidicus]

Tried this on my digitakt.. so much fun..

[@OscillatorSink]

Yessss

[@zordidicus]

@@OscillatorSink thank you for this video.. will try this on a midi track aswell..

[@GrootsieTheDog]

Random arps are pretty much all I use. Layer a few of them and it becomes a sort of rhythmic drone to improvise over. I'm really into what I call hybrid generative - where I try to create a balance between music that "makes its self" and music that I control.

[@OscillatorSink]

You're speaking my language!

[@GrootsieTheDog]

Are you familiar with the Elektron Analog 4 MK1? Would this be a good instrument to use the tracks with arps stacked onto each other or would you recommend something better for this? Right now I'm just syncing a few latched analog synths but I would like to have the arp chords and their settings (rnd/up/down/etc) predetermined for live playing so that all I have to do is turn the track on and go to town on the knobs. @@OscillatorSink

[@OscillatorSink]

Other than a few demos I don't really know much about it. I seem to remember that both Bo Beats and Cuckoo have covered it in detail in their videos.

[@GrootsieTheDog]

Thanks - I’ll try that. @@OscillatorSink

[@designhappens8444]

Cosmo Spacemonkey You are speaking my language too. The Elektron A4 is a dream machine for this kind of exploration but you have to know that it does not have the specific retrig feature that Digitact, Octatrack and Analog Rytm have. Of course you can end up to the same results using its fantastic LFOs ( four per track!) and the conditional trigs of course. One more thing you must have in mind is that A4 's sequence does not send midi out. Only cv. That means that if you are thinking of using the wonderful Electron sequencer in order to midi drive your other gear you have to check Octatrack, Digitakt or Digitone. Chears!

[@adamb2987]

Excellent. More please

[@OscillatorSink]

I'll do my best!

[@adamb2987]

@@OscillatorSink your journey is also mine (and everyone else commenting too)

[@jedstephens5959]

Fantastic, given me so many ideas, thank you

[@edgarv.1603]

great job! goin to rebuild that on my Deluge :-)

[@danielpirone8028]

Thank you!

[@OscillatorSink]

You're very welcome!

[@hybridsoul2]

Game changer.

[@tonydonnelly783]

Very interesting and very cool 👍🏻

[@OscillatorSink]

Thank you!

[@MrRexBaron]

Nice one! great vid, learnt a lot... subbed for sure.

[@OscillatorSink]

👊

[@vanessalouzon]

Great trick! Thx

[@OscillatorSink]

👍

[@buddymiles7210]

yay digitakt tutorials !!!!!

[@OscillatorSink]

Might be a while until the next one, but I'm glad that you're pleased to see it!

[@prinsTobi]

Thanx for the great tut!

[@OscillatorSink]

Thank you for checking it out!

[@robertsyrett1992]

Yeah, the more i use the Digitakt the more I am convinced it is the best synth purchase I ever made. I've been having loads of fun making amplitude modulated drum sounds with the LFO set at audio rate controlling the "Sample Level" parameter. The technique creates some nice side bands that pair nicely with a sharp envelope attack. Edit: How are you making the screen appear larger in this video for clarity?

[@OscillatorSink]

Re the screen: I'm just magnifying and masking in post.

[@robertsyrett1992]

@@OscillatorSink Do you shoot at a very high resolution?

[@OscillatorSink]

@@robertsyrett1992 no, only 1080p (that's all I have on the cameras I have). I suspect I adjusted the levels and applied some sharpening to try to squeeze everything I could out from what I had.

[@Werbeperlen]

Nice Tricks!

[@espacemaxim]

Lightbulbs going off...

[@darrenwoodiwiss1987]

Thanks, this was great!

[@OscillatorSink]

Cheers for checking it out!

[@spooky_zoo]

Good stuff!

[@OscillatorSink]

👍

[@dwdougherty]

Fantastic! Thank you so much. 🤓

[@OscillatorSink]

And thank you for watching!

[@tiouip]

Great Tip! thanx!

[@leomaz9763]

perfect! thanks

[@scottsneed7333]

This youtube video is cool and good.

[@jimbocrowhurst5503]

nice!