Rediscovering Atlantis: A LTJ Bukem Track Breakdown on Akai S2800 & Elektron Digitakt

Let's discover the soulful depths of Drum and Bass with me as we embark on a unique musical expedition to recreate LTJ Bukem's iconic track "Atlantis." Using the classic Akai S2800 sampler, this video takes you on a rollercoaster ride from hardware challenges to ultimate creative fun.
Whether you're a fan of LTJ Bukem, an aspiring music producer, or someone who loves a good story of perseverance and creativity, this video is for you. Join me in paying homage to a piece of drum and bass history, learning a thing or two about music production along the way.
00:00 Atlantis by LTJ Bukem
01:57 The almost impossible mission
02:53 Day 1 - Sampling on the Akai S2800
10:57 Day 2 - Retry on the Elektron Digitakt
16:42 Final Thoughts
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[@kikke-hattsteppa]

this tune got me into dnb 15 years ago... incredible masterpiece

[@darrencarnaby6206]

Amazing !!! Never knew the break was lifted straight from Wots my Code ! ..

[@SONWU]

Great video!

[@LukJarzyna]

This channel is a true gem, how is it not at least 10 times the size in subscriber count is beyond me. You are doing fantastic work Marc.

[@paullawson8610]

This is how we made tracks back in the 90s with a artai 520st computer

[@hervey782]

This was great Marc ! Not only as a reminder of this timeless track but also your process to *recreate it* 👏💪

[@unseenjungle5386]

I would never ever again deal with a s2000 sampler on the other hand i think about getting a virus synth in 2024... nvm. Great video as always! Thanks for that!!

[@SlaserX]

If you're making electronic music with hardware without having a virus, any virus, you're doing everything wrong. It just does everything.

[@MarcRenton]

@SlaserX 😀 agree

[@Dubadub.mp3]

this is awesome! thanks for sharing🙌🙏

[@FishyDnB]

Really cool work

[@thomasdietz579]

Love your channel :-) but I am still ahving trouble making those jungle beats! ha ha :-) did you switch to Bitwig or ?

[@MarcRenton]

Not yet! But I consider