The Drum Machine I'd Take to a Desert Island : Analog Rytm MKII // In depth demo + Overbridge Setup

[@BRANDONRIGGGS]

Thanks!

[@cheetahlion79]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I’m on my 3rd Elektron machine and finally feel like I’m understanding it. Still a long way to go but this video helps.

[@OoraMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@enaj]

Such a dedicated presentation. Thanks for the love. I am finally completely convinced now about my intended purchase of the Rytm. The usb method reminds me of using the Virus TI.

[@OoraMusic]

thanks! i can definitely recommend it!

[@grahamteeling]

great video, thanks... i was watching in a very quiet room with my kid asleep upstairs... the ambient noise and movements in your studio kept making me remove my headphones. thinking there was someone in my house ... i fell for it almost every time... :)

[@OoraMusic]

that some good amsr stuff :D

[@benjaminlasserre2781]

I'm totally sold by the 0 latency in Live !!! this one will be on my top list for purchase in 2022

[@OoraMusic]

Good choice!

[@jonathanlopez-bw2dh]

Love it! So natural presentation, love that you don't cut the video !

[@OoraMusic]

thanks! i thought it was too long but happy to hear was not too boring :)

[@JulioAvalos3000]

Thank you for the demo. It really came in handy in helping me make up my mind about buying this product.

[@OoraMusic]

great to hear!

[@peladoclaus]

Samples sound really good through the analog circuitry in this beast

[@OoraMusic]

I did try, you are right!

[@devids51]

There needs to be more Rytm videos to balance out the millions of octatrack videos

[@OoraMusic]

I guess Rytm is so much more instant gratification people need less videos of it :D

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

@@OoraMusic true and I bought and Octatrack first and took long time to learn it. I used a Rytm and in minutes had cool beat going. Super fun easy machine to use.

[@bikesbeersbeats]

I’m impressed that you got Overbridge working 😭

[@OoraMusic]

ahah me too sometimes!

[@FurryNightmare666]

I don't understand why people struggle with Overbridge... are you using Windows perhaps? I've never had a single issue on OSX.

[@Claidheambmor]

Overbridge works flawlessly for me across multiple machines. Sorry to hear you've been having issues, have you reached out to Elektron?

[@bikesbeersbeats]

@@Claidheambmor latest update resolved everything. So awesome now!

[@partsproject]

I like your pronunciation it's comforting! Sometimes I find accents similar to my own annoying.

[@OoraMusic]

Great to know :)

[@jnny7182]

500th like 🥳 … looking forward to this robust video! Happy new year!

[@OoraMusic]

Happy new year!

[@tendingtropic7778]

Great video as usual Oora! love the AR, only problem with taking it to a desert island is: it is huge!

[@OoraMusic]

ahaha Agreed!

[@el_dani]

Smaller then an 909 or CS-80..

[@philmakesnoise]

Later on, when you are tweaking the compressor, are you still running individual outs? Or just recording the mains via overbridge?

[@jamesleo1498]

How do you record MIDI data? My midi track doesn’t seem to be receiving midi from the rytm even though midi from: elektron analog rytm is selected with in selected on abletons midi track.

[@FuZZbaLLbee]

Have you considered using the TR-8 as midi faders for this machine? You could map the knobs as well.

[@Lincoln6echoLSE]

Wow awesome thought. I’m so stealing that idea.

[@OoraMusic]

It can work, i used the tr8 to control soft synth on ableton.

[@oudman73]

Great tutorial. thank you so much. What would you say the plusses of the Rytm over the digitakt for production and live performance? I have a digitakt that I use for performing, but really tempted to get the rytm?

[@OoraMusic]

well , I feel that the only advantage with rhythm is the sound design part. If you like samples I feel DT is a better choice: small r and cheaper. I don't really like the form factor of the new rhythm and basically never use the pads. I love the sounds tho!

[@oudman73]

@@OoraMusic totally. I really like the form of teh Mki in general. smaller footprint and sexy :)

[@user-uc4gm9zm1d]

hi! can I use ovewrbrigde + an audiointerface for additional inputs to record? best.

[@OoraMusic]

yes you can still use your sound card and overbridge

[@salif130]

Always relevant and helpful, Thanks.

[@OoraMusic]

thanks a lot!

[@els1f]

11:28 I've started to save a kit with each bank, and each bank gets it's own column of saves. Like, Bank A is saved to slot 1-8, Bank B in 9-16, etc. It's not perfect, but it AT LEAST somewhat eliminates the nonsense of what goes to where when I want to make a new thing😋

[@earlsfield]

Thanks for the great video. I am tempted to get triple oscillator sub to pick up your patches:) Your work is great and for that price, entire machine full of patches at that price is a bargain, plus supporting your work ofc. One thing, I checked the video till the end since I left earlier - and i noticed you mentioned you would like more lfos- you can actually get your Oktatrack and send midi lfo to ANY parameter on Rytm (I am sure you know this, just thinking out loud) - just check implementation chart as these lfos work through MIDI only. Ofc this would include multiple devices in a setup, but still, its a nice add-on in case you really want to have more than one lfo per track (well, this would make it 4 per track, for 8 tracks). And then, parameter locking and modulating one lfo with another... goes even further. Also, I dont think enough users of the rytm exploit Double VCO mode - there are so many options, oscillator types and modes with ring modulation and frequency modulation (or both at the same time).

[@OoraMusic]

i m actually working on a semi generative setup involving octa lfo and rytm . is really mind blowing what you can do!

[@earlsfield]

@@OoraMusic Looking forward to see what you will come up with.

[@oakfox]

@@OoraMusic yes please deep dive into that!

[@tendingtropic7778]

@@OoraMusic ooh please show us how you do / use this, sounds awesome!

[@AlexandreAuvergnas]

Thanks for this great video as usual ! My AR MK2 makes slightly scratchy noise when I turn Master Volume potentiometer up and down (let’s say from 80% Vol. to 90% Vol.). And I can hear that scratchy noise only when bass or/and kick part plays (I mean low frequencies) and only at the time I turn the Main Vol. knob. Otherwise the sound is all clear. Only headphone and Main out’s are affected (separate outs are fine because thay are not affected by Main Vol). Is it the same thing for you ? Thanks :)

[@boostandflow4603]

How does this differ with elektron analogue four.

[@OoraMusic]

this is aimed for drum sounds the other more synth sounds, but you can overlap them easily. both can do almost everything .

[@mike-pm6xn]

I notice when you hit the pads, there is a lag/pause before we hear the drum sounds. I'm assuming this is just the video and there's not an actual lag time in the machine itself?

[@OoraMusic]

that's video issue, no lag at all with the machine

[@SURCOlive]

Loved it! Great as always. Thanks so much

[@OoraMusic]

thanks mate!

[@SURCOlive]

I use it very similarly, and my Ableton template has the Rytm group set up the same! Love the workflow using overbridge. Can’t wait to see more! Thanks as always for the great content.

[@deepvibez]

what is with everyones fascination with taking a piece of gear to be stranded on a island... there has to be power

[@benedictjohnson2176]

Does the RYTM have ratcheting/beat division within a single step? I guess it doesn’t - this is a new type of essential feature, found on the Korg SQ64 and Arturia Drumbrute Impact

[@OoraMusic]

yes it has something like that, never used tho

[@tendingtropic7778]

yes i believe you mean the retrig button/option. also has microtiming

[@Claidheambmor]

It definitely lets you set ratchets per-step. :)

[@everpuremusic]

When the TR-707 came out in 1985, it was called shuffle and flam. It's definitely not a new type of feature. ;)

[@herecomesbrooklyn]

how do you record at zero latency without lowering the buffer in the unit control panel to 64/buffer margin at 0? it consistently freezes up when I do that but so far that's the only way I've been able to achieve. THANKS.

[@FurryNightmare666]

Drop in the AU plugin from Elektron. That sorted out any and all latency issues I had. I am on less than 1ms latency now. I was trying to record it as multiple audio tracks into my DAW before (with bad latency, 60ms), but pulling in the plugin and then adding audio channels into Ableton as sub channels of the plugin track sorted it all out.

[@OoraMusic]

i use 512/buffer and honestly never had any issue, really didnt have to set up anything. Maybe just a lucky strike. Ricky Tinez just released a video about latencytho, check it!

[@alexwestconsulting]

I got my MK1 for half the price I'd pay for a MK2. Basically the same except no on-board sampling (only sample load). The money I saved is basically enough to buy a used digitakt as well.

[@OoraMusic]

thought many time to go thay way man. i might get an used one for live purposes

[@oleggiorgi5808]

Very good explication but What about the electric energy? 😀

[@OoraMusic]

YOU GOT ME :D

[@landonh3535]

Surprised you use overbridge with all that killer hardware you have to run it through.. The Rytm also sounds so good when you send the tracks through the main outs and distort/compress them with its analogue FX. I usually keep the bass and kick separate (OTO Boum amazing as an effect here) and run the rest through the mains. It sounds great. For zero jitter I just use the ERM clock. Latency is super low for me, less than 1 ms.

[@OoraMusic]

yeah sometimes I process all analog, but this is way more convenient!!

[@landonh3535]

@@OoraMusic Yeah totally agree there. Overbridge is really convenient to have. It would be amazing if you made a vid using the main and Indi outs and ran the Indi outs through different pedals/processors you have. Just an idea. The world needs more Rytm videos imo :)

[@soundclinic7832]

Awesome video, thank you so much!

[@anthonyrock5039]

Great walk through!!!

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!

[@anthonyrock5039]

@@OoraMusic I am looking at this analogue rytm, octatrack, and mpc livemk2, spx404... I want something that has a solid sequencer and drum machine with pads. Toooo many options. Your thoughts. You are the master of this. I have a montage yamaha for synthesis but I want a unit for drums and computerless/less song arrangement.

[@graywolvesmusic5032]

great man❤

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!

[@cougarman8]

Do you think you’ll sell this now that you have the syntakt? I watched both videos!

[@OoraMusic]

I thought about it. honestly the Syntakt has all I need, but maybe will keep the Rytm.

[@Tinmar_Isation]

Wish I knew how it sounds

[@djo6198]

Intro… Surprise!! We’re watching you…(?)

[@OoraMusic]

:) what you mean?

[@wakinglife7065]

Digitakt or Rhym /2 for life?

[@OoraMusic]

for me rytm!

[@wakinglife7065]

@@OoraMusic syntakt or analog 4 for life? Thank you for previous response sir

[@cymbolic_space1832]

killer. still deciding if i should wait for my name to come up on the pulsar 23 wait list or go for the rytm or maybe the LXR(i think thats what is, the erica synths collab drum box) to handle my drums live. right now the a4 is taking all the drum duty but i would rather it for chords and bass. btw, dont worry about the pronounciation. i dont think anyone is judging haha 🤠🤙🦊🙏

[@OoraMusic]

I had the Pulsar for a test, is definitely interesting but not your bread and butter drum machine. Rytm is a complete workstation you can do an album with. Lxr is less powerful but still great and more portable.

[@cymbolic_space1832]

@@OoraMusic would you say that perhaps someone building their live/studio setup such as i, should go for something a little less esoteric than the pulsar 23 for their first drum machine? i was thinking that because its so different it would help to differentiate myself from the crowd a bit. but on the other hand i am getting quite comfortable with elektrons workflow through the A4 and dont feel intimidated by the rytm. between the P23 and the AR, which one would you say is more fun to play with and which has more versatility? i think i know the answers all ready but im asking anyway. thanks for taking the time to reply as well, cheers!

[@Goldlion973]

@@cymbolic_space1832 which did you get in the end? I have the pulsar but the perkons came out soon after and seems a blast.

[@cymbolic_space1832]

@@Goldlion973 man so i initially got the LXR and i was not a fan of the kick drum. i couldnt get the fat sustain i wanted without the following trigger cutting off the waveform and creating a click. drove me crazy. i ended up getting an alpha base and its kick is incredible but its ui is a bit janky and its been two years but i am thinking of letting it go and going to the pulsar for playable drums and using samples to flesh out more groove parts.

[@Goldlion973]

@cymbolic_space1832 the pulsar is a bit wild. More of a happenstance ideas machine tbh (i have one). The perkons seems cool for beats. Was looking at the alpha also. Might end up with a rytm2 or something.

[@Spamn4]

Had the ARmkii for about 5 years. Hated it, sold it. Great functions, great sequencer but it sounds like cheap components. Still I think that you get quiet a lot of drum machine for the money if you actually like and use it’s functions, filters and FX.

[@FuZZbaLLbee]

How does it combine with the Octatrak? I mostly see on or the other on KZbin

[@OoraMusic]

they work great together. will do videos soon!

[@OoraMusic]

also check my @ooramusic instagram, there are many video with octa e rytm

[@tendingtropic7778]

@@OoraMusic please do!

[@vishnudh1216]

Rytm vs TR 8S ??

[@OoraMusic]

Live performance Tr, sound design Rytm

[@randalb7930]

Its literally the machine I take with me to my remote island recording studio. Since MKI came out.

[@OoraMusic]

❤️❤️

[@slicknoize]

for me it is the octatrack

[@OoraMusic]

can i have both ? 😂

[@slicknoize]

@@OoraMusic maybe 😂 the octa is a little bit hard to learn because many many functions but lovely machine of course

[@OoraMusic]

@@slicknoize octa is my favorite thing ever. but as a strict drum machine i prefer one with synth voices rather than samples.

[@donadoma]

This or octatrack + analog four?

[@lesstalkmoredisco9445]

Octatrack + Rytm !!

[@OoraMusic]

agreed with octa + rytm

[@lesstalkmoredisco9445]

@@OoraMusic yeah, on paper OT + A4 make more sense as sampler + synth, but in practice I always enjoy OT + Rytm even more. For my needs Rytm’s synth machines are enough for techno leads / loops, plus everything that I’ve recorded already into OT to mangle.

[@donadoma]

@@lesstalkmoredisco9445 thanks! 👍

[@lawr.h]

Octatrack+Tempest for me! 6 analog voices for drums/leads/pads/bass/some combination of those. Comes with some annoying quirks though.

[@fluim0102]

Although it has some amazing features (definitely if you love to sample) when you look at it from a groovebox perspective... The Spectralis I just got runs circles around the AR in so many ways (incredible sound, amazing routing possibilities, on board synth capabilities

[@nkozi]

Yeah but like only 20 people have a Spectralis, and used prices are near double what a new AR goes for for something over twice the size.

[@OoraMusic]

never had a chance to try one!

[@theway3058]

There next to impossible to get. And until the next generation comes out I really like my AR. I like my mpc too. I’ve made some cool beats on the AR. It’s a deep machine.

[@Lion_ofJudah]

yeah its nice and fun but did you know that you can do it with a computer? :) And it is even easier and sounds better? Just saying...

[@OoraMusic]

computer? what's that?

[@mooted5513]

Worst of the elektron devices. Overpriced. Crappy pads. Simple yet over convoluted.

[@massimomarazzo9180]

Not detailed tutorial. You are a Little nervous 😆

[@OoraMusic]

ahah, well there are so many tutorials and I didnt mean to be exhaustive.