The Syntakt Experience

Download the 8-track EP + Sysex File of all the Patterns + Stem Recordings of All Tracks from Syntakt + Explanation Video. This is a HUGE download spawning over 4GB!
dataline.bandcamp.com/album/t... or dataline.gumroad.com/l/rifcx
Sysex Files gives you access to all the Patterns I used in this EP. You can dig deep and tweak them to your liking! There are 16 Patterns in total which you can upload to your very on Syntakt!
Stem Recordings will allow you to remix or make totally new songs with them. And it's a great source of Syntakt samples :) Each song has 14 tracks of Stem files = 12 Audio tracks + Analog FX track + Reverb & Delay Track.
The Explanation Video goes through how I composed & recorded these songs, my approach to performing and my general view on the Syntakt. The runtime of the video around 30 minutes.
You can read my thoughts about the Syntakt here:
www.elektronauts.com/t/datali...
I bought the Syntakt myself, not sponsored.
Enjoy!

[@RedMeansRecording]

Hell yeah

[@OscillatorSink]

The King Returns.

[@blushingfrieza]

You're the reason I bought all my elektron gear, you showed me what was possible and now I make the music of my dreams. Thank you Cenk, you will forever be the reason elektron sold so many products over the years, I hope they compensated you well.

[@pierrefitch]

I just got a Syntakt and own a Digitone Key and Digitakt will this make a solid Trio combo for creating electronic music stuff ....

[@Matthewsavant]

@@pierrefitchI’m the right hands, yes absolutely could even be all one needs to write entire albums of material

[@s.r.b.4582]

the most awaited video in the youtube game

[@ethanallen8372]

I missed your voice on the official product demo

[@sinkarna]

same! CENK FOR PRESIDENT!

[@PaWeGiWo]

Same. My ot

[@plutonthedarkmystic]

Definetly - Cenk IS Mr. Elektron ^^!!

[@koitka2037]

Same here Dudee

[@TriangleWaveRecords]

I am loving this old school 90’s left field techno aesthetic used to present this device. Like many others said, a lot of the videos don’t really showcase the musicality of the product. Too many synthtubers are very clearly paid to sell the product and don’t do a very good job… thanks Cenk for delivering something far more interesting! In the end it’s about making actual music.

[@am5790]

yes, this is about showcasing performance

[@AveMcree]

Ok this man ain't playing games!!! Dope shit

[@mortovivo1534]

This is what we’ve all been missing. Thank you

[@dos5gw962]

Best Syntakt demo so far.

[@hexwavemusic]

Holy moly what a performance!! 👏👏👏 I was glued the whole time. I can't believe how fast and precise you are, and all the tracks are bangers!

[@wgfontenot]

Just what we all needed. A demo from the true Elektron OG! Incredible as always!

[@lbarnett748]

Nice demo of this beast. 12 tracks is definitely a big upgrade. Good work man love the Egyptian sounds at the end.

[@blkdot]

Excelent as always! Man... You are my inspiration and made me dream of the Octatrack for the first time as a teenager (like an unattainable dream). Now I have an OT and DT on my table and make music on these beautiful machines. It took a lot of sacrifices, as these are not cheap machines, but you started it and it was worth it.

[@MrDataline]

Glad to read this :) happy to be of service!

[@medenine4828]

@@MrDataline same here. I’m still regularly inspired by your music as some of the freshest and most interesting sounds out there.

[@danielsolovev_art]

A pure masterpiece! Loved it so much!

[@slakk5093]

Awesome work MrDataline, I often listen to these 'Experience' sets in my music playlists

[@aikighost]

"Hi Im Cenk NOT from Elektron but Im going to do the best SYNTAKT demo out there anyway....." :P

[@ryanhursh6322]

Everyone else’s demos sound like absolute trash. EZ-Bot would be the only exception. The synthfluencers actually stopped me from buying one of these.

[@coolquentin]

@@ryanhursh6322 i agree, the massive number of day one video reviews was pretty anticlimactic to me.

[@matstjean]

Really! Day one syntuber made me regret buying too fast but this vid confirm that its awesome. Add Basek session on the list.

[@ryanhursh6322]

@@matstjean Agreed, but Basek ALWAYS sounds like Basek, which is impressive, but not so great at showcasing versatility. Cenk pulled out a lot of heavy percussion and melody… even more important, some emotion. But again, yes, Basek definitely tore it up!

[@chaoswires2734]

@@ryanhursh6322 There are enough good jams, if you don't like them, it doesn't mean they are trash. Try to make one yourself with what you have instead of depreciating other people's content.

[@quantummonastery]

You are one of my biggest inspirations for electronic music, every jam is a gift thank you! 🙏

[@78thandSynth]

Incredible work. Explanation video very helpful too. Looking forward to downloading sys and tweaking. Thank you.

[@JohanWave]

I love this. Great performance 🌺🌟

[@arthurguo7754]

great work! I'd say it's the best syntakt jam I've found so far

[@TristanBaldi]

Fantastic set as always, thank you!

[@antfactor]

You never fail to impress... Cheers!

[@stan6066]

The sound is deep, very hovering, good rhythm. Peace! ☮️

[@CO5MA]

Amazing performance!

[@bio303]

I knew I shouldn't have watched this. I knew it. "Don't do it man, you'll just end up ordering a Syntakt - don't watch and listen to this." I said to myself. I was right. Order is in.

[@HankAstral]

It's not the same without you! But it is great to see you on a new journey!!

[@binahtrading8565]

I was waiting on this upload !!

[@mattkaz9604]

This is fantastic stuff. You are still a master of Elektron gear.

[@raysubject]

Epic. As always. Thanks !!!

[@matstjean]

Really insane! Best STakt trip!

[@grillskillz]

Still the best Syntakt performance, period.

[@swissives]

Wau, and this only with the Syntakt! This is awesome! I realized must invest much more time into my Syntakt skills 🙂 Great music you performed!

[@supernatural802]

Finally! Thank you sir!

[@logikslave]

Oh it’s so worth the wait!!!

[@asafnisan]

This is art. Very moody and inspiring. Respect from istanbul.

[@dnbsoldier7259]

Yeah mate, you rocked it! Nice work. Guess it's time for me to RTFM

[@f3d3sacchi]

This video is the best answer to all those who are wondering if it is worth buying syntakt and what it can do. .. and then thank you for these contents (sysex, stems and of course your music) ❤️

[@AMBMusic]

This is awesome! 🙌🏻

[@valuemastery]

Don't worry Cenk, at first all Elektron boxes seem to be complicated, but with time and practice, you will get the hang of it 😂

[@dedeqtor]

nice to see you back cigarator abi :))

[@petapixels]

This is a new favorite album I believe

[@jessejarrar]

The opening track was a really great!

[@eldino]

The first two tracks are dope!

[@chrisp4039]

👋 Really enjoy your stuff!! I'm trying to squirrel away for the A4 and Rytm but this looks fun.

[@DURKIT72]

that opener is great. sitting somewhere in middle of LFO Orbital Blackdog 10/10

[@musicsmurf7382]

Thank you, Master Syntakt

[@tantzeknut]

Great one!!

[@barbaraf8380]

Stunning!

[@cold_fashioned]

smashed that like before the sound even started

[@jerrberr1128]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaand I bought one. This is INSANE. What a performance.

[@ritualsoundsystem]

I like how you named the one pattern "Sellouts." See what you did there!

[@benoitdewandel]

Bravo ! the King

[@maarzt]

the music is wonderful

[@lockyp204]

When did Cenk leave Elektron? That’s a loss for them

[@Pheonix0114]

Nice set

[@alexmax9832]

Pffff, great bro!

[@jojjeboy]

The king

[@jakobymaster]

I dont GAS about the syntakt as a unit, but this stuff as a listening experience is just fantastic!

[@twingems5332]

This is how you sell a machine if that is a concern. Great music.

[@marcusfreeweb]

The lead coming in around 6:50 reminds me of good old times, almost Klaus Schulze-like.

[@el_dani]

R.I.P.

[@ryanhursh6322]

You rinsed this fucking machine. Not surprised in the slightest though.

[@MrDataline]

Thanks man! Glad you like it :))

[@ondasonora6625]

Amazing❤

[@donaldpriola1807]

Cenk has sold tons of equipment with his brilliance. This is no exception.

[@nedavine]

Still the king

[@yumienmichelcorria7372]

Marvelous❤

[@alto464]

BRUTALLLLLLL 👏👏👏👏👏

[@nerdherd007]

Elektron should give you a cut of commision for the purchase I'm about to make because this video sealed the deal for me

[@MrDataline]

Hehhe! Glad to hear! Well, those days are over... The core of the Apple needs to stay fresh :)

[@njdpdv]

🔥EPICNESS🔥

Nice 🖤

[@vagueversatile]

Awesome! Hope there was an explanation video for the Digitone experience as well.

[@Nick-kb6jd]

BuT It doEsNt hAvE a SoNgMoDe. Excellent work Cenk, as always. Sounds great

[@slakk5093]

how has this become a badge of honour for the digi series. I hope they add songmode to my DT, would be useful!

[@adognamedshinji]

It should have a song mode at this price point 🤷

[@Kaje05]

Why? That’s what your DAW is for. Get over it!

[@adognamedshinji]

@@Kaje05 mate even my KORG DS10 has a song mode, and I got it for $20. What kind of crack are you smoking 😂😂

[@Kaje05]

@@adognamedshinji it’s not a player piano 😂 these boxes are made to be played. Song mode is whack. I seriously don’t understand why anyone would need it. Are you so lazy that you cannot sit there and switch patterns when you need to? Is it really that satisfying to program pattern changes together? Get over it

[@Snufferr5124]

You are watching master at work

[@orkunbagatur5055]

OMG! of diyorum..... ⚡🔥

[@adamd3820]

Man you just took this sh*t to a HNL

[@doverbeachxyz]

I'm liking all the comments below before having watched the video 😁. Now that you are not working with Elektron I'd really like to listen your opinion on this machine 😛

[@MrDataline]

Yes i wrote my own view about the syntakt on elektronauts! Overall its a good machine, nice to have these good soundsources from the good old past in 1 box. However, it doesn't really offer anything new to existing users. Its same sound sources from rytm n cycles, same sequencer, same hardware as digitakt etc.. Lack of arp n polyphony is obviously there. i had fun making these songs but, as a long time elektron user this doesn't feel innovative at all. :)

[@lbarnett748]

@@MrDataline I guess the delays can cheat with arpeggio changes. That’s why the digitone is the unique one I guess. The voice stealing is a bitch. But when drums are monotoned on 1 track it frees up 6 to 7 Notes for the other 3 tracks Depending how complex the drums are. But then on this beast a major chord can be locked to a minor then there’s the chord scaling to Lock so yeah. I’d love this box for sure. No voice stealing makes these set pad chords really powerful . Everything Elektron has done is amazing. This needs to celebrate everything they’ve done to make it fun for newcomers who only can afford one box. This is a little pricey but it will soon go down.

[@TimesOfTheSines.official]

Having 2 elektron lfos to play with on each track or sounds... It makes it a different beast than the Rtym, & more so Model Cycles. Great to hear someone making it shine as a groove box... It's not just aimed at being a good drum synth? It's a damn fine groovebox... I hope we get a 3rd lfo from Elektrons like these in future upgrades.

[@holografik3327]

Don't think it sounding just close to an AR ,I'm still looking for the demo to make me think otherwise

[@moralrevulsion_live]

I think it sounds like an analog four had a bad relationship with a machinedrum and had this little fella. Is nowhere near the boom of rytm I think this is lean towards more minimal techno and hypnotic deep 2006-2012 electro techno berghain style. But I am all about bad relationships and I am getting me one tomorrow 😂

[@eddiesinfin3583]

This is awesome! Any chance of you putting up just the explanation video for sell? We want more videos from you!

[@meloh_11]

yoooo elektron chopssss

[@jamesbarron5590]

Yes!

[@goodnota]

Yes indeed!

[@el_dani]

@@goodnota as a matter of fact: yes!

[@ConsoleGlow]

👽masterrr

[@PresbyterDJ]

Nice...

[@bodydevotion3500]

Completely blown away by this album, so gorgeous 💘 tks for that! Also, one question, when comparing the syntakt w the A4 mk1 and machinedrum, do you think it's able reproduce most that you can do with the previous elektron machines? Would you choose the syntakt between those 3? Cheers :)

[@MrDataline]

Thanks! Very glad to hear you enjoy it! Hmm A4 and machinedrum are much more capable when it comes to sound design, syntakt is more of a "simplified" and "remixed" version of previous elektron boxes. It doesn't offer the depth in sound design when compared to A4, Machinedrum, digitone, rytm etc.. In return, with its simpler approach, it can be said that its a good elektron beginner's box. I wouldn't choose syntakt over other elektron boxes. This is an objective thing of course. I prefer deeper machines which grow on you over time. Syntakt became quite stale for me after finishing this release. But overall, syntakt has nice sound sources from the past and the elektron seq is great as ever - so its a very capable machine nevertheless!

[@visible7044]

@@MrDataline damn. syntakt on its death bed..nobody should ever buy it after cenk saying hes bored of it already and a beginners device. gonna return mine.

[@nsjx]

imagine you could turn the unit over after this set and use it as an iron stove cook up a much deserved pot of coffee ;) ;) ;)

[@JoggingHouse]

Damn!

[@7177YT]

❤❤❤

[@WillRoan]

Dayum

[@DJ-Lazy-Lodger]

bit more to my liking;-)

[@paolopaolomusik]

the reason why I'm still poor 😁 love your stuff man!!

[@rrrobart9]

Yum yum

[@frantsel5711]

holy smokes

[@marcinlacfik8813]

Shit. It sound like box to do it all. Has this been played in one go? I’m literally into experimental/noise side of things and considering buying this just because of this video and capabilities. Thanks

[@julesbenci]

nice

[@odalv7278]

Great job! I would, without a hesitation buy this groove box if it had internal & assignable (side-chain) compressor machines…. Not a criticism to your work, just a general question i’m trying to find an answer for: have you tried to run separate tracks via overbridge, to use compression (or plugins) in DAW on separate channels? I’m just curious if that would work without excessive latency etc. Any feedback is appreciated. 🙏🏼

[@Claidheambmor]

Plenty of information online detailing how to minimise latency, use a decent computer, don't have any other programs running than your DAW, turn off wifi, don't live monitor and tweak your DAW's settings to achieve minimum audio latency.

[@Hanallred]

Fuck! This is so sick.

[@Hysteric_Subjects]

So good. Hey man I know this thing isn't supposedly equipped with an ARP but am curious how you managed ARPlike notes Cheers!

[@politesociety]

Just put a note on each step.

[@Hysteric_Subjects]

Nevermind mate, I just saw you made a video about the development. Cheers.

[@MrDataline]

Yea! There is no arp on the syntakt which is a shame... Could have really be useful in this machine. I programmed the melodies in, with using OP1 as a midi keyboard :)

[@Hysteric_Subjects]

@@MrDataline it’s not too late for them to add it, it’d be software only change, so possible I think …guess you can always ARP using external gear too! Thanks

[@davidreina7997]

Outstanding! I can’t wait to get one. Are you an advanced Elektron user? How was you learning line with it? Cheers!

[@Kablehead]

:D He is the guy who presented most Elektron devices in the past.

[@davidreina7997]

@@Kablehead I understand now the workflow lol

[@UberSynth]

Good demo but I’d rather hear your views and opinion on it? The sounds are indeed familiar almost those from the cycles and RYTM but perhaps a review would be nice and your opinion?

[@microfx]

he did on Elektronauts

[@MrDataline]

Yes i wrote my own view about the syntakt on elektronauts! Overall its a good machine, nice to have these good soundsources from the good old past in 1 box. However, it doesn't really offer anything new to existing users. Its same sound sources from rytm n cycles, same sequencer, same hardware as digitakt etc.. Lack of arp n polyphony is obviously there. i had fun making these songs but, as a long time elektron user this doesn't feel innovative at all. :)

[@UberSynth]

@@MrDataline I noticed it also doesn’t have a proper song mode either. I have the monomachine, Octatrack and digitone. I’m still on the fence whether to order one or not. It’s good to see your honesty. Personally, I think Elektron missed the mark with this new device. It’s more like a “greatest hits” device. Let’s just hope in future, Elektron will be more innovative with the next device. I may buy the syntakt in the end just for my GAS ( Gear Accumulative Syndrome )😃 love your work Cenk😎👍

[@lookapi]

👍👍👍

[@jcemagine72]

Wow

[@chteffunxox97]

It's funny to see this masterclass in parallel with forum topics and veterans who say that syntakt is inferior to this or that Elektron older machines for this or that reason. Most experts aren't able to deliver a set like that even with 5 machines linked...