Why I Won’t Talk about the Digitakt II

The Digitakt II is now out! And some of you were expecting a video for me on the DIgitakt II, I’m here to tell you that won’t be happening.
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00:00 Hey What's up
00:17 Reason 1
00:52 Reason 2
01:30 What the future holds
02:10 the TLDR
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[@uhuhtapes]

Best Digitakt 2 video so far!

[@RickyTinez]

Hahaha!

[@roger_001]

yup, hands down.

[@nicosoftnt]

yeah best

[@nicolastudor8226]

yeah

[@RJ1J]

All Digitakt II videos: Stereo samples, more memory, longer sequencer and other smaller better things. Still doesn't have good sample editing. Everything else mostly the same. End.

[@EZBOT_]

Do your thing homie, we are here for it.

[@dualsphere]

You just talked about the digitakt.

[@RickyTinez]

My man! ❤

[@LYFoulidis]

I’m here for the inspiration Not for the hype

[@Daniel-ot8gg]

Totally get it, just make video's about the stuff that is on your mind, like you do most of the time. That's what makes you unique in this youtube landscape.

[@RickyTinez]

💪🏼 thanks for taking the time to write!

[@pdxer1110]

Follow your instincts. The biggest reason your videos are great is that they are from your perspective, showing your approach. Keep it up!

[@RickyTinez]

Dope to hear! Thanks for that. And thank you for being a supporter!

[@jimlampshady]

I'm much more interested in seeing people use gear than talk about it. Keep those beats coming Ricky!

[@AMTunLimited]

I really appreciate your deep dives and workflow videos more than just reviews. Seeing the device in a practical setting, so to speak, is what really sets you apart for me.

[@willp3754]

I would not expect you to do a first-day review video or really a review-type video at all. You make tutorials of creative processes with insightful banter and good humor.

[@andrewdoucet3029]

Thanks for this Ricky! I appreciate the openness of this. Keep doing what you do!

[@NunyaB1s]

All good. You named all the folks I go to for regular reviews, from you, I want to hear you use it and share cool things along the way. Don’t change this, keep doing what you’re doing

[@aoterou]

All those folks (cuckoo, loopop, pikant) as part of the shillverse are technically also working for elektron, receiving gear and early access yet not disclosing anything as a sponsorship, that’s a huge ethics loophole that KZbin should adress, the usual “This company send me their stuff but they are not telling me what to say” is laughable… in other areas of tech some KZbinrs had addressed this and made changes but in music production is honestly a disgrace, and I like the Digitakt 2 by the way, it’s not about this particular product… Ricky is doing the right thing by letting us know about his bias, but next time he reviews a product by another company he should be CLEAR: the moment you accept anything from any manufacturer you are biased, even if they don’t send a script…

[@NunyaB1s]

@@aoterou it’s not shilling when you’re literally teaching how to use a thing. Shilling is when you just do a surface gloss over the product and high fiving the marketing team. All of the three I mentioned (which you also mentioned) call out product drawbacks and usually provide workarounds. They represent a high bar for review content. All of whom also disclose when they get a product for free. All of whom have warned me against products that don’t fit with my use case.

[@aoterou]

@@NunyaB1smy point is not that their videos are not useful, it is that those videos should be labeled as sponsored content, do you think loopop or cuckoo would give a negative review of a brand that is so popular and giving them those kind of privileges? Of course not, the other day I saw the only honest review of the Polyend Play+ in all youtube by a guy (I forgot his name but he’s an American dude with glasses) basically explaining this, he couldn’t give an honest opinion if he wanted to have early access and free stufff from Polyend… and I’ve witnessed first hand how youtubers in the shillverse gloss over very obvious flaws in gear I own. As I said, it is an Ethical issue and in other areas of KZbin, creators have taken this approach: if it’s free stuff or early access, the video is labeled as sponsorship, otherwise they buy everything (and then return it)… and I am not saying the brands are doing anything wrong, in fact, kudos to their Mkt department for exploiting this loophole.

[@ichigen511]

You're definitely NOT a weirdo you just have integrity and want to promote integrity in this space. Cheers brother!

[@TrapPod]

I respect that! Keep on doing ur vids. Really enjoy them and learn a lot from ur content! 💪🏼

[@jansears4380]

Love it brother. I know we get to see how you USE it! That’s the fun. The joy you bring and enthusiasm is why I’m here. So thank you!

[@TheLordGU]

I know this might sound weird in a way, but to be honest, I appreciate what you said - and that you didn’t do a review-ish video on the box. Please, don’t get me wrong: of course a review by you would’ve been appreciated too, as you do have a way to explain and talk about stuff that I really like and which is great to follow (as far as I am concerned). That said, I have to admit that I really, really love the videos you do about workflows, along with those where you just jam and have good fun - as this spirit of yours when you’re into creating and explaining comes across in those videos in a way that inspires me to get off the couch and try something myself. Of course, in the end it was and totally is up to you what your videos are about: it is your channel, and you sure are at your best when you create what you feel like creating. And I, for one, would like to thank you for all the time you are putting into this: Thank you very much, Ricky!

[@erok226]

Well said

[@RickyTinez]

Thanks GU, I appreciate your kind words, and your longtime support. I’ve seen you around the channel for a long time! Much love.

[@arunningjourney1460]

Can't believe elektron released a special edition e25 DT mk1 just before the release of a mk2. Insane..

[@williambrandon9660]

gotta save up funds to drop the new model somehow, this occured to me too but I'm good with it

[@slakk5093]

Yeah pretty scumbag move

[@romanovelius]

e25 DT is a collectable item, for the fans of the OG DT whose life were changed by the device

[@RnBGarvey]

Moneygrab

[@prestonjames3]

It's not like they forced anyone to buy it... so what are companies not supposed try to make money anymore? lol Plus they did an e25 version of all the Digis.

[@miguelgjesus]

That’s work ethic right there, love the attitude. Also I tune regularly into your videos because you’re actually using gear to make music and that is surprisingly refreshing. Keep up the good work.

[@DesertNinjaX]

I can't remember what brought me to your channel originally, probably pocket operator vids? That was years ago. I've never even seen 99% of the gear you use in real life and likely never will. I've stayed for your teaching style, jams, and mostly just the positive attitude; it's contagious! All of it! 🎼🎶🖤

[@polyphonico]

Thanks for the honesty! Excited to see how you use the DTII

[@LunTwoThree]

Mega respect. Can't wait to see you flying on the Digitakt II. No one makes using the elektron boxes easy like you.

[@andrij.demianczuk]

I love it. Probably won’t be picking up a mk2 anytime soon, mostly because I’m so comfy with my mk1 and love it so much, and it does what I need. My only ‘gripe’ is I wish they kept the OG yellow screen.

[@SONWU]

Sounds about right, love to see you making what you do best!

[@BubbaSatori]

I enjoy the deep dives by the folks you mentioned. I don’t need one more. I’d rather watch and learn from you making music. Carry on.

[@Jala_haru]

Ricky! You're FIRED!

[@RickyTinez]

😭 😭

[@jmornhi]

@@RickyTinez jk Ricky you're hired

[@skeleoke]

@@RickyTinez Have a raise!

[@JamesBermingham]

Promoted !! Welcome to your new penthouse office. Here is the new HexadeckTrack MK I that will blow your mind. 😱 Don’t tell anyone yet 🤫

[@Bilpokat]

We love you but without your input you going2 lose sum folks

[@MidlifeSynthesist]

Bro!!! Totally respect your stance, just shows what a generous heart beats in there🤟🏻 Can’t wait to hear you jam on the Mk2 though, lots of love!

[@blenderuser6728]

I wish more music youtubers were like you. You are the best. I've had mine since launch also and plan on buying a new DT soon. Thank you, Ricky!

[@maikrobin]

I know exactly what you mean! That´s why you are awesome.

[@charlesv]

Lots of respect for setting your own boundaries! I got a DT2 myself after selling my DT1 last month to make room and am having a hard time getting back into it. Would love to see a DT-only session, maybe using single cycle waveforms etc to build a track!

[@purpleomm]

Appreciate the honesty and integrity - too little of it around at the moment - you is doin the right thing , as per. Thanks

[@synesthesiafilms]

Fair play. Ur constraint and mastery always impressed me on a personal level.

[@DefconUnicorn]

I think it cool that you keep to your mission and let others do the reviews of your gear. Would love to in time hear your views on the new features as you make some new tracks with it.

[@sunsettribe]

More power to you Ricky!

[@ksgant]

Hey Ricky. I personally don't come to your channel looking for reviews or things like that. I like your videos of how you USE things. How you prepare for a gig coming up where you go "I'm only taking a minimal rig...so it will be a Digitakt II, a kazoo, and a didgeridoo" or something like that. Just you sitting down and making a groove on your Octatrack is outstanding, so I am guessing that's something you'll be doing with the Digitakt II...because even then we learn so much. Keep up the great work.

[@mikebrodhead]

Your channel is the biggest reason I got my DT last year. When I read about DT2, one of my first thoughts was “I wonder what Ricky Tinez will think?” I’m eager to hear what you do with it. Thanks for being awesome!

[@raysubject]

Huge respect to you, world needs more people like you Ricky !! So fair, honest and always true to your morals and principles (and positivistic). Anything you decide is your choice and will be redpected !! Mad respect .

[@eventhorizon1414]

You always give me inspirations! From South Korea!❤❤❤

[@darrinbisson8914]

This is why you’re successful at what you do Ricky - you’re thoughtful, honest and a good communicator

[@Decoy303]

Hey... it's a blessing for all of us that you can bring the knowledge that you can to us all.

[@bobflick9496]

wow...that was so refreshing.... kudos to you Mr. Tinez........

[@cloneroom]

Cheers for the vid and I totally get your choice makes perfect sense. Your fellow chaps have it covered just keep doing your thing. That's why I come here

[@gepardek]

@2:08 "And who knows what future holds" - it sounds like Octatrack mk3 was announced here! ;)

[@k-g-p]

No music today ... was hoping for some chill music as every saturday😊 love you, man.

[@RickyTinez]

Soon! There’s always next week 😊

[@yourcitysleeps]

Excited for you to get to have fun with it! I know how much you love the OG.

[@verstaerker]

may I ask what OG stands for?

[@yourcitysleeps]

@@verstaerker Original

[@GeorgeL909]

You're a good dude Ricky. To be honest I am really looking forward to patch design stuff with the mk2. I don't have one, but it's a sampler, and I love videos about how to how to fatten up a drum sound, clever uses of envelopes or chopping, the stuff I could mine for inspiration on other samplers I own.

[@allthatforwhat]

Class act, as always. I'm so fatigued with all the DT2 unboxing/first impression/tutorial videos out right now that I probably wont get one for some time, if at all. Thanks as always, RT!

[@strangestrains.]

respect homie 🤘🏽

[@torino1138]

I like your vibe Ricky !

[@ScottEmmick]

Just looking forward to seeing some of your magic on the new box and hearing what you create.

[@BiomechTB303]

We love ya and your videos. Do what feels right to you.

[@samiblanco]

We just wanna hear the good gems of urs, always on point

[@CHIBIXULTRA]

To be honest, I watch your videos because the MUSIC you make in them inspires me. Looking forward to see you make tracks with the II as well.

[@JoshuaNeedham]

The review videos are great and the creators you mentioned have all provided solid content thus far. I want to see how people push the machines and how they bend them at will to do the things they do. Thanks Rickey!

[@DJeMo]

Take note folks, be YOU do YOU..... Always...

[@blackbassie]

Thank you for this video. I have always wondered how it worked between your video’s made as a Ricky Tinez the musician versus Ricky Tinez working for Elektron.

[@ACarbonellBeceiro]

Thanks for your honesty. I can't wait to see (and hear) what comes out of it in your studio. BTW, I have the Digi1 since it's release so we share the same box "type"... I miss that packaging... haha I guess Elektron needed to cut costs somewhere (I'm glad it was on the packaging and not the on devices !!). Anyway thanks again. Keep it up, you're truly an inspiration. Cheers mate.

[@jeffryarchambeau5441]

Playing is more powerful than talking. Looking forward to your Digitakt2 "communications"

[@distantcomets]

Naw man, that’s totally fair! Love your perspective as always, and I appreciate the ethical dilemma. I look forward to the next one!

[@filippo21ful]

that's what we've come to expect from you Ricky, chill'ntegrity! also, looking forward to the 50 times resampling video with the new unit now!

[@bourianboubbov9937]

Hey man, as always, love your work! Been kn the fence for a looong time about the Digitakt. Didn't like the mono thing.. One thing here made me smile/laugh about it when I see the title. You won't talk about it... but you did? Haha! Love it! Stay cool! Makes my day watching your vids!

[@futur_sunds]

Fair enough. I respect this a lot

[@caffeinechamberrecordings973]

Totally makes sense to me, your reasoning is totally valid. And well get to see you in action with it anyway, so all good.

[@nightcitywanderer]

watching you use it to make stuff is the ultimate "review" anyway. can't wait

[@Andy-sq3im]

Well said Ricky... done with integrity, which is the most important thing one can have

[@FunnyPhisto]

Do your thing. It has to bring you joy and you are right, videos about music making or about concepts (and not specific gear) age far better. And I always love a good “this is my technique” video which just turns into being a jam with benefits.

[@ambulatemusic]

I for one love your tutorials and credit them for my purchase of the OG Digitakt. By making small snippet tutorials that were easy to digest, it made an otherwise complicated machine into something that I fully understand now. Plus they're very inspiring and your video quality and presentation are great.

[@SteveSatori]

You got me at "make some club tracks the way I always do"

[@SURCOlive]

Cool take on things. Thats why you're the dude!

[@SURCOlive]

@Alakazam888 Aw thanks!!

[@jancarsonweatherby1579]

hmmm... maybe you could do tutorial? I'm super interested in these boxes. But I am so used to visual timelines in DAWs where I can see everything spatially, I just go nuts trying to think about "16 (insert your own number) tracks" inside a black box, in the abstract. I really wish I could go to school or find a teacher somewhere who can help get me over that hump, because I love the sounds these things can make.

[@M2tias]

Whether you have unfair advantage or not, your attitude of thinking in that way is awesome!

[@dominiqueq887]

First time ever I write a comment on a video... but: "Maybe I'm just a weirdo". Dude... you're GENUINE. Does that makes someone a weirdo, I think not ;-) Thanks for doing what you do, it is a true refreshment on KZbin!

[@scottaugat3604]

You’re first class my dude. 🙏

[@fuentessetneuf]

Makes sense. I would love for you do your thing and make music and explain how you are finding it helpful with the new features with your style of house music. Much love compadre!

[@harrisonallen]

Makes perfect sense, esp as a contractor. Also good to hear from you about the why. I def just expected silence, which would also have been fine. Love your videos and your vibe. Your positivity is inspiring Can’t wait to see the OG Digitakt on Reverb as an ‘owned by Ricky Tinez’😜

[@johngalvin6352]

Do your thing Ricky, and let's see what it does. Respect

[@PyramidBeats28]

you rock Ricky 💯

[@damigamusic]

I totally get it. I still can't wait to see what kind of music you drum up on this thing, though. Bring it!

[@Xcopeta]

You are one of the best experts on the Digitakt! Would love to see your review on the v2. You work there? No problem. It may be biased? Ok. If you want to be biased or not is up to you. It is your personal opinion. I still would love to see a tutorial, review, tips on the v2!!😊

[@robhunns8779]

Playing it straight as always dude

[@PatternMusic]

Nicely done.

[@quinnzender]

Just looking forward to you jamming out on the thing in a future video! Tutorials smootorials; I'm just here for good vibes and good music.

[@cryingjordan8842]

You’re the man for not shilling. The other synthfluencers need to take notes on not just forcing out whatever they wanted for free this week…

[@Gasparzinho311]

Just do a killer video, and stop thinking to much. You make the best videos for DT on internet. I don’t think it’s unfair. if you like elektron, and DT mk2 just do it. Show to the world how fun it can be to play with it. Keep doing what you doing. 👊👊

[@willzegal1296]

That's why I love your channel. (I'm killing : that's not the _only_ reason why I love it).

[@NostalgicExplorer]

Great video. I have the OG but will get the Digitakt II soon.

[@ildarkinildarkin]

I'm waiting for any video on Digi2 from you, Ricky!

[@itsdrawkcab5899]

Brother is there any chance this thing gets manual slicing and polyphony?

[@henrikfisch]

Actually when I heard Elektron is making a successor to "Digitakt" the first thing which shot through my head was: "Oh nice ... this is going to be an awesome video from Ricky!" Well ...

[@combobreaker449]

It could look like a conflict of interest, so it's respectful you did this sir

[@thomaslacey7878]

Integrity, and very welcome too x ❤

[@floralissa]

I can understand your concerns, and I respect your decision. But not gonna lie, I was bummed not to see a video day of release from you. Never come to you for reviews, but come to you for your infectious excitement about making music and sharing of tips & techniques. It felt weird that you were missing from the day of festivities. Glad to hear that you’ll be joining us in the fun soon though!

[@mikerinehart]

Ricky, that's a straight up professional stance to take.

[@gffg387]

Tinez Ricky!

[@gregbeaudry]

I think that because of your experience, you are one of the ONLY qualified people to do a review/update video for the Digitakt2! You and Loopop are always trusted sources🙏🏻

[@footrocketco.3050]

Fair? We're not playing a video game here brother lol. One of the things I love about your channel is getting to learn things from you as a reliable source of information. (someone who knows exactly what the gear does). Thanks for being awesome bro

[@smudgedog123]

You do you! That's why I'm here.

[@supernatural802]

living the dream. respect!

[@stephengreco5115]

Appreciate your transparency. But I think we (community) would really miss a DT2 video from your workflow perspective. I’m fine with your inside info considering elektron gear, while amazing, have some not so intuitive workflows. I’m looking forward to them in the future from you. Keep up the great work.

[@arismakesmusic1698]

Happy to hear that you’re still with Elektron. Do what you do best, Ricky. There’s enough review videos going around. Looking forward to you eventually making some jam type videos with the DT2. To be honest, when the announcement happened, the first thing I said was, “can’t wait for Ricky and EZBOT to start jamming on these things!” ✌🏼

[@whiteperill]

You're not a weirdo, i like your choice, plus talking nicely about another great creators ❤

[@ivan.bofinger]

Much respect to you for going this route! As soon as I saw the DT2 announcements went like “oh! Can’t wait to see Ricky destroy the time stretch on this thing” 😂😂 it takes a lot of balls to decide not to make a video that would absolutely be a hit.

[@williambrandon9660]

Well, good on Rickey for making a decision and standing by it. Little odd imo but I would definitely give yourself some credit, the gear videos you do help me use the instrument or gear more deeply, I didn't want to watch a dtII review so glad my favorite guy for the job isn't dropping one, makes things a lot easier... lookin forward to writing on dtII and seeing what you come up with as well, this is a huge addition to my workflow

[@WingHouseCup]

The OG Digi is still one of my favorite go to devices.