Digitakt Beat making powerhouse User Manual
FCC compliance statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefully and adhere to the operating advice. 1. Do not use this unit near water. 2. Never use aggressive cleaners on the casing or on the screen. Remove dust, dirt and fingerprints with a soft, dry and non-abrasive cloth. More persistent dirt can be removed with a slightly damp cloth using only water. Disconnect all cables while doing this. Only reconnect them when the product is safely dry. 3.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1.1 CONVENTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2. THE DIGITAKT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 8.5.2 MUTE MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 9. PATTERNS, KITS, SOUNDS, AND SAMPLES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 9.1 THE +DRIVE SOUND LIBRARY AND THE SOUND POOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 9.1.1 ADDING SOUNDS TO THE SOUND POOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS 11.7 LFO PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 12. MIDI TRACK PARAMETERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 12.1 EDITING THE MIDI TRACK PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 12.2 TRIG PARAMETERS PAGE. . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS 16.2 EMPTY RESET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 16.3 FACTORY RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 16.4 OS UPGRADE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Digitakt. The Digitakt is a compact drum machine from Elektron. It contains all the necessary tools to make people move to the beat. A digital and highly flexible sound engine, sampling capability, a live-friendly sequencer, the means to control external MIDI gear, and Overbridge support. To get the most out of your machine, we recommend that you read this manual in its entirety. 1.
2. THE DIGITAKT 2. THE DIGITAKT When we started thinking about the product that was to become the Digitakt, we began by asking ourselves: what are the ideal features and tools required to quickly make a really good sounding beat? How to define the bare essentials? But not only that. Certain products possess an almost sparkling allure, and they give more than they take. You just want to use them. Why do they evoke such a feeling? And thus, with these questions in mind, the work began. Fast forward.
3. PANEL LAYOUT AND CONNECTORS 3. PANEL LAYOUT AND CONNECTORS 3.
3. PANEL LAYOUT AND CONNECTORS • [AMP] takes you to the AMP page, where you find parameters for the amplitude envelope and effect sends. On MIDI tracks you find the CC select settings here. The secondary function accesses the REVERB page. • [LFO] accesses the LFO parameters for the active track. The secondary function accesses the MASTER page. 11. The [ARROW] keys. Used for navigation and for setting some parameter values. In menus, they are called [UP], [DOWN], [LEFT], and [RIGHT]. 12.
3. PANEL LAYOUT AND CONNECTORS 3.2 REAR CONNECTORS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. POWER, Switch for turning the unit on and off. 2. DC In, Input for power supply. Use the included PSU-3b power adapter, connected to a power outlet. 3. USB, For connecting the unit to a computer. For MIDI-control or Overbridge use. Use the included A to B USB 2.0 connector cable to connect to a computer host. 4. MIDI THRU/SYNC B, Forwards data from MIDI IN. Can also be configured to send DIN sync to legacy instruments.
4. DIGITAKT SOUND ARCHITECTURE 4. DIGITAKT SOUND ARCHITECTURE The illustrations below show the Digitakt sound architecture, with its eight audio voices and two send effects (delay and reverb). 4.
5. OVERVIEW OF THE DIGITAKT DATA STRUCTURE 5. OVERVIEW OF THE DIGITAKT DATA STRUCTURE The image below outlines the data structure of the Digitakt. +DRIVE Projects, Samples, Sounds PROJECT 127 SAMPLES SOUND POOL 128 PATTERNS 8 AUDIO TRACKS (per pattern) 128 Sounds 8 MIDI TRACKS (per pattern) 5.1 +DRIVE The +Drive is a non-volatile storage. It keeps up to 128 projects stored internally, and it also holds all saved Sounds. The +Drive also contains the sample bank.
5. OVERVIEW OF THE DIGITAKT DATA STRUCTURE 5.3 ABOUT THE TRACKS 5.3.1 THE AUDIO TRACKS The Digitakt has eight audio tracks. Each audio track contains one sample, and the parameter settings in the PARAMETER pages TRIG, SRC, FLTR, AMP, and LFO. To select an audio track for editing, press and hold [TRK] key and then press one of the [TRIG 1–8] keys. 5.3.2 THE MIDI TRACKS The Digitakt has eight dedicated MIDI tracks. They are used to control external, MIDI equipped, gear.
6. THE USER INTERFACE 6. THE USER INTERFACE The screen shows all the information needed for real-time interaction and editing on the Digitakt. The eight DATA ENTRY knob parameters shown will vary depending on the given situation. Below is the main interface screen of the SRC page. 1 2 3 7 6 4 5 1. 2. 3. 4. The current bank and pattern. The current pattern name. The current tempo. Eight track parameters. They show what the DATA ENTRY knobs control and their current parameter values. 5.
6. THE USER INTERFACE 6.2.3 [FUNC] KEY PRESS COMBINATIONS The standard way to use the [FUNC] key in combination with other keys, is to press and hold [FUNC] and then make a short press on the second key in the combination. For some key combinations, it is also possible to access a sub-menu by pressing and holding [FUNC] + second key for a second. 6.3 QUICK SCROLLING Scroll through menus using the LEVEL/DATA knob. Quick scrolling is possible on many menus.
6. THE USER INTERFACE 6.6 OVERBRIDGE The Overbridge software suite enables a tight integration between the Digitakt and a computer DAW. When using Overbridge, the user interface for the Digitakt will present itself as a clearly laid out plug-in window in your DAW. Access, edit, or automate parameters for sound shaping on screen. Always find your device preset parameters in the same state as you left them when you return to your DAW project, with the convenient total recall functionality.
7. QUICK START 7. QUICK START This quick start will guide you through some of the basic operations to start using the Digitakt right away. First, connect it as described in section “3.3 SETTING UP AND STARTING THE DIGITAKT” on page 12. 7.1 PLAYING THE FACTORY PRESETS You can find a number of preset patterns, Sounds, and samples in the Digitakt. Follow the instructions below to get started exploring your new instrument. 1. Press [BANK] and then press [TRIG 9] key to select bank A.
7. QUICK START Nudging the tempo is very handy when manually syncing Digitakt to a turntable or an external sound source. Note that you do not need to be in the TEMPO menu to perform tempo nudging. 7.1.4 EDITING PARAMETERS Each track has five PARAMETER pages. Press [PARAMETER] keys TRIG, SRC, FLTR, AMP, and LFO to access the different PARAMETER pages. These parameters affect the sound and signal in various ways. 1. Make sure a pattern is playing. 2.
8. DIGITAKT CONTROLS 8. DIGITAKT CONTROLS 8.1 TRIG KEYS The [TRIG] keys have several uses, including for example, trigging an audio track Sound (track 1–8) from the active pattern. (When sequencer recording is deactivated). They are also used for placing trigs in GRID RECORDING mode. When pressed in combination with the [PTN] and [BANK] keys, they select patterns and banks. The [TRIG] keys light up to indicate the position of placed trigs and to indicate the selected bank and track. 8.
8. DIGITAKT CONTROLS You can also use an external keyboard to play the active tracks Sound chromatically. Connect the keyboard to the Digitakt and configure the external keyboard and the Digitakt MIDI Auto Channel (SETTINGS > MIDI CONFIG > CHANNELS) to the same MIDI channel. Then play the keys on the external keyboard to play the active tracks Sound chromatically. You can play the active track’s Sound chromatically even if the Digitakt is not in CHROMATIC mode. 8.5.
9. PATTERNS, KITS, SOUNDS, AND SAMPLES 9. PATTERNS, KITS, SOUNDS, AND SAMPLES The patterns are the primary data container for the Digitakt. Sixteen patterns are available for each of the eight banks, which means that 128 patterns are available for each project. A pattern contains up to eight Sounds (one for each audio track), sequencer data like trigs and parameter locks. It also contains the default settings on the TRIG page and BPM, length, swing and time signature settings.
9. PATTERNS, KITS, SOUNDS, AND SAMPLES 4. Press [RIGHT] to open the SOUND OPERATIONS menu. 5. Select COPY TO ... and then press [YES]. 6. Select SOUND POOL, and then press [YES]. 9.2 SOUND BROWSER Press [FUNC] + LEVEL/DATA to open the SOUND BROWSER. The SOUND BROWSER is used to preview and load Sounds. This menu will show a list of all Sounds in the +Drive Sound library. Scroll the list by turning the LEVEL/DATA knob or by pressing [UP]/[DOWN].
9. PATTERNS, KITS, SOUNDS, AND SAMPLES Press [LEFT] to access the SORTING menu. Press [YES] to execute the commands. Press [NO] or the [RIGHT] arrow key to exit the menu. VIEW POOL lists Sounds available in the Sound pool of the active project. The command is only available when you browse the +Drive Sound library. VIEW +DRIVE lists Sounds available on the +Drive Sound library. The command is only available when you browse the Sound pool of the active project.
9. PATTERNS, KITS, SOUNDS, AND SAMPLES DELETE deletes the Sound. SELECT ALL selects all Sounds in the list. DESELECT ALL deselects all Sounds in the list. TOGGLE enables or disables write protection for the selected Sounds. When a Sound is write protected it cannot be overwritten, renamed, tagged or deleted. A write protected Sound has a padlock symbol next to its name SEND SYSEX sends the selected Sounds as SysEx data.
9. PATTERNS, KITS, SOUNDS, AND SAMPLES 3. Turn DATA ENTRY knob D to bring up a list of samples. 4. Turn the knob counter-clockwise to scroll up the list, clockwise to scroll down the list. Press the [TRIG] key of the active track while browsing to listen to the sample currently outlined. 5. Press [YES] to select a sample. Press DATA ENTRY knob D or [NO] to exit the list without selecting a sample. 9.6.
10. THE SEQUENCER 10. THE SEQUENCER The sequencer of the Digitakt stores information in patterns. A pattern controls the playback of the audio tracks, the MIDI tracks and various pattern-specific aspects of the tracks. Each of the eight banks, A to H, contains 16 patterns, which means 128 patterns are available for each project. For more information, please see “10.5 PATTERN MENU” on page 31.
10. THE SEQUENCER 10.2.1 TRIG TYPES A trig is a sequencer event that you can place when you want the sequencer to perform an action on the Digitakt. There are two types of trigs that you can use, note trigs and lock trigs. • Note trigs trigger Sounds or MIDI notes. • Lock trigs trigger parameter locks, but without triggering notes. Note trigs are indicated by red [TRIG] keys and lock trigs are indicated by yellow [TRIG] keys. Unlit [TRIG] keys indicate steps that does not contain any trigs.
10. THE SEQUENCER 2. Enter trigs in real time by tapping the [TRIG] keys. If CHROMATIC mode is active, the pitch value of the note trig will be recorded according to which [TRIG] key is pressed. Any changes to PARAMETER page settings, using the DATA ENTRY knobs, will be recorded as parameter locks and add lock trigs where needed. 3. Press [PLAY] to exit LIVE RECORDING mode while keeping the sequencer playing. If LIVE RECORDING mode is active and [RECORD] is pressed, GRID RECORDING mode will be activated. 4.
10. THE SEQUENCER VEL Sets the velocity curve fade out/fade in of the retrig (-128–127). -128 corresponds to a complete fade out during the set length, -64 fades out to half the velocity during the set length, 0 equals a flat velocity curve with no fade, 64 fades into half velocity during the set length and 127 fades in completely to full velocity during the set length. 10.5 PATTERN MENU Use the PATTERN menu to perform pattern management. Press [PATTERN MENU] to open the menu.
10. THE SEQUENCER • EXPORT SOUND Exports (saves) the active track’s Sound to the +Drive. Turn the LEVEL/DATA knob or press [UP]/[DOWN] to choose a destination memory slot. Press [YES] to export the Sound. Name the Sound and press [YES] again to confirm the export. • MANAGE SOUNDS Opens the SOUND MANAGER. For more information, please see “9.3 SOUND MANAGER” on page 24. 10.6 TRIG PARAMETERS PAGE Set the actions for when a note is trigged in the TRIG PARAMETERS page.
10. THE SEQUENCER 10.9.1 LENGTH PER PATTERN MODE This is the default mode. In this mode, all tracks of the pattern share the same length and time signature. LENGTH controls the step length of the pattern. The leftmost number displays the number of steps in the pattern. The maximum number of steps available in the pattern is determined by the total length, set by the second number. This can be either 16, 32, 48 or 64 steps.
10. THE SEQUENCER Press [FUNC] + [UP]/[DOWN] to set the TRACK LENGTH in increments of 16. 10.10 MASTER PAGE Press [FUNC] + [LFO] to access this menu. Here you can conveniently access the TRACK LEVEL parameter of all the eight audio tracks. (0–127) 10.11 SEQUENCER FEATURES 10.11.1 PARAMETER LOCKS Parameter locks makes it possible to set every trig to have its own unique parameter values. The note trigs of an audio track can, for example, have different pitch, amp or filter settings.
10. THE SEQUENCER become active and affect the sequence. You must first place a trig on the sequencer step to where you want to apply a conditional lock. The sequencer needs to be in FILL mode to activate the conditional lock called FILL. For more information, please see “10.11.4 FILL MODE” on page 35. You can use the COND parameter to set the following trig conditions: FILL is true (activates the trig) when FILL mode is active. FILL is true when FILL is false.
10. THE SEQUENCER 10.11.5 SWING Adjust the swing setting of the pattern, to employ a propulsive, rhythmic groove. Press [TEMPO] to access this menu. Turn DATA ENTRY knob E to set the SWING ratio to 51-80%. The default setting is equal spacing, 50%. 10.11.6 COPY, PASTE AND CLEAR OPERATIONS Patterns, tracks, track pages, and trigs can be copied, pasted and cleared. The active pattern can be copied to another location in the same bank or in another bank.
10. THE SEQUENCER 10.12 CHAINS Chains are sequences that consist of more than one pattern. You can use chains to preselect and automate in what order you want your patterns to play. You can create one chain in the currently active bank. You can use the 16 patterns within that bank to create the chain. The chain can consist of up to 64 pattern entries. 1. Press [BANK] + [TRIG 9–16] key to select bank. 2. Press and hold [PTN] and then press a [TRIG 1–16] key to select the first pattern in the chain. 3.
11. AUDIO TRACK PARAMETERS 11. AUDIO TRACK PARAMETERS Here follows a description of all of the parameters that are available on the audio tracks PARAMETER pages. The parameters on the TRIG page are not saved together with the Sound, but are instead saved with the pattern. The audio track parameters may be locked to other settings on any step of the pattern by first pressing and holding a [TRIG] key, then changing the parameters’ settings with the DATA ENTRY knobs. For more information, please see “10.11.
11. AUDIO TRACK PARAMETERS 11.3.1 TUN Tune sets the pitch of the sample. The knob works in a bipolar fashion, and a value of 0 leaves the pitch unchanged. (-24.00–+24.00, equivalent to four octaves.) 11.3.2 PLAY Play Mode sets the play mode of the sample. It controls how the sample will be played back when it is trigged. The different modes are: • REVERSE The sample will be played back in reverse once every time it is trigged.
11. AUDIO TRACK PARAMETERS The STA, LEN, and LOP parameters. Start Loop Position Length FORWARD LOOP play mode. Start Loop Position Length Start Length Loop Position Loop Position Start Length 11.4 SRC PAGE 2 Same parameters as on SRC page 1 but with a graphical representation of the parameters. Press [SRC] twice to access this parameter page. 11.5 FLTR PAGE On the FILTER page, you will find all parameters that control the multimode filter and its associated envelope.
11. AUDIO TRACK PARAMETERS 11.5.4 REL Release Time sets the length of the release phase of the filter envelope. (0–126, INF) 11.5.5 FREQ Frequency sets the cutoff frequency of the multimode filter. (0.00–127.00) 11.5.6 RESO Resonance sets the resonance behavior of the filter. Resonance introduces a peak in the spectrum at the cutoff frequency. (0.00–127.00) 11.5.7 TYPE Filter Type selects the type of filter. (OFF, 2-pole Lowpass, 2-pole Highpass) Attack Decay Release Sustain AMPLITUDE 11.5.8 ENV Env.
11. AUDIO TRACK PARAMETERS 11.6.4 OVER Overdrive sets the amount of overdrive and clipping distortion of the signal entering the filter. (0.00–127.00) 11.6.5 DEL Delay Send sets the amount of the sound that is sent through to the Delay effect. For more information, please see “13. FX PARAMETERS” on page 49. (OFF, 0.01–127.00) 11.6.6 REV Reverb Send sets the amount of the sound that is sent through to the Reverb effect. For more information, please see “13. FX PARAMETERS” on page 49). (OFF, 0.01–127.00) 11.
11. AUDIO TRACK PARAMETERS 11.7.1 SPD Speed sets the speed of the LFO. Try settings of 8, 16 or 32 to sync the LFO to straight beats. The knob is bipolar. The LFO cycle can be played backward by using negative values. (-64.00–63.00) 11.7.2 MULT Multiplier multiplies the SPD parameter by the set factor either by multiplying the current tempo (BPM settings), or by multiplying a fixed tempo of 120 BPM. 11.7.3 FADE Fade In/Out makes it possible to fade in/fade out the LFO modulation. The knob is bipolar.
11. AUDIO TRACK PARAMETERS LFO waveforms and trig modes. TRIG FREE TRIG TRIG ONE HOLD TRIG TRIG TRIG TRIG TRIG HALF TRIG TRIG TRI SIN WAVEFORM SQR SAW EXP RMP RND LFO speed (measured in whole note values) generated by combinations of the SPD and MULT settings.
12. MIDI TRACK PARAMETERS 12. MIDI TRACK PARAMETERS Here follows a description of the parameters that are on the MIDI tracks PARAMETER pages. The MIDI tracks parameters are saved together with the pattern. The parameters may be locked to other settings on any step of the pattern by first pressing and holding a [TRIG] key, then changing the parameters settings with the DATA ENTRY knobs. For more information, please see “10.11.1 PARAMETER LOCKS” on page 34. 12.
12. MIDI TRACK PARAMETERS 12.3.1 CHAN Channel sets the MIDI channel the track will send MIDI data to. If this parameter is set to OFF, it basically turns the MIDI track off. Please note that this parameter cannot be parameter locked. (OFF, 1–16) 12.3.2 BANK Bank is used for sending out a bank change message. Bank 1 to 128 can be sent. (OFF, 1–128) 12.3.3 PROG Program change is used for sending out a program change message. Program 1 to 128 can be sent. (OFF, 0–128) 12.3.
12. MIDI TRACK PARAMETERS 12.5.1 SEL1-SEL8 CC 1–8 Select specifies the CC commands that are controlled by the parameters on the AMP PAGE 1 (CC VALUE) page. The selectable values are the standard MIDI Control Change Messages. (0–119) 12.6 LFO PAGE The Low-Frequency Oscillator can be used to interact with the parameters found on the MIDI tracks’ SRC, and FLTR pages. Customize the low-frequency oscillator behavior, orientation, and depth on this page. Press [LFO] to access this parameter page. 12.6.
12. MIDI TRACK PARAMETERS • ONE will make the LFO start from the beginning when a note is trigged, run for one cycle and then stop. This makes its function similar to an envelope. • HLF will make the LFO start from the beginning when a note is trigged, run for half a cycle and then stop. For more information about the Trig Modes, please see the illustration at the end of section “11.7 LFO PAGE” on page 42. 12.6.8 DEP Depth sets the depth and polarity of the LFO modulation.
13. FX PARAMETERS 13. FX PARAMETERS The Digitakt effect parameters are explained in this chapter. 13.1 EDITING THE FX PARAMETERS The Digitakt’s Delay and Reverb are send effects and are set on a pattern level. It means that all the Sounds in a pattern shares the same effect settings but have individual send levels to the effects.
13. FX PARAMETERS 13.2.2 X Ping-pong sets the delay signal to alternate across the stereo field. There are two settings: • OFF lets you manually set the position of the delay signal in the stereo field. Use the WID parameter to change the stereo field position. • ON makes the delay signal alternate between left and right pan positions. The WID parameter controls the amount of panning. 13.2.3 WID Stereo Width sets the delay signal pan width across the stereo field. The knob is bipolar. (-64.00–63.00) 13.2.
13. FX PARAMETERS 13.3.6 LPF Input LPF sets the cutoff frequency of the reverb low-pass filter. (0.00–127.00) 13.3.7 VOL Mix Volume sets the volume of the Reverb output signal. (0.00–127.
14. SAMPLING 14. SAMPLING Digitakt is a very competent and accessible sampler. It can sample audio from external sources via the external inputs, and it can also sample audio internally from the Digitakt itself. The maximum sampling time is 33 seconds and this is always available even if a project’s 64 MB of RAM memory is all used up. 14.1 SAMPLING MENU The SAMPLING menu offers settings that control the different aspects of sampling. Press [SAMPLING] to access this menu.
14. SAMPLING 7. Use the DATA ENTRY knobs A and C to set the parameters TRIM START and TRIM END to trim the sample to the desired length. You can use the DATA ENTRY knobs B and D to zoom in and out to make it easier to see where to trim the sample. Press [FUNC] + [YES] to preview the sample. Press [YES] to trim the sample. After you have trimmed the sample, you can press [NO] to untrim the sample if you are not happy with the result. 8. Press [YES] to save the sample. 9.
14. SAMPLING • REVERSE LOOP The sample will loop continuously in reverse between Loop Position and Length. How long it will loop for is set with the LEN parameter on the TRIG page. The loop time is also constrained by the AMP page envelope parameter settings HLD and DEC. • FORWARD LOOP The sample will loop continuously between Loop Position and Length. How long it will loop for is set with the LEN parameter on the TRIG page. The loop time is also constrained by the AMP page envelope parameters HLD and DEC.
15. SETTINGS MENU 15. SETTINGS MENU The SETTINGS menu offers settings that affect Digitakt and can also be used to manage Projects. Press [SETTINGS] to access the SETTINGS menu. Scroll the list by using [UP]/[DOWN] or the LEVEL/ DATA knob. Open a highlighted menu by pressing [YES]. 15.1 PROJECT 15.1.1 LOAD PROJECT Load Project opens a project selection screen where you can choose a project to load.
15. SETTINGS MENU Use the [ARROW] keys to highlight a directory, and then press [YES] to open it. To exit a directory and back one step up in the directory hierarchy, select the item labeled “..” at the very top of the screen and press [YES]. Do this repeatedly to return to the top of the directory hierarchy. You can also press [FUNC] + [RIGHT] to open a directory and [FUNC] + [LEFT] to exit a directory. To distinguish directories from samples, all directories, including the directory exit row, “..
15. SETTINGS MENU Select VIEW RAM and press [YES]. A list appears that shows all 127 sample slots. On this screen, the 127 samples may be unloaded individually or collectively to empty the slots. 15.2.2 UNLOADING A SAMPLE You can unload one or several samples from the RAM memory of the active project. 1. Scroll the list using the [ARROW] keys [UP]/[DOWN] or the LEVEL knob. 2. Press [YES] to tick individual samples, or bring up the right-hand menu by pressing [RIGHT] and choose SELECT ALL. 3.
15. SETTINGS MENU 1. Navigate to the directory that contains samples you want to move. 2. Highlight the samples you want to move, and then press [YES] to select them. 3. Press the [RIGHT] arrow key. A menu will appear on the right side of the screen. 4. Select SEL FOR MOVE and press [YES]. 5. Press [YES], and then navigate to the directory to where you want to move the samples. 6. Press the [LEFT] arrow key, and then highlight MOVE HERE. 7. Press [YES] to move the samples. 15.2.
15. SETTINGS MENU • Make sure you have the latest version of the Elektron Transfer software installed on your computer to efficiently and reliably transfer samples to the Digitakt +Drive storage. The free Elektron Transfer software can be downloaded from the Elektron website. • Please note that the Digitakt will not appear as an icon on your computer desktop. Use Elektron Transfer or the Elektron C6 for all transfers.
15. SETTINGS MENU OUT PORT FUNCTIONALITY selects what type of signal the MIDI OUT port will send. • MIDI makes it possible for the port to send out MIDI data. • DIN 24 will make the port send DIN 24 sync pulses. No MIDI data is transferred over the port when this option is selected. • DIN 48 will make the port send DIN 48 sync pulses. No MIDI data is transferred over the port when this option is selected. THRU PORT FUNCTIONALITY selects what type of signal the MIDI THRU port will send.
15. SETTINGS MENU parameter data to or from a specific audio track. If configured as OFF, parameter data are neither received nor sent via MIDI. TRACK A–H selects the dedicated MIDI channel that is used to receive or send (by turning the knobs) parameter data to or from a specific MIDI track. If configured as OFF, parameter data are neither received nor sent via MIDI. • The sequencer data is always sent on the MIDI channel specified by the CHAN parameter on the SRC PARAMETER page.
15. SETTINGS MENU The column to the left selects what will be backed up. Select the column using the [LEFT] arrow key. Use the [UP]/[DOWN] keys or the TRACK LEVEL knob to navigate in the column. The SysEx data send alternatives located in the column to the right will change depending on the selection made in the left column. Press the [RIGHT] arrow key to access this column. Use the [UP]/[DOWN] keys or the TRACK LEVEL knob to select what will be sent. Press [YES] to initiate the SysEx send procedure.
15. SETTINGS MENU 2. Open Elektron Transfer and select Elektron Digitakt for MIDI Input device as well as MIDI Output device. 3. Drag and drop the syx file to the Elektron Transfer main window to send it to the Digitakt. A progress bar is visible on the Digitakt screen when receiving the OS. When the process is successfully completed, the OS is updated and the unit reboots.
16. STARTUP MENU 16. STARTUP MENU To access this menu, hold down the [FUNC] key while powering up the Digitakt. From here you can perform a variety of tasks. To choose the different alternatives, press the corresponding [TRIG] key. 16.1 TEST MODE To enter this mode, press the [TRIG 1] key. For testing purposes, a short sound is heard through all outputs of the unit. If you have any trouble with your Digitakt and suspect it may be due to a hardware problem, perform this self-test.
17. SETUP EXAMPLES 17. SETUP EXAMPLES The Digitakt likes to play with other machines. Whether it uses its ability to sync and play with legacy machines, samples from your smart phone or controls other synthesizers: Digitakt gets along with other gear. 17.1 DIGITAKT WITH A MONOPHONIC BASS MACHINE The DIN sync capabilities of the Digitakt allows you to use gear from yesteryear. In this example, a legacy monophonic bass machine is used alongside the Digitakt.
17. SETUP EXAMPLES Digitakt can sample sounds from many different sound sources. In this example, we want to sample sound from a smart phone. 1. Use a 2 x Mono jack 6.3 mm male > Mini jack 3.5 mm stereo male cable to connect your smart phone to the Digitakt’s INPUT L+R jacks. 2. Press [SAMPLING] to access the SAMPLING menu and then use DATA ENTRY knob G to set SOURCE to EXT L+R. The stereo signal is summed to mono in the Digitakt. 3. You are now ready to start sampling audio from your smart phone.
18. USEFUL KEY COMBINATIONS (QUICK KEYS) 18. USEFUL KEY COMBINATIONS (QUICK KEYS) Use the key combinations below to quickly perform certain tasks. GENERAL [FUNC] + [REC] performs a copy command. Action depends on the currently active page or mode. [FUNC] + [PLAY] performs a clear command. Action depends on the currently active page or mode. [FUNC] + [STOP] performs a paste command. Action depends on the content that was copied. TRACK/PATTERN/BANK SELECT [TRK] + [TRIG 1-8] keys to select an audio track.
18. USEFUL KEY COMBINATIONS (QUICK KEYS) MUTES [FUNC] + [TRIG] keys mutes/unmutes one or several tracks. MODES [FUNC] + [BANK] enters GLOBAL MUTE mode. [FUNC] + double-press [BANK] enters PATTERN MUTE mode. [FUNC] + [TRK] enters CHROMATIC mode. [YES] + [PAGE] activates FILL mode for one pattern cycle. Press and hold [PAGE] to activate FILL Mode for as long as [PAGE] is held. Press and hold [PAGE] + [YES], and then release [PAGE] before you release [YES] to latch FILL mode.
19. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 19. TECHNICAL INFORMATION ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS HARDWARE Impedance balanced audio outputs Main outputs level: +22 dBu peak Output impedance: 440 Ω unbalanced Digital S/N ratio: 108 dB (20–20.000 Hz) 128 × 64 pixel OLED screen MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN Sync out 2 × 1/4” impedance balanced audio out jacks 2 × 1/4” audio in jacks 1 × 1/4” stereo headphone jack 48 kHz, 24-bit D/A and A/D converters Electrically isolated hi-speed USB 2.0 port Power inlet: Center positive 5.
APPENDIX A: MIDI APPENDIX A: MIDI This appendix lists the CC and NRPN specification for the Digitakt. A.1 TRACK PARAMETERS TRACK Parameter CC MSB NRPN MSB NRPN LSB Mute 94 CC LSB 1 101 Track level 95 1 100 A.2 TRIG PARAMETERS TRIG PARAMETERS Parameter CC MSB NRPN MSB NRPN LSB Note 3 CC LSB 3 0 Velocity 4 3 1 Length 5 3 2 Filter Trig 13 LFO Trig 14 A.
APPENDIX A: MIDI AMP Parameter CC MSB Decay Time CC LSB NRPN MSB NRPN LSB 80 1 26 Overdrive 81 1 27 Delay Send 82 1 28 Reverb Send 83 1 29 Pan 10 1 30 Volume 7 1 31 NRPN MSB NRPN LSB A.6 LFO PARAMETERS Note that the LFO depth is a high-resolution parameter, with CC LSB value.
INDEX INDEX +DRIVE 14, 23 A AUDIO TRACK PARAMETERS 38 Amp 41 Filter 40 LFO 42 Source 38 Trig 38 N NAMING SCREEN 17 O BIT REDUCTION 39 OS UPGRADE 62 OVERBRIDGE 18 OVERDRIVE 42 C P CHAINS 37 CHROMATIC MODE 21 CONDITIONAL LOCKS 34, 35 CONNECTORS 12 COPY, PASTE AND CLEAR 36 CREDITS AND CONTACT INFORMATION 69 PANEL LAYOUT 10 PARAMETER LOCKS 34 PATTERNS Grid recording mode 29 Live recording mode 29 Parameter locks 34 Pattern control 28 Selecting a pattern 28 Tempo 28 Trig Types 29 PATTERNS, KITS, SOUNDS
INDEX Renaming 57 Replacing 57 Transferring from computer 58 Unloading 57 SAMPLING 52 Assigning a sample from +Drive 53 Direct sampling 53 Sample playback 53 Sampling audio 20, 52, 53 SCALE SETUP Length per pattern mode 33 Length per track mode 33 SEQUENCER 28 Conditional locks 34, 35 Editing a pattern 28 Metronome 32 Micro timing 30 Parameter locks 34 Pattern control 28 Retrig Menu 30 Scale Menu 32 Selecting a pattern 28 Swing 36 Trig parameters page 32 SETTINGS 55 MIDI config 59 Project 55 Sample manageme
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