Elektron Model:Samples

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£410

The Swedes’ latest sampler strips back the functionality for

accessibility. Si Truss asks if it can still pack a punch

CONTACT WHO: Elektron WEB: elektron.se KEY FEATURES Six-track hardware sampler with 64-step sequencer, parameter locking

automation, chainable patterns, user sample upload and more. I/O: Stereo main output, headphone out, MIDI out and in/thru, USB

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FM | REVIEWS Elektron Model:Samples £410 The Swedes’ latest sampler strips back the functionality for accessibility. Si Truss asks if it can still pack a punch CONTACT KEY FEATURES WHO: Elektron WEB: elektron.se Six-track hardware sampler with 64-step sequencer, parameter locking automation, chainable patterns, user sample upload and more. I/O: Stereo main output, headphone out, MIDI out and in/thru, USB 84 FMU346.rev_elektron.
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Elektron Model:Samples | Reviews THE PROS & CONS + Some excellent sequencing tools Compact and portable without feeling cramped Immediate and intuitive workflow - Browser and memory is overly complex Odd lack of info on the USB audio capabilities Faces stiff competition from Elektron’s own Digitakt sampler T here was a time when the words ‘accessible’ and ‘Elektron’ were rarely seen together.
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Reviews | Elektron Model:Samples THE ALTERNATIVES Elektron Digitakt £610 Model:Samples’ bigger sibling is pricier but adds onboard sampling, better DAW integration and deeper sample manipulation. elektron.se Korg Electribe Sampler £310 Korg’s similarlypriced sampler beats Model:Samples on track count and sample shaping, but lacks the deeper sequencing tools. korg.
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Elektron Model:Samples | Reviews and delay – each of which can be tailored via its own front panel rotary. Where Model:Samples really shines, however, is in its sequencing workflow. Each track can be programmed or live recorded into a pattern of up to 64 steps, and sequence length and speed can be set individually for each track to easily achieve polyrhythmic results. Model:Samples also makes use of Elektron’s Parameter Lock system, allowing parameter automation to be assigned to each sequencer step.