Even 4 years later this is essential viewing for any new Digitakt owner.

@elek-trick

2 жыл бұрын

40 years later, this was essential to our dear ancestors, the now gone but not forgotten, Digitakt owners

@diegod369

Жыл бұрын

I just got a digitakt 2 days ago and I’m learning the workflow. I also have a model cycles. Very similar workflow but the digitakt is a monster. So much more to learn. It’s very exciting. Thank you Cuckoo!

@vaprex

Жыл бұрын

@@diegod369 Just got mine yesterday, and agree -- there is quite a learning curve to this beast.... but in a good way! I have plenty of analog style equipment, but my music style tends to benefit much more from heavily modified whacked-out samples as drum and rhythm tracks. 🙂

@ericbee8569

6 ай бұрын

Same! ​@@diegod369

I'm only at 12th minute and I've learnt tons more from you than from other tutorials on KZread. Thank you! You're amazing.

@truecuckoo

6 жыл бұрын

+MoogerTuber thank you so much! So glad to hear that ✨

@sanderklepper1794

Жыл бұрын

M

Just got my Digitakt a week ago. I read through the manual, but it's very basic and not particularly clear. I've watched this video 3 times now (as there's bits I forget when I get to sit down and play with the Digitakt. It probably won't be the last viewing either!) and it is a fantastic tutorial. I really dig that you show all the different ways to do one thing, and also what to be careful of (like clearing whole patterns instead of just tracks), stuff that isn't obvious on the surface or particularly well explained in the manual. When tutorials like this exist, you don't need to touch the manual. Brilliant tutorial, very detailed and expansive yet totally n00b friendly.

@truecuckoo

5 жыл бұрын

Lovely hearing that Joe! Keep it up!

@VictorSteiner

5 жыл бұрын

It was the most boring manual that I have ever read. It is dry in a way that also makes it hard. The Moog manuals are also dry to the point but the have examples, more images and take you on a journey.

@vallametevallamete3684

3 жыл бұрын

Very good rock keyboard WAV samples: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZHdttM-PZsvgdqw.html

Now that the D2 dropped I got a great deal on the D1 and I just want to express my gratitude for this video. There is just something about the way you teach that is just so accessible and friendly, logical but fun. Thank you SO much. Keep being you.

For the newcomers like me, the Save Ptn functionality works different now. It just saves the pattern into a temp location, if you want to save the current pattern into the project you need to do Save Proj/Patterni/Save to Proj

Perfect tutorial! I`ve watched the whole thing and I dont even own a digitakt haha

@lesonkitu1

5 жыл бұрын

Larry Choppins me too 🤣🤣

@Drakkarsh

5 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@madm0uf

4 жыл бұрын

Same! But mine is coming in tomorrow!

@Samichlaus01

4 жыл бұрын

same here... i need one now ! :D

@thomasgrobner1567

4 жыл бұрын

Same here :O now i own one and watch again

Dude you're voice is soooo sweet, watching youre vids is a pure chill time

One of the best "complete" tutorials. I endlessly use this as reference.

I have watched a lot of tutorials regarding the Digitakt, but this is the best tutorial on KZread. Thank you!

Through your tutorial videos, I'm sure you have the gift to motivate people in their musical creations, both in terms of ideas but also material. Thank you for that, sir

Thank you so much for this, i just got my Digitakt yesterday. I just got through your video a second time and caught a lot more. Wonderful stuff man.

Just picked up a used Digitakt today and your tutorial has been super helpful! Looking forward to getting to know this thing! Seen so many awesome things done on it over the years, I'm really hyped!

This is amazing! As a newbie to hardware based music production, I've had a hard time understanding all of the Digitakt features and possibilities. This tutorial is exactly what I needed. Thank you sir!

I have my Digitakt for about three weeks. But, wow, this video featured that much stuff I didn't know or even didn't think about. Thank you so much for the effort you put into your tutorials! 🙏

@truecuckoo

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear! Then my efforts are all worth it!! Thanks!

Hey thank you for taking the time to make something like this. I'm new to all this stuff and you take the uncertainty away with your teaching and presentation style. I appreciate you greatly.

First thing I did after receiving my Digitakt was to watch this video. Covers everything you need to know to get up and running. Muchos gracias Cuckoo!

A genuine thank you for spending the time and energy doing this tutorial, had my digitakt for a few days now and as much as it really is electron's most straight forward box this has massively helped and been full of 'OH of course' moments. Thank you kindly! x

@truecuckoo

7 жыл бұрын

+staefah thank you!!

Man, I went to bed a few weeks ago watching this video and went out the next day and bought the Digitakt and watched it again and again and still turn to it. I'm an MPC Live surviver who thought he had lost all hope and this little machine with your help has changed everything. Thanks, dude.

It's one thing to make a super long, incredibly informative tutorial reviewing an instrument, it's another thing to create a cool ass song while doing it, bravo.

Just bought the Digitakt in 2021, really should have bought it earlier. This is by far the best tutorial I've seen that explains the basic workflow. The Digitakt can be overwhelming, but this video helped me make sense of it all. Keep up the good work Cuckoo

Just bought mine and this has definitely helped me get it down way faster! I recommend playing around with some of the features before starting this tutorial, so you can really understand the power of each of these features!

Picked up a digitakt recently. Had a blast with it but I'm only really using it with the help of this tut, thanks a million Cuckoo for your excellent work ❤️❤️

@Laotzsa

4 жыл бұрын

Scout Hanamura dood this guy is a master teacher

Watched this once before getting Digitakt. Then lots of other reading and video demos. Came back to this step by step after getting Digitakt. Outstanding. Up and running in no time! Thank you!

Love the new graphical envelops added to the amp and filter pages in this update.

Awesome as always! Very well explained and very knowledgeable 👏👾

You guy are a massive sunshine in the web area, and probably in real life! Your tutorials helped me to chose my new setup, and way more than that, having a very good moment, funny, chill, and peaceful. Keep goin' man, you ARE the good vibe ! big up

@truecuckoo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind and uplifting words, mate! Super appreciate ❤️

incredible tutorial for starting out on the digitakt. I would have sat clueless without this video, so thank you for making it so clear. My confidence with this machine is so much more comprehensive as a result of watching this.

I love how when he destroys something it still sounds great.

@truecuckoo

4 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼

Ez Cuckoo I bought the digitakt didn't have to even read the manual and this tutorial filled in the gaps. You do an amazing thing, for people like me to get the most out of gear. Big Thankyou New Patreon coming your way Keep onkeepin on

@truecuckoo

7 жыл бұрын

+fatdog records thanks a lot mate! Glad to hear I'm being of use :)

Cuckoo man, you are such a great human being! All the time invested, and the care you put into these vids. It's highly appreciated and valued! Respect!

You are just so enjoyable to watch. Just picked up mine tonight and this was so incredibly helpful. I've already got this hooked up to my Matriarch and my two Model D's. What an amazing piece of gear this is!

Holy moly. Mega Tutorial it is. But since I'm quite interested in the Digitakt, I'll most likely end up watching all of it.

My God I have just purchase this because I thought it would be a cool addition to my setup but was clueless as to where to start. You are, SIR, AMAZING. I can't thank you enough for this entire tutorial: I am now up and jamming !

@truecuckoo

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼. keep it going mate!

@lyskmusic

5 жыл бұрын

@@truecuckoo I MIDI SYNCed it with a TR-8S... my God it's amazing !!

The mother of tutorials here. So awesome! You just convinced me on this being the perfect companion for my SE-02.

I've watched this many times over the last year and finally got myself a Digitakt... watching it again makes me realise even more how useful it is in answering all this little questions. Great job Cuckoo ! It took about an hour to figure out how to get the Transfer program to work on my Mac thanks to the Elektronauts forum... Mine came with 1.04 OS but now updated to 1.10. Time to play 😁

"No way I'm watching all this"...10 minutes in..."I want to buy this and I'm def watching this 2 or 3 times"

@truecuckoo

7 жыл бұрын

+Daniel DeMayo haha, thanks :)

@UncleJimima

5 жыл бұрын

I think I’ve watched this 5+ times. Amazing video, tutorial, and instrument.

@WW-ek6tm

5 жыл бұрын

I just got mine and am like pause.....play.....wait, shit, pause.....play......hell yeah. I'm definitely watching this tutorial all week during my free time. :-D

@showrob2000

5 жыл бұрын

Daniel DeMayo this is fucking brilliant. Thank you so much

@mueta9648

4 жыл бұрын

literally about to comment the exact same. ordered mine thismorning.

Thank you, I really had problems understanding the elektron workflow and you finally solved the mystery for me

Wasn't so interested when the Digitakt came out, but after reading the Sound on Sound review last month, I'm now kinda curious and fairly impressed. Awesome coverage and detail on the functionality in your vid. Thanks for the time and effort.

I love you man! Just getting back into making beats after 10 year break. Picked up a digitakt, and then came across this perfect tutorial. Could not have been more perfect!

@truecuckoo

5 жыл бұрын

Keep it up mate! Thank you 🙏🏼

"I'm gonna keep going....in the rain".....👍🏻made my day

You're an awesome human being. I'm glad that you live on this planet. Thanks a lot for bein' here!

@truecuckoo

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼✨

Hey Cuckoo. I bought a Digitakt years ago and mistakenly sold it. And just bought a second one today. Thank god for this tutorial. It is teaching me all the things I forgot first time around. Thank you for your service.

So much joy watching this video and seeing how happy this makes you. Just bought a digitakt, thank you for the all this wonderful information.

I've learned so much with you, I'm making my own rythms already. Knew nothing about Digitakt.

@truecuckoo

2 жыл бұрын

That’s sick!! Keep it up 👍🏼

Another excellent tutorial! You made 90 mins fun, informative and fly by.

Thanks Cuckoo, I just got my Digitakt yesterday,... new to all of it. Your tutorial is helping me. Thank you.

Can't believe you already this product. Dude you playing with the prototype months ago! This is good tutorial for the peeps who has Digitakt. Good on ya bro! 👍 It's nice watchin' n chillin' this on a saturday in a summer's day 👍😊

Complete, clear and warm tutorial. You saved my life! Thanks!

@truecuckoo

7 жыл бұрын

+Patricia Horovitz thank you! I'm glad I could help you out here :)

I've learned a lot from watching this Thanks really good explanation about the elektron digitakt workflow

Thank you, fantastic tutorial! I just got a digitakt and it feels like it was the missing soul mate to complete my setup that I didn't know I needed. Take good care and keep being awesome!!

I'm receiving my Digitakt tomorrow and thanks to this mega tutorial l can start to work from the first minute! awesome job! Doc!

Hey Cuckoo, you are extremely talented, funny and an inspiration for the rest of us. Great tutorial, love your channel. Now, i need to add something to my shopping basket 👍

@truecuckoo

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼❤️

I know a lot of people are interested in the MIDI functionality. It starts around 01:07:30

@robertsyrett1992

7 жыл бұрын

Did you trim your beard?

@truecuckoo

7 жыл бұрын

+Robert Syrett ha, yeah a few weeks ago ;-)

@dieferrey

7 жыл бұрын

can i convert the stereo inputs in two mono inputs? i interested in use with 2 mono synths

@truecuckoo

7 жыл бұрын

+Diego Ferrey yes. You can select wether to sample from just one port or both. Also monitor just one, or both. You can also resample the Digitakt audio output.

@dieferrey

7 жыл бұрын

nice, thanks for answering

Thanks so much for putting this together. I am afraid of Elektron's interface but just ordered a Digitakt and your video is preparing me in a very concise and informative way. Really appreciate it! Thank you

that thing you were doing at 56:56 was not what i expected Digitakt to be capable of! had no idea that holding TRK down would allow one to pitch every single audio-track up and down and change filters globally. i really gotta try that out. thanks for making this longform tutorial!

Thank you so much for this. Had me up and running in an evening.

@truecuckoo

6 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, mate! It makes my efforts feel so much worth it :)

This video is better than going to a shop to try one, gone to see a big digitone one soon man!, I got a digitakt and digitone coming my way in a trade

Dude, I just watched the whole shebang in one goddamned go and I don't think I've ever learnt this much in 90 minutes, ever. I lack words to express how informative this was for me.

@truecuckoo

5 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks! This keeps me motivated, mate. Happy I can be of help. Keep it up ✨🙏🏼

Just got my Digitakt. This is just what I needed to get me going without all the usual head scratching and frustration. Thank you Cuckoo! You are my hero :)

I know nothing in regards to music production but these videos are fascinating to watch :o

@cheqers_

7 жыл бұрын

I want to LEARN

@satyanpatel6403

6 жыл бұрын

Go to Novation's site and use there in browser music maker called "Launchpad Arcade" try it out. It's free and fun. Then Google "browser instruments" or "browser drum machine" there is a 303, 808, and a 909 you can play with and won't break. again free, and no ads, or spyware, etc... It'll add to your enjoyment, especially if at work... ;)

Great stuff once again! Cuckoo and his classic mirror telling people like it is. Thanks for doing these :) Considering getting a Dikitakt, and this was a good watch.

@truecuckoo

7 жыл бұрын

+Fanu thanks mate! Glad you liked it!

@LacklusterOfficial

6 жыл бұрын

+Fanu did you get the digitakt? would be interesting to take one to one of your ableton live classes, so ableton live + overbridge + digitakt == some hardcore learning experiences with midi sync, sampling etc.

The definitive digitakt intro tutorial. Comprehensive yet so easy to follow. Thank you!

Definitely I appreciate you taking the time to explain to all of us how this machine works. I got mine recently and this video is my bible. Thanks for providing all the nice tricks of this machine.

I used C6 for upgrading, worked fine too. Also connection via Elektron USB Hub worked fine.

I just now rewatched - youtube needs a double like feature!

@truecuckoo

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Your comment is double worth ❤️

I literally bought a Digitakt after watching this video... that's how well you presented it! Much love dude 🤙🏼

Your ability to explain this way is so rare. Great video!

I don’t own a Digitakt (yet!) but I own a Model: Cycles. I’ve learned more about the quirks and practices of the M:C in the first 20 mins of this video than any other M:C video I’ve seen! I love the fact that the Elektron workflow is identical on each machine... Cheers dude, peace ✌️

38:33 This is sooo good!

I think the pattern save caught me out on the first day. Saved the pattern, not the project. Loaded a new project and when I went back to the old project the pattern was there but all the sample slots I'd loaded were blank so I had to reload them all from the +drive. Slightly confusing. I wish the manual said more about the copy and paste functions, too.

Your videos have been so informative to the utmost degree. Having something this in-depth is ideal for someone that's wanting to learn visually. Thank you 🖖👽

@truecuckoo

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🖖🏼

Still watching this over and over again whenever I haven't used my Digitakt for a while :D THANKS AGAIN!

@truecuckoo

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼

Hey Brother, do you ever to tech support!?

Thanks for the vid, I'm still on the fence with Digitakt. My main problem with it is the lack of a song mode. Maybe this can be added in an update. Even Korg figured out the Electribes needed a real pattern chain feature. Guess I'll just have to wait and see. Anyway, thanks again Cuckoo. You've been a great help:)

@sunilsolanki

7 жыл бұрын

Mike Logan You can chain up to 64 patterns which can have up to 64 steps or 4 bars. Plus each pattern can have an additional 8 bars of trig condition changes... So each of those could be a song.

@TheSlowGrowth

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, but you can't save the chain. It's gone when you switch a pattern manually or when you power-cycle the machine. It's a shame they always cripple their products down somewhere.

@sunilsolanki

7 жыл бұрын

TheSlowGrowth Didn't know that part... That is a serious oversight.

@mikelogan2909

7 жыл бұрын

It's difficult for me to take this product seriously without playback. It's my feeling that an artist should be able to stand back and observe his or her work. This is how I fine tune my songs, for a lot of us out there the "playback" is key to a well thought out creation/song. Just my opinion.

@truecuckoo

7 жыл бұрын

+Mike Logan yeah, playback is very useful, and common in electronic music. Especially for straight up songs. In acoustic music though it's impossible. I think when you're performing live and devoting your attention to the instrument, you can reach new heights. But a regular song mode should still be there, I agree.. I think it's a shame they left it out.

Cheers Cuckoo. My Digitakt arrives next week and I just watched this right through - feel like I'm 51% prepared for it now :D Clear and humourous tutorial as always.

Bought a digitakt 2 days ago and I have loved learning how to use it through this video. Thanks very much.

“Ahhhh the mirror” 🤣🤣

amazing tutorials as always. straight to the point. no fancy stuff. no coffee. just pure, tutorial. thanks, cuckoo!

@tatnallkennedy

7 жыл бұрын

Hafiz Aliff why you gotta rag on bo beets? Keep it positiv and all is well

@TheRealPodgy

7 жыл бұрын

LOL....Coffee is just coffee Tat! Everyone loves coffee....

@bigdap100

7 жыл бұрын

Tat Kennedy BoBeats is a great Vlogger.

@moldythoughts4765

6 жыл бұрын

Put that fu👉👌ing coffee away from my expensive machines !!!

Just got my Digitakt the day you posted this. Thanks so much was really helpful!

Thank you very much. My Digitakt arrived today and you had me making music very quickly.

I love you

@truecuckoo

7 жыл бұрын

+Gilou Albert ❤️

I can’t for the life of me hear what your saying when you plug that second midi device. What is it ? Wooden enclosure pile square? That’s what I keep hearing ha

@longshotkdb

4 жыл бұрын

'the worlds smallest synth with an enclosure, the pi L squared' (made by polytec)

@huntersandell859

4 жыл бұрын

he actually says " 'the worlds smallest synth with an enclosure for instance, the pi L squared'

I like you. thanks for doing this! I've owned a Digitakt for 8 months.. and I've barely touched it, work.. and other life stuff getting in the way. getting to it now.

Hey Cuckoo, thanks for making this tutorial! It answered pretty much all of my questions. Been watching through a couple of times before my Digitakt arrived, and when it did I was well prepared to dive into it :D

I wonder how many Digitakts you’ve sold by posting this tutorial video. 🤔

@alpenjon

4 жыл бұрын

Same here

@audioexpedition

4 жыл бұрын

@@alpenjon +1 lol

One of the greatest tuts of all time. Keep coming back to this.

Thanks a lot for this man. Proves tutorials don't have to be so dry, even hour and a half ones. Subscribed!

You taught me the Octa, now you teach me the Digi. Can't wait to get my hands on mine. There are heaps of videos popping up with super cool demos! I feel like it's the Octa distilled. I think it's way more accessible and will be very popular!

This video made me buy Digitakt right away. Same as Cenks video about Analog Keys. Thank you both so much:)

your enthusiasm is infectious. thanks for a great vid. I was a little bit overwhelmed by the digitakt as it was my first sampler. then i watched this awesome vid. now i am in digitakt heaven.

@truecuckoo

6 жыл бұрын

+Steve Buchan thanks Steve! I'm glad I made this video, hearing it's being put to good use like this!

You have got a natural talent to share your knowledge! I have only had the Digitakt for a couple of days, going slowly through your excellent tutorial and enjoying playing with all the functions! Many thanks for your time spent creating this video. I am still only doing the very basic things with the Digitakt but I am already quite pleased with the results. And I must say I was quite scared thinking that I will never be able to learn how to use this device, not even dreaming of using its full potential. Wrong! The workflow is amazing and your way of explaining it step by step is just superb! Bravo!

@truecuckoo

11 ай бұрын

I’m so glad to hear that! Have fun!

I just bought the Digitakt and you're helping me tremendously, thanks Cuckoo !!

Hi Cuckoo, thanks for posting this. I just bought a Digitakt and I enjoyed this tutorial!

Thank you so much for creating a table of contents with timecode! I have been looking forward to this tutorial!

Amazing help, thanks Cuckoo! After watching once I'm able to get around quite comfortably on the Digitakt. What an incredible machine.

Thank you sooo much for this incredible mega tutorial... It's very well explained ! I have a Digitakt since Friday and watching your video taught me a lot of things and a bunch of tricks !

amazing work man! already watched your video for my digitone, and congratulations for your work!!!

Amazing tutorial! My digitakt arrived today and this is exactly what i needed. Your explanations are very clear and your voice is soothing haha

Amazing work, as ever, Mr. Cuckoo. Thanks for it. I really hope the MIDI settings copy function (and chord recording) land soon!

Man I love your tutorial style. Thorough yet easy to follow. Thanks!