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limited but still very useful
I got Model:Cycles as my 1st Elektron to try what everyone describes as a steep learning curve workflow, but very powerful after putting your time in and mainly intended it as a sequencer for my drum computers (Jomox, Nord).
Ended up using it mostly standalone, for "sketches" and idea generation. Contrary to popular beliefs and statements on various forums, I found it rather easy to learn and the ideas of "Elektron learning curve" quite ridiculous (having since acquired a Digitakt as well).
Despite obvious limitations in terms of sound tweaking options, this is totally my go-to desert island techno machine and I think that its simplicity in fact facilitates a high degree of playability when it comes to live usage and just having fun with it. There's not that many parameters to tweak which means that you can totally stay "in the zone" and at the same time consciously in control of what's going on.
The internal sound engine is very flexible and highly usable and while limited, you can get a lot out of different machines, even stuff they were probably not intended for. It is absolutely possible to play a full-fledged electronic music live set with just this thing and there are videos on YT proving it.
The only real downside to Model:Cycles is the absence of separate outputs or Overbridge support - recording your ideas track-by-track is a real pain and takes some of the fun away.
If you want to sequence melodic patterns, I suggest you get an external controller to do it.
Ended up using it mostly standalone, for "sketches" and idea generation. Contrary to popular beliefs and statements on various forums, I found it rather easy to learn and the ideas of "Elektron learning curve" quite ridiculous (having since acquired a Digitakt as well).
Despite obvious limitations in terms of sound tweaking options, this is totally my go-to desert island techno machine and I think that its simplicity in fact facilitates a high degree of playability when it comes to live usage and just having fun with it. There's not that many parameters to tweak which means that you can totally stay "in the zone" and at the same time consciously in control of what's going on.
The internal sound engine is very flexible and highly usable and while limited, you can get a lot out of different machines, even stuff they were probably not intended for. It is absolutely possible to play a full-fledged electronic music live set with just this thing and there are videos on YT proving it.
The only real downside to Model:Cycles is the absence of separate outputs or Overbridge support - recording your ideas track-by-track is a real pain and takes some of the fun away.
If you want to sequence melodic patterns, I suggest you get an external controller to do it.
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Tool for creating large gestures
The Elektron sequencer is what takes inspiration to another level. The module sounds great. What I like about it are the extremely low bpm tempos.
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Model Cycles. What a machine!
5 stars for sure. It's such an unpredictable synth, which is wonderful. Unpredictability is what electronic music needs..!
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