elektron Analog rytm VS Octatrack

[amook11]

hi guys how do you compare these two ? i need to make decision on buying either rytm or Octatrack . I read about them I find both of them great option for what i want maybe few elektron users can shed some lights on the differences between two. and maybe list pros and cons of each.

I worked with volca sample and find it very easy to use . which one of these two workflow is closer to volca sample ? I heard Octatrack IS very difficult to use !

I intend to use them live and also studio production (tech-house /minimal)

thanks

[Tarekith]

Very different really, one's a full on loop sampler with crazy tweaking and midi sequencer options, the other is an analog drum machine that has limited sample loading abilities. The OT isn't difficult per se, but it's so configurable and capable of doing so many different things that some people struggle trying to find the best way to do what they want. If you have a clear goal of what you want with it, much easier.

[HesitationMarksjagged]

i ordered an Analog Rytm a couple of days ago and it should be on his way. I choose it indipendently from the fact that Elektron instruments are difficult to use (who said that?), i don't think they are more difficult than other instruments. You have to start with your mind ready and not thinking that you'll be able to become Mozart, Vangelis or Jimi Hendrix in 1 day or even a Month. There is a learning curve that you have to follow step by step, and that's what separate someone who make great music from someone who just collect equipment and pretend to know how to play (every reference to the Gearslutz forum people is purely casual), take an instrument which inspire you the most, learn it to death (every obscure function, everything) and than Kick A**, if not you're going to fell off the road and lose a lot of money. Knowing your equipment really well will make a tons of difference in you composition because if you have a great idea but don't know how to make it real, is a wasted idea. I learned it from the hardway, lost money by just following my GAS and lost precious time for composition.

Said that, it really depends, if you use tons of sample it makes sense to buy the Octatrack, if you just want a drum machine with lot of synthesis capability and a degree of sampling then the Analog Rytm. i choose the Rytm just because i want a drum machine (or better drum synth), for playing samples i use ableton live and the Push 2, record in wav my drums that i created with my hardware synth, put in the drum rack in Live and then sequence in Push.