Elektron Digitakt: Sampler and Drum Machine for Live Sets

The Elektron Digitakt is one of the most recognizable names when it comes to compact sampler-drum machines for techno producers. Manufacturer Elektron continues to support the device via its own support portal, including management software.

At a glance

• 400+ factory samples in 16-bit, 48 kHz, mono
• 64 factory sounds with pre-configured parameter settings
• Integrated +Drive storage for projects and sounds
• USB connection to Elektron Transfer management software

Sampling at its Core

Unlike pure synthesizers, the Digitakt consistently relies on samples. The included factory bank of over 400 samples provides raw material for drums and percussion right out of the box. Building on this, Elektron bundles 64 ready-made sounds – that is, samples with already tuned parameters – which serve as a starting point for your own kits.

Management via +Drive and Elektron Transfer

If you perform live or juggle multiple projects in the studio, you need organization. That's exactly what the internal +Drive storage is for: it keeps projects and sound banks directly on the device. For external management, the Digitakt connects via USB to Elektron Transfer, the manufacturer's own software for Mac and Windows, which allows you to organize and back up samples and projects.

Who This Device Is For

If you already work in the studio with standalone media players like the Denon DJ SC6000, you know the principle: a device that combines sound management and performance, rather than separating the two. With the Digitakt, the +Drive together with Elektron Transfer does exactly that.

FAQ

How many sounds does the Digitakt come with from the factory?

According to Elektron, 64 ready-made sounds and over 400 samples in 16-bit/48 kHz quality are pre-installed, serving as a basis for your own kits.

How do you manage samples and projects?

Via the internal +Drive storage directly on the device, and via USB connection to Elektron Transfer, the official management software for Mac and Windows.

Source: Elektron, product and support page for the Digitakt.