…I did!
And did some very scientific research to finally make a valid verdict and a reasonable conclusion.
ps. Pretty awesome footage and sounds from the Maldives (yeah, my partner treated me to vacation) inside.
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I always thought many Elektron boxes resembled break out parts of Ableton Live.
The OT is like Live Lite, AR - DrumRack, DigiTone - Operator
Adding the A4 is like upgrading to have more tracks
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No.
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I did. When I got Push 2 I recreated a track I did with Rytm (mostly samples) using Live drum rack and simpler, and Live stock plugins for reverb and compression.
When I compared the result it was the point where I decided to sell Rytm.
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Yeah I did that once and had to justify keeping the Elektron samplers around by trying to embrace the concept that restrictions and limitations inspire creativity 
In all seriousness if you work with a daw there is no need whatsoever for the OT, particularly if you have a control surface like Push2.
The RYTM being analog still has its place alongside a daw.
If you don’t use a daw, either unit makes much more sense
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In terms of what sounds can be produced, I agree. But in terms of workflow, I still have a place for the Octatrack. Something else comes out by the way it forces me to work.
I just think it’s great that there are som many creative tools for different tastes!
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Yeah I guess. I always look at the OT as an option if you don’t work with a daw, or if you do have a daw but are working away from it.
Using both simultaneously doesn’t seem necessary imo
I think Elektron devices generally are best for people who like DAWs but don’t like virtual instruments or linear sequencers. I use OT and all my instruments for generating material and the DAW for editing. I just can’t get inspired with entirely ITB workflows.
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End thread!
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