I know has been asked several times but I was consider a try and there are few units for decent price, I’ve checked almost all the videos for the comparison of the two, a bigger screen is nice but I see the MKII is considerably bigger than MKI, not sure portability
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Yes.
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…the mk1 one is the better bang for the buck…
but an a4 is an a4…forever…
THE truu analog modular synth rig in a box, alldriven by THE plocking stepsequencer…
and sooner or later i will defenitly get me also a black mk2 version…
even if my mk1 is all analog synth i’ll ever need…
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Thanks, I think I will definitely go for it
I’d buy one today if I could fine one local for the right price.
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Why did they make the mk2s bigger? Bigger isnt always better in small box world😡
Yes
If it works … yes
Same as buying any other old gear … Juno 106 / kawai k1 / 808
Doesn’t matter if there’s a mk2 .unless you like the case / other upgrades.
And if you use it via overbridge it’s identical in terms of audio stream isn’t it ??perhaps bass is different ???
It’s unlikely anyone will refuse to buy your track / listen to it in a club if they see mark 1.
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My concern with mk1s is just screen related. How long do they last before fading?
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Absolutely IMO. Especially for the price you can get it for now.
Classic 
Indeed is always my big concern, so Videos of good functioning are a must, but just like for older machines ( machinedrum and monomachine ) I’m not sure Elektron can still service them?
Quick answer yes! I’ve got the A4, the AK, and might pick up another AK, since they go for so little second hand. I’m smitten to be honest…
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You must use them often if you want them to last 
And in case of fading, the repair/change is not costly.
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I purposely bought the mki even though the mkii was out. I like that you can rack mount them.
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yeah many post with screen issues on the web
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Check out the mk1 screens thread. The fading can usually be fixed easily by leaving the machine on for a while.
On the other hand, the mk2 screens are prone to burn-in - and that can’t be solved (except by changing the screen - but eventually the new screen will get burn-in again)
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Most gear bottoms out in price around 10-15 years after release.
Then, the good gear that still has musical/production value (and an Analog synth will always have that), starts to creep back up in price after 15-20 years and will continue to rise.
We have a bit of an oddball in the A4 mk1 because everything it does sound-wise is still available and current in the A4mk2, so really it’s just its design/aesthetics that are looking dated (…10 years old, about to enter it’s ‘trough’ price).
If I had to bet money, I’d say the A4mk1 will start rising in price in the next 3-5 years… lets say 2026, and, all being well, I’m going to come back to this thread and update it.
Personally, I have the A4 mk2, but I’ve just bought an Analog Keys this week, and I predict the AK is the one that will see the big price rise in the future.
I bought it because I love the A4mk2 and wanted a full standalone option (with the keys) to use live, but I got it for £650, which I think is a bargain for what it is.
TLDR - It’s not just ‘still a good buy in 2022’, IMO it’s a fantastic buy in 2022.
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YES, I have both A4 MKII and AK (two of’em!), AK for the price is a bargain, if u have the space buy it. The keyboard and all the xtra that comes with that! Its my brain in my setup. Id rather go for a second hand AK and Rytm I and u still have money left compared to new A4 MKII.
AK is sooo good, easy and complex and everything inbetween.
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I think the price hike on new equipment has cut the throat on the industry. People will be buying mk1s more and more.