Today I tested Rytm mk2 and Alpha Base side-by-side. If you ask me I couldn’t tell how the Alpha Base kick is going beyond Mbase11, same for the M.branes. Otherwise as expected it had the Jomox power and I would’t say that this is the essential criteria when choosing a drum machine, at least not for me. For the Rytm mk2 and its synths I could’t tell how and where it goes much beyond mk1.
So having a Rytm mk1 + Mbase11 and having a Rytm mk2 + Alpha Base, I don’t know, I would’t note a difference, although its a difference in $$$$ range, when it comes to using them as a synth, which is for me the most important when buying a analog synth especially in that price range. I don’t gig Live and produce also using a computer on my desk.
I know, I know, Rytm sequencer, workflow, new sampling capabilities, bigger pads, bigger screen, Jomox FM synth, samples, with nice Jomox filters, etc.
After spending a lot of time with the new Rytm and Alpha Base, I wanted to go home, then I went by the Maschine mk3, and after 30mins I thought shiiittt. Using not much, just some of its drum synths, fx, transient designer, filters, etc. Some FM4 and Massive stabs, it was crazy… how good, how fast…
Im not thinking about Rytm and Alpha Base anymore, for me any my output I have seen what is important, and while there are terabytes of samples of all drum machines available, and the workflow that computer programs and big monitors offer. Having a Ableton 10 with Push2 and/or Maschine Mk3 with Komplete… piuuu… I am off to space… everything else is and would also be for me just a nice hobby