SOLVED: Sequencing external gear via MIDI (you can't!)

Elektron Gear Analog Keys/Four
#1

Can the A4 sequence external synthesizers via MIDI? If so, I can’t figure it out.

I’ve used the CV/Gate outs to sequence my Minitaur and do it routinely. But no matter how I play around with the settings, I can’t get the A4 to trigger external gear via MIDI.

Am I missing something?

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks,

Aaron

#2

It’s not possible, sadly. The A4 has no external midi sequencer capability. Don’t ask me why :wink:

#3

Actually, that’s fine. I just thought I was too dumb to figure it out! :slight_smile:

I’ve heard that one of the other Elektron machines (Machinedrum, perhaps?) does have external sequencing capability. Is that correct?

#4

The Machinedrum, Monomachine and Octatrack can all sequence external MIDI.

#5

Monomachine will sequence external MIDI tracks, as does the Octatrak. I haven’t used the MD or AK so not sure.

Hoping like mad that the new Analog Rytm will have an external track or two!

#6

The AK can’t either and it’s looking doubtful that the AR will which a sore point around here.

Rule of thumb if the name starts with Analog = No external MIDI :slight_smile: