{"id":6448,"date":"2019-06-25T12:25:24","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T16:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/?p=6448"},"modified":"2022-05-23T18:56:07","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T22:56:07","slug":"elektron-model-samples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/elektron-model-samples\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create beats with Elektron\u2019s Model:Samples"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Model:Samples, Elektron\u2019s new entry-level groove box, is a really fun piece of kit that serves as a perfect gateway into making beats on Elektron\u2019s iconic samplers.<\/h1>\n<p>This year, Splice partnered with Elektron to provide sounds for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elektron.se\/products\/modelsamples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Model:Samples<\/a>, a compact instrument that delivers massive sounds using Elektron&#8217;s classic sample manipulation technology.<\/p>\n<p>I got the chance to try it out at NAMM 2019, but I wasn\u2019t able to get my hands on one to learn how to use it until about a week ago. I was blown away by the device\u2019s marriage of power and simplicity, especially with the dedicated knob design. In this video, I\u2019ll show that it\u2019s easy to <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/how-to-make-beats-for-a-song\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">start making beats<\/a> on the Model:Samples by demonstrating three different ways to create patterns: sequencing, recording, and pitching.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"How to create beats with Elektron\u2019s Model:Samples\" width=\"370\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-oQMueAga3k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m definitely still not an expert with Model:Samples, but Elektron\u2019s dedication to simple design with this device made it easy to pick up and get a nice sound from. Tweaking the decay knob to get snappy drums is fun and intuitive, and the pads feel satisfying and responsive for playing detailed patterns. There\u2019s even a hint of Elektron\u2019s signature distortion processing, manifested in the Vol+Dist knob that adds some pleasant analog heat to the device\u2019s onboard samples.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, this machine is a great addition to Elektron\u2019s product lineup, especially for newer users who have heard about Elektron\u2019s gear but haven\u2019t gotten the chance to pick something up yet. 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