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Elektron Model:Samples

Physical Product · Synthesizers, drum machines & grooveboxes · 10 mentions · 1 subreddit · discussed in r/synthesizers

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Pros

  • If you like the idea of adding samples on the fly (and tweaking them with filter, effects, etc.) the Model:Samples will be much easier to use. You can load up a ton of samples (1 GB is A LOT), and browse them within your own folder struc...
  • I would try to pick up three used pieces, one after the other: ... * and a sample-based drum machine... Elektron Model:Samples [$130-$180]
  • Something like novation circuit or elektron model samples/cycles could be a good complimentary groovebox to add drums and bass.
  • an Elektron Model:Samples for versatile drums.
  • The Model:Samples is also a good budget alternative if those are too expensive. You can think of these as having 4+ Volcas in one box.

Cons

  • Note the Model:Samples has really stiff pads. You can get 3d printed inserts that make them more responsive but by default you need to really smack them to get any sort of higher velocity from them.
  • Elektron Model Samples
  • Some devices I looked at are Roland mc-101, Teenage Engineering EP-133, Yamaha Seqtrack, Novation Circuit rhythm, 1010music nanobox, Roland SP-404MKII, elektron model:samples.
  • I have elektron model samples and I don't use it as much

Sentiment

6 positive (60%) · 2 mixed (20%) · 2 negative (20%)

Trust + time weighted score: +31% · raw score 40%

What redditors said (10 of 10)

Note the Model:Samples has really stiff pads. You can get 3d printed inserts that make them more responsive but by default you need to really smack them to get any sort of higher velocity from them.
negative · u/b****L · r/synthesizers · comment · Dec 6, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
If you like the idea of adding samples on the fly (and tweaking them with filter, effects, etc.) the Model:Samples will be much easier to use. You can load up a ton of samples (1 GB is A LOT), and browse them within your own folder structure.
positive · u/m****a · r/synthesizers · comment · Dec 6, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Elektron Model Samples
mixed · u/N****9 · r/synthesizers · comment · Jul 20, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Some devices I looked at are Roland mc-101, Teenage Engineering EP-133, Yamaha Seqtrack, Novation Circuit rhythm, 1010music nanobox, Roland SP-404MKII, elektron model:samples.
mixed · u/j****t · r/synthesizers · Jul 15, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I would try to pick up three used pieces, one after the other: ... * and a sample-based drum machine... Elektron Model:Samples [$130-$180]
positive · u/P****4 · r/synthesizers · comment · Feb 25, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I have elektron model samples and I don't use it as much
negative · u/G****7 · r/synthesizers · comment · Feb 25, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Something like novation circuit or elektron model samples/cycles could be a good complimentary groovebox to add drums and bass.
positive · u/c****b · r/synthesizers · comment · Jan 21, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
an Elektron Model:Samples for versatile drums.
positive · u/P****4 · r/synthesizers · comment · Jan 12, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
The Model:Samples is also a good budget alternative if those are too expensive. You can think of these as having 4+ Volcas in one box.
positive · u/m****a · r/synthesizers · comment · Jan 3, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Other things worth looking at for drum machines specifically include the rd-6, model:samples, model:cycles, and the drumbrute impact. Not only are these all great drum machines, they're also ones you likely won't really outgrow
positive · u/n****y · r/synthesizers · comment · Jan 3, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗

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