Introduction; Conventions In This Manual - Elektron Digitakt User Manual

1. INTRODUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Digitakt. The Digitakt is a compact drum machine from Elektron. It contains all the
necessary tools to make people move to the beat. A digital and highly flexible sound engine, sampling capa-
bility, a live-friendly sequencer, the means to control external MIDI gear, and Overbridge support. To get the
most out of your machine, we recommend that you read this manual in its entirety.

1.1 CONVENTIONS IN THIS MANUAL

We have used the following conventions throughout the manual:
Key names are written in upper case, bold style and within brackets. For instance, the key labeled "FUNC"
on the main panel is written as [FUNC].
Knobs are written in upper case, bold, italic letters. For instance, the knob "Level/Data" is called LEVEL/
DATA.
Menu names are written in upper case letters. The SETTINGS menu is an example of that.
Parameter names and certain menu options where settings can be made or actions performed are written
in bold, upper case letters. For example, VOL.
Upper case letters are used for parameter setting alternatives. For example, OFF.
Messages visible on the screen are written in upper case letters with quotation marks.
For example, "QUANTIZE LIVE REC".
LED indicators like the Chromatic LED are written like this: <CHROMATIC>.
The following symbols are used throughout the manual:
Important information that you should pay attention to.
A tip that will make it easier for you to interact with the Digitakt.
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