# Versatile Compact Drum Machines Elektron's Model:Samples is a Six Pack Drum Machine and Sampler By Riley von Niessen | Published 2019-02-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elektron References: [elektron.se](https://www.elektron.se/products/modelsamples/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LER1i0XZnug) Swedish instrument manufacturer and developer Elektron has unveiled Model:Samples, a six track [drum machine and sampler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slab-controller) in a [compact package](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opxy). Model:Samples comes with a variety of free sounds that are supplied by the sample site Splice, which allows users to create unique compositions that they can then edit with the drum machine. Weighing under 1 kg, the device is easy to transport for on-the-go use too. Model:Samples has a 64 MB sample memory, 1 GB of storage, and has real-time and grid recordings to show notes and parameters. Although similar to other Elektron drum machines and sample sequencers in terms of the features that are offered, Model:Samples is a comparatively more [affordable option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roland-gomixer-studio), priced at $399 USD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Drum Machines:** The rise of compact drum machines offers musicians portable and affordable options for creating unique compositions. - **Sample-based Music Production:** The integration of sample libraries, like those from Splice, into drum machines allows for endless creative possibilities in music production. - **Affordable Electronic Music Gear:** The availability of more affordable options, such as Elektron's Model:Samples, democratizes access to high-quality electronic music gear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Production:** Innovation in compact drum machines and sampler technology presents a disruptive opportunity for companies in the music production industry to cater to the increasing demand for portable and affordable music-making solutions. - **Sample Libraries:** The collaboration between drum machine manufacturers and sample library providers, like Splice, presents an opportunity for the sample library industry to expand its offerings and reach a wider audience of musicians. - **Electronic Music Equipment:** The emergence of more affordable electronic music gear, exemplified by Elektron's Model:Samples, creates a disruptive opportunity for companies in the electronic music equipment industry to tap into a larger customer base that may have been previously deterred by higher price points. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Miniature Music Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracker-mini.md) - [Drum Machine Feature Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tr8s-30.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Budget-Friendly Percussion Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/percussion-pad.md) - [Bright Pink Drum Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razzmatazz.md) - [Music-Sampling Engine Groove Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liven-lofi12.md) - [Portable Multi-Track Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitrack-recorder.md) - [Pocket-Sized Beat Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylophone-beat.md) - [Palm-Sized Portable Audio Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-audio-mixer.md)