Elektron’s budget grooveboxes punch above their price

Elektron’s Model:Samples and Model:Cycles are six‑track grooveboxes that punch above their budget price: Cycles uses FM synthesis while Samples loads pre-made sounds via USB, and both use a hands‑on sequencer with trigs and locks that scales from simple patterns to complex arrangements. Priced at $349 new (often found around $200 used), they’re great for beginners and live jamming, though they have a few drawbacks such as mediocre pads, lack of onboard sampling (needs USB), and limited polyphony.