The VST integration is called Overbridge [0] and is available for all of the modern non-Model Elektron hardware.

I understand the appeal for display options but to me besides sound, the whole point of hardware (especially drum machines) is workflow which is kind of at odds with looking up and down at a screen or using a mouse to to control things. Drum machine muscle memory is an extremely powerful force but I guess it also depends on what kind of music you're making or how many tracks you're using.

I bought an Analog Rytm on the cheap a few months ago and have yet to plug it into a computer. Previously owned a Machinedrum UW and Monomachine nearly ten years ago which definitely helped with Elektron workflow familiarity. I've always found Elektrons to be easy to dive into but some of the other features definitely take some time to learn. Worth the time investment though.

[0] https://www.elektron.se/overbridge/

I strongly agree that the whole point is workflow more than anything else. I use my Octatrack like a DAW so I don't even need a computer. My computer is more like a digital "tape" machine nowadays.

My Machinedrum and Monomachine are to my left and right. :)

> The VST integration is called Overbridge [0] and is available for all of the modern non-Model Elektron hardware.

Unfortunately overbridge does not support the octatrack mkI/II in addition to the Model series.

Ah, that's right. I would have expected a refresh of that by now but the company has gone in a different direction with lower priced devices so who knows.