Elektron Digitone II
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Elektron
Digitone II
Product Info
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The Digitone II is a powerhouse for sound designers and electronic musicians craving nuanced FM synthesis. It's a deep dive into complex sonic textures, and while the workflow takes commitment, the results are utterly rewarding if you're after something beyond basic synth sounds – think Aphex Twin meets Boards of Canada.
Product Description
- Elektron Digitone II
- Digital Synthesiser
- 16-Voice polyphonic (multitimbral)
- Various FM algorithms
- 4 SYN (Synthese) machines: Wavetone
- Swarmer
- FM Tone and FM Drum
- 6 Selectable FLTR machines: Multi-Mode
- Lowpass 4
- Equaliser
- Comb-
- Comb+
- Legacy LP/HP
- All 16 tracks can be used either as synthesiser or MIDI tracks
- Per voice: 1x base-width filter
- 1x digital overdrive effect
- 1x digital bit reduction
- 1x digital sample rate reduction
- 3x assignable LFO
- Overdrive and stereo compressor master effect
- MIDI tracks with 16-voice polyphony per step
- 16 assignable CC messages and 2 assignable LFOs per track
- 4 Different trig modes
- keyboard and song mode
- Sequencer: 128 steps per pattern and track
- individual pattern length per track
- arpeggiator per synth track
- parameter locks
- trig conditions
- trig chance and retrig
- micro timing and 1x Euclidean sequence generator per track
- Send effects: Delay
- Reverb and Chorus
- 128 × 64 Pixel OLED display
- MIDI In / Out / Thru
- 2 x 6.3 mm jack input
- 2 x 6.3 mm jack output
- 6.3 mm headphone output
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 215 x 176 x 63 mm
- Weight: 1.48 kg
PROS
- • Exceptional FM engine delivers complex, evolving timbres.
- • Swarm and Wavetone engines offer unique, experimental sound design.
- • Robust build quality; feels solid and durable like other Elektron gear.
- • Deep sequencing capabilities with parameter locks unlock incredible creative potential.
CONS
- • Learning curve is steep; Elektron’s workflow isn't immediately intuitive.
- • Limited physical controls necessitate menu diving for parameter adjustments.
- • While versatile, FM synthesis isn't universally appealing or easy to master.
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Key Features
Sounds
Rich, complex FM tones, evolving textures, and percussive sounds; excels at digital soundscapes.
Polyphony
16-voice polyphonic, allowing for layered and dense arrangements.
Effects
Digital overdrive, bit reduction, sample rate reduction, stereo compressor, and per-voice filters.
MIDI
16-voice polyphony per MIDI step; 16 assignable CC messages and 2 LFOs per track.
Connections
Stereo audio outputs, stereo inputs, USB, MIDI in/out, clock in/out, and a sustain pedal input.
Weight
2.65 kg (5.84 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It retains Elektron's signature pattern-based sequencing but with more immediate parameter lock access, making it a bit more accessible than some older models.
Absolutely; it’s fully self-contained with its own sequencer, effects, and extensive sound design options, making it a complete performance instrument.
Yes, they offer unique algorithmic approaches to FM, expanding beyond traditional operator-based synthesis, leading to more organic and evolving sounds.
