Elektron Digitone II

Experience the next evolution of sound with Digitone II, a multitimbral polyphonic synth that transforms your sonic landscape into a spectrum of dazzling tones and timbres. This groundbreaking reimagining of FM synthesis combines modular workflow, 16 versatile tracks, and 16 selectable voices with an abundance of filters, an expanded Elektron Sequencer, and a powerful note editor. Unlock new realms of creativity and playability as Digitone II takes synthesis and sequencing to new heights, offering endless layers of exciting possibilities.

• 16 voice polyphony
• Multiple FM algorithms
• 4 × selectable SYN (synthesis) machines:
  • Wavetone
  • Swarmer
  • FM Tone
  • FM Drum
• 6 × selectable FLTR machines:
  • Multi-Mode
  • Lowpass 4
  • Equalizer
  • Comb-
  • Comb+
  • Legacy LP/HP
• 16 × synth or MIDI tracks
• 1 × digital base-width filter per voice
• 1 × digital overdrive per voice
• 1 × digital bit reduction per voice
• 1 × digital sample rate reduction per voice
• 1 × overdrive master effect
• 1 × stereo compressor master effect
• 3 × assignable LFOs per voice
• Modulation setup for pitch bend, velocity, key track, mod wheel, breath control, aftertouch
• Diverse preset library

Synth machines are at the heart of sound creation with Digitone II, offering four unique options, each brimming with character and endless tweakability.

Explore Wavetone, a fresh twist on the classic 2-oscillator synth. Morph between oscillator shapes, apply phase distortion and modulation, or precisely sculpt your noise to achieve the perfect tone. Step up the energy with Swarmer, a super saw-inspired engine delivering waveform control across a dynamic swarm. Shape your sound with detune and noise modulation, creating rich, intricate textures. Rediscover FM Tone, the iconic Digitone FM synthesis engine, ready to twist and transform your sounds in captivating ways. For percussive power, dive into FM Drum, offering incredible flexibility to craft everything from impactful smacks to resonant booms – and even melodic magic, despite its name.

Digitone II is built on a foundation of modularity and packed with powerful modulation capabilities. Its adaptable workflow, featuring interchangeable synth machines and an array of filter options, empowers you to craft soundscapes tailored to your creative vision.

The enhanced filter selection showcases the system’s immense depth. Experiment with Comb- and Comb+, explore Multi-mode, EQ, Lowpass 4, or revisit Legacy LP/HP filters. The base width filter offers unmatched flexibility, allowing you to position it either before other filters or at the end of the audio track chain. Each voice is equipped with a dedicated amp envelope, offering ADSR for precise control or AHD for optimising percussive sounds.

Take your creations further with three versatile LFOs, each capable of interacting with numerous destinations and controls. These tools open the door to unpredictable, inspiring sonic explorations.

The FX page offers an array of tools to refine and enhance your sound. Dive into lush delay and reverb, add depth with shimmering or dissonant chorus, or unleash grit with bit reduction, sample rate reduction, and overdrive. You can position the overdrive before or after the filter to suit your creative needs, blending everything into a perfectly tailored sonic mix.

The mixer page gives you access to the master compressor, complete with sidechaining and other parameters, as well as the master overdrive for even greater control over distortion and dynamics.

The Elektron sequencer is the core of your instrument, offering 128 steps packed with creative potential. Harness extensive Parameter Lock capabilities to transform every step into a unique sonic journey, or live record your adjustments as you tweak in real time.

Switch to Euclidean sequencer mode to merge two pulse generators, crafting mathematically inspired sequences with a primal, rhythmic feel. Add even more depth with per-step conditions, adjustable probabilities, and retrig options for ultimate precision. Page loops provide additional flexibility, whether you’re composing or performing, allowing for seamless refinement of your creations.

Digitone II is packed with features designed to enhance performance and playability. The note editor provides precise control over every aspect of your chords, allowing you to adjust individual notes, lengths, velocities, and even micro-timing with ease. Activate the arpeggiator to unlock new rhythmic and melodic possibilities.

Elevate your expression with a fully customisable modulation system. Aftertouch, pitch bend, mod wheel, velocity, breath control, and the newly introduced key tracking each offer four assignable parameter destinations with independent depth settings. Connect an external MIDI controller to further expand your creative potential and take full command of your sound.

Digitone II comes preloaded with an impressive selection of preset sounds, ready to inspire straight out of the box or provide a starting point for your creative twists. Save your favourite configurations as kits, preserving all your tracks’ sounds, synth parameters, modulation setups, and more for effortless recall when starting a new project. Use Perform Kits to experiment with bold tweaks or switch to entirely different kits from your ljudlab, all without the risk of overwriting your current setup.

With Control All, take command of parameters across all tracks simultaneously or fine-tune individual ones with ease. The four trig modes let the 16 trig keys adapt to different tasks, such as adjusting velocity, setting retrig speeds, or layering multiple preset sounds into a single track. Song Mode simplifies the process of creating playlists from your patterns, allowing you to edit and adapt them seamlessly as they play.

Easily integrate Digitone II with any gear, from vintage treasures to future classics, using its balanced stereo inputs and outputs. Enhance your sound with send effects, overdrive, and compressor for a rich stereo experience.

All 16 tracks are MIDI-compatible, and MIDI functionality has been enhanced for seamless adaptability. Digitone II quickly learns from connected devices, enabling you to send customisable CCs, triggers, sequences, and LFOs. Save these configurations to your kit for instant recall and effortless workflow.

MIDI track features

• 16 note polyphony per step
• 16 × assignable CC controls
• 2 × assignable LFOs per track

Performance features

• 4 × Trig modes:
  • Tracks
  • Velocity
  • Retrigs (only works on audio tracks)
  • Preset pool (only works on audio tracks)
• Keyboard mode with 36 different scales
• Song Mode

Sequencer features

• 128 steps per pattern and track
• Arpeggiator per synth track
• Note edit per track
• Polyphonic sequencing
• Sound per step change
• Individual pattern length per track
• Individual time scale multiplier per track
• Parameter locks
• Trig conditions & trig chance
• Retrig (audio tracks only)
• Micro timing
• 1 × Euclidean sequence generator per track
• Page loop

Send effects

• Saturator Delay
• Supervoid Reverb
• Panoramic Chorus

Hardware

• 128 × 64 pixel OLED screen
• 2 × ¼” impedance balanced audio out jacks
• 2 × ¼” balanced audio in jacks
• 1 × ¼” stereo headphone jack
• 48 kHz, 24-bit D/A and A/D converters
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
• MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN Sync out

Physical specifications

• Sturdy steel casing
• Dimensions: W 215 × D 176 × H 63 mm (8.5″ × 6.9″ × 2.5″) (including knobs and feet)
• Weight: approximately 1.48 kg (3.25 lbs)
• 100 × 100 mm VESA mounting holes. Use M4 screws with a max length of 7 mm.

Miscellaneous

• Overbridge enabled
• Class Compliant USB Audio
• External Input mixer
• 3 year Elektron warranty

Included in the box

• Power Supply PSU-3c
• Elektron USB cable
• Exclusive artwork