Elektron is serving their own popular base, same as someone suddenly releasing a fringe Eurorack module or quirky pedal. This video, via loopop, offers a review and hands-on demo of the new Elektron Digitone synthesizer, introduced at the 2018 NAMM Show.. Elektron's new Digitone takes a better approach, providing a more accessible interface without dumbing down FM's sound design potential. The Digitone has the same wonderfully tactile panel controls as the other new generation Elektron instruments, with the big clicky buttons that make you feel important. It's a four-part FM synth workstation built around Elektron's distinctive sequencing environment. All This Thread Reviews Gear Database Synths for sale Latest Trending Home > The Forums > Electronic Music Instruments and Electronic Music Production Elektron Digitone Keys Gearslutz is part-supported by our visitors. Digitone and Overbridge. As with previous Elektron grooveboxes, the depth of the sequencer is the real trump card of Digitakt. You can use … The Digitone’s sequencer offers four tracks for the internal sounds and four dedicated MIDI tracks for controlling external gear. Once the Digitone’s FM sound engine is coupled to the Elektron’s fantastic sequencer design, the whole thing just comes alive. Overbridge greatly enhances the Digitone workflow. I’ve probably said enough previously about the lack of velocity-sensitive keys on Elektron’s boxes. For one thing, almost every parameter can be … I’m on the far end as a keys-centric type, but I still like seeing 2-4 Elektrons in a rig. You’ll soon be wondering why anyone thought FM was difficult to use or old-fashioned sounding! Edit parameters directly from your computer screen. The Digitone was easily my favourite bit of new hardware of 2018. 8-voice FM synthesizer with sequencer and keyboard with 37-note semi-weighted Fatar keybed with aftertouch Powerful Elektron sequencing with parameter locking 4 synth tracks, each with a 4-operator synth engine with 8 algorithms Built-in send effects include Panoramic Chorus, Saturator Delay, and Supervoid Reverb Digitone Keys – Unlock Your Sweet Dreams Restrictions are for the dreamless: … While there’s too much to go into it fully within the space of a review, there are a few highlights worth touching on. Record all internal tracks individually. The Digitone combines a modernized FM implementation with a classic subtractive synthesis signal flow. Overbridge for Digitone brings new-school FM synthesis to DAW environments. It's much easier to program than any DX series device, but it's still a fully-fledged Elektron machine—if you want to … Mattias nails it; its all in the company’s DNA, which best serves machine-minded players. Elektron's FM powerhouse gains a keyboard and a lot more besides.