Digitone Keys - what's new? Review, tutorial and comparison to Digitone

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What's new in Digitone Keys? Here's a detailed review, tutorial and comparison between Digitone Keys and the original Digitone from Elektron
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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:20 The hardware
2:10 Connectivity
2:45 The keybed
3:05 New controls
4:20 Five new buttons
6:25 Eight new encoders
8:50 FM synth overview
11:00 Modulation
12:25 Other FM params
15:00 Filters
16:00 Effects
17:10 LFOs
17:45 Input control
18:05 Managing voices
19:00 Sequencing
20:30 Param locks
21:15 Sound locks
22:50 Trig conditions
24:00 MIDI sequencing
24:30 Control all, chains
25:15 Overbridge
26:35 Pros and cons
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@dvamateur 5 лет назад

Beautiful instrument. Reminds me of the synthesizer market shakeup when the Nord Lead hit in 1995. Those Swedes are truly ingenious! I am generally not an Elektron fan, but this is beautiful.

@bociomarghe8804 5 лет назад

Beautiful video, you have the great ability of explaining hard stuff in an easy and very comprehensive way, keep it up man!

@AllenAndersonTaylor 2 года назад

I like your explanation of Modulation. I was a Ground Radio Technician in the Air Force... it is very interesting the overlap between Radio Communications and Synthesizers!

@tedpedersen123 3 года назад

Great overview. I recently found a DK discounted and it has become the centerpiece of my setup. Just finished a EP and used it on every track. Thanks for making this, fantastic guide to its features.✌️🎶🎹

@elissitdesign 5 лет назад

I was playing my Analog Keys and loving it then I thought to myself if Elektron would make another Keys. Here we are I guess question answered. Bummer they didn’t make it with a X-Y joystick 🕹

@fredericmailloux6167 4 года назад

Thank you very much for the tutorial. Was not exploiting this machine to its full potential but you unlocked it for me!

@LamontStigler 5 лет назад

I am so impressed. I love the digitone, and this is the most logical evolution. Incredible.

@illford6921 3 года назад

Nah, where's the expanded version with the ability to load custom engines from all the elektron range

@wendelynmusic 3 года назад

I just bought one and I've been acoustic for a few years and just getting back into it. This helps a lot. I grew up on West coast in college and FM and vst with Kurzweil after college. But it's been 15 years since I've played synthesis. I'm already having fun and this is the first day. BTW you sound just like cgp Grey

@fortheloveofnoise9298 5 лет назад

Where is the keytar grip!?

@MayenMusic 5 лет назад

haha

@TROGULAR10000 5 лет назад

haha. that would be weird indeed.

@TROGULAR10000 5 лет назад

@Fürst von Metternix it's a joke dude

@TROGULAR10000 5 лет назад

@Fürst von Metternix are you data from star trek or something?

@anthonylascano2378 2 года назад

Home Depot

@tubeMonger 3 года назад

A bit late to the game but definitely getting this. I need a decent keyboard with a synth and a sequencer. As a Digitakt user, I've been admiring Digitone from far but now I'm ready for it - with the Keys. Thanks for the review @loopop!

@Onelychild 4 года назад

I love the sound! Great Review!

@rhythmdroid 5 лет назад

Loopop your videos are amazing

5 лет назад

Great demo as usual, thanks. I licated my digitone on the left of my keyboard to give it a try and I have to say controlling a digitone only with my left hand increase a lot my left hand control. A few more days and I should be able to write with it

@BURG 5 лет назад

Cool video, very detailed thanks a bunch! Question: are the user assignable pots/controllers addressable/mappable to control external MIDI gear?

@MayenMusic 5 лет назад

it looks interesting. I wonder if with this update you will get all the new sounds for the regular Digitone?

@gaa1974 5 лет назад

The new sounds will be made available as a free download on the Elektron website soon.

@chriskelvin248 4 года назад

I have to say- I this form-factor extremely attractive. I did not even know this thing existed until I caught it hiding in a Sweetwater catalog and then came to RU-vid to find out if loopop had a take on it!

@pianobryguy 3 года назад

Agreed, this form factor sold me

@CaidicusProductions 5 лет назад

What a weird looking device. It looks intriguing, but seriously weird at the same time. Thanks for sharing this video, Loopop. Top quality, as always.

@station2station544 4 года назад

When you disconnect the Digitone form the keys "and it gets all purpley", can you use the keys as a controller; are the sequencer and arpeggiator still available to drive external gear?

@artblack01 5 лет назад

A Digitakt Keys would have sold it for me, great review as always! One of the best reviewers on youtube.

@artblack01 5 лет назад

@D’Marco Jackson for someone like me who loves samples and can play keys, i would.

@evanpincus2203 4 года назад

Especially if they made it poly!

@jmzorko 3 года назад

I just picked up one of these and, so far, think it's really cool. One big reason I got it, though, was Overbridge. If you've ever played with a Virus TI or TI2, the way Access integrated the VST / AU with the DAW was amazing at the time, and still is. One can make changes on the Virus, and they reflect in the plugin, and vice versa, and it does it completely independently of whatever audio interface you're using (a big plus for me because my Apollo x8 is already full). This is what I'm really hoping Overbridge will allow me to do with the Digitone Keys. So far, I've gotten almost all of that to work. I'm hopeful I'll get the final bits working soon.

@zenchant9934 Год назад

Hey bro, Im curious how this worked for you? I am interested in the key

@Pastramowitz 5 лет назад

Wow. Always first out the gate LP!! I want this now!!!!

@sergenabizadaboutet9427 3 года назад

Hi, thanks for for the way you explain and express things... I am recently starting using Ableton Live (before only doing music with hardware) and i wonder what setup could be more rational, since the Digitone Keys has 4 midi channels look very promissing for live performance, but i still want to incorporate my Akai Force (since now it can "control" Ableton... Any suggestion?

@matthewlundstrom5792 3 года назад

I love the electric piano patch that starts the video. Is that patch built-in or did you craft it? Love all you do!

@loopop 3 года назад

Thanks! If I remember correctly it's a preset - maybe I tweaked it a bit

@FrediBach 5 лет назад

Hmmm, could you route an LFO to the mod wheel and with that control five different settings (all individually attenuated!) with one LFO?

@ravenblack5813 Год назад

One question. Does the Digitone send the KB-Chord over midi to a external gear, like the chord-mode of the Keystep37?

@soundsfortoday3623 2 года назад

Can the 4 track outputs be connected to individual keyboards to incorporate sounds from keyboards for each of the 4 tracks?

@Satellite484 4 года назад

Does the electron have a sampler ? or is the audio inputs used just for mixing external audio only ?

@loopop 4 года назад

This one does not have a sample, just processes external audio

@fpsoundpacks 5 лет назад

Nice! Very good video and awesome explained!

@loopop 5 лет назад

Thanks! I think you made the preset I mess with in the intro - if so... awesome job!

@fpsoundpacks 5 лет назад

@@loopop I was not sure about that piano patch at the beginning. If "FP" is at the end of a patchname, then it's from me, yep :) Thanks! Very nice played btw :)

@fpsoundpacks 5 лет назад

@@loopop 0:19 yeah the "kumite arp"! It's actually a replica of a previous song that I made as demo for my last soundpack for the analog four / keys. Since there is now the possibility to save an Arp, I've just made this one for the digitone keys :) Maybe you already know it? soundcloud.com/floppydisk-pirates/kumite

@michaelshannon111 3 года назад

Hello. Just curious about the individual track outputs - do they output each track with send effects or just raw sounds? (It sounded like the effects came through individually in overbridge ?!) Thanks! Your channel is amazing!

@lrclazer1377 5 лет назад

Great review as always. Is there a limit to the number of notes per step on the Digitone sequencer? I'm assuming it's the same for both synth and MIDI.

@loopop 5 лет назад

Thanks! It's not with me now but I think 8 notes per step per track

@vksoundstudiokokow3236 2 года назад

Thank you! Good review> It's lovely fm synth & great partner! Enjoy and be creative! You can find great packs and learn a lot great staff!

@jordantheuser 5 лет назад

OMG i never knew about the randomise ability thank you loopop!

@loopop 5 лет назад

Not your fault :) It’s new to this OS

@jordantheuser 5 лет назад

@@loopop oh right thanks all the same love your work

@andesneko 4 месяца назад

Why when I play my keyboard and a step it only records a monophonic note..? Any help is appreciated.

@jojojiles 5 лет назад

So are the updated patches available for the standard digitone?

@XanderEwald 5 лет назад

Looks pretty cool! Not something I as a sequencer guy would need, but I am sure it's perfect for some.

@mastermachetier5594 4 года назад

Does the regular digitone have all the features and new presents - the physical changes ( 5 buttons, 8 encoders, keys)

@geertmaertens7372 4 года назад

I watched this again to see that whatever track is active can be played with the keys, what you'd expect. I don't seem to be able to do that with the regular Digitone and a Komplete Kontrol (always plays track 1) even though I made a KK template that sends midi to channel 10 that I use as auto channel on the Digitone. Quite frustrating. Also in the overbridge plugin the tracks 2-4 only respond to the internal Digitone keyboard. Does anyone have a solution? Btw I use all the latest beta updates of OB and DN.

@olecranonrebellion9976 5 лет назад

This is great.

@museovations 5 лет назад

Do you know when they’ll be releasing the working VST for Digitone? As far as I know the latest release still says the VST will come in the future... I only ask because you have access to a version in this video. I love my digitone so much - helped me create my sound and I almost feel there are no limits to its power - the separate audio outs that this offers is a really compelling reason to upgrade and I’ll keep it in mind.

@davidholmes2392 5 лет назад

It came out today. www.elektronauts.com/news/474

@politesociety 5 лет назад

Interested in seeing you use the expression inputs. Would like to see it both with standard sustain/expression pedals and with CV, apparently it can handle 2 CV per input? Maybe also talk about the output routing. Pros/cons. I'm guessing going via those outputs bypasses the main effects, but i guess you can just route them back in through the inputs after your effects chain.

@user-sx2iw2hq3l 2 года назад

Hello Mr. Loopop. ✋Could you help me please and tell how many sounds(patches) I will have from both Digitone and Digitone keys from the box! Thank you.

@reganjo1955 5 лет назад

Funny thing, This past weekend I was just complaining that Overbridge Beta didn't have Digitone support and Voila! i'll be updating the OS and will now dive into OverBridge for my AR Mkii and digitone (sans Keys) - Question - does the OS upgrade include the new Digitone keys presets or are they Keys only ready?

@roymoderatto 5 лет назад

Proud owner of the Monomachine. I like this. The keyboard is perfect for leads. Don't expect to play with both hands. It's a different animal.

@johncitizen8828 2 года назад

Excellent breakdown. 👍 Quick question: With Overbridge is it possible to multitrack record into your DAW with both the Digitone Keys and a Digitakt - ie. simultaneously recording 12 channels of audio and the FX channels?

@johncitizen8828 2 года назад

(With the intention of capturing a live jam with both devices running in tandem).

@episnod 5 лет назад

Bravo! Have you spent time with Overbridge with this device (and/or) others? Some of us have trouble with the little screen and the issues it presents. A GUI is always preferable, but of course an addition complication.

@loopop 5 лет назад

Yes, I have - check out towards the end of the video. The Overbridge UI is a great way to learn more about what's hidden in Elektron devices, I recommend using it as a starting point, but ultimately you'll make more out of the gear if you use the on device controls IMHO

@Fuzzboy100 5 лет назад

hey love your videos! what's the name of the oscilloscope VST, and the Frequency Spectrum VST :3

@loopop 5 лет назад

Thanks! Scopes by Melda

@MikkelGrumBovin 5 лет назад

I just got the Digitone, last month, and"?..now i wish i knew THIS would happen,and i would have. Bought the keys , but i still love Elektron,- especially in tandem with my Deepmind and Grandmother.

@vulpixninetales 4 года назад

Lovely video as always! I have a question... You mentioned that there is no option to us the arpeggiator with MIDI, what about the hold and chord functions too? Is that purely for the Digitone synth engine?

@loopop 4 года назад

Marlon Robinson thanks! Honestly it’s been a while so I don’t remember - if it’s not covered in the video check the manual or email the company. Good luck!

@jspiro 3 года назад

Did you ever figure this out? I'd imagine it would send all the normal midi notes, especially with overbridge 2.0.

@fredmanteghian5913 5 лет назад

Oh boy this looks quite interesting

@beach8181 5 лет назад

How would one sync this to semi-modular set-up, specifically Moog Mother series: Mother-32, dfam, grandmother? Thanks!

@index7787 4 года назад

midi, all of those have midi. If you want direct CV control, you could use a midi to CV module.

@christianleduc1786 3 года назад

Hello, Just a quick question. With the new Arturia Keystep 37, would you choose Digitone + Keystep or Digitone Keys ? Best wishes,

@nvinceable17 3 года назад

Digitone + Keystep for me. One of the things I love about the smaller form factor of the Digitone is that I can just grab it and comfortably play from the couch or anywhere else where I might be inspired to sketch out an idea. If I'm trying to capture a more expressive performance I can just go plugin to the Keystep at my workstation.

@wetfishtail6 5 лет назад

So many people here call this weird or really spewing some synth hate on it Now I"m intrigued and will give this a chance at the local synth shop. Must be interesting if the form factor beats the usual banal expectations

@paxlibertas2494 5 лет назад

Yeah go for it, let me know how that works out for you LOL.

@wetfishtail6 5 лет назад

@@paxlibertas2494 I will.

@rey8318 4 года назад

Can this control an arp odyssey module?

@user-wz3jk4tp6x 11 месяцев назад

We’re the link to multimap tutorial I Don’t see it ?

@Rooftopaccessorizer 3 года назад

Maybe i missed it, but can you do glide on this? Adding glide to notes would make for some wild funk solos and some nutty pads edit: is that portamento?

@mikedurden 5 лет назад

I prefer pairing my Digitone with my Novation SL MkIII. You could get a regular Digitone and a 49 key SL MkIII for about the same price ( maybe less since they both are also sometimes on sale), and the SL MkIII has all the same added features of this keyboard PLUS a lot more features. This Digitone Keys kind of just seems like they wanted to have a new release for Superbooth and didn't have any better ideas. In my opinion, instead of spending their resources on this "new" product, they should focus on improving the issues with their current products (e.g. getting Overbridge out of beta after years keep passing).

@vinylselektaz6475 5 лет назад

This will be a Epic fail!

@marike1100 5 лет назад

OK. The good thing is everyone has different needs, workspace sizes, and ways of working. Elektron and others understand that giving users lots of choices and configuration possibilities benefits everyone. Kudos.

@leNotstrom 5 лет назад

The Digitone Keys and the Digitone Desktop will get both a new OS. I am currently a closed Beta Tester and cant tell more, just that all booh sayers will be surprised positively soon.

@mikedurden 5 лет назад

@@leNotstrom I'm not saying anything bad about the Digitone, I love mine. I love most of their products actually as I have most of them. The lack of actual innovation with the Model Samples and now this Digitone Keys just leaves me disappointed they're coming out with new stuff before finishing improving their existing ones. You're a beta tester now, but who knows how long this secret beta you speak of will actually come to fruition, as all their beta testing takes a long ass time.

@sinkarna 5 лет назад

@@mikedurden Well OS 2.0 just dropped.

@SlashnKashmir 5 лет назад

When I saw this design first time in the synth group I thought it was a joke until this video

@stronzio666 5 лет назад

there is a monomachine with this crazy design

@hamishmacdonald8593 5 лет назад

I really like it's design although it does look silly.

@jasonmoyer 5 лет назад

The Monomachine always reminded me of the Roland SH-3a, which is one of the most desirable synths of all time.

@Dougie- 5 лет назад

Totally. I even thought it was lame as a joke. Jeez.

@deldia 5 лет назад

Although it does make sense as it’s exactly what it needed!

@matiasdment6858 3 года назад

I just bought a Digitone but it can't be recognized by my mac, I'm using big sur. Is anyone having this problem?

@Hamuelin 5 лет назад

So. Should everyone just save the money and buy the original, getting a nice 3rd party controller if they don’t already own one? How much would really be missed out on?

@rodrigovalenzuela5772 5 лет назад

What are the main differences between Digitone and Digitone Keys? (OS Level).I received my digitone right before the keys was announced, are there any features that the keys has but the DigitoneKeyless does not? Thanks!

@loopop 5 лет назад

On the software side I believe it’s just the hold functionality

@AppleKid 5 лет назад

What do you use for your Vectroscopes?

@loopop 5 лет назад

Scopes by VCV and Melda

@DevonBlueWhitaker 5 лет назад

In chord mode can each note be a different chord?

@fauxtapes628 5 лет назад

Devon Blue Whitaker You choose a key and a mode and the chords are quantized to that, so each key plays the chord in the scale/mode.

@MeshMachine 5 лет назад

As a master control keyboard the digitone sequencer is awesome and better than a keystep, it should be for the price though. This could easily be the centre of a fully hardware setup. I already have a digitone and a master keyboard so this isn't for me, but I can see its value.

@kylew706 3 года назад

I’ve watched so many of your videos I think I get a dopamine release when I hear “hi..” it’s like the dog and the dinner bell

@rstclai1 4 года назад

Can anyone tell me why some of the trigs are green?

@ShawnBrandon888 3 года назад

This is a good tutorial

@crimsonweather 4 года назад

Thanks for the fantastic demo as always, I have one question : I tried it quickly in a local store, and it really shines in bell like sounds and weird FM piano sounds, but I found the pads a bit thin, is this true or maybe I didnt take more time in exploring it Thanks and stay safe

@loopop 4 года назад

Thanks. I think it sounds great, certainly not thin in my opinion, but I've found appreciation of sound subjective quite often

@crimsonweather 4 года назад

loopop thanks for the confirmation I havd a MFB Dominion and LXR drum machine,and was looking to add something with noce bellish and lushy pads Blofeld and digitone keys came into mind,I am a keyboard guy so normally I dont buy the rack versions. I will wait till shops open again and do a deeper test for the digitone keys

@SyncdAlien 5 лет назад

Very exciting synthesizer! 👍 Thanks for the in depth review. 👍

@jeffreylin59 5 лет назад

@loopop Hey Ziv! Thanks for the tutorial! I'm wondering what freq. analyzer you're using here - it looks amazing! It looks like the o-scope is the built-in VCV Rack one, is the new freq. analyzer also a VCV Rack module?? =D

@loopop 5 лет назад

Thanks! Yes it’s just the standard VCV scope

@jeffreylin59 5 лет назад

@@loopop- Oh, I was wondering about the spectrum/frequency analyzer you were using - Does VCV Rack provide one that looks that good? The Bog audio one is a little too crowded for my tastes.

@jeffreylin59 5 лет назад

Like here - what is the thing on the right? Really like the display of harmonics. imgur.com/a/YNs1ywd

@loopop 5 лет назад

Oh no that’s from Melda

@Johnalbinm 5 лет назад

Super cool and it looks a lot like a black Monomachine

@pablodados 3 года назад

The electric piano preset at the start of this video is the best sound I've heard from the Digitone yet. Really makes me interested in getting one. Could you load/dial in the same patch on a regular Digitone and use a midi keyboard with pressure sensitive keys, aftertouch and pitch bend to get the same effect?

@loopop 3 года назад

I haven't tried by I'm sure there shouldn't be a difference

@pablodados 3 года назад

@@loopop That's what I'm thinking. The sound engines seem identical and I believe you can set up the regular Digitone to respond to velocity, aftertouch, pitch bends and mod wheels. I reckon a Digitone plus midi keyboard should get you most of the way there (minus the hold function and individual audio outs). Thanks!

@mercurial71 2 года назад

Still CHF 1'205... Crikey... So a Digitone with a great keyboard (e.g. my Summit) would do the same?

@jimshannononsounds 5 лет назад

This device would get me into the Elektron world for sure.

@benmironmd 5 лет назад

@loopop do you have any idea if they are going to add portamento to the digitone module - it's a frequently requested feature!

@Orangetronic 5 лет назад

I think I spy a portamento label for function+leftmost button above the keyboard! 🙌

@loopop 5 лет назад

I think they included it in the new os update

@benmironmd 5 лет назад

loopop confirmed in the 1.20 firmware documentation!!

@strongocho 5 лет назад

I think I am the only one who actually likes this...

@fredericmailloux6167 4 года назад

I do like it - in fact, bought one as my main polysynth.

@jnny7182 4 года назад

strongocho haha I was thinking same

@jnny7182 4 года назад

strongocho I even really like the way it looks. I definitely don’t think it’s ugly AF as been stated. I think it’s quite handsome.

@monangelmusic7744 4 года назад

@@fredericmailloux6167 so did I 👍

@zk351 4 года назад

@@fredericmailloux6167 So, you've had it for a bit now, how is it?

@thegroove2000 5 лет назад

Would it of not been more sensible to put mostly what is to the left to the top apart from the mod wheels for left and right handed folks?

@johng.l.4251 2 года назад

Hey boys and girls 🙋 i have two question to all of you, who own this device. If i am use the midi-mapping function and split in 3 parts (part1=int. Synt, part2+3=ext. Synths). Is it possible, to use the new hold-function (latch) also for the external gear or only for internal synth? And, if its possible, can i use the hold-function parallel of each device of the midi-mapped parts? Thank you and stay healthy, John

@LeonPhythian69 4 года назад

am struggling with a purchase idea, could you help? I know you're busy. I've been looking at the Digitone for a while being a fan of Elektron gear and loving my Machinedrum, I thought it was wise next move. However, do I go for a Digitone+ a Keystep pro to further sequence more gear or a Digitone Keys, it actually works out at a very similar cost, am just trying to weigh up the pros and cons, having the abillity to have arpegios sequenced from the Keystep might be swaying me, but having the additional inputs on the Digitone keys to utilise the fx may save money. and space. Trying to have the most control for live sets verses space used.....heeeeeelp 😂

@maarzt 3 года назад

not loopop BUT...I purchased this 3 months ago, to some degree based on this review - my first synth actually. I absolutely love it and would recommend it wholeheartedly. It sounds great is so versatile, the patches are varied and wonderful and...what can I say about the Elektron sequencer. Its taking me on quite a journey.

@randommuiscchannel1049 5 лет назад

Great job as usual. What are the overall dimensions?

@loopop 5 лет назад

Thanks! sorry to send you to their site I don't have them on me

@OrionGarcia 5 лет назад

im in the process of making a pitch bend/modulation wheel break out box for my digitone with a teensy. i would love it if elektron made a break box but this will do. :)

@45jimbers 3 года назад

Can the digitone keys act as a keyboard for other synths ?

@EshockT 8 месяцев назад

Yes

@keithholmes2326 5 лет назад

When will Overbridge for Digitone be available? Thanks

@loopop 5 лет назад

There’s a beta out now

@NondoPondo 5 лет назад

I think they should have used a different form factor for the controls, especially if they're charging $1200 US. They could have placed the controls above the keyboard for convenience. Yes, they would not be able to use the same bread boards but again... $1200 US. I still want one though. 🤣🤣🤣 I do like the additional buttons.💖 You mentioned the elephant in the room. 💖

@aphato 5 лет назад

Can it save song or live looping?

@loopop 5 лет назад

You could live loop notes yes

@octash103 5 лет назад

Thank for the review. It would be nice to compare the digitone sound with a real FM synth like the yamaha DX7

@danielefoscarin6333 5 лет назад

what makes the digitone less real than the DX7?

@KRAFTWERK2K6 5 лет назад

Wow the design really looks a lot like the Elektron Monomachine.

@shadowhenge7118 4 года назад

Curious how well this would work with synthstrom deluge.

@loopop 4 года назад

Shadowhenge pretty well. It would give it keys, a better reverb, a better fm engine

@station2station544 4 года назад

My biggest question as a Digitone owner, already: How is the balance? I know it will sit on a table, but where is the fulcrum? Is it heavily weighted at the left and the keys side light?

@philipborlin Год назад

I have it. It is very stable and robust. Weight is evenly distributed

@valdiskrebs566 5 лет назад

Wow, great center piece for minimalism/sequencer music... this and a couple of Dreadboxes.... 🤔

@blushingfrieza 5 лет назад

This, a dreadbox nyx and a moog minitaur would be ideal for a minimal but dense setup.

@valdiskrebs566 5 лет назад

S†. Clou† Nice! I would also consider an Erebus, AS-1, Mother-32, Odyssey desktop and ... for poly: Peak, DeepMind desktop, and Minilogue XD module. Nice one table studio!

@visisydandthevoid 2 года назад

@@blushingfrieza minitaur and a nymphes now 😎

@hakonsoreide 3 года назад

Am I right in thinking that the non-keyboard version of Digitone has exactly the same firmware so that all the extra controls that have been added can be performed from an external keyboard and/or MIDI controller? Also, are the additional expressive sounds you get together with the Digitone Keys also possibleto get for the non-keys as a download or purchasable patch pack somewhere?

@vinylselektaz6475 5 лет назад

Dear Elektron , can we get a Analog 8 rather than a Analog 4?

@loui7196 5 лет назад

... Analog 8 and Analog 16!

@ToyKeeper 5 лет назад

That'd be awesome. OTOH, one can get an Access Virus for less than an Analog 4 MkII... which is what I'll probably end up doing. I want a good multitimbral synth so I can get a whole song worth of synth voices in one box... and even though the Virus is 15-20 years old now, I can't confidently say anything has beaten it yet.

@alienanxiety 4 года назад

Would. be sweet to MIDI control a monomachine with this, and run it though the Digitone's FX, since reverb was weak on the MM.

@mightynagato6909 5 лет назад

Oh lawd!!!

@kmontzka 5 лет назад

Now Novation can release the 51-knob Circuit! (Seriously, I can’t believe this is an actual instrument. I’m just fine with my Digitone and Keystep)

@Judasz696 Год назад

Why has it been discontinued?

@Funkbutterfly 5 лет назад

With the last two Elektron releases being this and the model: samples, I am happy to say my GAS has not been activated. Perhaps I have fully transitioned from a gas to a solid state?

@maifeng 5 лет назад

It's rather Elektron having transitioned from an innovator to a greedy cow-milker

@Rooftopaccessorizer 3 года назад

Just has a weird form factor. They shouldve released this and an a4mkii in a matching form factor with the knobs split above the keys. This setup just sits odd

@C1c4da 3 года назад

@@Rooftopaccessorizer If youre an FM junky like me this thing is a dream synth. its like if the dx7 and the digitakt had a baby and then they threw on a good keyboard. I'm a big fan of making fm drums and i know this thing would be a blast to use as a drum machine. its a good master sequencer as well. If you like more analog stuff though its obviously pretty bad. but idk im buying this soon. the only downfalls i can think of are that it only has sine waves and 4 operators.

@starwars007oele 5 лет назад

I think a lot of manufacturers should make more desktops......,Elektron does it the other way around! All those keyboards take up a lot of space in the studio. Otherwise Nice product, and as always premium vid/review. 👍✌️👌greetz

@claudiostano 5 лет назад

I agree!!! to many keyboards out there. I saw some guy modded it's korg monologue cut "in half", to get rid of keys. it looks amazing. I'd like manufacturers to put more desktop modules, digital, polyphonic ( with full direct hand-control over params NO MENU DIVING... ) .