Elektron Digitone II – 16-Track Polyphonic Digital Synth & Sequencer
Elektron Digitone II evolves the beloved FM-based groovebox into a multitimbral powerhouse with four synthesis machines, 16 voices, and a deep 16-track sequencer. From glassy FM tones to wavetable-like textures and stacked unison, it’s a compact studio brain for composing, performing, and controlling external gear—refined for modern workflows at Soundium.
Key Features
- Four synth engines: FM Tone, FM Drum, Wavetone (virtual-analog/phase distortion), and Swarmer (detuned unison) for a wide sonic palette
- 16 tracks, 16 voices: Use any track as a synth lane or MIDI track; build full arrangements on a single box
- Elektron sequencing: 128 steps per track with parameter locks, micro-timing, trig conditions, probabilities, retrigs, per-step sound changes, Euclidean modes, and Song mode
- Expressive shaping: Six filter models (incl. LP4, EQ, comb-/comb+) plus 3 LFOs per voice and flexible ADSR/AHD envelopes
- Studio effects engine: Delay, lush “super-void” reverb, chorus, bit/sample-rate reduction, drive (pre/post), and mix-bus compressor/drive
- Modern I/O & integration: Class-compliant USB audio, Overbridge support, MIDI DIN I/O/Thru with DIN Sync, external input mixer, 24-bit/48 kHz converters
- Road-ready build: Steel chassis, OLED display, VESA 100 × 100 mount points for flexible placement
Customer Benefits
Create complete tracks without a computer or make Digitone II the heart of your DAW setup. Its engines cover drums, bass, pads, and leads with fast sound design; the sequencer turns ideas into evolving patterns; and USB audio plus Overbridge keep recording simple. It’s a compact, reliable hub that scales from desktop sketches to live sets.
Quick Specs
- Polyphony: 16 voices
- Tracks: 16 total (synth or MIDI per track)
- Sequencer: 128 steps per track, Song mode
- Effects: Delay, reverb, chorus, bit/SR reduce, overdrive (pre/post), master compressor/drive
- Screen: 128 × 64 OLED
- Audio resolution: 24-bit/48 kHz A/D and D/A
- Connectivity: 2 × 6.3 mm inputs, 2 × 6.3 mm outputs, 6.3 mm headphone, USB 2.0 (class-compliant audio/Overbridge), MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN Sync
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 21.5 × 17.6 × 6.3 cm
- Weight: 1.48 kg
- Mounting: VESA 100 × 100 (M4, max screw length 0.7 cm)
- Chassis: Steel
What’s in the Box
- Elektron Digitone II
- PSU-3c power supply
- USB cable
- Documentation & artwork
Use Cases / Ideal For
Live electronic performance, DAW-less production, studio centerpiece for sequencing external synths/drum machines, film/game composers seeking fast pattern creation, and sound designers exploring FM, phase-distortion, and unison textures.
Compatibility
Class-compliant USB audio for macOS/Windows; integrates with DAWs via Overbridge (multitrack audio and plugin control). MIDI DIN I/O/Thru with DIN Sync for vintage and modern setups; routes external inputs through internal effects.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Four distinct engines cover drums, bass, pads, and leads
- Deep, performance-ready sequencer with Euclidean options and per-step sound
- Robust studio integration with USB audio and Overbridge
- Solid metal build and compact, stage-friendly footprint
⚠️ Cons:
- Elektron workflow has a learning curve
- Small OLED favors focused information over large visualizers
Digitone II combines versatile synthesis, a world-class sequencer, and streamlined studio integration in a tough desktop chassis—an inspiring centerpiece for producers and performers, from Soundium.
