Elektron Digitone is a digital synthesizer offered in a rack-mount format. It is described as a polyphonic digital synth with 8 voices and FM synthesis, and is part of Elektron’s Digitone family in the digital category. The unit provides USB MIDI and DIN MIDI I/O, with audio outputs including 6.35 mm L/R jacks and stereo headphone out, along with two balanced 1/4" outputs and two 1/4" inputs. It features a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port and supports In/Out/Thru MIDI with a DIN Sync out. Notable features include a four-track FM engine per voice and multi-timbrality across four parts, enabling independent patterns and sequencing across parts. The device includes a built-in sequencer and arpeggiator, with 8-voice polyphony supported internally and the ability to route audio through external gear via the inputs and outputs. The chassis is a compact, solid steel enclosure with a weight near 2.2 kg, and it is powered by an external power supply. Typical use cases center on studio sound design and live performance, leveraging Elektron’s characteristic workflow and multi-track sequencing to sculpt digital FM timbres.
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| Connection | Direction | Connector |
|---|---|---|
| USB MIDI | BIDIR | Not specified · USB |
| DIN (entrée/sortie/thru) | OUT | Not specified |
| Entrées/sorties MIDI : USB MIDI, DIN (entrée/sortie/thru) | OUT | Not specified · USB |
| Sorties audio : Jack 6,35 mm (L/R), casque × 2 · Stereo L/R | OUT | Not specified |
| 1/4” impedance balanced audio out jacks × 2 | OUT | 6.3mm TRS |
| 1/4” audio in jacks × 2 | IN | Not specified |
| 1/4” stereo headphone jack | OUT | 6.3mm TRS |
| Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port | BIDIR | Not specified |
| MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN Sync out | OUT | Not specified |
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Elektron Digitone
AI summary of a source review
Elektron Digitone is a digital rack synth with 8-voice polyphony and FM engine, capable of multi-timbrality with four tracks of synthesis and four MIDI tracks, plus an arpeggiator and a powerful sequencer. The rack version emphasizes compact hardware with USB 2.0, DIN connectors, and Overbridge compatibility.
AI summary of a source review
Reviews highlight a powerful FM engine, strong sequencer, and live-friendly keyboard in Digitone Keys, with some caveats about learning curve and live layout.
AI summary of a source review
Digitone rack reviews rate it highly for multitimbrality and FM, noting a compact form factor.
AI summary of a source review
Synthèse numérique en rack par Elektron. Fiche technique indique 8 voix polyphoniques, multi-mode filter per voice, overdrive per voice, 4 synth tracks + 4 MIDI tracks, arpeggiator per track, polyphonic sequencing, sound per step change, send & master effects, Overbridge enabled, dimensions W 215 × D 176 × H 63 mm, weight ~1.49 kg, USB 2.0, DN version with FM synthesis.
Digital rack synthesizer by Elektron. Replaced by Digitone II.
Digitone supports USB MIDI, DIN MIDI, and Overbridge software for library management and integration with a DAW. It has 8-voice polyphony and multitimbrality.
