2. THE DIGITONE II
2. THE DIGITONE II · PDF p. 11–12 · OS 1.10D
# 2. THE DIGITONE II 2. THE DIGITONE II 2. THE DIGITONE II We’re delighted to present to you Digitone II. It’s the latest creature in Elektron’s history of digital products with an FM synthesis heart. But for this one, FM is only half the story. Let’s rewind a touch. Of course, it is a successor to the wonderful original Digitone, itself a descent into deciphering and modernizing FM synthesis. Digitone left us pondering. Could we go bigger while maintain ing the streamlined approach that fits these boxes so well? Could we go deeper while ensuring the joy of sound design only got stronger? These were reflections that opened up all manner of exciting avenues, and was an easier idea to posit than it was to actualize. But it unlatched a door that we couldn’t and frankly didn’t want to shut. To be honest, the prospect excited the heck out of us. With Digitone II, we dove into the FM rabbit hole and dug up new ways to access that contrary combination of metallic, organic, punchy bliss. But this Device doesn’t stop there. We tuned into multiple additional forms of digital synthesis and brought them into proceedings, meaning there is a huge variety of melodic and per cussive options at your disposal. It is a multi-machine, many-realm-reaching behemoth. Our goal was to have something ripe for exploration - capable of impressive sound sculpting but that just demands to be played and enjoyed. And if that sounds up your alley we think you’re in for a proper adven ture. Every single time you dive in. If you haven’t done so already, flick the power switch and get set to pull your sound through the prism and into a spectrum of dazzling tones and timbres. Sincerely, The Elektron Team Digitone II User Manual. This manual is copyright © 2025 Elektron Music Machines MAV AB. All reproduction, digital or printed, without written authorization is strictly prohibited. The information in this manual may change without notice. Elektron’s product names, logotypes, titles, words or phrases may be registered and protected by Swedish and interna tional law. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. This manual for Digitone II OS version 1.10D was last updated October 22, 2025. 3. PANEL LAYOUT AND CONNECTORS 3. PANEL LAYOUT AND CONNECTORS 3.1 FRONT PANEL AMP FX MOD FLTR SYN TRIG FUNC TRK PTN SONG YES NO PAGE 1. MAIN VOLUME sets the volume for the main outputs and the headphones output. 2. [PRESET/KIT] opens PRESET/KIT menu where you manage presets and kits. The secondary function accesses the PERFORM KIT mode. 3. [SETTINGS] opens the SETTINGS menu that contains the management of projects, MIDI configuration, and the System settings. The secondary function saves the current project. 4. [VOICE SETUP] opens the VOICE menu where you handle the track’s voice allocation. The secondary function toggles unison on/off. 5. [TEMPO] opens the TEMPO menu where you can adjust the global/pattern tempo and also adjust the swing. The secondary function makes it possible to tap the tempo. 6. [NO] key. Used for exiting an active menu, backing one step and negating. The secondary function is a reload from the temporary save of the active pattern. 7. [YES] key. Used for entering sub-menus, selecting and confirming. The secondary function is a tempo rary save of the active pattern. 8. DATA ENTRY knobs A-H. Used for setting parameter values. Press and turn the knobs to change values in larger increments. 9. [PARAMETER] keys access the PARAMETER pages of the active track. The color of the keys indicates if the page is active (red/turquoise) or inactive (off). • [TRIG PARAMETERS] accesses parameters such as NOTE, VELOCITY, and other trig related parameters. The secondary function accesses the PRESET SETUP menu. • [SYN] accesses the SYN pages. Here you can find parameters related to the SYN machines. For MIDI tracks this page has parameters such as CHANNEL, PROGRAM, and AFTERTOUCH. • [FLTR] accesses the FILTER pages. Here are the parameters for the base-width and multimode filters. On MIDI tracks you find the CC value and select settings for track 1–8 here. The secondary function accesses the SETUP menu..
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