Elektron at NAMM 2018

infekted · January 25, 2018, 11:40am

@intagram sonicstateuk: aha. something new?

mokomo · January 25, 2018, 11:43am

so those two screw holes are where you secure your Digitone module?

gbravetti · January 25, 2018, 11:46am

This photo is suspiciously flipped.

twyce · January 25, 2018, 11:46am

I think it’s to fix the DT on VESA system

Nagualizer · January 25, 2018, 11:55am

Yeah it really depends on what sort of music you want to make. The kind of sequencing I do is way too much hassle to achieve with analogue step sequencers, especially since it involves polyphonic sounds, pattern switching and program changes within one arrangement.

t · January 25, 2018, 12:08pm

It’s kinda funny to think they’re essentially running the entire Digitakt on the same processor as in my Amiga. Sure, those ColdFires run a bit faster, but still…

t · January 25, 2018, 12:10pm

They sure do have a very nice 26-pin header for a daughter board right there on the main PCB…

stutech · January 25, 2018, 12:13pm

wow, yeah, whatif digitone is an extension board for the digitakt? Maybe I need to buy a DT after all…

slicetwo · January 25, 2018, 12:31pm

This would actually possibly get me to pick up a Digitakt, although only a 1 set of stereo outs would kind of limit the whole box.

stutech · January 25, 2018, 12:33pm

It’s two mono outs if you want it to be? Plus full multitracking via OB

How many outputs did the og MnM have?

t · January 25, 2018, 12:36pm

That seems extremely un-elektron-like.

What does seem likely is a range of Digitakt-size boxes that use the exact same bottom case with the exact same mainboard, bit that have different top plates with another control layout.

You could easily run a “Digitone” on the same microcontroller, or use it for a stereo “Digifekt” since there’s already a stereo input on there.

slicetwo · January 25, 2018, 12:41pm

3 stereo pairs / 6 mono outs. OB is great for people that want it, but the whole point of hardware for me is to be able to play and route without a computer.

dtr · January 25, 2018, 1:22pm

I don’t think this is happening but the UW kit was initially offered as an upgrade to Machinedrum owners. Had to send it to Elektron though.

dtr · January 25, 2018, 1:24pm

Now please give me my next fix of teasers

pidgeo · January 25, 2018, 1:46pm

it sounds fuggin’ dope

Nagualizer · January 25, 2018, 1:49pm

People, calm down. There will not be any new Elektron hardware. Just Overbridge and probably an iOS app. “Digitone” was patented because it was available and they were considering it as a name for what became the Digitakt.

Prints · January 25, 2018, 1:54pm

ok

Nagualizer · January 25, 2018, 1:56pm

I bet you a Bontempi that there won’t be any.

nfim · January 25, 2018, 1:59pm

What about that teaser vid tho? Can’t see those sounds being made on any of the current machines.

Prints · January 25, 2018, 2:00pm

Oh, you’re guessing. You should have included “I think” with what you said.