Introducing Digitone II

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Coming back to the real world to buy a Digitone II after realizing I’ll be able to make some loud noises with one.

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Will used MIDI tracks from DN 1 projects be properly imported? Will they open in the last 4 tracks?

How do you call the ā€œharmonicsā€ on first SYN page of FM TONE (aka DN1 engine)?

They will be imported to tracks 5-8 iirc.

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I confirm.

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Excellent, thanks.

Me gearing up to write ā€œmidi arpā€ on the upcoming Digitone II wishlist thread

edit: someone beat me to it dang

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Just watched the Sarah Belle Reid video for the second time. They could’ve simply named this machine FM Drum and I would’ve probably bought it. The percussion stuff reminds of a different take on what I love about using my Octatrack to midi sequence my EssenceFM, but in a much smaller package that’s easier to take to gigs

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the SH4d offers much more than DN2 in my opinion

is the GUI that bad? I was going to pick one very soon

Yes. Unless one wants to use presets and not menu dive into sound design …

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One of my highlights: Filter can now be routed into the overdrive, which is one of the many huge new features. Away with the grey blanket!

Comparison:

Overdrive -> Filter = meh
Filter -> Overdrive = Equals putting an Overdrive Pedal after a Synth

A bit acid :wink:

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right not for me than - I like to design my own sounds

I might get a DN2 and pair with a DN1, instant Autechre sounds :smiley:

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Has Roland become a Presets company?

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Roland and Yamaha seem to think that’s what their synth customer base wants. I don’t really understand it. Of course the user still can program sounds on those synths, but it’s almost like they make it difficult on purpose.

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Are they that cocky? :rofl:

Keeping my OG DT1 for sequencing my B Model 15, Roland Sh-4d and a little modular rack. After traveling next summer, first time in 17 years, will sell the Roland and get a DN2…I just need to wait…need that money for Europe trip…first time kid has flown so it will be worth it…yes, WAITING…omg.

FTFY :slight_smile:

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I truly don’t know why they do it.

Company-think is weird. Elektron is kind of at the other extreme, they seem to understand that if you buy a DN2 you will try to make new noises with it.

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