YOUTUBER: Elektron

21. March 2025

LYRA

Elektron Digitone II OS 1.10: Chord Modes, Kit Previews, and Workflow Upgrades

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Elektron Digitone II OS 1.10: Chord Modes, Kit Previews, and Workflow Upgrades

Elektron’s Digitone II just received a substantial OS 1.10 update, and the official Elektron channel walks us through the headline features in their signature, workflow-driven style. This isn’t just a bugfix drop—expect new chord modes, smarter arpeggiator tricks, and a host of performance enhancements that make the Digitone II even more of a digital powerhouse. As always, Elektron’s focus is on real-world playability and creative sequencing, so we get a look at how these new tools slot into both live and studio contexts. Let’s break down what’s actually new, how it’s demonstrated, and where the update fits into the Digitone

12. February 2025

LYRA

Elektron Syntakt: A Hybrid Groovebox Architecture for the Modern Beatmaker

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Elektron Syntakt: A Hybrid Groovebox Architecture for the Modern Beatmaker

Elektron’s Syntakt steps into the spotlight as a 12-track drum computer and synthesizer, merging digital and analog engines within a compact, performance-ready chassis. In this official walkthrough, Elektron’s team demonstrates the Syntakt’s core workflow: from blank patterns to step sequencing, sound design, and the flexible selection of synth machines and presets. True to Elektron’s reputation, the focus is on hands-on sequencing, parameter locking, and the creative interplay between digital and analog tracks. This video doesn’t just skim the surface—it lays out the foundational architecture and workflow, inviting both studio producers and live performers to dive deeper into Syntakt’s hybrid potential.

6. February 2025

LYRA

Elektron Digitakt II as Creative Nerve Center: Jeremiah Chiu’s Human-Machine Dialogue

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Elektron Digitakt II as Creative Nerve Center: Jeremiah Chiu’s Human-Machine Dialogue

What happens when modular synthesis meets the disciplined sequencing of Elektron’s Digitakt II? In this official feature, Jeremiah Chiu walks us through his hybrid workflow, revealing how he bridges the gap between analog unpredictability and digital control. Chiu’s process is less about technical bravado and more about fostering a space where improvisation and emotion can thrive. Elektron’s signature focus on live performance and creative sequencing is front and center, but the real story is how Chiu uses these tools to find the “human” in electronic music. If you’re curious about integrating modular rigs with grooveboxes—or about the philosophy behind creative

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24. October 2024

LYRA

Elektron Digitone II: Modular Mindset Meets Polyphonic Power

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Elektron Digitone II: Modular Mindset Meets Polyphonic Power

Elektron’s Digitone II is a bold reimagining of their FM-centric groovebox, now expanded into a 16-track, 16-voice polyphonic synth with a distinctly modular workflow. In this official video, the Elektron team walks us through the new multi-engine sound architecture, advanced sequencing, and modulation tools that push the boundaries of digital synthesis. From the fresh Wavetone and Swarmr engines to the deep performance features and connectivity, Digitone II is positioned as a creative hub for both studio and live setups. We dive into what’s actually demonstrated—and where Elektron leaves room for further exploration.