Why did this strange digital Synth become a classic? | Voltage Labs

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"What made the Elektron Monomachine go from misunderstood digital oddity to one of the most iconic cult synths in electronic music?

In this video, we explore the story behind the Monomachine, from its controversial 2004 release to its status as a modern-day classic among experimental producers like SOPHIE, Actress, Autechre or even the UK duo Overmono."

Analog Rytm mkII and friends ✨

video upload by Speldosa

"In this song, called 'Sparkle', the Analog Rytm mkII is fed into Polyend MESS, which in turn goes into the Syntakt and then finally to the Analog Heat +FX. What you hear is directly captured from the latter device."

NetraamNav - Run away - Octatrack mk2 - Perfourmer mk2 - Digitakt 2

video upload by NetraamNav

https://netraamnav.bandcamp.com

It All Started With An Acoustic Bass Emulation

video upload by EZBOT

"There is something about having both the Digitone II and the Digitakt II together on the tables. Both can do so much but together they can pretty much do anything. The Digitone II is perfect for anything melodic related, chords, basses (even acoustic basses), leads, and percussion too of course. The Digitakt II is the chameleon, it can be anything and do most anything. The power of this sampler is astounding and the workflow is near perfect. In today's episode we make some down-tempo house and show off just how chill these two machines can work together. LED MIDI cables from my shop: https://www.modbang.com/modbang-shop/...

Download my Octatrack Performance Templates here: https://ko-fi.com/s/c71520e99c and here / ezbot

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Elektron trio + Osmose = 🌈🎶

video upload by Speldosa

"In this song, called "Silver", I play the Syntakt, Digitone, and Osmose. Everything then goes into the Analog Heat +FX from which I've recorded the output."

This Is A Great Mono Synth To Pair With Your Sampler

video upload by EZBOT

"In today's episode we are pairing the Novation Bass Station II with the Elektron Digigatk II and Digitone II. One for sampling it and one for sequencing it. The Novation Bass Station is one of the simplest and most satisfying mono synths I've used, I highly recommend it as a first synth, no doubt.

Download the Octatrack Performance Mixer 3.0.6 Template here: https://ko-fi.com/s/c71520e99c and here patreon.com/ezbot"

Oxi one | Novation Peak | Octatrack MKII | Arturia MicroFreak | Ambient music live set

video upload by Onyx track

Bad Gear - WHAT??? I actually have to PLAY IT???

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. Elektron sequencers are the prime excuse for aging synth hipsters with weird accents to completely neglect any attempt to get good at playing keyboards.

However, today we are going to talk about the 2013 Analog Keys and although it might be the only keyboard instrument from Elektron’s product portfolio history that doesn’t lead to immediate design-induced retina burn, the keys is NOT the problem here.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:50 Overview AnalogKeys
01:33 Structure, Similarities to AnalogFour
01:59 CV/Gate and Midi Track (for e.g. Eurorack )
02:07 Oscillators, DCOs
03:17 Filter Section
03:33 Envelopes, LFOs
04:00 Oscillator Drift, Resonance Boost, Effects
04:12 Limitations, Challenges
04:25 Sequencer, Song Mode
04:45 Data Structure, Sound Pool
05:29 Multi Map
05:48 EVEN MORE Features, Arpeggiator
06:01 What else? (Workflow, Pricing, Thanks,...)
06:29 H*te Screen
06:53 Jam 1 ( Techno )
07:46 Jam 2 ( Elektro )
08:50 Finale ( Strange Dub Techno )
09:20 Verdict"

Digitone 2 controlled by Launch Control XL 3 - Full one-take performance

video upload by Sineway

"All sounds in this live jam come from the Elektron Digitone II, controlled via the Novation Launch Control XL 3.

I mapped the Digitone’s modulation wheel macros to the Launch Control’s faders for real-time modulation.

This one-take performance is part of an ongoing setup I’ve been refining, and I’ll be doing a full walkthrough soon: MIDI mapping, sound design, and how this setup makes jamming feel effortless."

Elektron Digitone 2 Percussion Presets. No Talk Sound Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"Percussion from the Wreckage. Clank over clap. Texture over purity.
🏙 Wasteland Rhythms is a collection of 64 percussive sounds for Elektron Digitone II, crafted to evoke a sonic world where synthetic ruins meet rhythm.
It includes: 17 Percs, 11 Basses 7 FXs, 7 Snares, 7 Kicks, 5 Sequences, 4 Textures, 3 Plucks, 2 Arps, 2 Hi-Hats.

📦 Get these presets: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/digi...
Created and performed by Moino.

🌌 Imagine broken androids tapping out messages with their worn-out joints. The textures are sharp, metallic, and decayed—yet strangely alive. From glitchy ticks to heavy, body-like hits, every sound feels scraped from a dying factory or salvaged from a forgotten drone.
Inspired by cyberpunk ruins, rusted chrome, and neon-lit wastelands, this pack transforms Digitone’s FM engine into a rhythmic relic generator.

💎 Designed for producers who prefer clank over clap, and texture over purity.
Try out all presets on different octaves to unlock unexpected tonalities and rhythmic artifacts. Some patches shift character dramatically—what growls low might tick high.
Ideal for genres such as: Industrial Techno, EBM, Ambient, IDM, Glitch, Noise. Deconstructed Club.

Make sure you are using the latest Digitone II firmware.
💡 Compatible with Digitone 2 only. Not compatible with Digitone 1.

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The Silent Alchemist sound recording test comparison - noise free.

video upload by myVolts

"Need some silence? 😃
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At myVolts, we're not just trying to power your gear, we want to give you the best possible audio output too.
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You may not realise it, but isolation of your power sources keeps your output clean and as you intended.
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Have a listen (headphones recomended) to our two setups here, the first 30 seconds is USB powered from a standard AC power hub. It's not imposing itself on the sound, but if you listen to that silence at the start, you've got unwanted noise. 😢
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In the second setup, the noise just isn't there. The Silent Alchemist helped you avoid something you now won't need to clean up afterwards.
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We're all about simplifying your process, with solutions that just work.
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Setup info 1:
3 X USB Power ports used
1- Digitakt with 12V Step Up.
2-Korg Volca Drum 9V+ Step Up
Our Crazychain CC47N1 converts polarity and tip size to power the Chase Bliss Onward pedal.
3-Standard USB-C cable takes 5V and Powers the Zoom L6.

Audio setup:
Digitakt connected to Zoom L6
Volca Drum output sent through CB onward into Zoom L6.

Note: we would normally give a mixer/recorded it's own independent power source, this is probably the origin of the noise in the mix. However, with the Silent Alchemist, it's not a concern, isolation means no noise, even when sharing a power source.


Setup info 2:
As above, regarding Audio.
The power setup is slightly different, each device gets it's own USB-C power source, so four in total.
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If you would like to examine these setups, the screenshots in the video are taken from PowerMyGear, our free web tool for planning your power setup.
www.myvolts.com/powermygear

The silent Alchemist is on pre-sale now through our website

www.myvolts.com/"

Loop Crafts EP02

video upload by Stefan Torto

Some kitty purring ASMR for you in this one.

"The second part of the loop making series.
My sample pack : https://www.stefantorto.com/psy-crafts
My music : https://stefantorto.bandcamp.com/
Website : https://www.stefantorto.com


*No overdubs or editing, everything recorded live"

Seven | Elektron Monomachines IDM jam

video upload by MIDERA

"Seventh Monomachine track in my latest series.

#elektron #monomachine #nativeinstruments

Native Instruments RAUM used for reverb

Recorded on 7/26/2025"

NetraamNav - Wrong turn - Octatrack mk2 - Perfourmer mk2 - Digitakt 2

video upload by NetraamNav

https://netraamnav.bandcamp.com

Synth Setup Tips #5 // How to perform breaks, drops and transitions ft. Electric Sea's DAWless set

video upload by loopop

"Thanks to Electric Sea for putting in the time and effort to make this video!

Follow her work here:

► / _electric_sea ► Streaming: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ele...

Get all the ideas, tips and insights from this video and all my others in my ever-expanding book of electronic music ideas, tips and tricks here:

► Patreon: / loopop"

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Background
1:55 Composing
3:35 Digitakt
4:50 Electribe MX
5:25 Mod and FX
6:00 Minitaur
6:50 MicroKORG
7:50 Drumbrute
9:00 Mixing
9:55 Song seq
10:30 Breaks
11:50 Perf walkthru
14:20 Vocals
14:40 Live looping
16:00 Song transitions
18:10 Extreme BPM chg
19:40 Sample design
21:05 Track walkthru
24:00 Final tip!
24:30 Outro

Elektron Octatrack MkII Performance Sampler

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Impulse | Elektron Monomachine IDM track

video upload by MIDERA

"Another monomachine track. One monomachine was used for melody, the other for drums.

Created 07/23/2025 | MIDERA"

Live Ambient Synth Jam (Moog, Sequential, UDO, Nord, Elektron)

video upload by Iris Orbit

"Drift into after-work calm.
Think shadowed mountains just after sunset, the first stars sharpening above a silent ridge, and an endless sky that lets every breath slow. Best experienced on headphones at low light.

A nocturnal ambient piece performed in real time on:
Moog Subsequent 37
Sequential OB-6
UDO Super 6
Nord Stage 3 88
Digitakt Mk II
UAFX Galaxy
Hologram Microcosm
SSL Bus+"

Korg Monologue | Digitakt 2 | Digitone 2 - Ambient Downtempo

video upload by Stefan Torto

"Sculpting Korg Monologue, Digitakt II & Digitone II.
My music : https://stefantorto.bandcamp.com/
Get my sample pack : https://www.stefantorto.com/psy-crafts
Website : https://www.stefantorto.com"