Digitone 2 Macros: 7 Reasons You Should Use Them

video upload by Sineway

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

"Are Digitone 2 macros the most underrated feature in the Elektron world?

In this video, I show how you can use the mod wheel macro to create *smooth, relative control* over multiple parameters. The best part? These macros stay consistent across pattern changes, meaning your fader always reflects the actual sound, even across pattern switches.

In this tutorial, I'm using the Launch Control XL 3 (thank you Novation for sending it over!) to map a single fader to several parameters at once - no value jumping, no mess, just clean transitions and full performance control. You can use just about any other midi controller for this to work.

And yes, I know macros aren’t new. Digitone, Syntakt, Digitakt 2 - they all have them too. But let’s be honest - it’s probably the most buried and menu-divey feature there is and most of us either ignored them, forgot they existed, or assumed they’d break everything mid-jam.

Turns out: they’re absolutely brilliant! It’s the first time I’ve added more cables to my setup and felt zero regret.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - How the macros work
01:21 - Benefit 1: Guardrailing your performance
01:55 - Useful shortcut
02:10 - Benefit 2: Seamless sounds across live sets
04:36 - Benefit 3: Better mixes
06:06 - Benefit 4: Easy mode
07:48 - Benefit 5: No more sudden midi cc jumps
09:38 - Benefit 6: More creativity
11:03 - Benefit 7: No more ruined projects
12:09 - Next video: My live performance setup (midi, tracks, faders)

🛠️ Gear used:
Elektron Digitone 2 (OG Digitone, Digitakt 2 and Syntakt all work too)
Novation Launch Control XL 3 (any midi controller with faders or knobs will do)
MIDI cable (just one!)"

Elektron Digitone II | Digitakt II | Animoog Z - Ambiottica

video upload by Stefan Torto

"Sculpting Digitakt, Digitone and Animoog Z app.
My music : https://stefantorto.bandcamp.com/
Get my sample packs : https://www.stefantorto.com/sample-packs
Website : https://www.stefantorto.com

*No overdubs or editing, everything recorded live"

Digitone II + Torso S4 #techno #shorts

video upload by Yan Cook

"💾 Project Files and Samples:
https://linktr.ee/yan_cook"

Korg Volca FM | Elektron Digitone II - Clouds FM

video upload by Stefan Torto

"Sculpting Korg Volca FM & Digitone II.
My music : https://stefantorto.bandcamp.com/
Get my sample packs : https://www.stefantorto.com/sample-packs
Website : https://www.stefantorto.com"

Elektron Digitone 8-Voice Digital Synthesizer

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"Elektron Digitone, tested in great working condition. Shows minor cosmetic wear but all functions are working well. Includes plastic dustcover and original power supply."

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refined reflections ... Elektron Digitone II ... ambient, psybient

video upload by substan

"A performance on the Elektron Digitone II.
Recorded in one take.
Mastered in post.

As always ... the project file & music on Patreon.
The great support from my patrons makes all of this possible ... thank you so much guys !!
/ substan

Substan Bandcamp Page: https://substan.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

PERFORMANCE OVERLAY MAGNETS: https://www.modbang.com/modbang-shop?...

I love to teach! Step up your game with 1 on 1 lessons: https://www.ezbot.live/" → Get 10% Modbang cables with code: EZBOT23
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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"

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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Elektron Digitone V1 SN SN AOS1804FH092-54

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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"

Bad Gear - Why did I BUY THIS???

video upload by AudioPilz

[Side Note: The main reason to get a DX200 is for how the knobs are mapped to multiple parameters. Each FM synth maps their controllers differently. You can morph sound in ways you can't easily with other FM synths. The DX200 makes for some intersting Buchla-esque sound morphing and exploration. The groovebox rhythm section is just a distraction, but neverless a tool if you choose to use it.]

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. As a professional music technology clown I have become immune to gear acquisition syndrome, all my purchases are meticulously planned out, based on quantifiable parameters like resale value, repairability and actual utility in music production.

However, today we are going to talk about the 2001 Yamaha DX200, an overpriced contraption notorious for its questionable build quality, sonically surpassed by freeware plugins and riddled with more UI limitations than a Volca. Why did I buy this?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:59 Overview DX200
01:29 Yamaha DX200 vs. Elektron Digitone, DX7 Patches
01:52 Front Panel UI
02:54 A DX7 with a Filter ???
03:12 FX Section, Distortion
03:26 Scenes
03:47 Software Editors
03:57 Sample Player, AWM Engine
04:27 Groovebox Functionality
05:09 Free EG (Automation)
05:35 Build Quality Issues, Workflow Quirks
06:12 DX200 vs. AN200 , Pricing
06:28 H*te Screen
06:56 Jam 1 ( Microhouse )
07:51 Jam 2 ( DnB )
08:53 Finale ( FM Organ Funk )
09:21 Verdict"

The Joy of Adding A Compact Analog Synthesizer To Your Setup

video upload by EZBOT

"In this video, I explore the pure joy of adding a compact analog synthesizer to a modern Elektron setup. Pairing the Digitakt II and Digitone II with the Sequential Take 5 desktop unlocks a whole new level of warmth, depth, and character. I’ll show you how this small but powerful analog poly integrates seamlessly with your grooveboxes, bringing lush pads, punchy basslines, and expressive leads into your workflow without sacrificing portability. If you’ve been wondering whether an analog synth can really elevate your hybrid setup, this video will show you exactly why it’s worth it."

EZBOT resources: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot, https://ko-fi.com/ezbot/, https://www.modbang.com

Novation Launch Control XL 3 + Elektron Digitone 2 | Live Hardware Jam (House Music)

video upload by DJ Roommate

"Live house music performance using the Elektron Digitone 2 and Novation Launch Control XL 3. This is a hardware-only set, with patterns and effects controlled in real time. No DAW, just live sequencing and mixing."

July - Digitone II - Ambient

video upload by Stefan Torto

"Sculpting Digitone II through the keys of Korg Monologue.
My music : https://stefantorto.bandcamp.com/
Get my sample pack : https://www.stefantorto.com/psy-crafts
Website : https://www.stefantorto.com"

Oramata - Elektron Digitakt II | Digitone II (Old School DnB)

video upload by Stefan Torto

"Sculpting 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

*No overdubs or editing, everything recorded live"

Modulating Echolocator with Digitone II #techno

video upload by Yan Cook

"Just a quick tip and a little jam 🎛️"

Stefan Torto - 1UP [live jam]

video upload by Stefan Torto

Sculpting 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