Elektron Digitakt II 16-Voice Digital Drum Machine and Stereo Sampler with Advanced Sequencer Digitakt II

Elektron Digitakt II – 16-Voice Stereo Sampler & Digital Drum Machine with Advanced Sequencing System

The Elektron Digitakt II is a powerful stereo sampler and digital drum machine designed for deep sample manipulation, sequencing, and performance. Expanding on its predecessor, it delivers significantly increased memory, more tracks, enhanced modulation, and a highly flexible workflow for both studio production and live use.

Expanded Stereo Sampling Engine

Digitakt II features 16 tracks that can operate as stereo/mono audio tracks or MIDI tracks. It allows users to capture, shape, and sequence sound in real time, whether sampling external sources or recording internal audio.

With greatly expanded memory, each project supports long stereo recordings and extensive sample libraries, giving users the ability to build large, detailed sonic collections directly within the unit.

Advanced Sample Processing System

A redesigned modular sampling workflow introduces multiple specialized sound engines:

• One-shot playback for clean triggering of samples
• Stretch and repitch modes for tempo-matched playback
• Slice and grid-based sample chopping for detailed rearrangement
• Werp engine for creative time and pitch manipulation

These tools allow precise or experimental transformation of audio, from tight rhythmic editing to abstract sound design.

Deep Modulation and Filtering

Each track includes multiple filter and modulation options:

• Selectable filter types including multimode, lowpass, EQ, and comb filters
• Dedicated base-width filtering for stereo shaping
• Filter envelope and full ADSR/AHD amp envelope control
• Three LFOs per track with multiple waveforms and destinations

Additional modulation sources include velocity, pitch bend, aftertouch, and external MIDI controllers, enabling highly expressive sound shaping.

Enhanced Effects Engine

Digitakt II includes a versatile effects system designed for both subtle enhancement and extreme sound destruction:

• Delay and reverb processing
• Chorus for stereo widening
• Bit reduction and sample rate reduction for lo-fi textures
• Overdrive for harmonic distortion
• Master compression and global overdrive for final mix shaping

All effects can be parameter-locked per step for dynamic, evolving sound design.

Next-Generation Sequencer

The upgraded Elektron sequencer is a core highlight of Digitakt II:

• 128-step patterns per track (expanded capacity)
• Per-track length and time scaling
• Parameter locks for per-step automation
• Conditional trigs and probability-based playback
• Micro-timing for groove refinement
• Euclidean rhythm generator for algorithmic pattern creation
• Retrig functions for audio tracks

This allows highly detailed composition and experimental rhythm generation within a single pattern system.

Performance and Creative Tools

Digitakt II includes performance-oriented features designed for live expression:

• Kit system for organizing sound sets
• Performance mode for non-destructive experimentation
• Trig modes including velocity layers, retriggering, and preset pool access
• Chromatic keyboard mode with over 30 scales across multiple octaves
• Song mode for full arrangement and setlist creation

These tools make it suitable for both improvisation and structured production.

MIDI and External Control

All 16 tracks can function as MIDI sequencer tracks, allowing control of external synthesizers and drum machines. Features include:

• 4-note polyphonic MIDI sequencing per step
• 16 assignable MIDI CC parameters
• LFO modulation for external devices
• MIDI learn functionality for fast integration

This transforms Digitakt II into a full hybrid studio hub.

Storage and Sound Management

The system includes both internal sample memory and large +Drive storage, supporting extensive project libraries and thousands of sample slots. Kits allow instant recall of sound configurations for fast workflow transitions.

Connectivity and Hardware

• Stereo audio inputs and outputs (balanced)
• MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN sync
• USB 2.0 for audio and MIDI communication
• High-resolution OLED display
• Rugged steel enclosure for stage durability

Technical Overview

• 48 kHz / 24-bit audio processing
• 16 flexible audio/MIDI tracks
• 400 MB sample memory per project
• 20 GB internal storage capacity
• Lightweight portable design (approx. 1.48 kg)