Digitone Mega Tutorial

Hello. Elektron recently released their new FM synth, the Digitone. This is a long tutorial for the Digitone where I'm going through many aspects of the machine while making music and sounds.

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[jeffryarchambeau]

Still as cool as four years ago! I watched it then, thinking I'd never afford one. Now I have a Digitone Keys and I'm watching it all again!

[lyrical]

I just got my Elektron Digitone on Friday. Started watching this tutorial this morning. So far I am learning more from this video than I have from the manual.

[lucanos]

Dood, you have such a kind way about your videos! They are so helpful! If the YouTube synth people had a chart for stars, you would be at the top of the class. Keep it fun, man!

[floyd]

I’ve been around dozens and dozens of Synthesizers dating back to 1972 with my Arp 2600 and Mini Moog and so many since then. So I’m pretty good getting around most of them and have a good working knowledge of FM Synthesis but I must admit I found my Digitone a little more confusing than any other Synth I’ve had, it’s is just not an intuitive layout and it has so much depth to the settings and options. After watching this demo/explanation I completely get it. This has saved me hours of experimenting to just learn the basic layout and workflow. Thanks for this excellent video.

[messer]

Just received my Digitone, like with all my new Elektron gear the first thing I do is sit down and watch your tutorial. Thanks again.

[thomasdannegger]

I was getting ready to sell my Digitone but started looking for videos that went in-depth on what it can do to see if I truly wanted to let it go. So glad I came across this...definitely not selling it now and feeling inspired. Thanks, Cuckoo!

[ps]

Just ordered a Digitone and this video is exactly what I needed. Thanks for doing it!

[chriskelvin]

I enjoy being a YouTube camp follower of cuckoo's natural synthesizer geniuserosity.

[JubileeGiggles]

Yours might be one of the best channels of all time. Your deep dives are epic

[threerecurring]

What a clear and comprehensive tutorial - such an excellent communicator! This really helped demystify the Digitone and get me started two months ago. Since then I have become a little obsessed with it (!) and made loads of new material. Thank you Cuckoo!

[MotorcycleMeditation]

Super super useful!!!! There are some features that are now much clearer to me. Thanks Cuckoo, respect!!!!

[stationstation]

Great video, great machine. One thing users must understand about FM synthesis, is that it's inherently more difficult to create your own sounds with than Analog Subtractive synthesis. Sure, you can make your own sounds with fm, but they always end up with a fizzy bell-like timbre unless you know what you're doing with deep modulation and carrier frequency. So many potential buyers need to know that they'll likely be relying on the Digitones internal sounds unless they can get knowledgeable about FM. Traditional Analog Subtractive is quite a bit more instant gratification. Not a dig, just a comment. The Digitone is a fantastic unit.

[ericbournat]

thanks a lot for this video
I have learned so much
Fabrice from Marseille France.

[geecen]

Love the in-depth videos! You should do more for other not-new gear too.

[meangene]

You should be knighted, sir. Mine arrived today and you've made it a simple process

[MehmetKoseDev]

haha I like the mirror trick, inspiring!

[jpromano_]

Thank you @cookoomusic awesome tutorial!

[michelbras]

Just awesome! Thanks for such amazingness

[tomgriffiths]

It's amazing how much you don't know until you know it...if you see what I mean.

[wax]

Hey ho Digitone heads! Are the velocity & the mod wheel settings per track?? Thnks.