Elektron Digitone (2017–2024)
An 8-voice digital synthesizer with FM synthesis and a parameter-lock sequencer, made by Elektron.
Overview
The Elektron Digitone is an 8-voice polyphonic digital synthesizer released in 2017 and discontinued in 2024. Swedish manufacturer Elektron built it around a 4-operator FM synthesis engine per voice, paired with Elektron’s signature sound shaping and effects. It shares its form factor and 4-track parameter-lock sequencer with the Digitakt, its sibling groovebox also released in 2017. A forum user wrote, “I vastly prefer Digitone to Opsix, am I nuts?”
Specifications
| Voice count | 8-Voice Polyphonic |
| Synthesis engine | 4-operator FM synthesis with Elektron sound shaping and effects |
| Sound engines | 1 FM engine per voice, with 4 operators each |
| Effects | Chorus, reverb, delay, overdrive, and bit crusher |
| Sequencer | 4-track parameter-lock sequencer |
| Dimensions | 215 x 176 x 55 mm (8.5 x 6.9 x 2.2 inches) |
| Weight | 0.9 kg (2 lbs) |
| Inputs/Outputs | 2 x 1/4" audio outputs, 1 x 1/4" headphone output, 2 x 1/4" audio inputs for external processing, MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB |
| Frequency response | 20Hz - 20kHz |
| MIDI | Supports Open Elektron Transfer. Select Elektron Digitone for MIDI Input and Output device. |
| File Compatibility | Supports ".syx file" format for drag-and-drop transfer |
| Original price | US $799 |
| Production years | 2017 - 2024 |
Design
The Digitone has one FM engine per voice, and each one has four operators. Built-in effects are chorus, reverb, delay, overdrive, and bit crusher. The sequencer is a 4-track parameter-lock design. For connections, it has dual 1/4" audio outputs, a headphone output, two audio inputs for external processing, MIDI In/Out/Thru, and USB. Frequency response is 20Hz to 20kHz.
Context
The Digitone came out in 2017 alongside the Digitakt and shares its form factor and sequencing architecture. It belongs to Elektron’s digital instrument family. The 16-voice Elektron Digitone II followed it, at a price tier between $959.00 and $1,149.00.
Market
The original price was $799. Used units have been listed at $412, $450, and $520. One unit was described as “sparingly used, in excellent condition” and came with the USB cable, manual, and original PSU. The box had minor storage dings.
Market Value
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ ELEKTRON DIGITONE Nov 2026 │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ High $1,099 Latest $484 │ │ Median $592 Trend — │ │ Low $55 Volume ~5/mo │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ $2,000 ┤ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ $1,164 ┤ │ │ │ . . ... . .. . . . │ │ │ . . . │ │ │. . . ... .. .. . . . . .│ │ $50 ┤ . │ │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ vol │▂ ▄ █ ▂ ▂▄▆▂▂▂▄ ▂▄ ▆▄ ▂ ▄ ▂▂ ▄ ▂▂▂│ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ 2025-12 2026-04 2026-08│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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eBay Listings
Recently sold on eBay: $390–$1,099 (median $592, based on 37 completed sales, past 12 months)
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