Goshdarn it all to heck, #Elektron just added #granular synthesis to the #Tonverk (reaches for wallet)

Under the hood modern #MPC is essentially a #linux #music #computer with a specific workflow. The same can be said about the new #Elektron #Tonverk but while Tonverk is merely a #sampler, MPC is also hosting #virtual #instruments and #effects #plugins, all visualised on the touch screen full colours. Tonverk does look notably cheaper but eventually, after adding the cost of external #instruments (all included into the MPC package), it is not.

My Setup! ^_^
#digitoneii #analogfourmkii #syntakt #digitaktii #monomachine #machinedrum #hydrasynth #analogrytmmkii #tonverk

What is Tonverk? #elektron #tonverk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioFUfB_sZXo

However, it is far too early to say if #Tonverk is actually useful for what is designed to. Based on my previous experiences with #Elektron I would guess it would take about another year or so for them to mature the #firmware and bring out the entire #feature set. Personally, I'm not that keen on all that tracks-on-tracks concept and also the removal of the #sequencer page LEDs seem to be meh. #Digitakt is amazing because it's very straightforward. Not sure about this one yet.

Man, was I wrong about #Elektron #Tonverk. Despite the same #design cues it has nothing to do with Digitone. It's an upgrade for Digitakt mk2 for those who need that #multisample workflow. A curveball I wasn't expecting! However, I do understand the thinking behind that design. This is essentially a central device for the #synth #studios to bring their sound into the stage without the need for hauling the entire synth collection with you. So it's a #live #performance #instrument.

New machine from #elektron is out. #tonverk

https://www.elektron.se/explore/tonverk

https://youtu.be/1rLCJ375XZ4?si=X04Hfi9vZwVNGWv0

Oora does some solid videos, just watching now

#Tonverk

Of course that is just a speculation from my part and I have no knowledge of what the #Tonverk is or will be. However, I'm impressed by the external #design. #Elektron seems to be moving to a new interesting direction with Tonverk and will be providing something they haven't been able to since the lunch of Digitakt / Digitone 8 years ago. I feel there are many people still believing in Elektron and still waiting for something great from that company.

Leaked photos of #Elektron #Tonverk look great. No idea what it is but I like the boxy #design more than the analog mk2. Based on its appearance, I'd say it's a development of their #FM #synth platform like Digitone. Including separate set of outputs, two USB-C ports (one probably as a host for connecting external keyboards) and finally (first in Elektron history) an SD card reader. This feels like a long waited update to Elektron instrument design that sadly has lagged behind the competition.