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  • Page 1 Digitone Master of the digital method User Manual...

  • Page 2: Fcc Compliance Statement

    Elektron may also make improvements and/or changes in the products and programs described in this document at any time without notice. In no event shall Elektron be liable for any special, indirect, or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data, or profits, whether in an action of contract, negligence, or other action, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of this information.
  • Page 3 Pull out the cord to completely disconnect the adapter. • In the EU, only use CE approved power cords. RESTART • For a complete restart of the Digitone, wait for at least 30 seconds after turning it off before turning it on again.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4.2 EFFECTS ................. . 13 5. OVERVIEW OF THE DIGITONE DATA STRUCTURE ......14 5.1 +DRIVE .
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 9. PATTERNS AND SOUNDS ........... . 23 9.1 THE +DRIVE SOUND LIBRARY AND THE SOUND POOL .
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 10.10.2 SOUND LOCKS ............... . . 35 10.10.3 CONDITIONAL LOCKS .
  • Page 7 APPENDIX A: THE DIGITONE FM SYNTHESIS ........

  • Page 8: Introduction

    • SCREEN MESSAGES Uppercase letters with quotation marks. For example, “QUANTIZE LIVE REC”. You also find the following symbols throughout the manual: Important information that requires your attention. A tip that makes it easier for you to interact with the Digitone.

  • Page 9: The Digitone

    FM synthesis is known for being difficult to program, and we wanted to make it more acces- sible. When we began designing Digitone, we had a similar mindset, but this time we wanted to go much further. Our ambition was to offer the full depth of FM synthesis but modernize it, streamline it, make it more elegant.

  • Page 10: Panel Layout And Connectors

    3. PANEL LAYOUT AND CONNECTORS 3.1 FRONT PANEL Polyphonic Digital Synthesizer Digitone 1. MASTER VOLUME sets the volume for the main outputs and the headphones output. 2. Screen. 3. [NO] key. Used for exiting an active menu, backing one step and negating. The secondary function is a temporary reload of the active pattern.
  • Page 11 TRY knobs. They also select, banks, and patterns, in combination with the [PTN], and [BANK] keys. The [TRIG] keys also function as a keyboard to play the Digitone or to input notes to the sequencer. The [TRIG] keys lights indicate trigs on the sequencer by lit red keys, while flashing red keys indicates parameter locks, in GRID RECORDING mode.

  • Page 12: Rear Connectors

    Digitone. 4. If you want to use MIDI to control the Digitone, connect the MIDI OUT port of the device you wish to send data from to the MIDI IN port of the Digitone. The MIDI THRU port duplicates the data arriving at the MIDI IN port so that it can forward data to other MIDI units.

  • Page 13: Digitone Sound Architecture

    4. DIGITONE SOUND ARCHITECTURE 4. DIGITONE SOUND ARCHITECTURE The illustrations below show the Digitone sound architecture, with its eight audio voices, three send effects (chorus, delay, and reverb) and master effect (overdrive). 4.1 AUDIO VOICES FILTER ENVELOPE FILTER FILTER OVER-...

  • Page 14: Overview Of The Digitone Data Structure

    A project contains 128 patterns. The project also stores general settings and states. The currently loaded project becomes the active working state of the Digitone. From here it is possible to edit the patterns and Sounds of the project. Every time the Digitone is switched on, it boots to the active working state, the active project.

  • Page 15: About The Tracks

    Press one of the [TRACK 1–4] keys to select which synth track to edit. 5.3.2 THE MIDI TRACKS The Digitone also has four MIDI tracks. They are used to control external MIDI equipped gear. Each MIDI track can trigger a chord of up to eight notes with adjustable parameters such as velocity and length, control pitch bend and aftertouch, as well as eight freely assignable MIDI control change pa- rameters (MIDI CCs).

  • Page 16: The User Interface

    6. THE USER INTERFACE 6. THE USER INTERFACE The screen shows all the information needed for real-time interaction and editing on the Digitone. The eight DATA ENTRY knob parameters shown varies depending on which parameter page you have selected. Be- low is the main interface screen of the SYN1 page.

  • Page 17: Func] Key Press Combinations

    6. THE USER INTERFACE 6.2.3 [FUNC] KEY PRESS COMBINATIONS The standard way to use the [FUNC] key in combination with other keys, is to press and hold [FUNC] and then press the second key in the combination. For some key combinations, it is also possible to access a sub-menu by pressing and holding [FUNC] + second key for a second.

  • Page 18: Overbridge

    The Overbridge software suite enables a tight integration between the Digitone and a computer DAW software. When using Overbridge, the user interface for the Digitone presents itself as a plug-in window in your DAW. Access, edit and automate parameters for sound shaping on screen. Always find your device preset param- eters in the same state as you left them when you return to your DAW project, with the useful total recall functionality.

  • Page 19: Quick Start

    7. QUICK START 7. QUICK START This quick start guides you through some of the basic operations to start using the Digitone right away. First, connect it as described in section “3.3 SETTING UP AND STARTING THE DIGITONE” on page 12.

  • Page 20: Editing Parameters

    The average tempo of the taps calculates after four consecutive taps. By continuing tapping, the average tempo keeps on updating. Nudging the tempo is very handy when manually syncing Digitone to a turntable or an ex- ternal sound source. Note that you do not need to be in the TEMPO menu to perform tempo nudging.

  • Page 21: Digitone Controls

    Sending MIDI note values from an external MIDI device (a MIDI keyboard or a computer, for example) con- nected to the Digitone via a standard MIDI cable or a USB 2.0 A to B connector cable can trigger some of the Digitones functions.
  • Page 22 • You can also use QUICK MUTE to mute and unmute sequencer tracks easily. Press and hold [FUNC] and then press the [TRACK] keys to mute or unmute tracks. • Digitone remembers the last used version of MUTE mode and accesses this version first when you press [FUNC] + [BANK].

  • Page 23: Patterns And Sounds

    9. PATTERNS AND SOUNDS The patterns are the primary data container for the Digitone. Sixteen patterns are available for each of the eight banks, which means that 128 patterns are available for each project. A pattern contains up to eight sounds (one for each synth track), sequencer data like trigs and parameter locks.

  • Page 24: Sound Setup Menu

    Sets the base octave of the Sound. This setting makes it easier to play the sound at the “right” octave on the Digitone keyboard. It also makes sound locking more practical since you can control the octave set- ting on the sound and minimize the need to transpose the sequencer notes to make two or more sounds work together.

  • Page 25: Velocity Mod

    Opens a menu where you can assign up to four PARAMETER page parameters to the velocity parameter. Both the VEL parameter on the TRIG menu and the velocity of incoming MIDI notes sent to the Digitone from external devices affects the assigned parameters. Press [YES] to open the menu. Setting up the parameters works in the same way as for PITCH BEND.

  • Page 26: Rng

    9. PATTERNS AND SOUNDS 9.5.3 RNG Range sets the octave range of the arpeggiator. After each completed arpeggiator cycle, the arpeggiat- ed notes are transposed one octave up. When the notes have reached the octave offset specified by the RNG setting the notes are reset to their initial values. From there the octave transpose is started all over again.

  • Page 27: The Sequencer

    For more information, please see “7.5 TEMPO” on page 19. 10.2 CREATING AND EDITING A PATTERN Digitone has two main modes of input when you want to create or edit a pattern, GRID RECORDING mode and LIVE RECORDING mode. 10.2.1 TRIG TYPES A trig is a sequencer event that you can place where you want the sequencer to perform an action on the Digitone.

  • Page 28: Grid Recording Mode

    10. THE SEQUENCER cate steps that do not contain any trigs. Read more about parameter locks in section “10.10.1 PARAME- TER LOCKS” on page 34. The two types of trigs are added differently in the sequencer, depending on whether GRID RECORDING or LIVE RECORDING mode is active. 10.2.2 GRID RECORDING MODE GRID RECORDING is a method of composing where you use the [TRIG] keys to add trigs.

  • Page 29: Grid Recording Using Quick Note Method

    10. THE SEQUENCER 10.2.4 GRID RECORDING USING QUICK NOTE METHOD This is yet another alternative way to enter note trigs in GRID RECORDING mode that gives you better control over what note values you want to add to a specific step in the sequencer. 1.

  • Page 30: Trig Parameters

    KB CHORD adds a three-note chord based on the KB SCALE and SCALE KEY settings when you press a key on the Digitone keyboard. (OFF, ON) If you set KB SCALE to CHROMATIC you have a selection of different chords to choose from. (MAJ, MIN, 7TH, MIN7, MAJ7, DIM, DIM7) TRANSP.

  • Page 31: Micro Timing Menu

    10. THE SEQUENCER VOICE STEALING The Digitone has eight voice polyphony. VOICE STEALING sets the rules for how voices are stolen (which voice is taken when you play a new note) when you use more than eight voices at the same time. Press [LEFT]/[RIGHT] to select voice stealing mode.

  • Page 32: Pattern Menu

    10. THE SEQUENCER 10.7 PATTERN MENU Use the PATTERN menu to perform pattern management. Press [PATTERN MENU] to open the menu. Use the [UP] and [DOWN] arrow keys to move between the options. Press [YES] to confirm your selection. Press [NO] to exit the menu. 10.7.1 QUANTIZE Affects all micro timed trigs on the sequencers tracks.

  • Page 33: Reload From Proj

    MANAGER” on page 59. 10.8 METRONOME MENU The METRONOME menu controls the internal metronome of the Digitone. Press [FUNCTION] + [PTN] to open the METRONOME menu. Use the DATA ENTRY knobs to change the settings. ACTIVE activates/deactivates the metronome. You can also press [FUNC] + [PTN] and hold for a sec- ond to toggle the metronome on and off when you are not in the METRONOME menu.

  • Page 34: Length Per Track Mode

    A 2X time signature setting is useful for increasing the base resolution of the step sequencer to 32nd notes. A 3/4X setting is useful when Digitone is playing alongside other instruments set to the same BPM, and you want Digitone to play triplets.

  • Page 35: Sound Locks

    10. THE SEQUENCER the locked parameter values are displayed. The [TRIG] key of the locked trig blinks red (for note trigs) or yellow (for lock trigs) to indicate the trig now contains a parameter lock. Remove a single parameter lock by holding [TRIG] + pressing the DATA ENTRY knob of the locked pa- rameter.

  • Page 36: Fill Mode

    10. THE SEQUENCER X% is a probability condition. There is an X% chance that the trig will be active. A:B A sets how many times the pattern plays before the trig condition is true. B sets how many times the pattern plays before the count is reset and starts over again. This cycle then repeats indefinitely. For example: With the setting 1:2, the trig condition is true the first time the pattern plays and then the third, the fifth, and so on.

  • Page 37: Temporary Save And Reload Pattern Commands

    10. THE SEQUENCER Trigs, complete with all parameter lock settings, can also be copied, pasted and cleared. GRID RECORD- ING mode needs to be active to access this functionality. Press and hold a trig and press [RECORD] to perform the copy operation. Paste by holding another [TRIG] key and pressing [STOP]. It is also possible to copy more than one trig.
  • Page 38 Please note that the chain will be lost when you create a new chain or when you select a new bank/pattern. Also, chains cannot be saved and are lost when you switch the Digitone off. • It is possible to create chains while the sequencer is running.

  • Page 39: Synth Track Parameters

    The parameters on the SYN1 page control various aspects of the FM synthesis. You can find more informa- tion about the Digitone FM synthesis in “APPENDIX A: THE DIGITONE FM SYNTHESIS” on page 73 and “A.7 SYN1 PAGE 1 PARAMETERS OVERVIEW” on page 77.

  • Page 40: Syn

    11. SYNTH TRACK PARAMETERS Press [SYN1] once to access this parameter page. 11.3.1 ALGO Algorithm selects the set structure of how the four operators are connected to each other. (1–8) For more information, please see “A.3 ALGORITHMS” on page 74. 11.3.2 RATIO C Sets the frequency ratio for operator C.

  • Page 41: Syn2

    11. SYNTH TRACK PARAMETERS 11.4.1 ATK A Attack Time sets the length of the attack phase of the modulation envelope for operator A. (0–127) 11.4.2 DEC A Decay Time sets the length of the decay phase of the modulation envelope for operator A. (0–127) 11.4.3 END A End Level sets the end level of the modulation envelope for operator A.
  • Page 42 11. SYNTH TRACK PARAMETERS 11.5.1 ADEL Envelope delay sets the time before attack phase of the modulation envelope for operator A starts. (0–127) Delay Attack Decay End level 11.5.2 ATRG Envelope trig sets the trig behavious of the operator envelops- The envelopes can be either triggered or gated - making it either an ADE (Attack Decay End) or an ASDE (Attack Sustain Decay End) envelope.

  • Page 43: Fltr

    11. SYNTH TRACK PARAMETERS Reset on Reset on Trig Trig Trig Trig Reset o Reset off (ARST/BRST OFF) Reset o Trig Trig Trig Trig 11.5.4 PHRT Phase reset sets if the operators phase are reset to start at 0 or not when they are trigged. OFF do not reset any operators ALL resets all operators C resets operator C...

  • Page 44: Fltr

    11. SYNTH TRACK PARAMETERS 11.6.3 SUS Sustain Level sets the sustain level of the filter envelope. (0–127) 11.6.4 REL Release Time sets the length of the release phase of the filter envelope. (0–126, INF) 11.6.5 FREQ Frequency sets the cutoff frequency of the multimode filter. (0.00–127.00) 11.6.6 RESO Resonance sets the resonance behavior of the filter.

  • Page 45: Amp

    11. SYNTH TRACK PARAMETERS 11.8 AMP PAGE 1 The AMP page 1 controls parameters for the amplitude envelope, overdrive, tone, panning and volume. Press [AMP] once to access this parameter page. 11.8.1 ATK Attack Time sets the length of the attack phase of the amp envelope. (0–127) 11.8.2 DEC Decay Time sets the length of the decay phase of the amp envelope.

  • Page 46: Lfo

    11. SYNTH TRACK PARAMETERS 11.9.1 CHR Chorus Send sets the amount of sound sent through to the Chorus effect. For more information, please see “13. FX PARAMETERS” on page 53. (OFF, 0.01–127.00) 11.9.2 DEL Delay Send sets the amount of sound sent through to the Delay effect. For more information, please see “13.

  • Page 47: Lfo

    11. SYNTH TRACK PARAMETERS 11.10.6 WAVE2 Same as WAVE1 but for LFO2. 11.10.7 SPD2 Same as SPD1 but for LFO2. 11.10.8 DEP2 Same as DEP1 but for LFO2. 11.11 LFO PAGE 2 The two Low-Frequency Oscillators can be used to modulate the parameters found on the synth tracks SYN1, SYN2, FLTR, and AMP pages.
  • Page 48 11. SYNTH TRACK PARAMETERS LFO waveforms and trig modes. TRIG FREE TRIG HOLD HALF TRIG TRIG TRIG TRIG TRIG TRIG TRIG TRIG...

  • Page 49: Midi Track Parameters

    12. MIDI TRACK PARAMETERS 12. MIDI TRACK PARAMETERS Here follows a description of the parameters that are on the MIDI tracks PARAMETER pages. The MIDI tracks parameters are saved together with the pattern. You can press and hold a [TRIG] key, and then change the parameters settings with the DATA ENTRY knobs to lock the parameters to other settings on any step of the pattern.

  • Page 50: Fltr Page (Cc Value)

    12. MIDI TRACK PARAMETERS 12.3.1 CHAN Channel sets the MIDI channel the track sends MIDI data to. If you set this parameter to OFF, it turns the MIDI track off. Please note that this parameter cannot be parameter locked. (OFF, 1–16) 12.3.2 BANK Bank is used to send out a bank change message.

  • Page 51: Lfo Page

    12. MIDI TRACK PARAMETERS 12.5.1 SEL1-SEL8 CC 1–8 Select specifies the CC commands whose values you control controlled by the parameters on the AMP PAGE 1 (CC VALUE) page. The selectable commands are the standard MIDI Control Change Messages. (0–119) 12.6 LFO PAGE The Low-Frequency Oscillator can be used to interact with the parameters found on the MIDI tracks’...
  • Page 52 12. MIDI TRACK PARAMETERS ONE makes the LFO start from the beginning when a note is trigged, run for one cycle and then stop. This setting makes the LFO function similar to an envelope. HLF makes the LFO start from the beginning when a note is trigged, run for half a cycle and then stop.

  • Page 53: Fx Parameters

    13.1 EDITING THE FX PARAMETERS The Digitone’s Chorus, Delay, and Reverb are send effects and are on a pattern level. It means that all the sounds in a pattern shares the same effect settings but have individual send levels to the effects. You set the Chorus, Delay, and Reverb parameters on their respective PARAMETER page, but their incoming signals are set by the CHR, DEL, and REV send parameters on the AMP page of each synth track.
  • Page 54 13. FX PARAMETERS 13.3.1 TIME Delay Time sets the delay time. The delay time settings are relative to the current BPM and is measured in 128th notes. (1.00–128.00) TIME setting Divide ratio 1/2. 1/4. 1/8. 1/16. 1/16 1/32. 1/32 1/64. 1/64 1/128 13.3.2 X...

  • Page 55: Reverb

    13. FX PARAMETERS 13.4 REVERB The reverb send effect controls the persistence, and ambient characteristics, of the sound reverberations. It can simulate many different sonic locations, from huge spaces to small rooms. Press [FUNC] + [AMP] to access this parameter page. 13.4.1 PRE Pre-delay sets the pre-delay time of the Reverb.
  • Page 56 The audio from the INPUT L/R audio inputs is summed to mono before it is sent to the effect. For more information, please see “13.4 REVERB” on page 55. (0.00–127.00) 13.5.9 OVR Overdrive introduces distortion at the very end of the Digitone signal path. (0.00–127.00)

  • Page 57: Global Settings Menu

    14. GLOBAL SETTINGS MENU 14. GLOBAL SETTINGS MENU The GLOBAL SETTINGS menu offers settings that affect Digitone and are also used to manage Projects. Press [GLOBAL SETTINGS] to access the GLOBAL SETTINGS menu. Scroll the list by using [UP]/ [DOWN] or the LEVEL/DATA knob. Open a highlighted menu by pressing [YES].

  • Page 58: Sound Browser

    14. GLOBAL SETTINGS MENU 14.2.1 SOUND BROWSER Press [FUNC] + LEVEL/DATA to open the SOUND BROWSER. The SOUND BROWSER is used to pre- view and load Sounds. This menu shows a list of all sounds in the +Drive Sound library or the Sound pool. Scroll the list by turning the LEVEL/DATA knob or by pressing [UP]/[DOWN].

  • Page 59: Sound Manager

    14. GLOBAL SETTINGS MENU 14.2.2 SOUND MANAGER Press [GLOBAL SETTINGS] and then select SOUND MANAGER to open the SOUND MANAGER. You use the SOUND MANAGER to manage sounds, for example, import, export, rename, and tag sounds. Select MANAGE SOUNDS and press [YES] to open the SOUND MANAGER. Sounds can be saved, load- ed, renamed, tagged et cetera.

  • Page 60: Clear Track Sound

    14.3 MIDI CONFIG In this menu you find various sub-menus dealing with the MIDI functionality. 14.3.1 SYNC Controls how Digitone receives and sends MIDI clock and transport commands. Change settings by using the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] arrow keys or the [YES] key.

  • Page 61: Port Config

    14. GLOBAL SETTINGS MENU CLOCK RECEIVE sets whether or not Digitone responds to MIDI clock sent from external devices. CLOCK SEND sets whether or not Digitone transmits MIDI clock. PROG CH RECEIVE sets whether or not Digitone responds to incoming program change messages, which is useful when wanting to select patterns externally.

  • Page 62: Channels

    ENCODER DEST controls whether the DATA ENTRY and LEVEL/DATA knobs send MIDI data or not. When set to INT, the knobs only affect the Digitone and send no MIDI data. When set to INT + EXT, the knobs affect the Digitone and also sends MIDI data to external devices.

  • Page 63: Sysex Dump

    In the SYSEX DUMP menu, projects, patterns, and Sounds can be sent and received. Select a menu option using [UP]/[DOWN] or the TRACK LEVEL knob. Press [YES] to open the highlighted menu selection. When receiving or sending SysEx data, the MIDI ports or the USB port of the Digitone should be connected to the external sending/receiving device.

  • Page 64: System

    Use this menu option when you want to upgrade the Digitone OS. Use our free Elektron Transfer soft- ware to send the OS syx file. You can download the Elektron Transfer software and the OS syx file from the Elektron website.

  • Page 65: Format +Drive

    14. GLOBAL SETTINGS MENU If the Digitone is receiving the OS upgrade through the MIDI ports, use the Elektron TM-1 USB MIDI interface for up to 10x transfer speeds. 14.5.2 FORMAT +DRIVE You can delete all content of the +Drive. Use the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] arrow keys to select what content you wish to delete and press [YES] to confirm.

  • Page 66: Startup Menu

    OS data, and “READY TO RECEIVE” is shown on the screen. You must connect the device you use to send the OS syx file to the MIDI IN port of Digitone for the transfer to be possible. Use our free C6 SysEx utility software to send the OS syx file.

  • Page 67: Setup Examples

    3. Connect the Digitone audio outputs to the mixer using 2 x Mono or Stereo jack 6.3 mm male cables. 4. Use a DIN connector cable to connect the MIDI OUT of the Digitone to the SYNC IN of the bass machine.

  • Page 68: Controlling A Synthesizer Using The Midi Tracks

    16. SETUP EXAMPLES Digitone works very well together with the Digitakt, and you can, for example, route the audio from the Digi- takt through the Digitone and sync the tempo of the sequencers. 1. Use a standard MIDI cable to connect the Digitakt MIDI OUT jack with the Digitone’s MIDI IN jack.
  • Page 69 6. Make sure to set your synthesizer to receive MIDI input in a way that corresponds to the settings you made in the Digitone. You are now ready to use the Digitone sequencer to control your synthesizer. For more information about using the Digitone sequencer, please see “10. THE SEQUENCER” on page 27.

  • Page 70: Useful Key Combinations

    17. USEFUL KEY COMBINATIONS 17. USEFUL KEY COMBINATIONS Use the key combinations below to speed up your workflow. GENERAL [FUNC] + [REC] performs a copy command. The action depends on the currently active page or mode. [FUNC] + [PLAY] performs a clear command. The action depends on the currently active page or mode. [FUNC] + [STOP] performs a paste command.
  • Page 71 17. USEFUL KEY COMBINATIONS [NO] + [TRIG] key during LIVE RECORDING clears the trigs from a sequencer track. [FUNC] + [PTN] (long press) toggles the metronome on/off. [FUNC] + [TRIG] adds lock trigs (when in GRID RECORDING mode). MUTES [FUNC] + [TRIG] keys mutes/unmutes one or several tracks. UNISON [FUNC] + [VOICE] toggles unison on/off.

  • Page 72: Technical Information

    Analog-to-digital S/N ratio: 112 dB (20–20.000 Hz) Sturdy steel casing Unit power consumption: 7 W typical Dimensions: W 215 × D 176 × H 63 mm Compatible Elektron power supply: PSU-3b (8.5” × 6.9” × 2.5”) (including knobs and feet) Weight: approximately 1.49 kg (3.3 lbs) 100 × 100 mm VESA mounting holes. Use M4 screws with a max length of 7 mm.

  • Page 73: Appendix A: The Digitone Fm Synthesis

    APPENDIX A: THE DIGITONE FM SYNTHESIS A.1 OVERVIEW At its core, the Digitone is a four operator Frequency Modulation (FM) synth in the style of the classic 80s implementations. However, unlike the early FM synths, the Digitone use its FM engine more like a complex tone generator than a complete synthesizer voice (although it does have this capability too).

  • Page 74: Algorithms

    We have divided the operators into three groups: C, A, and B (B1 and B2) to lessen the complexity and make the Digitone easier to use. Since group B consist of two operators, the parameter controls for B are macro mapped to both operators.

  • Page 75: The Operator Envelopes

    The Digitone FM engine has two operator envelopes that are designed to be practical and easy to use. One envelope is for operator group A, and one is for group B (B1 and B2).

  • Page 76: Harmonics

    APPENDIX A: THE DIGITONE FM SYNTHESIS You can also set if the envelopes should reset or not when they are retrigged. For more information, please see “11.5.3 ARST” on page 42. Reset on (ARST/BRST ON) Reset on Reset on Trig...

  • Page 77: Syn1 Page 1 Parameters Overview

    Bell The Digitone uses a form of additive synthesis to create the harmonic series for the HARM parameter. Addi- tive synthesis is one of the oldest forms of electronic sound generation. It is a quite simple form of synthesis but still very powerful.
  • Page 78 APPENDIX A: THE DIGITONE FM SYNTHESIS Ratio C Ratio A Ratio B Harm - Harm + Detune Feedback...

  • Page 79: Appendix B: Midi Implementation

    APPENDIX B: MIDI IMPLEMENTATION APPENDIX B: MIDI IMPLEMENTATION This appendix lists the CC and NRPN specifications for the Digitone. B.1 TRACK PARAMETERS TRACK Parameter CC MSB CC LSB NRPN MSB NRPN LSB Mute Track level B.2 TRIG PARAMETERS TRIG PARAMETERS...

  • Page 80: Filter Parameters

    APPENDIX B: MIDI IMPLEMENTATION SYN2 Parameter CC MSB CC LSB NRPN MSB NRPN LSB B Env Reset Phase Reset COMBINED Parameter CC MSB CC LSB NRPN MSB NRPN LSB Pitch All Pitch 2 and 4 Ratio All AB Level AB Attack AB Decay AB End AB Delay...

  • Page 81: Lfo Parameters

    APPENDIX B: MIDI IMPLEMENTATION B.6 LFO PARAMETERS Parameter CC MSB CC LSB NRPN MSB NRPN LSB Speed LFO1 Multiplier LFO1 Fade In/Out LFO1 Destination LFO1 Waveform LFO1 Start Phase LFO1 Trig Mode LFO1 Depth LFO1 Speed LFO2 Multiplier LFO2 Fade In/Out LFO2 Destination LFO2 Waveform LFO2 Start Phase LFO2...
  • Page 82 APPENDIX B: MIDI IMPLEMENTATION REVERB Parameter CC MSB CC LSB NRPN MSB NRPN LSB Shelving Freq Shelving Gain Highpass Filter Lowpass Filter Mix Volume MASTER Parameter CC MSB CC LSB NRPN MSB NRPN LSB Input L Volume Input R Volume Pan L Pan R Chorus Send...

  • Page 83: Index

    INDEX INDEX KEY COMBINATIONS 70 +DRIVE 14, 23 KEY SCALING 24 AFTERTOUCH 25 LFO 46, 47, 51 ARPEGGIATOR 25 LIVE RECORDING MODE 29 BREATH CONTROLLER 25 MICRO TIMING 30, 31 MIDI CONFIG 60 CHAINS 37 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION 79 CHORUS 53 MIDI TRACK PARAMETERS 49 CHROMATIC MODE 21 Amp (CC select) 50...
  • Page 84 SETUP EXAMPLES 67 Controlling a synthesizer using the MIDI tracks 68 VOICE MENU 30 Digitone together with the Digitakt 67 Layer 31 Digitone with a monophonic bass machine 67 Locked voices 31 SOUND ARCHITECTURE 13 Unison 31 SOUND BROWSER 58...

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