Elektron Tonverk vs Digitakt II

Comparison of Elektron's Tonverk and Digitak II

Tonverk

$1,599
Polyphonic Multisampler & Audio Processor

Digitakt II

$1,149
16-Track Drum Computer & Stereo Sampler

Track Architecture

Feature Tonverk Digitakt II
Audio Tracks 8 stereo 16 flexible tracks (stereo/mono)
Additional Tracks 8 routing tracks (4 bus + 3 send + 1 mix) -
Total Tracks 16 (8 audio + 8 routing) 16 (flexibly assignable)
MIDI Tracks Available via MIDI machine Tracks can be assigned to external MIDI

Sampling & Machines

Feature Tonverk Digitakt II
Sampling Machines 4 types (Single Player, Multi Player, Subtracks, MIDI) 5 types (Slice, Grid, Werp, Repitch/Stretch, One Shot)
Sample Memory Uses SD card storage 400 MB
Internal Storage 64 GB SD card included 20 GB internal
Auto Sampler Yes (MIDI gear multisampling) No
Audio Quality 48kHz, 24-bit 48kHz, 24-bit
Polyphonic Yes (multisampling) 4 note per step

Sequencer

Feature Tonverk Digitakt II
Max Steps 256 steps per pattern 128 steps per pattern
Pattern Length Individual per track Individual per track
Sequencer Features Arpeggiator, chord mode, perform mode Euclidean generator, probability sequencing
Parameter Locks Yes Yes
Trig Conditions Yes Yes (conditional trigs)
Song Mode Yes Yes
Pattern Transitions Yes Yes

Effects

Feature Tonverk Digitakt II
Effects Suite 15+ processors including reverbs, delays, filters Per-track filters + master compressor
Signature Effects Infinite Flanger, Warble, Chrono Pitch, Rumsklang Reverb, Supervoid Reverb Chorus, base-width filter, distortion
Filter Machines Multiple types including comb filters 5 types: Multi-Mode, Lowpass 4, EQ, Comb, Legacy
LFOs 2 assignable + 2 effect LFOs per audio track 3 assignable per track
Envelopes 1 assignable per audio track Standard ADSR

Connectivity

Feature Tonverk Digitakt II
Audio Outputs 4x ¼" balanced 2x ¼" balanced (main)
Audio Inputs 2x ¼" balanced 2x ¼" balanced
Headphone Output 1x ¼" stereo 1x ¼" stereo
MIDI In/Out/Thru In/Out/Thru
USB 2x USB-C (class compliant audio device) USB 2.0 (class compliant audio device)
Storage SD card slot (64GB included) Internal storage only

Physical Specifications

Feature Tonverk Digitakt II
Dimensions 286 × 176 × 63 mm 215 × 176 × 63 mm
Weight ~1.85 kg 1.48 kg
Construction Steel casing Steel casing
Display 128×64 pixel OLED 128x64 pixel OLED
VESA Mount Not mentioned Yes

Additional Features

Feature Tonverk Digitakt II
Audio Quality 48 kHz, 24-bit 48 kHz, 24-bit
Keyboard Mode Yes (chord mode, arpeggiator) Yes (FX and Keyboard buttons added)
Performance Features Perform mode, pattern transitions Perform Kit mode
Overbridge Support Coming Soon Yes (since OS 1.03, Oct 2024)
Release Date September  2025 April 2024

Tonverk Advantages

  • More audio outputs (4 vs 2)
  • Longer sequences (256 vs 128 steps)
  • Dedicated routing tracks (bus/send/mix)
  • True polyphonic multisampling
  • Auto Sampler for MIDI gear
  • Dual USB-C ports
  • 15+ premium effects processors
  • Expandable SD card storage
  • Song mode and pattern transitions

Digitakt II Advantages

  • Lower price ($450 less)
  • 16 flexible tracks (vs 8 audio)
  • Massive 400MB sample memory
  • Overbridge support (available now)
  • Euclidean sequence generator
  • 5 versatile sampling machines
  • More compact and portable
  • Earlier release (6 months ahead)
  • Proven Elektron workflow

Target Use Cases

Tonverk - Polyphonic Multisampler Workstation

  • Advanced multisampling and sound design
  • Complex routing with dedicated bus/send tracks
  • Professional I/O for studio integration
  • Auto Sampler for capturing external MIDI gear
  • Extensive modulation and effects processing

Digitakt II - Enhanced Drum Computer & Stereo Sampler

  • 16 flexible tracks for complex arrangements
  • Large sample memory (400MB) for extensive libraries
  • DAW integration via Overbridge
  • Advanced sequencing (Euclidean, probability)
  • Portable design for live performance