Leak: The Elektron Tonverk appeared on Reddit today; could it be the successor of the super popular Octatrack sampler or Analog Four?
After the great interest in the Elektron Tonverk leak last week, the Swedish company has now made a statement on the Elektronauts forum, saying that these are prototypes:
Hi there, thought we’d chime in.
It’s great to see the speculation in the threads even if things occasionally drift a little off-piste. At any given time there are a number of prototypes in various stages of development. It would be strange if we didn’t have any since creating music machines is what we love doing. Some eventually see the light of day and others stay in the proto stage.
Even though these are prototypes and not ready products, Elektron says there are new products in the pipeline: “But… we do have other fun hardware things in the pipeline.”. Plus, a major update for Digitakt II is coming soon, bringing Overbridge compatibility to the groovebox sampler
And Overbridge for Digitakt II is soon done for some multi-streaming audio madness. So, speak soon.
One thing is certain. With this statement, Elektron wants to dampen the hype and interest in Tonverk somewhat. I’m unsure if this will work because Tonverk is in development and already registered in the trademarks.
So, it’s not just a wild prototype but a product in the planning stages. Let’s see what happens in the next months.
Article From September 24, 2024
The name Elektron Tonverk has been floating around the internet for some time. Elektron has registered a trademark for it last February. There was hope for a Superbooth 24 release. However, it didn’t happen.
But now things are moving forward. Today the Elektron Tonverk was leaked on Reddit/Elektronauts.
Leak Elektron Tonverk
Today, some photos of the Tonverk surfaced. I assume that the photos are real and not fake, as they are otherwise very well done. You can see a device that looks like a Digitakt but in a wider form factor.
The details of the new Elektron device are not yet known. Not even a single one. Since an Octatrack sampler successor has been in the air for a long time, it could be its successor. Or is it an Analog Four-style synth or Digitone successor because there are keys?
It could also be a hybrid device that combines the existing engines from Digitakt II, Syntakt, and Digitone. That would be interesting.
The picture shows a 16-step sequencer, a 13-key keyboard, ten encoders, and more. In the middle, a display that says: Engine inactive. This indicates that it will have different engines. Also, there are also audio and MIDI track buttons, showing that it will have 8 audio and 12 MIDI tracks.
Exciting is the connectivity. You have a dual USB-C connection, so maybe one for USB data and another host. Then, you have an SD card slot which may indicate the use of samples. There are four audio outputs as well as full MIDI I/O.
At this point in time, we can only speculate what it could be. I think it will be a kind of successor to the Octatrack or Analog Four. This is just my speculation so we will see it.
Source: Reddit
Bet you its wavetable synthesis. Thats what everyone is doing right now and the one thing they haven’t.
You’re probably right, because I don’t see the Octatrack slider.
But it does have a Drums buttons so maybe groovebox with wavetable?
My Guess:
Syntakt but focusing on melodic instruments (arp & chord buttons), with a thouch of octatrack. Multiple “Machines” (not wavetable only).
I hope it verks out for them.
Ah ah ;^)
Why can’t we just have an Elekatrack already? Seems so ridiculous that everyone doesn’t have one right now, grr.
its not an octatrack… not even close.. needs a crossfader, and tons of other buttons
something to do with “Tone Work”
some kind of synth, wavetable sounds like a good guess
btw – old Elektron is long gone.. they are just rehashing stuff at this point, its not even close to the way it was
Looks like they are going for an “Eierlegende Wollmilchsau”!
wooppeeee! More GAS. 🤔
I’m guessing a high poly count multi engine digital beast. combining syntrak, wavetable, maybe some basic sample based.
clearly from ARP and Chord prominent location and 13 note keyboard this machine will be very focussed on harmony and melody.
I think you’re right, although “high polyphony count“ for Elektron is probably 16. It will sound amazing and be super playable, in any case.
Ah, come on Tom! You’re not gonna let me have a little fun! 😉 I’ve just reached the point that certain companies seem to have more “leaks” than others. And Elektron is known (now) for quickly releasing multiple iterations. Which isn’t the worst thing ever but a mk.2 is inevitable.
digitone 2
My guess.. about four or five new things, but nothing groundbreaking and a price over 1500,-€…
UHH how it triggers my negative G.A.S. or K.Y.S.S. ( Keep Your stuff Syndrom )
Elektron just left a response in the Tonverk speculation thread. If I were to read between the lines (always dangerous, I know), this seems to be a prototype that got leaked. Elektron says that they are working on new hardware, but do not confirm if this is one of those things they are working on or if there is something else we should expect to see. Either way, it’s cool of them to weigh in on this even if they aren’t giving away much.
The Elektron team is clearly lazy sticking to their old design. I’ve seen people coming up with way better designs under 10 minutes.
Digitakt 2 didn’t have overbridge from the start? Terrible
That pic looks very complete and leaks are happening more, so I think it’ll be announced very shortly. It looks like there’s the Brooklyn Synth Expo coming up October 5-6th and Elektron has a booth, so probably sometime around then is my guess.
Elektron already came out and addressed the leak… this thing is likely several years old and will never see the light of day. Definitely not “announced soon” 🤣
I know what they said, but I think they’re trying to not ruin a big marketing launch that they have planned.
Hopefully it’s beautiful,wavetables and FM would be cool, em I got barred for asking people to be nice and helpful in Gearspace, Elektron Toneverk posts,for saying I’m over 20 yrs off Alchohol, life isn’t easy when people are not nice, b4 that I got barred for saying I’m gay 👀😕
maybe Elektron leaked it themselves to see if people could still be excited over the Digitakt design language since this is clearly a cost-conscious design.