The factory Sounds for both Digitone and Digitone Keys will be available as free downloads 
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Hence the knobs above the keys.
Making use of the user layer gives you at least 16 parameters.
I also look at it from a programming the sequencer perspective, right handed people will want to use their right hand on the keys.
You also get duet SFX-6 style jamming.
It isnât for everyone. In fact, it is kinda refreshing to see Elektron respond to their latest mass market product (M:S) with something a bit more niche.
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and individual outs. The Digistrike 
That would be dope
Ha ha. That looks horrible.
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while they are at it, please enable the synth engines, too
Holy hell, that thing is ugly. I also kind of want one.
Props to Elektron for making something profoundly weird. Iâm glad it doesnât need Overbridge for individual outs and I wish there was a bigger Digitakt to match. Maybe one with MPC-esque pads? I can dream.
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Yes, finally a synth I can play on the beach, petanque, friends, pastis ! 
It has a battery, apparentlyâŚ
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Wow why is it so cheap. Think they undervalued this workstation.
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To those that are wondering: Why Digitone Keys?
The main answer lies in the extra expression you get with the velocity, aftertouch, modwheel, and other knobs. If youâve never ventured into the modulation setup of the Digitone, go there right now!
I liken it to Nord Leadâs (G2, etc) âmorphâ featureâyou can turn that dumb electric piano into a fucking Autechre digital shit-storm, at the swipe of the mod-wheel! When they release the extra soundpacks, I think youâre going to be surprised at the craziness that happens with extra modulation.
Every major function has been expanded to the front-panel, which is a godsend. You donât have to let go of the keys to get to the arp settings, anymore.
Separate outputs!! Although OB is a technological achievement, sometimes you just want to record like the good olâ days.
Time to clear off some space!
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They all go from the factory to the beach - itâs how they get them to sound so gritty 
(I do like the Digitone engine, must be said)
Damn form factor⌠this is getting worse and worse.
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Grains of sand. Grains. Granular synth is next.
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No joystick 
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elektron should have released the DT and DN with ROLI Block style connectors {and a locking mechanism] on the sides and developed a keyboard module to plug them into (or even have a DT and DN side by side without any need for midi and audio cables)
Iâd rather have a joystick in place of the wheels too, but that and the omission of the leds above the keys are the only gripes I have. I love the form factor. Reminds me of my old favourite Roland SH-2000 (The Tuba preset is a killer bass sound!) and other 70âs classics like the Micro Preset etc.
Beautifully cutting edge and somehow nostalgic at the same time.
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When I initially heard the news I was excited thinking they had doubled the polyphony, but I seem to be mistaken. Even with an incorrect impression that they doubled the voice count I still was taken aback by the price.
Iâm unsold on the form factor. Youâll need stacks of books or racks to place gear behind it, and youâre limited with what can be placed in front of it. Wheels instead of a joystick seems to be a complete step backwards.
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Would have loved to see it in a form factor like the Analog Keys⌠and still not a fan of 16 steps buttons on two rows.
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Until⌠the Novation Summit !
Question : exactly same audio engine and possibilities as DN or more ?
I mean if I have a DN, a keyboard with Aftertouch Pitchbend, Modwheel and assignable knobs, Iâll have same audio results no ?
Edit : Audio outputs can make a difference.
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The price of secondhand Analogue keys has just doubled.