Elektron Tonverk Polyphonic Multi-Sampler

The Elektron Tonverk is a forward-looking creative instrument that blends polyphonic sampling, advanced sequencing, and extensive modulation into a single, versatile platform. It is designed for producers and performers who want complete control of sound design, routing, and performance in both the studio and on stage. More than a sampler, Tonverk is a powerful hub where experimentation and structured composition meet.

At the heart of Tonverk are eight stereo audio tracks, four bus tracks, three send effect tracks, and one mix track. Each audio track can be assigned to one of four machines – Single Player, Multi Player, Subtracks, or MIDI – providing enormous flexibility in how projects are built. Combined with deep routing options, modulation sources, and a diverse onboard sound library, Tonverk gives artists the freedom to create layered textures, rhythmic complexity, and evolving soundscapes.

Performance and sequencing tools make Tonverk a true live instrument. Step Edit, Song Mode, and Keyboard Mode with 36 selectable scales enable dynamic composition, while Chord Mode, arpeggiators, parameter locks, trig conditions, and retrigs bring expressive depth to every sequence. Each track can run up to 256 steps with independent lengths, multipliers, and micro timing, opening vast rhythmic and melodic possibilities.

The effects engine offers a wide palette tailored to both creative and corrective tasks. From spectral shaping with Filterbank, Phase 98, and Frequency Warper, to modulation with Panoramic Chorus and Infinite Flanger, to lush ambience with Rumsklang and Supervoid reverbs, Tonverk is loaded with studio-grade processors. These can be combined with performance-ready tools such as Dirtshaper, Daisy Delay, and Degrader for rich, evolving textures.

Designed with rugged reliability, Tonverk features a sturdy steel chassis, crisp OLED display, and an array of professional I/O. Dual USB–C ports, balanced audio ins and outs, MIDI In/Out/Thru with DIN Sync, and SD card support ensure smooth integration with hardware and software setups. With its class-compliant USB audio interface, external input mixer, and Elektron's renowned workflow, Tonverk is an inspiring centrepiece for modern music-making.

The new Tonverk OS 1.1.0 update introduces a major feature expansion headlined by Grainer, a playful granular SRC machine that transforms tiny sound fragments into entirely new textures with extensive control and three versatile Play Modes. This update also adds the Shape machine for enhanced bus and send processing, flexible bus compressor sidechain source selection, post‐FX pan control, and wide workflow improvements including fully functional USB MIDI I/O, an upgraded Auto Sampler, Undo/Redo for key pattern operations, sharper sample browsing, Trig Preview, a new name editor, expanded FLAC and ALAC (M4A and CAF) sample support, a memory‐usage display, and more fixes arriving beyond version 1.1.0.

Features

• 8 × stereo audio tracks, 4 × bus tracks, 3 × send effect tracks, 1 × mix track
• 4 selectable machines per audio track: Single Player, Multi Player, Subtracks, MIDI (also selectable on bus tracks)
• Digital base-width filter per track or subtrack
• Extensive modulation: assignable LFOs, FX LFOs, and modulation envelopes across audio, effect, and mix tracks
• Modulation setup per track for pitch bend, mod wheel, breath control, and aftertouch
• Step Edit, Song Mode, Chord Mode, and Keyboard Mode with 36 scales
• Sequencer: up to 256 steps per pattern/track, arpeggiators, polyphonic sequencing, trig conditions, retrig, micro timing, and sequencer lanes
• MIDI tracks with 16-note polyphony per step, 16 assignable CC controls, and 2 LFOs per track
• Effects: Comb+/– Filter, Filterbank, Low-pass Filter, Multimode Filter, Infinite Flanger, Panoramic Chorus, Phase 98, Warble, Chrono Pitch, Frequency Warper, Compressor, Degrader, Dirtshaper, Daisy Delay, Saturator Delay, Rumsklang Reverb, Supervoid Reverb
• Hardware: 128 × 64 pixel OLED display, 48 kHz / 24-bit converters, balanced ins/outs, headphone out, MIDI In/Out/Thru, 2 × USB–C ports, SD card slot
• Class-compliant USB audio and external input mixer with routable outputs
• Includes a diverse sound library with single samples, drum kits, multisampled instruments, and presets