Tonverk Elektron’s new polyphonic multisampler and audio processor – here’s what you need to knowThe Swedish tech wizards at Elektron have cooked up a new 16 track polyphonic multisampler and audio processor. Enter: Tonverk.
Three machines make up Tonverk. Up first, the polyphonic Single Player allows you to record, load, loop and smooth out your samples. Next up is the Multi Player, providing you with various multisampled instruments playable through the keyboard, as well as an Auto Sampler option to connect your MIDI gear, capture your own recordings, and create your own instruments.

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Subtracks rounds the trio of machines off, allowing you to load samples onto the lowest row of keys on Tonverk’s keyboard. Its the easiest way to beef up your sound, as it transforms one track into eight Subtracks that can all be layered and played simultaneously. That allows you a further eight tracks for buses, sends, and mix to go wild and experiment with.
Thanks to the subtracks, there’s also some great modulation options on offer. The extensive LFO options can allow you to intricately shape and craft your sound. With each of the eight audio tracks able to have two voice LFOs and two FX LFOs, as well as a Mod Envelope, you can truly go wild.

As Elektron put it, the machine is able to offer a “kaleidoscope of effects and modulation”, with the added bonus of pushing Elektron’s sequencing potential to the limit. The extended 256-step Elektron sequencer is the Swedish company’s biggest ever offering, with every single track having its own sequencer to allow for more movement and control.
Tonverk is an “effects beast”, with plenty of flavours to choose from. There’s Rumsklang Reverb and Daisy Delay, as well as Dirtshaper, Degrader, Chrono Pitch, Frequency Warper, Infinite Flanger, and plenty more.
There’s also a vast world of other features to explore, like the arpeggiator, chord mode, song mode, pattern transitions, perform mode, and more. And there are also countless different routing options to toy around with.
Physically, the Tonverk packs its tech into a pretty neat little package. It has a 128 × 64 pixel OLED screen, with four audio out jacks and two input jacks. A single stereo headphone jack is also present. There’s also 48 kHz 24-bit D/A and A/D converters, as well as two handy USB-C ports, MIDI In/Out/Thru ports and an 64 GB SD card slot.
Elektron has kindly provided us with a first glance at the Tonverk at work – and it does sound incredibly versatile. The narrator also has a voice we could listen to all day, which is a great bonus.
Tonverk costs £1199. Head to Elektron to find out more.

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