Excitement is swirling in the synth community after leaked images of a new Elektron device, dubbed the Tonverk, surfaced online.

The first glimpses of the Tonverk emerged on Elektron’s own forum, Elektronauts, before being swiftly deleted and subsequently shared on Reddit. Those who’ve been keeping up with Elektron will know that the company registered the name Tonverk as a trademark this February, though there’s been pretty much zero mention of the device from official sources since.

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As we await confirmation from Elektron (fingers crossed we actually get one) — here’s everything we know about the Tonverk so far.

The leaked photos reveal a tabletop instrument that appears larger than the Digitakt, with a design somewhat reminiscent of the Octatrack. There’s a 13-key keyboard, a 16-step sequencer and ten rotary encoders for starters. The presence of a display that reads “Engine inactive” also hints at the inclusion of multiple sound engines.

One user on Reddit noted: “The MOD/Matrix button and the three Send FX trigs are very interesting. That suggests more programmable effects routing than just the fixed Reverb/Delay/Chorus sends the other small boxes have, more like the Octatrack.”

In addition, the device seems equipped with eight audio tracks and 12 MIDI tracks — quite the versatile setup for live performances. Connectivity options are also noteworthy. The Tonverk boasts two USB-C ports and an SD card slot, four audio outputs as well as full MIDI I/O.

The anticipation surrounding the Tonverk is partly fueled by its potential to fill the void left by the original Octatrack, which has been a staple in many techno producers’ live sets since its release. Given that the Octatrack MKII launched in 2017, many feel that a new iteration is long overdue.

As it stands though, the Elektron Tonverk remains shrouded in mystery. Whether it will emerge as a successor to the Octatrack or take on an entirely new role in Elektron’s lineup is yet to be seen.

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