Elektron has released the Outbox 8, an eight-channel audio and control voltage breakout box designed to expand connectivity for its groovebox lineup. Priced at $349, the unit addresses a persistent demand from owners for separate outputs beyond the traditional stereo main out. We Rave You reported that the device features eight fully configurable quarter-inch outputs running 48kHz 32-bit converters. Each output is impedance-balanced and DC-coupled, with control voltage ranges covering plus or minus 5V for various types including pitch, gate, and clock signals. These outputs can carry audio or control voltage in any combination the connected device supports.
The unit doubles as an eight-output USB audio interface for computers, tablets, or phones, allowing MIDI from a digital audio workstation to be routed to any output as control voltage simultaneously. Connectivity includes two USB-C ports for data and power, accompanied by a front-panel status LED. The hardware measures 176 by 90 by 28mm and weighs approximately 0.35kg, coming with a three-year warranty from the manufacturer. This release arrives after Bonnier Capital took a majority stake in the company earlier this year. The product serves as problem-solving hardware rather than a new sound source. Distribution is currently available through Elektron and its dealers. Compatibility varies significantly by model, with full multitrack support on devices like the Digitakt and Analog Four, while others like the Model boxes are limited to two-track audio or MIDI-only connections. Specific limitations exist for the Tonverk regarding latency, and setup occurs either in-device on select units or via a web app for others, which also covers non-Elektron class-compliant USB devices.
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