The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word FINGERED
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "manipulated digitally" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case manipulated digitally = fingered.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FINGERED mean?
FINGERED verb- To identify or point out. Also put the finger on. To report to or identify for the authorities, rat on, rat out, squeal on, tattle on, turn in.
- To poke, probe, feel, or fondle with a finger or fingers.
- To use the fingers to penetrate and sexually stimulate one's own or another person's vagina or anus; to fingerbang
- To use specified finger positions in producing notes on a musical instrument.
- To provide instructions in written music as to which fingers are to be used to produce particular notes or passages.
- To query (a user's status) using the Finger protocol.
- To steal; to purloin.
- To execute, as any delicate work.
- (in combination) Having fingers (of the specified kind).