Today elektron have officially announced the imminent arrival of the octatrack mkii. Octaedit has been built in a modular fashion, where each module can be used for various tasks, and each module can interact with the other modules in various ways. For users of elektron machinedrum, monomachine, octatrack, analog four, digitakt andor digitone machines. Machine mk3 vs elektron octatrack mkii comparison ni. View all results for octatrack at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. A place to gather for those electronic music fans and creators who like melody, chord progressions, and atmosphere. The buildup and drum breaks were done live on the octatrack. First, i was going jam with this beautiful patch on volca modular but for some reason the. In fact, the octatrack could very well be the centerpiece of your entire studio and live setup if you know how to use it. A better version of itself, built to mangle samples in demanding environments. The octatrack s front panel, which measures 34 x 18cm, provides hands. The octatrack is ideal for radical audio processing and performance oriented sampling.
Jun 29, 2017 last night we uncovered that a uk retailer had leaked the existence of a new version of elektrons cult performance sampler. Elektron octatrack mkii the elektron octatrack mkii builds on the success of the original octatrack, with a range of improvements and enhancements to better your workflow and creativity. The octatrack is an intuitive melting pot made of different machines and its really difficult to categorize it. Providing 8 individual sample and sequencing tracks, the the octatrack is a comprehensive and pioneering studio device that is also aimed at performance due to the intuitive user interface. The octatrack dps1 is a sampling workstation with a builtin sequencer and effects a dynamic performance sampler in elektrons words, but the overall concept is quite different to what you might expect from obvious alternatives like mpcs. Elektron octatrack mkii 8track performance sampler. This huge collection for the elektron octatrack features oneshots, synths, drums, loops, basslines, fx and more, in elektron project files and in wav files, for use in any sampler or daw. It obviously has its limitations, being a piece of nonexpandable sort of hardware, but what its capable of is quite enough to create a full fledged piece of music. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I want to make a template that would a group of channels that would give me the best interconnection between the octatrack and ableton live. The elektron octatrack is more than a new take on sampling. Elektron octatrack mkii was announced in the last days of june and has already appeared on sale. The octatrack is a dynamic performance sampler ideal for realtime sampling, remixing and audio content manipulaton. Important safety information for the octatrack dps1 carefully read these instructions and save them for future reference.
This recording is part of a live set played a couple of weeks ago, it was mainly played on the octatrack one pattern, drum samples from the digitakt, pad samples from the digitone, and a midi sequence for the roland d05 passed through the strymon timeline and digitone delays. Sometimes the pattern changes when id like, other times its taking a long time past. Only when it is playing but i think the octatrack does. Im thinking about getting an octatrack as an addition to my ni maschine. In this short video from the comprehensive course elektron 103. Octatrack mkii performance sampler announced by elektron.
The track is made with samples that are provided with the ot mkii. Im quite new to the octatrack and was wondering how you guys are using it with ableton live. The new screen, knobs, buttons and fader make a huge difference in. Korg volca beats and bass gets mangled by elektron octatrack duration. Majestic risers, ghastly whooses, steam punkish machine sounds and intense orchestral hits. I know most of the beautiful features found on the octatrack, but i need to understand the differences between these two machines, because i know only a few things about the maschine.
Elektron digitone patches for ambient, idm and techno. Octatrack set elektron octatrack set, octatrack programs. The octatrack dps1 dynamic performance sampler is a digital electronic music instrument made after the machinedrum uw by elektron music machines. Dont get me wrong, i had very high hopes for this machine and the specs on paper looked excellent, however the reality of actually using one of these things is altogether different. Realized by sample magic, this veritable tool box of sounds is just begging to be processed by the octatrack. Elektron announces octatrack mkii performance sampler. Who would want something smaller, simpler, and more affordable than an octatrack. If you already own an octatrack then theres not a whole lot pulling you into an upgrade.
Fast forward seven years though, and suddenly the octatrack is less of an anomaly, with akais mpc live and x, and pioneer djs sp16 and djs all offering prospecd standalone sampling. His third, person pitch 2007, is noted for influencing a wide range of subsequent indie music in addition to. Octatrack mk2 live resampling tutorial video dataline. And the tactile feel and visual feedback of the new buttons is such an aid when being on stage or improvising in the studio. Elektron octatrack mkii 2 happy glitch idm electronica. The octatrack dps1 is an 8 track dynamic performance sampler. An lcd surrounded by hand controls let a musician interact with sampler, step sequencer, mixer, and effect features while stereo audio and midi signals are continuously output. If the battery needs replacing, please contact elektron or a local professional technician for servicing. People really smoke the elektron crack everywhere and dont realize. Idm pattern funk on 145bpm, played live at a festival we organize annually.
Given this new wave of competitors, you might expect elektron to have equipped this mkii iteration of the octatrack with a raft of flashy new features. Elektron octatrack dps1 sampler mkii guitar center. With a crisp oled screen and ultra durable backlit buttons, the visual feedback is clearer than ever, with a much bigger variety of information available to be shown on the oled screen. Analog four mki, analog four mkii, analog heat mki, analog heat mkii, analog rytm mki, analog rytm mkii, digitakt, digitone, digitone keys, octatrack mki, octatrack mkii. Sure you cant bend and warp stuff in realtime like on octatrack, but its. As mentioned, theres also a steep learning curve with elektron gear, so be sure to keep the manuals handy. Elektron octatrack collection techno, psytrance, dub, idm.
The swedish company better known until now for its drum machines and synths has declared that sampling is a dying art. With top level sets created by industry heavyweights, upcoming beatmakers and professional sound designers, youre in the right place for studio quality octatrack sample packs to enrich your music. Check out the elektron issues a firmware update for the octatrack. Elektron issues a firmware update for the octatrack. Ive been trying to do this, but with mixed results so far. Its time to climb aboard our robot housemaids, crack open a jetpack and take a ride on the octatrack. Since its initial release six years ago, the octatrack has established itself as a modern classic in the realm of hardware samplers.
Loopmasters possess the finest collection of royalty free octatrack sets and samples available anywhere. Jun 29, 2017 elektron has announced the successor to their octatrack performance sampler. Elektron octatrack dps1 sampler mkii musicians friend. The octatracks front panel, which measures 34 x 18cm, provides hands. The octatrack mkii is an 8track audio sampler featuring 8 dedicated midi tracks and instant stereo sampling capabilities. Octatrack dynamic sampling, thavius beck explains the concept of track machines. The bomblastic is a hip hop drum kit library featuring punchy kicks, cracking snares. Heres german artist stimming on elektrons digitakt, and. Octatrack workflow comparison in this video from youtuber cuckoomusic, we get a thorough comparison of the workflows provided by both the elektron octatrack and digitakt samplers. Anyway, im really enjoying the octatrack because i can feel myself comfortable anywhere with just the elektron octatrack, a dsi mopho, a korg monotribe amazing machines midi kit and my headphone. The octatrack mkii has eight audio tracks, eight midi tracks, two inserts fx per audio track, three lfos per track and is fully compatible with all octatrack mki projects and data.
A am planning a live setup with octatrack and digitone and the buchla easel takes midi clock and probably a mother 32 or an eurorack via yarns midi, but i think it would get too complicated. Why youre not getting paid the streaming money you earned and how to get it sf musictech 2014 duration. We were already commenting on the pace of new elektron releases picking up pace, and that was before this news. Elektron octatrack the octatrack dps1 dynamic performance sampler is a digital electronic music instrument made after the machinedrum uw by elektron music machines. Rytm mki, analog rytm mkii, machinedrum uw, octatrack mki, octatrack mkii. Octatrack mkii is an outstanding live performance tool, says jonas hillman, ceo of elektron. Our website and phones are open, but shipping may take a few extra days, for the safety of our team. Korg volca beats and bass gets mangled by elektron octatrack. This recording is part of a live set played a couple of months ago at a graph festival called carte blanche, it was mainly played on the elektron octatrack and digitakt, plus roland d05 passed. A sampler that will bend time and space, and create the soundtrack for that too. Noah benjamin lennox born july 17, 1978, also known by his moniker panda bear, is an american musician, singersongwriter and cofounding member of the experimental pop band animal collective. The ultimate fx sound pack delivers all the gloss needed for making tracks more vibrant and alive.
Hi people, during these days im planning to make a purchase and im undecided between the machine mk3 and the elektron octatrack mkii. It features the improved elektron step sequencer which makes it easy to bend and process samples in new and unique ways. Last summer, elektron announced its first run of mkii devices since the dearly departed machinedrum and monomachine. Octaedit is a crossplatform osxwindows software editor and librarian for the elektron octatrack dps1. In order to take advantage, ot owners will need to download the free software update on elektrons support and downloads page. Octatrack mkii will fulfil the needs of anybody who really wants to experiment with samples. The octatrack dps1, an eighttrack dynamic performance sampler and sequencer, is intended to reestablish sampling as an art form. The octatrack, from elektron, is now in its second run, providing a fully improved, modified and enhanced version as the mkii. Hello world, here is a 40min idm electro live i did with. A few of us even follow each other on social media.
Dec 12, 2017 elektron states the mkii is fully compatible with octatrack mki projectsdata. Oct 10, 2017 here we are unboxing the brand new elektron octatrack mkii. Shop for the elektron octatrack dps1 sampler mkii and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. Im envisioning this thread as a good resource for hearing different sounds, influencing each other, learning, and otherwise sharing. Hanging onto your mki might not be such a bad idea if youre touring and need a backup. Octatrack mk2 live resampling tutorial video by dataline, released 07 october 2017 1. The octatrack mkii is an eighttrack performance sampler and sequencer, designed for both live performance and studio production with its combination of internal tracks, midi tracks and in and outputs. The octatrack dps1 is a sampling workstation with a builtin sequencer and effects a dynamic performance sampler in elektron s words, but the overall concept is quite different to what you might expect from obvious alternatives like mpcs. I had an ot for awhile and just thought it would take me a year to learn it. Video of elektron octatrack mk2 live resampling the roland. This record is both meticulously composed and thoroughly cracked, and. Octatrack ambientidm live set extract mind over mind. I own a a4 and had a dt so im used to the elektron workflow and i really like it. Here you will find tutorial videos for the octatrack.
Swedish synthesists elektron have turned their attention to sampling and, with characteristic individuality, have created something quite unique. I know there are quite a few folks on elektronauts as in to idm and ambient techno as i am. Dealing quickly with the externals, the octatrack is. So while elektron s elder flagship octatrack gets up in years, the digitakt is satisfying existing elektron owners including those augmenting their octatrack and newcomers alike. Octatrack dps1 site sounds by elektron elektron music. Digitakt user considering an octatrack mkii for idm beats. For octatrack users here is video trip into the guts of the machine sampling tips and tricks to produce the grooves that you want. Otmk2 with roland tb03 and tr09 this download includes a tutorial video explaining how the machines are connected, setup and how the octatrack mk2 is configured to achieve seamless live sampling. So perhaps its better to see the octatrack mkii as an update to the original rather than something revolutionary. Octatrack and digitakt on drum duty, monomachine on melodies, with digitone visiting on couple of tracks. Digitakt user considering an octatrack mkii for idm beats and sounds.
Grab the manual merlins guide check some youtube videos and get cracking. Ive been making percussion with guitar loops on several patternsparts on my octatrack for almost a year now and have always struggled with pattern changes. Analog rytm mki, analog rytm mkii, machinedrum uw, octatrack mki, octatrack mkii. According to a comment from elektron on facebook the octatrack mkii will not have this facility. Hello world, here is a 40min idmelectro live i did with. This product is a modernized version of the popular 8track sampler sequencer octatrack dps1, launched in 2011. As weve gone deep into both the original octatrack and the analog keys, well focus here on whats new and improved in the mkii range. Youve had some introduction to the elektron workflow already, and it really is great for more glitchy style beats, especially when you start mapping lfod slices, retrig and delay send to the crossfader.
We compose songs in a daw at first and then i am trying to recreate these song inside of the octatrack. Boost your elektron instruments with custommade sounds. Introduction introduction thank you for choosing the octatrack dps1. I want to use it for the 8 tracks where i would play the melodical parts of my beats and mangleremix them while using the maschine for finger drumming. Elektron octatrack dps1 page 2 of 2 attack magazine. For a cheaper, but still fairly flexible alternative, consider swapping the more affordable digitakt for the octatrack, or replace the analog four with elektron s recent fm synth, digitone. I havent talked to anyone who got their hands on digitakt who didnt. Elektron s hardware is legendary and the octatrack is among its most powerful devices.
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