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Elektron Octatrack MKII Sequencer and Sampler

5 / 5
6 reviews

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Elektron Octatrack MKII Sequencer and Sampler
Product no: 9000-0036-0071

Product information

General

Polished and powered-up in the Elektron labs, this is the new and improved Octatrack MKII. The MKI is already a stage favourite so it's been treated with a few welcome performance-focused tweaks and upgrades, including a thoughtfully enhanced 128 x 64 OLED screen that's just as crisp and clear in a dark club as it is in the comfort of your bedroom. To further improve visibility, the buttons now come backlit so you always know exactly where you're at, and since the controls have been specifically designed to take a beating, this unit can comfortably be played like a percussive instrument.

The Octatrack mk2: Extensive Sampling

Just like the OG, the Octatrack MKII is built for making samples and weaving hair-raising sequences, so you can trigger eight audio tracks and just as many MIDI tracks, and if the pitch or tempo are not quite on point, then either can be adjusted in minute detail and in real-time. The slick switching between two channels using the contactless crossfader is also shamelessly cool, and to make the step-over as smooth as possible, any projects you've got saved to a MKI can be used on the MKII. In terms of connections, nothing has changed, so four inputs, two outputs, and a port for hooking up external MIDI gear is all provided.

Specifications

Product features

Number of analogue input channels
4
Number of analogue output channels
4
Number of digital input channels
2
Number of digital output channels
2
Number of microphone channels
None
Number of pads
O
Number of keys
None
CF card reader (CompactFlash)
> 4GB
Functions
Master section / transport, multi-coloured backlit buttons / pads
Suitable for operating system
Not specified
Headphone output
Yes
Included software
None
MIDI & other
MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI thru, MIDI over USB
SD card reader
No
Sequencer / recorder
Yes, built-in recorder/sequencer
Software included
No
For software
Not applicable
Standalone
Yes
Type of display
OLED
USB port
Yes
Equipped with audio interface
No

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
3,0 kg
Dimensions
46,5 x 22,5 x 11,5 cm

Product specifications

  • Elektron Octatrack MK2
  • sampler and sequencer
  • fully compatible with projects and data from the MKI
  • 8x stereo audio track triggers
  • 8x MIDI track triggers
  • instant stereo sampling
  • sample time stretch and pitch shift in real time
  • max. CF memory: 64GB
  • 2x insert FX per audio track
  • 3x LFO per track
  • specially developed for live use
  • contactless crossfader
  • display: 128 x 64 OLED
  • hi-res encoders
  • backlit buttons
  • connections:
    • 1x headphone (jack)
    • 2x main out (jack)
    • 2x cue out (jack)
    • 4x input (jack)
    • 1x USB-B
    • 3x 5-pin MIDI (in/out/thru)
    • 1x compact flash card
    • power supply
  • dimensions: 340 x 185 x 63mm
  • weight: 2.3kg

Bax Music Warranty This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

Reviews (6)

5.0
6 reviews

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5 / 5

Elektron Octatrack MKII Sequencer and Sampler

Het is wennen en veel leren, maar de moeite van dat alles waard. Fantastische sequencer zoals je van andere Elektron producten gewend bent, oneindig veel mogelijkheden.
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5 / 5

Elektron Octatrack MKII Sequencer and Sampler

Elektron... On aime les produits d'un amour fou ou pas du tout. En général, pas du tout car difficile à prendre en main. Une fois passé le cap de la prise en main, ce n'est que du bonheur! Derrière, le fabricant est à l'écoute, offre un support complet et propose des mises à jour régulières... Bien peu propose encore autant et c'est bien dommage.
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This review was automatically translated from French.
5 / 5

Elektron Octatrack MKII Sequencer and Sampler

loving my Elektron Octatrack MKII sequencer and sampler.
Delivery was on time despite covid 19 interruptions.
The Octatrack has a steep learning curve , but only because of the immense
possibilities this machine provides. Also works as a synth. record some basic wave forms and use the data entry knobs to shape the sound. You can also leverage the scene slider to get more variation to the mix. Awesome :) :) :)
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
5 / 5

Elektron Octatrack MKII Sequencer and Sampler

Service van Bax als altijd goed! De Octatrack is echt een machtig device. En dat voor een apparaat wat al vrij “oud” is qua hardware.

Op veel fora lees je dat hij lastig is te begrijpen. Als je je huiswerk doet en eerst veel tutorials lijkt en de handleiding leest dan valt hij wel mee. Het is echt een plezier om met de Octatrack te zetten. Hij laat je muziek naadloos in elkaar over mixen, manipuleren en voorzien van extra tonen door het gebruik van samples. Kortom een top apparaat!
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
5 / 5

Elektron Octatrack MKII Sequencer and Sampler

Essentially a mechanical upgrade from the original version, the MKII is simply a better machine to work with at every level.

To begin with, there is far less menu-diving required due to the addition of function keys for direct access to several important features in regular use in order to enhance the user workflow. Importantly, all of the keys are now backlit which lets you know exactly where you are on the board when working in dimly lit stage areas or darkness.

The encoders offer a finer degree of tuning precision with more positive feedback and the crossfader also feels smoother. The high-contrast OLED display is a welcome upgrade to the former model's screen but best of all is the vast improvement to sound quality of any material sampled through the machine's own inputs due to extended headroom and the new balanced input specification.

As a user of the original Octatrack for five years, I would highly recommend all enhancements Elektron have made to the MKII - in particular for anyone looking to integrate the Octatrack into live performances.
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
5 / 5

Elektron Octatrack MKII Sequencer and Sampler

Ik heb deze gekocht ter vervanging van het vorige model, de MKI. De software is hetzelfde als de MKI (alleen deze MKII heeft op dit moment van schrijven wel de vernieuwde software die de MKI ook gaat krijgen). Wat vooral een verbetering is ten opzichte van de 'oude' zijn de inputs. De klank is veel helderder en luider. Je hoeft de volumeknop niet meer helemaal open te gooien. Er is meer ruimte om met volume te spelen. Ook diverse veel gebruikte functies zijn makkelijker te vinden en zitten niet meer in menuutjes. Ik denk dat als je net begint met de Octatrack te gebruiken deze MKII een iets minder stijle leercurve heeft. Al blijft het een ingewikkeld Zwitsers zakmes. Het is een midisequencer (met conditional trigs en probability), mixer, sampler (mangler) en multi effect tool.

Zoals gewoonlijk snel geleverd, want Bax had hem op voorraad. Top!
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.

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