Elektron Octatrack MKII Dynamic Performance Sampler

Building upon the success of the original, the Elektron Octatrack MKII Dynamic Performance Sampler offers an updated feature set including a crisp OLED screen, durable backlit buttons, contactless crossfader, precision hi-res encoders, an increased number of dedicated buttons, and balanced audio inputs. The OLED display is easier to read in dimly lit environments, while the redesigned backlit buttons are rated for over 50 million presses. The crossfader provides silky-smooth performance, while the increase in dedicated buttons allows for a quicker workflow. The updated balanced audio inputs offer better performance specs with plenty of headroom.

The Ocatrack MKII is intuitive, powerful yet portable hardware designed to deliver flexible sampling, loop manipulation, effects processing, and pattern sequencing for producers, remixers, live performances, DJs, and more. The unit reads samples from a compact flash card or USB 2.0 device, and features up to 80MB of internal RAM. There are 4 audio inputs for sampling from external audio devices and instruments.

The Octatrack’s powerful engine is devised of 4 software “Machines” (Flex, Static, Thru & Neighbor Machines). Easily sync loops and samples to the sequencer’s tempo, create swinging grooves, apply micro-timings, add real-time effects to grooves and more. The Octatrack MKII is well suited for live performances, allowing for lengthy samples to be streamed directly from a compact flash card, while allowing for real-time pitch and tempo control.

The Step Sequencer features 8 recording tracks, 16 banks per project, 256 patterns per project, 8 arrangements per project, 4 parts per bank and 16 scenes per part. There are plenty of internal effects that include 12/24dB multi-mode filter, 2-band parametric EQ, 2 – 10 stage phaser, flanger, delay, echo and much more. Audio signals from external devices may be routed through the Octatrack’s effects engine. In addition, Elektron includes a 16GB flash card loaded with a 2GB sample library courtesy of Loopmasters.

What’s New
Crisp OLED screen providing optimal feedback in dimly lit environments
Durable backlit buttons. Rated for 50 million presses
Contactless silky-smooth performance crossfader
Precise, hi-res encoders
Increased number of dedicated buttons enabling quicker workflow
Balanced audio inputs with plenty of headroom
Highlights
Instant stereo sampling
Real-time sample time-stretch & pitch-shift
Live-friendly Elektron sequencer
Contactless performance crossfader
Crisp 128 × 64 OLED screen
Hi-res encoders
Durable backlit buttons
1 × 1/4″ headphones output
2 × 1/4″ impedance balanced main output
2 × 1/4″ impedance balanced cue output
4 × 1/4″ balanced external input
1 × USB 2.0 high-speed port
MIDI In/Out/Thru ports
Fully compatible with Octatrack MKI projects/data

Feature Set
Audio track features (x8)
1 × Specialized machine
1 × Track recorder
1 × Amplitude envelope
3 × LFOs
2 × User selectable track effects
MIDI track features (x8)
1 × Arpeggiator
3 × LFOs
10 × configurable CCs
Sequencer
8 × Audio tracks
8 × MIDI tracks
Up to 64 steps per pattern
Individual track lengths
Individual track time signatures
Chromatic, slice, slot, and delay freeze modes
Parameter locks
Sample-per-step change
Micro timing
Retrig functionality
Swing and slide
Full real-time control
Storage
Compact Flash card storage
Amount of Projects dependent on CF card size
80 MB Flex RAM per project
Static sample streaming from CF card
256 patterns per Project
256 sample slots per Project
8 Arrangements per Project
Track effects
12/24dB multi-mode filter
2-band parametric EQ
DJ-style kill EQ
2-10 stage phaser
Flanger
2-5 tap chorus
Spatializer
Comb filter
Compressor
Lo-Fi (SRR, BRR, Dist, and A.M.)
Echo freeze delay
Gatebox plate reverb
Spring reverb
Dark reverb

In the Box
Elektron Octatrack MKII Dynamic Performance Sampler
PSU-2 Power Supply
16GB High-Speed Compact Flash Card with 2GB of Samples from Loopmasters
USB Cable
3-Year Warranty