Connect the octatrack mkii to a computer using a usb cable. Unfortunately, usb is only used for mounting the cf card. Normally, to use an arduino or other microcontroller with your midi software you had to build a midiin and midiout circuit with a few parts and an. The octatrack doesnt really play nicely with computers, lacking usb midi and overbridge support, so its at its best used as part of an allhardware performance or production setup. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Midi can now be sent over 5 pin din, serial ports, usb, firewire, ethernet, bluetooth and more. Over 5 gb of loops and oneshots by origin sound, loopmasters, sample magic, and samples from mars assures that creativity can begin right out of the box. Its my understanding that mpc outshines the octatrack in midi as far as length and cc input.
But currently the most prevalent way to connect to computers, tablets and smartphones is usb. Unfortunately octatrack allows only recording midi or inserting single midi note trigs. Elektron octatrack mkii performance samplersequencer. A software edit interface would no doubt be a handy tool for preparing octatrack projects for live performance too although there is an unofficial application, octaedit, that helps with this to some extent. Sep 03, 2014 the oktakontrol is a custom midi controller for the octatrack.
Pacer is the only true handsfree solution for controlling a daw and features a complete set of dedicated track and transport controls. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the. So far i can play them chromatically using the octatrack sequencer buttons in chromatic mode but i would really like the ability using my midi keyboard to live. First and foremost, the mkii is a mechanical update to the original octatrack mki, originally released in 2011. Eject the octatrack as per any other external drive. Oct 06, 2017 elektron announced today that it is now shipping the octatrack mkii the elektron octatrack mkii is an eighttrack performance sampler and sequencer. Route midi between apps drive a synth from a midi sequencer, or add an arpeggiator to your. Does anyone know if the ot can sendreceive midi over usb. Elektron octatrack mkii dynamic performance sampler. With a longstanding and significant product life span, parts become increasingly difficult to acquire, some possibly obsolete, needing to be replaced by modern counterparts.
Elektron octatrack performance samplersequencer octatrack is designed to revolutionize the concept of sampling. Personally, i just plug my ots midi into my ar, which talks to ableton. The octatrack sets new standards for sampling as an art form. It offers 8 highprecision faders and 9 buttons to control the tracks on the octatrack. Highquality akai rubberised pads, velocity and pressure sensitive, and with multicolour backlit leds. I use a controller uc33e to controll aum and my octatrack level, send fx, arm track recorder. A better version of itself, built to mangle samples in demanding environments.
The updated octatrack features new backlit buttons, paired with hires encoders and a contactless crossfader. For now, it looks like there are some notable missing features. Youll need to use a midi interface, and midi cables for your ot to talk to ableton. Fully integrate your elektron instruments with daws like ableton live, cubase, logic, bitwig, studio one and others. Midi connections im loving the amount of connectivity on here. Aug 23, 2014 in this video i will go over how to set up your octatrack to control and sequence an outboard synth. I know the a4 can send and receive midi via usb, wondering if the ot can do the same. Synthtopia synthesizer and electronic music news, synth. Loopmasters possess the finest collection of royalty free octatrack sets and samples available anywhere. Elektron octatrack mkii is an 8track performance sampler. Elektron havent said more about what the details of the os might provide over the original, so well have to learn more there. Life used to be simpler with just midi ports and no usb thanks in advance.
Recording sounds is a breeze thanks to the intuitive user interface, but the fun really starts once the samples are inside the machine. Elektron octatrack mii vs octatrack mki a deeper look. Agkw has released a second series of their oktakontrol controller for the elektron octatrack sampler the oktakontrol is a custom midi controller for the octatrack. Notably absent from the whats new list is octatrack mkii support for overbridge, elektrons daw integration software that provides streaming and control over usb. Some shipments outside of new zealand may incur additional tax and import charges. At the highest level, you can create sets, which contain multiple projects and a shared audio pool. Midi setup, thru track setup and a few tips for getting it all working. Octatrack mkii comes packed with gradea factory content. Swedish synthesists elektron have turned their attention to sampling and, with characteristic individuality, have created something quite unique. Virtual processors notation software mastering software dj software. The oktakontrol is designed to fit perfectly with the octatrack. Octatrack set elektron octatrack set, octatrack programs.
Elektron octatrack dps1 sampler mkii guitar center. Midi device using turbo protocol compatible software, the speed will be x 1. The octatrack mkii can also be treated as a small mixing desk for. The latest octatrack still has eight audio tracks, eight midi tracks, and the best sample stretching and pitch shifting features you could find outside of a computer. It still packs everything you need at the heart of your electronic music rig, including eight stereo audio tracks, eight dedicated midi tracks, realtime sample stretching and pitch shifting, and elektrons worldfamous sequencer. For sync purposes, were routing the octatracks midi out to the analog rytms midi in. This is a feature elektron implemented after the ot, but i do think it is in the realm of possibility for a future update. Update 20171007 the mkii has release and the manual is online. Elektron octatrack mkii 8track dynamic performance sampler. Three years in the making, it is an allinone, standalone, portable synthesizer, sequencer and sampler designed for the creation, performance and improvisation of electronic music. This is the audio pool, samples in here are available to all projects in your set. Jun 29, 2017 elektron havent said more about what the details of the os might provide over the original, so well have to learn more there. The usb port is functioning solely as a card reader.
The ot manual doesnt mention it and can only assume it cannot. Octatrack mkii octatrack mkii is improved, enhanced and modified. Elektron octatrack dps1 sampler mkii musicians friend. Elektron octatrack mkii 8track sampler and sequencer. Pacermidi foot controllerdaw integrationkemperableton. Elektron digitakt eightvoice digital drum machine and. Usb and midi midi has stayed relevant for over 30 years by adapting to the different ways that computers send information to and from external devices. The octatrack is a deep piece of machinery that can take a lengthy time to master. Basically it is a midicontrollerbox with 8 high precision faders and 9 buttons to. For sync purposes, were routing the octatracks midi out to the analog rytms midi in, and the rytms midi thru to the analog fours midi in. Would like to know if it could send midi via usb more importantly. The octatracks front panel, which measures 34 x 18cm, provides hands. 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. The serial midi converter sm serial midi converter is a software solution to get your computers serial port or virtual serial port over usb talking with your midi software and hardware.
I was able to install the newest os via my old midi interface so i got that goin. Then copy your samples over into the \set\audio folder. This has improved drastically my live set workflow, as now i can use inexpensive usb equipment as midi controllers for my music, and control the octatrack sampler in ways simply not. Octaedit is a crossplatform osxwindows software editor and librarian for the elektron octatrack dps1. Route midi between apps drive a synth from a midi sequencer, or add an arpeggiator to your midi keyboard or sync with your external midi gear. Elektrons premier performance sampler and sequencer is better than ever with the octatrack mkii. Also do you have an estimated date as to when the ok editing software will be. Never before has so much potential been offered by just one machine. Another feature that id like have is to be able to transfer midi clips from my computer to octatrack. Maschine system was proudly flying the flag for handson, software powered sampling. I initially thought this was a major misstep, but ive softened on this the more ive thought about it. Dec 18, 20 this tb midi stufftemplate control the octatrack. All audio content can be heavily processed and radically tra. May 6, 2020 looking for advice from experienced mpc users want to pair with ot.
Nevertheless octatrack is still my favorite instrument in my studio right now. Elektron unveils octatrack mkii and a new wouldbe laptop. Select at checkout price guide estimated value compare prices. Overbridge is an awardwinning software suite offering powerful tools when using elektron instruments together with computers.
Support support visit our knowledge base with over 26,000 answers to your tech questions contact tech support. Pick your subject analog drive analog four mki analog four mkii analog heat mki analog heat mkii analog keys analog rytm mki analog rytm mkii digitakt digitone digitone keys model. The bob moog foundation has announced its 2020 raffle, featuring a vintage, iconic minimoog synthesizer signed by legendary keyboardist herbie hancock. Elektron octatrack mkii 8track performance sampler sweetwater. So previous to the octatrack i had a midi keyboard hooked to the a4 and cv running to a couple moogs. This rather lengthy post offers a comparison of the original octatrack vs the octatrack mkii from my perspective as a longtime octatrack user.
The unique elektron workflow has been augmented with performancefriendly features such as backlit buttons, highresolution encoders, and additional function buttons, and arguably. Octatrack midi program change it seems it only works for elektron machines at patternswitching, but can not be used freely to switch patches on other synths. Overbridge is a software suite that enables users to control elektron hardware with dedicated software plugins and stream multichannel audio over usb to a digital audio workstation. Composer and keyboardist lyle mays, best known for his long partnership with pat metheny, has died at the age of 66. Elektrons overbridge software goes free, major update in. Elektron digitakt eightvoice digital drum machine and sampler. Elektrons handy overbridge software plugin is now free for everyone, with a major update to the software including digitakt support coming in 2018. Our oktakontrol is a smart addition to the famous elektron octatrack. The raffle begins february 10, 2020, and all proceeds from the raffle. In this video i will go over how to set up your octatrack to control and sequence an outboard synth. 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.
The only way i see now is to program all my synths patches in order 116 and turn on program change in project settings in the ot. Octatrack mkii is the improved, enhanced and modified octatrack. Invalid and inconsistent midi, possibly from ot mkii. Was hoping to get even more functionality in sequencing the moogs using midi control from the octatrack. Midi has stayed relevant for over 30 years by adapting to the different ways that computers send information to and from external devices. The octatrack is based around x0xelectribestyle step sequencing rather than the sample pads and realtime midi recording found on mpcs, roland sps and the like. I thought maybe an issue with the niftycase, but i plugged in the usb midi and fired up. Oktakontrol, a dedicated midi controller for the elektron. The octatrack doesnt really play nicely with computers, lacking usb midi and overbridge support, so its at its best used as part of an. For the first time in history, both analog and digital instruments can be seamlessly integrated with daws.
The sampling and sequencing hierarchy takes a little getting used to. Open box elektron octatrack dps1 sampler mkii musicians friend. For studio purposes, individual track outputs over usb would be a great option for getting your creations out of the sampler and into a daw. If so, you should be able to choose your midi keyboard for the input and output. View all results for octatrack at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. A better version of itself, it is built to mangle, tangle and strangle samples in all sorts of demanding professional and creative environments. You may or may not need to configure your windows midi pc software to work with your midi. Currently i have it set it up where im using a focusrite interface, where the midi out of the ot is going into into the midi in of the interface.
Yamaha usb cable into laptop usb this will allow direct midi routing via the laptop and any daw software to the octatrack and also the sq80, basically your yamaha is the master keyboard which can now play the daw, the octatrack and the sq80, then connect a midi out from the interface to the midi in of octatrack. Its structure is performance based, telling the software what notes are played through a digital instrument controller, the velocity of the notes and can also be used to direct other functions of the controller, such as the pitch wheel. It is mcu mackie control universal compatible for control of almost any midi music software, a transport preset provides control over cycleloop, rewind, forward, stop, play and record. Gamechanging hardware the octatrack brings enormous sample processing ability into a machine designed for live performance. Chain effects on your favourite synth, run the output of apps or audio units into an app like garageband or loopy, or select a different audio interface output for each app. Its also my understanding that sending midi takes up 1 of your 8 tracks on octatrack, but the sequencer is amazin. Samples octatrack mki octatrack mkii overbridge sound packs transfer machinedrum machinedrum uw monomachine sidstation accessories general questions. Use the sequencer to control both internal sounds and external midi gear.