APPENDIX B: EFFECTS REFERENCE. Elektron Octatrack MKII

Elektron Octatrack MKII is a powerful and versatile sampler and sequencer that can be used to create a wide range of electronic music. It features eight audio tracks, each of which can be used to play samples, loops, or MIDI data. The Octatrack MKII also has a variety of effects and performance controls, making it a great choice for live performance or studio production.

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Key features

8 audio tracks for playing samples, loops, or MIDI data
Variety of effects and performance controls
Compact and portable design
Easy to use interface
High-quality sound engine
Extensive MIDI and CV connectivity
USB and CV inputs and outputs

Frequently asked questions

The Octatrack MKII has a number of improvements over the original Octatrack, including a more powerful CPU, a larger display, and a number of new features, such as the Crossfader, the Arranger, and the Performance Mixer.

Yes, the Octatrack MKII is a great choice for live performance. It has a variety of performance controls, such as the Crossfader, the Arranger, and the Performance Mixer, that make it easy to create and manipulate your music on the fly.

Yes, the Octatrack MKII has a built-in sampler that you can use to record your own samples. You can also import samples from a variety of sources, such as WAV, AIFF, and REX files.

User questions

Mary D.

How to enable or disable the 'CC direct connect' setting on the Octatrack MKII?

To enable or disable the 'CC direct connect' setting on the Octatrack MKII, access the PROJECT menu by pressing the [PROJ] key. Within the PROJECT menu, navigate to the CONTROL section, then select MIDI SEQUENCER. The 'CC DIRECT CONNECT' setting will be found there, and you can activate or deactivate it by pressing the [YES] key. When enabled, CC messages are routed directly to the MIDI output port in MIDI mode, and specific CCs can be recorded by the sequencer when in LIVE RECORDING mode. If disabled, the auto channel will listen to MIDI CC messages according to the MIDI MODE MAPPINGS table.

James Y.

Can the Octatrack MKII record MIDI CC messages?

Yes, when the Octatrack MKII MIDI mode is activated and CC DIRECT CONNECT is enabled, specified CCs in the CTRL 1 and CTRL 2 SETUP pages can be recorded by the sequencer while in LIVE RECORDING mode. Other CCs will not be recorded, but still routed to the MIDI output port.

Mary R.

How can items be renamed within the Octatrack MKII?

Renaming is available for items like projects and sets via the naming menu, and for files and folders in the file manager. The process generally involves accessing a rename function, using arrow keys and the LEVEL knob to select characters, and confirming the new name. The exact steps may vary depending on the context.