Elektron Octatrack MKII Black - Dynamic Sampler

Elektron Octatrack MKII – an eight-track dynamic performance sampler with professional 64-step sequencer, offering 8 stereo audio tracks and 8 dedicated MIDI tracks, real-time time-stretching and pitch-shifting, 2 insert effects per audio track, and 3 LFOs per track. The second generation Octatrack brings significant improvements: crisp 128×64 OLED screen with excellent viewing angles, ultra-durable backlit buttons rated for 50 million presses, contactless crossfader, precise hi-res encoders, increased number of dedicated buttons, and balanced inputs and outputs with greater headroom.

Octatrack MKII is a machine designed primarily for live performance that redefines how you transform, interact with, and play sounds. It's a stereo sampler, processor, and live looper with a powerful sequencer and workstation workflow. The system offers a choice of several custom "machines" – Static, Flex, Thru, Neighbor, Pickup – tailored to different needs related to sample recording, manipulation, and effects processing for each of the eight tracks. Static is better for longer samples with more memory, Flex for complex manipulation of smaller components, Thru processes external signals with effects, Neighbor plays signals from connected sources, and Pickup can record while playing current material.

Sound design and modulation capabilities are enormous – three LFOs available for each track with an LFO designer offering etch-a-sketch workflow plus smoothing and 19 waveforms to choose from. LFOs can be applied not only to internal and external audio modulation but also to MIDI. The system offers two insert effects per audio track with a huge selection of reverbs, filters, and many more. Available are: the band-defining base-width filter, characteristic comb filter, two types of equalizer for precise frequency control, compression, lo-fi, flanger, phaser, delay, chorus, spatializer, and more. If more effects slots are needed, use a neighbor machine and double their number.

Octatrack MKII can function as a small mixing desk and effects hub for the entire setup, utilizing configurable pairs of stereo inputs and equally configurable pairs of main and cue outputs. Connecting external MIDI gear allows the machine to orchestrate the entire setup through eight dedicated tracks, each with MIDI LFOs and CC control pages. The legendary Elektron sequencer enables laying out ideas with absolute control and any depth – for both internal sounds and external gear. In addition to eight audio tracks, eight MIDI sequencer tracks are available. The Arranger allows transforming sequences into songs with repeat, mute, loop, and jump commands. Octatrack MKII ships with nearly 5 GB of loops and one-shots from Origin Sound, Loopmasters, Sample Magic, and Samples from Mars.

KEY FEATURES

• 8 stereo audio tracks with dedicated machines
• 8 dedicated MIDI tracks with arpeggiator
• 5 machine types: Static, Flex, Thru, Neighbor, Pickup
• Instant stereo sampling with real-time recording
• Real-time time-stretching and pitch-shifting
• 2 insert effects per audio track (user selectable)
• 3 LFOs per track (audio and MIDI) with 19 waveforms
• LFO Designer with etch-a-sketch workflow and smoothing
• 1 amplitude envelope per audio track
• 1 track recorder per track
• 10 configurable CCs per MIDI track
• Base-width filter (Elektron's band-defining filter)
• Comb filter
• 2 equalizer types (parametric, DJ-style)
• Multimode filter (12/24 dB)
• Phaser (10-stage)
• Flanger
• Chorus (5 types)
• Compression
• Lo-fi degradation
• Delay with freeze functions
• Reverb (3 types)
• Spatializer
• Sequencer up to 64 steps per pattern
• Individual track lengths
• Individual track time signatures
• Tempo per pattern
• Parameter locks
• Trig conditions
• Trig preview
• Sample-per-step change
• Micro-timing
• Retrig functionality
• Swing and slide
• Full real-time control
• Chromatic, slice, slot, and delay freeze modes
• Arranger for creating songs from patterns
• Contactless crossfader for smooth scene transitions
• 128×64 pixel OLED screen with excellent viewing angles
• Ultra-durable backlit buttons (50 million presses)
• Precise hi-res encoders
• Increased number of dedicated buttons
• Small mixer function for entire setup
• Configurable pairs of stereo inputs and outputs (main and cue)
• Can function as mixing desk and effects hub
• Nearly 5 GB factory content (Origin Sound, Loopmasters, Sample Magic, Samples from Mars)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Eight-track dynamic performance sampler
• Audio Tracks: 8× stereo
• MIDI Tracks: 8× dedicated
• Screen: 128×64 pixel OLED
• Polyphony: 8 voices
• Pads: 16× backlit (ultra-durable, 50 million presses)
• Encoders: Hi-res precision encoders
• Crossfader: Contactless
• Sequencer: Up to 64 steps per pattern
• Conversion: 24-bit/44.1 kHz
• Audio Inputs: 2× ¼" TRS jacks (balanced)
• Audio Outputs: 2× ¼" TRS jacks (balanced, main), 2× cue outputs
• Headphone Output: 1× ¼" stereo jack
• MIDI: In, Out, Thru
• Storage: CompactFlash (CF) card
• Supported Formats: WAV, AIFF
• Dimensions: 340 × 184 × 63 mm (13.4" × 7.2" × 2.5") (incl. knobs and feet)
• Weight: approx. 2.3 kg (5 lbs)
• Chassis: Metal, durable construction
• Color: Black (black finish)
• Power: External adapter PSU-4b
• Battery: CR 2450 Li-Mn 3V (for memory retention)
• Included: Octatrack MKII, PSU-4b power supply, nearly 5 GB factory samples
• Warranty: 3-year Elektron warranty