Elektron Octatrack MKII 8-track Performance Sampler (2024)

8-track Sampling Workstation/Sequencer with Real-time Pitch Shifting and Time Stretching - Black

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A Powerful Foundation for Any Electronic Rig

Elektron's premier performance sampler and sequencer is better than ever with the Octatrack MKII. It still packs everything you need at the heart of your electronic music rig, including eight stereo audio tracks, eight dedicated MIDI tracks, real-time sample stretching and pitch shifting, and Elektron's world-famous sequencer. This second-generation Octatrack adds performance-focused features such as rugged backlit buttons, precision hi-res encoders, the smoothest crossfader you've ever used, more dedicated function buttons, balanced audio inputs for higher headroom, and a highly visible OLED screen. Much more than just a sampler and sequencer, the Elektron Octatrack MKII is a powerful control center for electronic music production.

Superior audio mangling and flexibility

Sweetwater engineers and musicians appreciate the Elektron Octatrack MKII's audio disfigurement facilities that let you warp and mangle your audio any way you can imagine. Octatrack MKII's real-time pitch-shifting and audio-stretching capabilities let you say goodbye to inflexible samplers of yesteryear. Octatrack MKII is a fluid performance machine with amazing flexibility that makes it easy to improvise. Stream huge samples for backing tracks. Control your external MIDI equipment. Even use it as a compact mixer. Say hello to the future of sampling: Elektron Octatrack MKII.

Elektron Octatrack MKII 8-track Sampler/Sequencer Features:

OLED screen for exceptional visibility
Rugged backlit buttons, rated for 50 million presses
Ultra-smooth contactless crossfader for precise performance control
Hi-res precision encoders
Even more dedicated buttons compared to the previous generation, for a faster and more efficient workflow
8 stereo audio tracks
8 dedicated MIDI tracks
Balanced audio inputs for stereo sampling
Onboard 16-track sequencer (8 internal, 8 MIDI)
Real-time pitch shifting and time stretch
Playback Modes: Slice, Slots, Chromatic, Delay Ctrl, and Quick Mute
Assignable Crossfader
Allows straightforward recording of samples on the fly
Loops are treated with complete elasticity:
Remaining in sync when pitch- or tempo-shifted
Single sounds can be molded into virtually any shape
Compact flash card for massive library storage
USB 2.0 port for rapid file transfer
Fully compatible with Octatrack MKI projects and data

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Tech Specs

Type: Beat Production Workstation
Screen: OLED display
Pads: 16
Sequencer: 8 audio tracks, 8 MIDI tracks, 16 banks with 16 patterns each
Sampling: Instant stereo sampling
Effects: Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Delay, Pitch Shift
Analog Inputs: 4 x 1/4"
Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (main out), 2 x 1/4" (cue out), 1 x 1/4" (headphones)
MIDI I/O: In/Out/Thru
USB: 1 x Type B
Storage: Compact Flash drive
Power Source: 12V DC power supply (included)
Height: 2.48"
Width: 13.38"
Depth: 7.28"
Weight: 5 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number: 112007

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Rated 5/5

As good as advertised

A little complicated but not impossible by any means. I'm glad I finally decided to get it. John Tonello is always helpful and responsive. Thanks!

Rated 5/5

Best sampler I’ve ever used

I've had this piece of gear for almost two years it has dramatically improved my production chops. I make hip hop I sample everything nothing samples like this thing does. Sure you can do the pad chop thing on the MPC much faster than you can chop anything on the octatrack but if speed is what you are worried about y r u making music???? I found the Mpc to work like a DAW linked to an MPC controller with a touch screen that feels like an old lg Dare. The octatrack is a music making machine made by music makers. If you're in the market for a sampler and have the dough to drop on this one do yourself a favor and forget about the rest of them. I have absolutely zero complaints with this device hence the 5 stars. God bless elektron for making me love making music again. 10/10 everyday and when this one breaks I'm going to buy another one. Seriously I love this thing. Can you tell?

Rated 5/5

Best drum machine in existence

I use it with one shots drum samples only. So disregard this if you want to do more. It's amazing for that purpose, makes a "complicated" box very easy to use. I don't even really think it's that complicated but that's a rabbit hole that I won't get into. Great machine.

Did I mention I'm drinking OJ and eating pancakes right now? Good... Good.... Got some maple syrup from Ralphs that's decent but the "real" stuff that isn't just corn syrup is like 25 bucks a bottle. Kinda a rip off. I guess they have to extract it from actual trees though so maybe it's justified. I can definitely taste the difference. And don't get me started on pancake mix.

Rated 4.5/5

I LOVE THE OCTATRACK

I've been looking for a way to go DAWless since the pandemic had me sitting at my computer all day every day, the joy of making music was kinda dying out on me. I got the Octatrack to make production fun again and this thing does that and more! For the first time in my life, when listening to artists I'm inspired by, I actually feel like I know how they made their sounds, and I've been making music for five years now. I completely understand why the best electronic artists are hardware evangelists. The Octatrack makes sampling FUN and EASY! I'm making sounds that I didn't know I was capable of yet have always wanted to be able to make. There is so much potential here. There's no way I'm going back, I love my Octatrack.

The live recording mode is fantastic. You can trigger samples by slices, chromatic, by triggering them manually...So fun and easy to throw something down plus the quantization is superb. Micro-timing edits are also handy here.

All that being said, this machine is not without its flaws. The learning curve is steep, the manual tells you that you CAN do things but not HOW to do them, you can only trigger a loaded sample once per step, all samples have to be WAV 44.1, etc. But so far I have not encountered any deal-breakers or huge regrets, rather once you get over each drawback and accept the Octatrack for what it is, you move on and continue loving it. The pros far outweigh the cons here.

I wouldn't recommend this to anyone that doesn't have a few years of experience with music production, as the learning curve is steep. I would be struggling far more with this without having used FL Studio for some time. I've only had this for about a month and after I got over the initial shock of not knowing how to use it, many of the functions I want to use start to feel very intuitive and natural. Not all of them though - whenever I'm stumped I just do a google search and inevitably someone on the Elektron forums has asked the same question and gotten an answer from the supportive community there.

So yeah, if you're looking to take your music to the next level, get yourself an Octatrack. Techno, house, breakbeat, the possibilities are endless...

Rated 4/5

Loads of weird fun, but sometimes bizarrely limited

So… I am really enjoying this thing, but I strongly recommend trying it in person before you commit. If you want to slice and dice and do experimental mayhem, this is totally for you. If you want to play a chord, have two samples on the same track hit together, or transpose a note more than two octaves, you may want to look at a more traditional sampler. I fall somewhere in the middle — so while I'm still happy with this, it's not 100% what I expected, in spite of watching many videos about it beforehand, and some of the limitations feel arbitrary. I can almost get on board with one voice per track (limits = creativity, after all), but the very limited transposition is weird and seemingly runs counter to the general ethos of this box. Some will say "it's not for traditional sampling, get an MPC!", and maybe the limitations are to prevent cannibalization across their product line, but it feels like they sort of shot themselves in the foot with some of it. Anyway, definitely check it out if you can — it's a weird and fun (if occasionally confounding!) instrument. My favorite thing is that it (usually) challenges you to rethink your approach in a helpful way. And once you learn the workflow, you can work very quickly.

See also:Beat Machines, Elektron, Elektron Sequencers,

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As good as advertised

Best sampler I’ve ever used

Best drum machine in existence

I LOVE THE OCTATRACK

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