Elektron Octatrack Videos by n3bsvid

YouTube Uploaded by n3bsvid

Playlist:

1) Octatrack + Prophet 08 + Little Phatty = Sunday jam - "The ocatrack is just used as a midi sequencer in this video (in addition to providing the drums). I didn't utilise any of its sampling capabilities in this video. Some post work was done in ableton live (namely filter + large reverb automation to keep things interesting). The synths were tweaked in real time (which is what I'm doing when you don't see my hands in the video). Hardware: Moog Little Phatty Stage 2 Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 08 Elektron Octatrack Software: Ableton Live 8 (and stock effects)"

2) Octatrack + Soft Synths = Minimal Wednesday - "The octatrack is sequencing a few soft synths via midi. The drums are from the octatrack. Hardware: Elektron Octatrack Software: U-He Ace Novation Bass Station Ableton Collision"

3) Octatrack + MP-201 + Voyager OS - "Octratrack sequencing a Voyager Old School via MP-201. Hardware: Elektron Octatrack Moog MP-201 Multi Pedal Minimoog Voyager Old School"

4) Octatrack + XBase 888 + Prophet 08 = 8fx - "The octatrack is sequencing the prophet 08 and providing clock/transport for the xbase 888. The audio from the xbase and prophet is then routed through the octatrack where it goes through a chain of 8 effects using neighbour machines."

5) Octatrack + Little Phatty = Monday night riff - "The octatrack is sequencing the little phatty and providing the beat via drum samples. Hardware: - Elektron Octatrack - Moog Little Phatty Stage 2 Software: Ableton Live (auto filter)"

6) Octatrack + Little Phatty = Real time sampling + FX - "Someone requested I do a video where the little phatty's audio gets sent into the octatrack for real time sampling. So here it is. In addition I run the little phatty through 4 fx using a neighbour machine. I'm using the same sequence as in my 'Monday night riff' video, so you can see that to get the 'dry' version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On-KdzUIkls All sounds + fx come from the octatrack and little phatty. Octatrack effects used: LO-FI Compressor Plate reverb Chorus"

7) Octatrack + Prophet 08 + Little Phatty + Voyager OS = Sunday Sample - "The octatrack is sequencing all synths via MIDI (with the help of MP-201 for the voyager OS). The outputs of the little phatty and voyager are fed into the octatrack where they get sampled in real time and have up to 4 effects applied via neighbour machine. The output of the prophet 08 is going direct (dry). The drums are from the octatrack. Light compression + reverb from ableton live. Hardware: - Elektron Octatrack - DSI Prophet 08 - Moog Little Phatty Stage 2 - Minimoog Voyager Old School - Moog MP-201 Software: - Ableton Suite 8"

8) Octatrack + Live = Sunday Trance - "The octatrack is sequencing everything. All drums are samples in the octatrack. All other sounds are from stock Ableton Suite instruments. Hardware: - Elektron Octatrack Software: - Electric - Analog - Operator"

9) Octatrack + LP + Prophet 08 + XBase888 + Voyager OS = Saturday Jam - "Quick jam using a bunch of hardware. Hardware: - Elektron Octatrack - Moog Little Phatty Stage 2 - Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 08 - Jomox XBase 888 - Minimoog Voyager Old School - MF-103 Phaser moogerfooger"

10) Octatrack + AM Radio = Weekend in Montreal - "Sampling AM radio in real time with the octatrack. Bassline from moog little phatty."

Octatrack Know-How — Lesson #1: Sets, Audio Pool & Projects

YouTube Uploaded by ElektronHQ on Jul 13, 2011

"In this tutorial we will guide you through the process of creating a set, a project and how to fill the audio pool with samples.

The Octatrack DPS-1 is an 8 track dynamic performance sampler. The Octatrack is ideal for radical audio processing and performance oriented sampling. Every track features real-time pitch scaling & time stretch and the next generation Elektron step sequencer has been designed with maximum usability and efficiency in mind.

Read more about the Octatrack here:
http://www.elektron.se/products/octatrack"

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How can the Octatrack and Analog Four Song Modes play together?

video upload by Mamotreco

"Find out how you can set the Elektron Octatrack and Analog Four to play together correctly when using the Arranger and Song Mode respectively on each Elektron machine.
#elektron #octatrack #analogfour

Contents:

00:00 Octatrack and Analog Four Together?
00:11 Elektron Octatrack Arranger
00:29 Elektron Analog Four Song Mode
00:43 OT vs A4 dilemma
01:06 The choice to get along
01:11 Octatrack leads Analog Four follows
01:30 OT and A4 synced but independent
02:12 Setting up Octatrack to be leader
02:58 Elektron Machines in sync but patterns independent
03:28 Questions about Elektron Song Mode "Crossplay"
04:10 Outro

Here's the full recap of the video in case anything is unclear when it comes to composing with the Elektron Octatrack and Analog Four together,

Both of these setups presume that the Octatrack and Analog Four are connected with a 5-Pin DIN MIDI cable: Going from the MIDI OUT of the Octatrack to the MIDI IN of the Analog Four.

You have two choices:
Option 1 - Octatrack is the leader and Analog Four follows
You must have Prog. Change enabled in the Project Settings of the Octatrack (Press Func. + Mixer to access).
This is a checkbox within the MIDI category (the last option in the pop up menu) in the Sync settings. You also need to set a MIDI channel number (that isn't being used for anything else) to transmit those program changes (aka. Pattern Changes) to the Analog Four. Use the arrows and the level knob to set that. Before moving to the Analog Four, check that TRANSP and CLOCK Send boxes are checked.
Over on the the Analog Four, press Function + Global (the last key in the mini keyboard on the unit) to access the synth's settings. Arrow down through the options until you reach the MIDI Config item. Hit "Yes".
Check the Sync Settings, Clock Receive and Transport Receive should both be checked.
Then Arrow down to the "Channels" menu item. Press "Yes". Arrow down to the 9th menu item "PROG CH IN CH" and make sure the channel number matches the sending channel from the Octatrack. Use Knob A to change, if necessary.
Ensure that Song Mode is not on for the Analog Four. Now the Analog Four will play whatever pattern the Octatrack is playing at the time.

Option 2 - There are no leaders Octatrack sets the tempo and play/stop.
To make this happen, follow the instructions above but you need to ensure that on the Octatrack PROG CH is unchecked or off. This is way it isn't sending marching orders to the Analog Four. Everything else should remain the same.

Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Octatrack Pro Tip Tutorial Videos

Octatrack Pro Tip #1 - LFO Designer

YouTube Published on Jun 8, 2012 by ElektronHQ

"The LFO designer is used to control the filter affecting a sawtooth waveform sample. By using different parts and the part reload function, obtaining various bass line grooves is easy. The beat is made using the Machinedrum.

Download the set used in this Pro Tip here:
http://files.elektron.se/LFO_Bassline.zip"

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"Octatrack is back" Teaser from Elektron

Uploaded on Oct 13, 2014 Elektron

"Tomorrow!"

Elektrons on eBay

"Octatrack back in stock!

After a long absence, the shelves are once more full of Octatracks. And to really celebrate the return of the sound-bending performance sampler, we have some nice Octatrack related goodies for you.

Get the Octatrack in the Elektron Online Shop.

New operating system for Octatrack

Octatrack OS 1.25C is now available, taking care of several bugs. Download from the Octatrack Downloads page.

Central Sidstation Sound pack for Octatrack

The brand new Central Sidstation Sound pack is brimming with gritty home computerish sounds. Better yet, when buying an Octatrack from the Elektron Online Shop, Central Sidstation is included free of charge. Offer valid until Oct 31.

Get Central Sidstation Sound pack in the Elektron Online Shop.

Listen to Central Sidstation demos on the Octatrack Sound & Video page.

Jam session #6: The Pickup project is feast for both eyes and ears. Shot in a crusty warehouse, this session shows how the Octatrack Pickup machines can be used to make apocalyptic, Cure-tinted beats.

Watch the Jam Session on YouTube."

Jam Session #6: The Pickup project

Published on Oct 21, 2014 Elektron

2013 Summer of Synth Sessions Boulder #01 Octatrack Meets Absynth

Published on Jun 15, 2013 Mark Mosher·54 videos

http://www.MarkMosherMusic.com

"I normally do all my composition and production work indoors. I decided it was just about time to do some sessions outdoors considering the fantastic summer weather and locations we have here in Boulder. Here is my first session "#01 Octatrack meets Absynth" (watch embedded video).

Octatrack

I'm just getting started with the Elektron Octatrack performance sampler but I decided it would a perfect instrument to kick off a summer session as it's possible to do entire compositions with effects from this one box. I'm finding that playing it from the front panel even without the sequencer can be incredibly expressive even though it doesn't have velocity sensitive buttons. The secret sauce is in the morphing scenes. You can create up to 16 scenes each with it's own parameter settings. You then assign one of these to either Scene A or B on-the-fly. You can then morph between the settings of each scene with the incredibly sensitive optical crossfader which causes the Octatrack to smoothly interpolate between A & B parameter settings. In a nutshell, you are able to control and perform with incredible amount of number shaping parameters in realtime.

#01 Octatrack meets Absynth

I've seen a lot of beat-driven videos so I thought it would be fun to do an ambient piece. This piece is an original improvisation recorded in real-time in one pass playing Octatrack buttons in Chromatic mode. No sequencing is used. There are 3 tracks of audio samples being played. The source samples were rendered from Absynth and include 1) a factory patch called Choiromechanoidz 2) A custom Absynth granular synth patch based on a custom Aalto patch I sampled 3) A custom absynth patch called Broken FM -- pure FM synthesis. The piece makes heavy use of morphong with the crossfader, scene switching on the fly, FX morphing on on tracks and via chained effects (Neighbor Machine).

Sun Position and Aspen Trees

I didn't intend this, but I happened to line the Octatrack up with the shadow of the roof. The piece is long enough and the shadow is close enough to the edge of the instrument that you can easily observe the earth's rotation via the shadow movement. I finish right as the sunlight is about to hit the Octatrack. You can also see a reflection of the Aspen trees above me in the Octatrack's display.

A note to my fellow artists - the Octratrack display and LEDs are easily visible outside as long as you are not in direct sunlight.

Mark Mosher
Electronic Musician, Composer, Performer
Boulder, CO"

Two Elektron Octatrack Tracks by Paul Shemyakin

Kenza Farah - "Toi Et Moi" (Elektron Octatrack + Analog Four Remix)

Published on May 31, 2015 Paul Shemyakin

Second track below.

"This is my remix of the very sentimental song “Toi Et Moi” written by my favorite French singer – Kenza Farah.

The remix was created using hardware synthesizer and sampler - Elektron Analog Four + Elektron Octatrack DPS-1. No software was used for remix creation, performance and recording. Yes, these Swedish Elektron machines can be used for creating the complete pop-music composition :)

This is a short description of how it’s been made. During the composition only 15 patterns are used. Octatrack & Analog Four are synced for pattern changes. Octatrack is in Arranger Mode (automatically switches patterns for me).

Tracks:

A. Elektron Octatrack (15 patterns, 6 scenes):

TR1: Kick + Clap / One Shot Samples, FX - Filter+Dark Verb
TR2: Hats
TR3: Sliced Loop (different slices&locks per step, linear slice locks function was used for cutting and rearranging the drum loop)
TR4: Pad (loop)
TR5: “Toi Et Moi” original track (Piano+Vocal only), stretched by Octatrack to 95 bpm.
TR6: FX slices from original track + Periodical Additional Melodic/Reversed Loops + Crash (Crash is programmed with one shot triggers, activated by Function+YES during performance)
TR7: Additional loop – Acoutic Drums & Breaks Loops
TR8: Master Track (FX1 – Filter, FX2 – compressor in parallel, mix 50/50)

B. Elektron Analog Four (15 patterns):

TR1: Pluck Lead
TR2: Arp/Pluck Lead
TR3: Bass
TR4: Lead
+ 3 performance mode settings (A: TR1+TR2 filter opening/closing, B: TR3 filter opening + decay time, C: TR4 – Filter Opening+Reverb Send Amount)

Original track is from Kenza Farah’s album Authentik.
Thank you, Kenza, for the inspiration and great song!
Lots of Respect from Moscow, Russia. ;)

Enjoy! ;-)"

Elektron Octatrack Trance & Breaks Remix Live (Neonim - "Grenadin")

Published on Jun 13, 2012 Paul Shemyakin

Good overview on this one.

"SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH
Remix starts at 3:00! (please, skip my bla-bla-bla).

This track is the example that you can make the whole track using only two devices, and the Octatrack can be used as DAW - playing beats, vocal samples, doing some midi sequence.. Very cool, magical device!

Thank you for watching!"

Electron Octatrack MKII Now Shipping

Published on Oct 6, 2017 Elektron

The above features videos from Elektron and users.

Playlist:

1.Octatrack MKII — At a glance [from Elektron]

Octatrack MKII is an eight track performance sampler and sequencer, designed for both live performers and studio producers. Thanks to a clever combination of internal tracks, MIDI tracks, in- and outputs, and sequencer tricks like conditional trigs, Octatrack MKII is perfect as the centerpiece in any rig. The sample engine, which features time-stretch and pitch-shift in real time, is capable of radically transforming and reshaping samples in an instant.

2. Elektron Octatrack MkII - Odd Time Signatures [from Carl Mikael's Cabinet of Curiosities]

The Elektron Octatrack MkII with its sequencer features, solves creative challenges when working with odd time signatures.

Different track lengths and tempos together with conditional trigs makes eccentric rhythms possible. Break out of the four-to-the-floor paradigm.

3. Octatrack MKII Cuckoo Heavily Edited Performance Jam Song Thing [from cuckoomusic]

The Octatrack MKII/ MK2 has landed. And it's really really nice. There are new buttons all over, and new dedicated buttons. The OLED screen helps view the screen from any angle.

4. Octatrack MKII meets Yamaha TX802

The OT MKII sequences all 8 parts of the Yamaha TX802 and the I and II outputs of the TX802 is fed back in to the OT MKII where additional processing happens. All sounds are coming from the TX802. Also, the whole main output of the OT MKII gets resampled and the fader controls the balance between the dry and recorded signals. The 8 MIDI channels of the OT MKII that sequence the TX802 uses a lot of different tricks to get variation in the playback, as the same pattern is repeated over and over, combined with manual Quick Mute. Probability on steps, Random LFO modulation to Arpeggio speed, different pattern lengths and multiplier speeds are amongst the functions being used to create varying playback.

How many Octatrack effects are too many?

Synth & Sundry

"Welcome to the Octatrack Thru and Neighbor machine neighborhood. Watch in shock or awe as I pile on the effects one after the other with the quintessential Elektron box. I started off with an innocent sound from the modular rack and then the mayhem starts.
Last week's video discussing audio routing into the Elektron Octatrack: [below]

Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Octatrack in Action
07:12 Neighbor machine effects chain discussion
07:55 The music I make
08:49 Affiliate link disclosure
09:17 Conclusion

If you'd like to support this channel with a one-off purchase, please check out our affordably priced music: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

How I sample synths into Octatrack ... without unplugging anything!



"This shows how I've set up my music studio to send audio seamlessly to the Octatrack thanks to the RME Fireface UFX. I can send audio from an external synth or several and/or also audio from my computer be it from a DAW or even from a browser!

I have the Fireface UFX connected to my computer via a USB C to USB B cable in order to avoid having to rely on a USB C hub for audio connectivity. The Octatrack gets its audio from the RME via a pair of balanced cables (though the Octatrack inputs are unbalanced) and there's still a second pair of inputs I could use if I wanted to separate my routing a bit more. However for now I'm happy with just using one input pair on the Octatrack since I mainly use it for music production as opposed to as a live electronic performance hub."

Elektron Spotlight: Introvert

via the Elektron newsletter
Audio embed below - you might want to start the player first and then come back and read the interview while it's playing.

"Happy and careless 8-bit Nintendo sounds and ever-evolving and intricate compositions. When Introvert operates his machines, these contrasting types of expressions are welded together with ease. The uniqueness of the music gives the impression of listening to something deeply personal.

Why do you think the chip sound is so compelling?

I guess mostly because of the nostalgia of the sound. I mean I think that it is something that most people from my generation grew up hearing on almost a daily basis. It's almost like this minuscule part of our childhood that we can all relate to. Chiptune music to me is just so much fun and those familiar sounds can be made fresh again with modern machines like the Octatrack. I just use the Octatrack MIDI sequencer and my Wayfar MidiNES and go at it.

I also love that even people that I know, who don't really care for what I do musically, can't help but smile when they hear chiptune music. They seem to understand my excitement when they hear that 8-bit grit. It just tickles parts of your brain like a familiar scent from the past. It takes me back to a place when we were all kids and when life was more simple, fun and laidback.

Some of your songs, like»Chicago Dreaming«, are very complex. What is your approach when creating such intricate pieces?

Well, when composing some of the more complex tracks I do, I usually don't have that much of an idea of a finished product and I really don't have a set technique for composing. But what I have found with myself is that I'm usually most productive if I just focus on only one thing at a time. Whether it's beats, synths, Eurorack or just noises for backgrounds, concentrating on just one small piece, rather than the whole picture at once, is really important to me.

I usually take just a Monomachine or a Machinedrum or my Octatrack into a room, away from all of my other gear, so I can just focus on that one machine. That way I can get as lost in that single element as possible. I will usually do that with several machines and then when I can get a large chunk of time to zone out and experiment, I bring all of my machines together and start to layer sounds.

I have an Allen and Heath ZED 22FX so I can run everything all at once and sort of let things build themselves. I currently only use Ableton Live 8 when recording. No other software, no plugins and almost no post edits or software effects. I try to just get things as tight and as formulated as possible before I go into Ableton.

Needless to say the copy and paste features in all of my Elektron boxes get used an insane amount. If a groove really connects with me I will make 10 or 20 different copies and variations of that same groove with different swells, retrigs and lengths. This helps me to have as many variations as possible of a single thought.

Once I have done that, it is possible for me to apply my favorite Elektron trick. It is implemented in the Machinedrum and as far as I know, nothing else out there lets you do this. The trick is the Control All feature. When I found this trick my musical life changed for the better. What I do is I will have one straight groove running on one of my machines (usually my Octatrack or my MK1 SPS-1 chaining tons of patterns together). On my UW I just freak out with another groove by holding function and turning a knob so it will turn that knob consistently for every sound across your entire machine. But the cool thing is that it does not map the same for every machine. So if you are using internal machines or ROM machines parameters will be mapped differently, causing crazy cool things to happen! And when you are done "freaking out", just hold your function key and press the classic button and the saved kit will be reloaded. WOW! Ok, now run that through your Octatrack Echo Freeze delay and your electronic life will be changed.

Which aspects of song writing do you find the most rewarding? And which do you find the most tedious?

For me I honestly think the most tedious and stressful part of the writing process is the recording phase. And it's not really recording per se, it's finding the time to really be able to sit down and fully immerse myself in my machines. I think I have the tendency to over think things and that can be really impairing when it comes to completing things.

But I find the most rewarding part of making music is getting positive words and feedback from people I don't even know, or people that I really respect (like you wonderful people at Elektron or the guys at Trash_Audio). When I get nods from fellow synth geeks or professionals out there in the world, it really makes me happy in a way I can't really explain. I don't get to play out very often but it always makes me feel great when there are music geeks that I have never met who are personally effected and inspired by my music and says how much they enjoy my noises. So I guess what I find the most rewarding is people connecting with and enjoying my musical thoughts on a personal level.

Does acquiring new gear change your approach to producing music?

Oh, without a doubt! I think new gear always sparks excitement and confusion, which forces you to work out of your comfort zone. Every piece of gear inspires a unique spark of creativity that, I believe, can be attributed to the creators of the product and their personal background as musicians. That said, I usually just use new gear to create samples and sample banks for my Octatrack and Machinedrum. So while new things can severely change my approach to my creative process, new gear also helps me find new love and inspiration in current familiar machines like my Octatrack and UW. I recently have really been getting into Eurorack and there is a whole world of possibilities and noises out there that I never could have even imagined of. I have created tons and tons of personalized oneshot drum sounds, drones and swells and dumped them into my Octatrack to be mangled. This works great, because by using the Octatrack, and especially the chromatic function, an unfamiliar instrument can become familiar.

I also play Monomachine, Octatrack and guitar with a full, instrumental, band called Karass and I absolutely love to use my Elektron machines in that context. They are so flexible and enable us to keep things 100% live. While I would love to be able to take my Analogue Solutions Vostok or my Metasonix boxes with me to every practice and gig, I rather keep them safe at home. With the Octatrack we can still have access to all of those noises in a live environment and even expand on those thoughts in a really fun and LIVE way.

Check out Introvert on Facebook and SoundCloud"



via Introvert on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

From DAW sketch to DAWless song with the Elektron Octatrack MkII

Published on May 30, 2020 Jay Hosking

"A live, semi-improvised track, performed entirely on the Elektron Octatrack MkII. Still in the island cabin, I decided to load some old stems into the Octatrack and see what happened.

Before I got into this all-hardware approach, I stalled out for years making fragments of songs in DAWs; it was really only the immediacy and performability of hardware that got me finishing electronic music with any regularity. So I thought I'd find something not too dusty and transfer it from DAW to DAWless. These are the results.

All the loops are my own, and made primarily with Maschine. Sounds come from a variety of Maschine-compatible formats, including Arturia's V Collection and the Korg Gadget series, as well as the Maschine sample library (the 808, in particular). The main loop of the song adheres pretty closely to my original DAW sketch.

But it's really the Octatrack that takes this from a sketch to a finished song. First, I created an entire second section with the Octatrack, a 'chorus' where the samples are chopped and pitched to a new progression. Second, and critically, I use the Octatrack's scenes to add variation to the samples, to progress through the song from a beginning to an ending, and of course to make things get wild and weird. Scenes are Octatrack magic.

Performed live and uploaded as is, with some limiting on the master (I used the Octatrack's master-level compression for most of the dynamics-shaping).

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com/"

How To Octatrack 1: Sampling & Time Stretching

Published on Dec 4, 2016 Jacques Mongrel

"I sample a beat with the Elektron Octatrack. I edit it and time-stretch it to match new tempo using the Octatrack's own Audio Editor. (Part 1 of 2)"

Update:

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Korg Volca Beats and Bass gets Mangled by Elektron Octatrack

Published on Jul 8, 2013 MrDataline·57 videos

"Elektron Octatrack real-time sampling and mangling the Korg Volca units. http://www.elektron.se/products/octat...

I wanted to show how the Elektron Octatrack can take any audio and manipulate it in real time. Korg Volca Beats and Bass are routed into the Octatrack's stereo inputs separately. By pressing YES on the Octatrack, I can capture the incoming audio and start mangling and re-arranging the recorded loop on the Octatrack. Sending MIDI out from Octatrack into Volca Beats and sync out into the Volca Bass.

I have created 2 Parts inside the Octatrack. Part 1 has got THRU machines where I can add FX to incoming audio. Part 2 has 2 Flex recording buffers assigned to it. So, I record the incoming audio on Part 1 and start manipulating the recording on Part 2.

Personally, I found the Volca Beats very limiting and the overall sound is not for me. The Bass one however is satisfying...
But for the price of them you can't go wrong.

https://www.facebook.com/Project.Data...
http://dataline.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/dataline"

Korg Volcas on eBay
Elektron on eBay

Elektron Analog 4 Tutorials by SecretMusicUK

Playlist:

Elektron Analog 4 Tutorial #1 - Oscillators and Velocity Mod. Published on Mar 30, 2013

"This first A4 tutorial focuses on the Oscillator pages, and how to apply dynamic changes to a static sequence by modulating parameters with the velocity.

Elektron Analog 4 Tutorial #2 - Kick and Tom sound design.Published on Apr 29, 2013

"This second A4 tutorial focuses on designing a kick drum and tom sequence from scratch.
A good sound system is recommended, as this video contains a lot of low end, but not much else !
Enjoy !"

Octatrack Tip Video #3 : Slices and Retrigger. Uploaded on Oct 27, 2011

"Today, we finish our exploration of the Playback page by taking a closer look at slices and what we can do with them. We also look at some retrigger fun !
Enjoy."

Octatrack Tip Video #4 : LFO's, part 1.. Uploaded on Nov 10, 2011

"This video covers basic LFO uses, and a few cool tricks too !
Enjoy :)"

Octatrack Tip Video #5 : LFO's, part 2, and Parts. Uploaded on Dec 15, 2011

"This video covers LFO's combined with scenes, as well as demonstrate one way to use Parts to our advantage.
Enjoy :)"

Octatrack Tip Video # 6. Resampling. Uploaded on Feb 5, 2012

Octatrack Tip Video # 7 : MIDI. Published on Nov 17, 2012

"In this video, we take a look at some of the MIDI functionality of Elektron's Octatrack."

Octatrack Tip Video #8 : Effects Part 1 Published on Oct 8, 2013

"In this video, we begin our exploration of the effects in the Octatrack.
A good pair of monitors or headphones is recommended, to enjoy the full low end content.
www.secret-music.net"

Elektron on eBay

Octatrack & the Cursed Chamber of Parameter Locks

video by Oblivion Corner

"A tongue in cheek examination of what makes the Octatrack special. The Elektron sampler has a life of its own and it was time to delve into it. All the background music during the talk is 100% Octatrack (except for the the last one). Find out why the Octatrack is both a joy and a pain in the parameter lock!

Contents
00:00​ Octatrack - Medieval Origins?
00:45​ Three Octatrack Mysteries
02:46​ My thoughts on Octatrack
04:22​ Expectations vs. Reality
06:22​ Loose Octatrack Jam in progress
10:56​ What's Next?

If you'd like to support this channel with a one-off purchase, please check out our affordably priced music: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Elektron Octatrack Videos by maskineri

Elektron Octatrack DPS-1: Loops And Grooves Session

YouTube Uploaded by maskineri on Mar 13, 2011

"Loops and grooves session with the Octatrack and 2 SLs."

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New AG-KW 8ktakontrol (OKTAKONTROL) Hardware Controller for the Elektron Octatrack

via Zviij who sent in the two pics below.  Zviij has one of the first 10 units made.

Details on the 8ktakontrol via AG-KW. Note this is the first AG-KW post on MATRIXSYNTH.

"Our OKTAKONTROL is a smart addition to the famous Elektron Octatrack. Basically it is a midicontroller-box with 8 high precision faders and 9 buttons to control the tracks in your Octatrack. The Oktakontrol is fitted perfectly to the Octatrack: it is in the same width & height and its sockets are at the sidepanel – so you can place both machines directly next each other. This mechanical detail combined with concentration on the most important functions makes the Oktakontrol a unique & perfect controllerbox for the Elektron Octatrack.

FEATURES
- 8x ALPS faders to control track level
- 9x buttons to control track mute/solo/arm/user configurable
- sturdy case which fits perfectly next to the Octatrack
- all sockets at side panel & user-configurable arrangement of sockets
- based on Arduino (open source / reprogrammable by experienced user)
- Midi IN/ OUT/ THRU/ AUX
- mini USB to configure and update Firmware
- 9VDC power supply (included)
- developed & handcrafted in Germany (on planet Earth ;) )"

Zviij's setup includes:

- ELEKTRON OCTATRACK DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE SAMPLER
- AG-KW 8KTAKONTROL CONTROLLER
- JOMOX T-RESONATOR II TIME FILTER MATRIX
- OTO BISCUIT 8-BIT EFFECT PROCESSOR
- TIVOLI AUDIO PAL AM/FM RADIO
- VESTAX PMC-05 PRO III MIXING CONTROLLER

Zviij on MATRIXSYNTH

Microfreak's new vocoder with the Octatrack MKII and Meris Polymoon

Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video resident expert Nick Bigelow demonstrates the new vocoder feature on the Arturia Microfreak with the Octatrack MKII and the Meris Polymoon.

Arturia Microfreak: This out-there little music machine features a versatile digital oscillator so you can create rare and interesting sounds with ease. Modes like Wavetable, KarplusStrong, Harmonic OSC, and Superwave give adventurous musicians the chance to explore totally new, unheard possibilities. Like having dozens of synths in just one instrument, both wild-eyed newcomers and seasoned professionals will fall in love with MicroFreak’s flexible, powerful synth engine.

Order the Arturia Microfreak here: http://bit.ly/arturia_microfreak

Elektron Octatrack MKII: More than a sampler .Discovering the perfect sample is the start of the process. Then twist it, mess around with it and rebuild it into something uniquely yours. The Octatrack MKII sets new standards for sampling as an art form.

The Octatrack MKII brings enormous sample processing ability into a machine designed for live performance. It redefines how you transform your sounds, as well as how you interact and play with them. It lets you do things that were previously impossible with a single instrument.

Record samples in real time. Add live time-stretching and pitch-shifting. Use the sequencer to control both internal sounds and external MIDI gear. The Octatrack MKII can also be treated as a small mixing desk for your whole setup. The immediate control makes all the difference.

The crossfader adds immense depth to your sound. First, choose how you want it to affect your samples. Then nudge the crossfader gently for the most subtle and natural-sounding changes – or knock it back and forth like you’re scratching for rapid and extreme enhancements.

Order the Elektron Octatrack MKII here: https://bit.ly/elektron_octatrack

Meris Polymoon: Super-Modulated Delay inspired by cascaded rack gear.

1200mS real time selectable multiple-tap delay line
Massive multi LFO modulation controls
6 custom tuned LFOs with adjustable waveforms for subtle to aggressive pitch shifting effects
Adjustable Tilt EQ filter in delay feedback
Tempo syncable stereo Barberpole Phaser
Multimode stereo Dynamic Flanger w/ feedback
Unique feedback topology
Dimension control for smearing reflections
Selectable quarter or dotted eighth note Tap Tempo
Digitally controlled Analog mix control
Stereo input and output
Switchable input output headroom level for Guitar, Synthesizer or Line levels
Expression pedal control over all parameters simultaneously
Presets available via external 4-Preset switch or MIDI
MIDI in/out over TRS via the EXP jack
External Tap Tempo over TRS
MIDI beat clock synchronization
Premium analog signal path and 24-bit AD/DA w/32 bit floating point DSP
Premium Analog Devices JFET input section
Color – white powder coat with fine iridescent flake
Designed and built in Los Angeles, California U.S.A.

Order the Meris Polymoon here: http://bit.ly/meris_polymoon

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Nick Bigelow
Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
https://www.ezbot.live"

ByMyself - from 東京ダンジョン/TOKYO DUNGEON

Published on Dec 8, 2012 by SoundOptimize

Octatrack DPS-1(Vocal&Chorus Track,Input SID Track&MIDI)
Monomachine SFX-6(Synthesizer Track)
Machinedrum SPS-1UW+ MKII(Drum Track)
SID STATION(Synth Lead)

Googlish Description below.

"【Elektron UP祭り】
ELEKTRONギアを使用する共通項で開始されたプロジェクト。
今回、2回目の参加となります。

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Elektron Octatrack MKII Drums With Waldorf Microwave XT Chords

Published on Dec 5, 2017 Perfect Circuit Audio

"This video shows the Elektron Octatrack MKII being used as a drum sampler and midi sequencer for the Waldorf Microwave XT wavetable synthesizer. The Octatrack delay is used as a looper/stutter effect and can be controlled with the crossfader and scenes. The Octatrack can sequence external synthesizers with midi and then they can be mixed with the internal sounds of the Octatrack via the 4 inputs. The Octatrack effects can also be used on the external synths.

Octatrack MKII available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/e..."

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