The Elektron Octatrack Dynamic Performance Sampler is intuitive, powerful yet portable hardware designed to deliver flexible sampling, loop manipulation, effects processing and pattern sequencing for producers, remixers, live performances, DJs and more. The Octatrack reads samples from a compact flash card or USB 2.0 device, and features up to 80MB of internal RAM. There are 4 audio inputs for sampling from external audio devices and instruments.
The Octatrack's powerful engine is devised of 4 software "Machines" (Flex, Static, Thru & Neighbor Machines). Easily sync loops and samples to the sequencer's tempo, create swinging grooves, apply micro-timings, add real-time effects to grooves and more. The Octatrack is well suited for live performances, allowing for lengthy samples to be streamed directly from a compact flash card, while allowing for real-time pitch and tempo control.
The Step Sequencer features 8 recording tracks, 16 banks per project, 256 patterns per project, 8 arrangements per project, 4 parts per bank and 16 scenes per part. There are plenty of internal effects that include 12/24dB multi mode filter, 2-band parametric EQ, 2 - 10 stage phaser, flanger, delay, echo and much more. Audio signals from external devices may be routed through the Octatrack's effects engine. In addition Elektron includes a 2GB flash card loaded with a sample library courtesy of Loopmasters.
| Sequencer |
8 internal tracks
16 banks per project 256 patterns per project 8 arrangements per project 4 parts per bank 16 scenes per part Supports swing and slide Microtiming Unlimited parameter locks on each pattern step Full real-time control 8 Track external MIDI sequencer |
| Software |
Machines:
Flex Machines (RAM-based Sample Playback) Static Machines (Streaming Playback from Compact Flash) Thru Machines (External Input Playback) Neighbor Machines (Track Chaining Playback) |
| Effects |
12/24dB Multi Mode Filter
2-band Parametric EQ DJ-style Kill EQ 2-10 Stage Phaser Flanger 2-5 Tap Chorus Delay with Repeat Functionality Gatebox Plate Reverb Compressor Comb Filter |
| Audio Output |
Headphones out level: +15dBu
Main/cue outputs level: +10dBu Output impedance: 560 Ω unbalanced S/N ratio: 102dBFS (20Hz - 20kHz) |
| Audio Inputs |
Input level: +8dBu maximum
Audio input impedance: 9k Ω S/N Ratio: 99dBFS (20Hz - 20kHz) |
| Connections |
MIDI In/Out/Thru
4x 1/4" impedance balanced audio out jacks
4x 1/4" audio in jacks 1x 1/4" stereo headphone jack USB 2.0 port |
| Hardware |
128x64 pixel backlit LCD
Compact Flash card reader Infinium optical crossfader 80MB RAM per project Advanced triple DSP system 44.1kHz, 24-bit D/A and A/D converters Flash-EEPROM upgradable OS |
| Construction | Sturdy steel chassis |
| Power Supply |
Unit power consumption: 8W typical, 18W maximum
Recommended power supply: 6 VDC, 3A PSU-2 Electrical Specs: Input voltage range: 100-240V (43-60Hz) Input connector: IEC320-C8 (2 prong) In-rush current: 50A maximum Output voltage: 5.7-6.3 VDC Output current: 3.5A maximum Output connector: 5.5 x 2.5mm DC plug, power at center. |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 13.4 x 7 x 2.4" (340 x 181 x 63mm) |
| Weight | 5.2lb (2.4kg) |