![]() ![]() The key new feature added alongside the launch of the MkII - but also usable on the original hardware - is the introduction of conditional triggers. There are also multiple types of trigger offered by the sequencer, including swing timing triggers, triggers to initiate recordings, one-shot triggers and more.Ĭombined with micro-timing adjustments, retrigger capabilities and flexible scale and timing controls, the whole thing begins to feel like a very powerful tool. You can change this balance to suit your workflow in the Octatrack’s settings menu.įor one thing, Elektron has equipped the Octatrack with its Parameter Lock automation system, which allows each sequencer step to save parameter settings for the bulk of the audio tracks’ processors. By default, the Flex engine can be loaded with 64MB of samples, leaving the remaining RAM for the track recorders. ![]() The unit itself packs just over 80MB of RAM for each project, used for Flex samples and the track recorder. The supplied card comes stocked with 5GB of factory sounds provided by Loopmasters, Samples From Mars, Sample Magic and Origin. It ships with a 16GB card but can accept cards up to 64GB. The Octatrack uses a compact flash card slot to handle sample and project storage. This is essentially a 64-step x0x-style button sequencer, but one that boasts a wealth of powerful tools that go well beyond simple on-off sample triggering. ![]() Playback of these Machines is controlled by the Octatrack’s deep, flexible sequencer. Each channel also packs three assignable LFOs, along with an LFO designer for detailed tweaking of the waveshape. Finally, Pickup Machines act as loopers, and are one of the Octatrack’s many great onboard tools for live performance.Įach track then processes its audio signal via a variety of sample/loop manipulation tools - including real-time pitchshifting, looping and timestretching - an envelope controlled amp and two effect slots, which can choose from a total of 14 processors. Tracks can also play host to Neighbor Machines, which process audio coming from a neighbouring track, and Thru Machines, which allow the Octatrack to process external audio signals. Samples are handled by either Static or Flex Machines, both of which feature the same extensive processing options, but the latter loads samples into the Octatrack’s RAM for deeper on-the-fly manipulation. Below is a link that compares the versions.This flexibility comes via its multiple varieties of sample track ‘Machines’. To buy only Kontakt & Massive alone would cost $600, so the $500 for Komplete is a no-brainer. $500 for Ultimate seems to be to be the best bang for the buck, since you get Kontakt, Traktor, Guitar Rig, all of their most popular synths, including Massive, Absynth & FM8, as well as a bunch of other goodies. ![]() Ultimate's going price is $1,000 but unless you really want a bunch of extra strings, drums, guitars, and effects, it's not really worth the extra $500 at least in my opinion. Kontakt is included in both Komplete and Ultimate. Now, the thing to keep in mind is, if you do end up deciding to go for the full version of Kontakt, it would be unwise to pay the $400 for it alone when you could pay and extra $100 and get the entire NI Komplete collection,which gives you a bunch of good synths and some other goodies. But, it's a good thing to try out, especially being free, because it will give you a great idea if you like the layout and functionality before paying a large chunk of change. NI offers a free Kontakt Player, which is a stripped down version of full Kontakt ($400 regular price) with a limited library included. ![]()
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