Elektron octatrack mkii 8track dynamic performance sampler octatrack mkii is improved, enhanced and modified. Elektron octatrack performance samplersequencer octatrack is designed to revolutionize the concept of sampling. The eternal long standing question on what tool is best, most fun and efficient for making music with samples. Downloads electribe sampler system updater korg usa. At this price you shouldnt expect a fully fledged sample sequencer like an mpc or an octatrack. First off, they do bear that beloved electribe name. Recording of sounds is a breeze thanks to the intuitive user interface, but the fun really starts once the samples are inside the machine. And the crossfader and use of scenes on it is incredibly fun. Aug 09, 2016 first off, they do bear that beloved electribe name. You can freely edit and resample using waveforms that youve loaded and preset samples. So the question now is more whether to go for octatrack or digitakt. Octaedit has been built in a modular fashion, where each module can be used for various tasks, and each module can interact with the other modules in various ways. Not so long ago, a list of the best samplers would have been laughable, with the hardware sampler market on life support.
It lets you do things that were previously impossible with a single instrument. The electribe sampler is a samplebased production machine that lets you construct beats at maximum speed. Samples octatrack mki octatrack mkii overbridge sound packs transfer machinedrum machinedrum uw monomachine sidstation accessories general questions. Octaedit is a crossplatform osxwindows software editor and librarian for the elektron octatrack dps1. Complete with all cables, sd card, manual and original box. Elektron simplifies the groovebox again with model. The octatrack mkii brings enormous sample processing ability into a machine designed for live performance. Korg electribe sampler music production station with v2. Elektron octatrack mkii 8track performance sampler quantity. The new octatrack mkii, shares the software and workflow with the original model.
This product is a modernized version of the popular 8track sampler sequencer octatrack dps1, launched in 2011. Elektron octatrack dps1 sampler mkii guitar center. Korgs new electribe vs electribe sampler apologies if this is a really stupid question but apart from the namewhats the difference between the new electribe and the electribe sampler given that they look exactly the same. The analogue modeling synth and sampling drum machine both share a drumpattern section and a synthpattern section, whereby the user can not. That depth and flexibility is what makes the companys samplers, synthesizers, and drum machines a joy to make music with, but what also frustrates users. It is at heart also a performance sampler, but where the digitakt is a focused drummachine instrument, the octatrack is a centrepiece where you could set up and run a live performance. Never before has so much creative potential been offered by just one machine. A hybrid synth engine with sampling and modeling there are also several types of analog modeling sound engines that are great for creating synth basses and pad sounds.
I use it all the time with my octatrack, mainly percussion and lead duties, controlled by its own sequencer but slaved to the octatrack. Elektron octatrack mkii 8track performance sampler dj city. Electribe is a group of electronic musical instruments by korg. Octratrack vs circuit vs op1 vs electribe sampler page 2. Octatrack mkii is an outstanding live performance tool, says jonas hillman, ceo of elektron. If you already own an octatrack then theres not a whole lot pulling you into an upgrade. Buy korg electribe sampler music production station with v2. But overbridge aside its a decent and worthwhile update to a classic performance sampler.
The 409 oscillator waveforms include analog modeling and pcm. Jul 03, 2017 given that elektrons announcement of the octatrack mk ii and the fact that ive been looking extra hard at my octatrack in the corner collecting dust for the past few weeks as i gather, organize, convert, and create oneshots and loops from random recordings and found sounds, and since ive been equally hell bent on. All audio content can be heavily processed and radically transformed. It still packs everything you need at the heart of your electronic music rig, including eight stereo audio tracks, eight dedicated midi tracks, realtime sample stretching and pitch shifting, and elektrons worldfamous sequencer. Tutorials, videos, articles, music and just about everything else about the electribes as well as other equipment. There are a number of similarities between the two. The complexity of the arrangements that the octatrack is admirable, featuring eight audio and midi tracks, as well as a midi interface, to further enhance its reputation as a live performance instrument. With top level sets created by industry heavyweights, upcoming beatmakers and professional sound designers, youre in the right place for studio quality octatrack sample packs to enrich your music. Jun 29, 2017 so perhaps its better to see the octatrack mkii as an update to the original rather than something revolutionary. From what i can tell the octatrack is a much more complex and versatile sampler, but sometimes i feel like the specs are more than what i need. The elektron octatrack digital sampler and sequencer has been designed to revolutionize the concept of sampling. Octatrack mkii will fulfil the needs of anybody who really wants to experiment with samples.
I think going for the octatrack just really depends on what you want to do with your samples and with looping, as its much deeper than volca sample or even digitakt will likely be. Sample editing is one of those things ive long since decided id rather do on the pc and i think 90% or more of the time, most octatrack users probably do as well, and not because octatrack has a frustrating sample editor. Electribe esx i need to get some alone time with it and the manual and figure it out. Never before has so much potential been offered by just one machine. Elektron octatrack dps1 sampler mkii musicians friend. I know theres a huge difference in price between the circuit and octatrack, but i can help thinking that the octatrack and op1 will stand the test of time better.
Containing a set of features not found on any other non software sampler, the octracks sample manipulation is legendary. Electrons octatrack dps1 aims to revolutionise the way we approach sampling and singlehandedly revitalise the hardware sampler market. In addition, a variety of input interfaces optimized for inputting rhythm, bass, or melody allow you to smoothly create sequences as fast as you can think. But you can still manage the files to a computer and edit from software if desired. Im either going with a looper plus sampler mpc or electribe sampler or. The thing is the 15% sale is over this sunday so im trying hard to figure it out asap. The electribe sampler is very capable and a great companion to the octatrack, as long as youre aware of its somewhat odd limitations. Octratrack vs circuit vs op1 vs electribe sampler audiobus. Which elektron is right for you digitakt or octatrack. Software sequencing as a term is deeply inadequate to describe the power of the programs now available to the computerbased musician.
The octatrack can do most of what digitakt can do and a lot more. The elektron octatrack is more than a new take on sampling. Heres a mega workflow comparison video, where im comparing them side by side in a number of aspects, explains cuckoo. It redefines how you transform your sounds, as well as how you interact and play with them. Pick your subject analog drive analog four mki analog four mkii analog heat mki analog heat mkii analog keys analog rytm mki analog rytm mkii digitakt digitone digitone keys model. The octatrack cant, it relies entirely on samples to generate sound. The electribe sampler might be a better option in that case i think. Elektron octatrack mkii dynamic 8track performance sampler. So perhaps its better to see the octatrack mkii as an update to the original rather than something revolutionary. Music production station 24 voice polyphony varies based on oscillator, filter and insert fx type, 16 parts, max.
This product is a modernized version of the popular 8track sampler sequencer octatrack dps1, launched in 2011 octatrack mkii is not very different from its predecessor, and almost all changes made by the manufacturer are aimed at improving the reliability and ease of use of the device, rather. Elektron have revealed their octatrack mkii sampler, beefed up with a slew of tasty new features and updates. Octatrack set elektron octatrack set, octatrack programs. Octratrack vs ableton live question octatrack elektronauts. Cant speak for the sampler version but my electribe 2 doesnt exhibit any noise whatsoever. Elektron octatrack mkii performance samplersequencer. Feb 19, 2019 my first impressions of the elektron model. The improved elektron sequencer and the ingenious audio engine make static sampling a thing of the past. Just as with synths, though, producers and performers have realised that there are benefits to owning a hardware sampler, not least because many of. Korgs electribes get an update with stuff you asked for. The octatrack is monovoice 8 tracks can be stereo samples, just monophonic voices. Mar 11, 2018 the eternal long standing question on what tool is best, most fun and efficient for making music with samples. Looks like the electribe can also slice samples with transient detection, a feature not found on the octatrack. Octatrack mkii performance sampler announced by elektron.
In this music tech news roundup we look at 2 new electribes along with a new volca sampler from korg, the sbx1 sync box from roland which promises to link all your new and vintage gear, a midi controller for the elektron octatrack. Korg already makes a relatively affordable alternative in the shape of the recently announced electribe sampler. Korg electribe sampler with udg case hornsey, london. I was debating between the octatrack mkii and the mpc live but and chose the octatrack mkii because it. Elektrons premier performance sampler and sequencer is better than ever with the octatrack mkii. Octatrack mkii is the improved, enhanced and modified octatrack. Anti software elitism gets in the way of addressing what each deviceprogram can do objectively. The first discussion forum dedicated to the korg electribe groove box series. Elektron octatrack mkii was announced in the last days of june and has already appeared on sale. A better version of itself, it is built to mangle, tangle and strangle samples in all sorts of demanding professional and creative environments. I had one for awhile and used it with the octatrack.
Chill live jam session with korg electribe 2 and guitar. Octatrack digital sampler sequencer big city music. Software alternatives were seemingly set to render physical units obsolete. The octatrack has a much deeper sample engine and can hold as many samples as. Chill live jam session with korg electribe 2 and guitar rustikal sound.
I know theres a huge difference in price between the circuit and octatrack, but i can help thinking that the. Jul 01, 2017 elektron digitakt vs elektron octatrack synthesist cuckoo shared this video comparison of the new elektron digitakt and the elektron octatrack. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Elektron have revealed updated octatrack mkii sampler.
Swedish electronic instrument maker elektron are well known for imbuing machines with complexity. Its taken a lot of heat, mostly because people expected it to. I had the ot for about two weeks and i liked it but it surely wasnt fun bc i needed to study button combos and i was just holding on. Providing 8 individual sample and sequencing tracks, the the octatrack is a comprehensive and pioneering studio device that is also aimed at performance due to the intuitive user interface. Loopmasters possess the finest collection of royalty free octatrack sets and samples available anywhere.
And the tactile feel and visual feedback of the new buttons is such an aid when being on stage or improvising in the studio. The electribe is up to 24 voices of polyphony over 16 tracks. Sep 04, 2014 in this music tech news roundup we look at 2 new electribes along with a new volca sampler from korg, the sbx1 sync box from roland which promises to link all your new and vintage gear, a midi controller for the elektron octatrack. Barely used, been sitting in its box since i got it.