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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.





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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