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Crossfader scenes
The crossfader shifts between two scenes with custom effect settings and can control multiple parameters in real time.
Product detailSKU #1500000386477
ElektronOctatrack MKII 8-Track Performance Sampler
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The Korena take
An 8-track performance sampler built for hands-on real-time sampling, audio reshaping, scene morphing, and detailed sequencing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Producers who want hands-on control and detailed sound shaping
- Musicians who want to improvise or compose in detail
- Live-performance and studio setups that use sampling, routing, and MIDI gear
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Effects and modulation
Each track supports two selectable effects and three LFOs; a custom LFO designer is included.
Detail 03
Sequencing
Patterns support up to 64 steps, parameter locks, trig conditions, micro timing, and sample-per-step changes.
Detail 04
Audio conversion
A/D and D/A conversion is specified at 44.1 kHz and 24-bit.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sample storage uses a CompactFlash card.
- 02The unit requires a center-positive 12V DC, 2A power supply.
- 03It has four 1/4-inch balanced/unbalanced inputs, main and cue outputs, and a 1/4-inch stereo headphone output.
- 04Its stated maximum ambient operating temperature is 104°F.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many tracks does the Octatrack MKII have?
It has 8 audio tracks and 8 MIDI tracks.
02What audio connections are provided?
It provides four 1/4-inch balanced/unbalanced inputs, two 1/4-inch main outputs, two 1/4-inch cue outputs, and a 1/4-inch stereo headphone output.
03Can it sample and reshape audio in real time?
Yes. It can record through its inputs, main and cue channels, or internal tracks, with live trimming, slicing, time-stretching, and pitch-shifting described.
04What storage does it use?
It uses a CompactFlash card and includes 4.9 GB of high-quality samples.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Other effects
- Phaser, flanger, chorus, spatializer, compressor, comb filter, Lo-Fi, echo freeze delay
- User-selectable track effects
- 2
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
4 detailsConnections & power
- Audio input jacks
- 4 x 1/4" balanced/unbalanced
- Headphone jack
- 1 x 1/4" stereo
- Audio output jacks
- 2 x 1/4" main, 2 x 1/4" cue
- USB port
- Hi-speed USB 2.0
34 detailsOther
- Audio tracks
- 8
- EQ types
- 2-band parametric EQ, DJ-style kill EQ
- Screen
- 128 x 64 pixel OLED
- Reverbs
- Gatebox plate, spring, dark
- Trig conditions
- Yes
- Power supply
- Center positive 12V DC, 2A
- LFOs per track
- 3
- Storage type
- CompactFlash card
- Tier
- new
- Flex RAM per project
- 80MB
- Configurable CCs
- 10
- Category Source
- detail
- Steps per pattern
- Up to 64
- Specialized machine
- 1
- Construction
- Sturdy steel casing
- Filter type
- 12/24dB multi-mode filter
- Ambient operating temperature
- Maximum 104˚F
- Converters
- 44.1kHz, 24-bit D/A and A/D
- Tempo per pattern
- Yes
- Korena Special
- false
- Amplitude envelope
- 1
- MIDI tracks
- 8
- Parameter locks
- Yes
- Arrangements per project
- 8
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 13.3" (33.78 cm) x 2.5" (6.35 cm) x 7.2" (18.29 cm)
- Weight
- 5.0 lb. (2.27 kg)
- Track recorder
- 1
- Patterns per project
- 256
- Sample slots per project
- 256
- Micro timing
- Yes
- Included samples
- 4.9GB of high-quality samples
- Source Id
- site51500000386477
- Arpeggiator
- 1
- Sample-per-step change
- Yes
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