Elektron Octatrack - User Manual

QUICKSTART GUIDE: OCTATRACK
DEMO MODE
While in this mode the Octatrack will be able to play back a set of 16 demo
patterns without the need to have a Compact Flash card inserted.
1. Make sure no Compact Flash card is inserted. Switch on the Octatrack while
keeping the [YES] button (b) pressed. The  screen will state that demo
mode is being entered.
If the Octatrack is in demo mode, switched o and then booted with a
Compact Flash card inserted, you will have to mount a set and a project.
Please see the Octatrack manual p. 16 for more info how to do this.
PLAYING THE DEMO PATTERNS
The demo patterns range from pattern 01 to pattern 16.
1. After demo mode has been accessed, press [PLAY] (d) to start playing
pattern 01.
2. Select pattern 02, which is the second demo pattern, by pressing
[PATTERN] + [TRIG] key 2 (f). Pattern 03 is selected by pressing
[PATTERN] + [TRIG] key 3.
Please note that the VOLUME (a) knob only aects the volume for the
Headphones output. Press [FUNCTION] (g) + turn the LEVEL (e) knob
to change the volume of the main outputs.
 Mute tracks by pressing [FUNCTION] + the [TRACK] (c) button of
the track you want to mute.
This quick start will guide you through some of the basic operations to allow you to start
using the Octatrack right away. Please visit www.elektron.se for Octatrack tutorial videos.
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Please visit www.elektron.se for tutorial videos.

Summary

DEMO MODE

Entering Demo Mode

Enter demo mode by holding the YES button while powering on the device.

Handling CF Card Insertion

Mount a set and project if exiting demo mode with a CF card inserted.

Muting Tracks

Mute tracks by pressing FUNCTION + TRACK button.

PLAYING THE DEMO PATTERNS

Starting Playback

Press PLAY to start the first demo pattern (A01).

Selecting Patterns

Select patterns using PATTERN + TRIG keys (2 for A02, 3 for A03).

Adjusting Main Output Volume

Adjust main volume using FUNCTION + LEVEL knob.

ADJUSTING THE SOUND OF THE SAMPLES

Accessing Playback Parameters

Press TRACK key, then PLAYBACK key to open the PLAYBACK menu.

Modifying Pitch

Use DATA ENTRY KNOB A to change the PTCH parameter for pitch.

Reverting Settings

Press FUNCTION + CUE to revert parameter settings to original.

ASSIGNING A NEW SAMPLE TO A TRACK

Selecting a Track and Machine

Select a track; tracks 1-7 use Flex machines, track 8 is master.

Entering Playback Setup Menu

Press FUNCTION + PLAYBACK to enter the PLAYBACK SETUP MENU.

Assigning a Sample

Access sample list, scroll using arrow keys, press ENTER/YES to assign.

Elektron Octatrack Specifications

General

Tracks	8
Sampling Frequency	44.1 kHz
Bit Depth	16-bit
Type	Performance Sampler
MIDI	In, Out, Thru
Storage	CompactFlash card
Effects	Chorus, Delay, Filter, Flanger, Phaser, Reverb
Power Supply	12V DC