User Manual

1. INTRODUCTION
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Octatrack MKII. The Octatrack MKII is a dynamic performance sampler ideal for
real-time sampling, remixing and audio manipulation. It features the improved Elektron step sequencer which
makes it easy to bend and process samples in new and unique ways. To make the most of the machine, we
recommend you to carefully read this manual.
1.1 CONVENTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
We have used the following conventions throughout the manual:
Key names are written in upper case, bold style and bracketed letters. For instance, the key labeled “FUNC”
is called [FUNC].
Menu names are written in upper case letters. The SRC SETUP menu is an example of that.
Parameter names and certain menu options where settings can be made or actions performed are written
in bold, upper case letters. For example, HEADPHONES MIX.
Upper case letters are used for parameter setting alternatives, for example, ONE, and certain menu set-
tings, like EXTERNAL.
Messages visible on the screen are written in upper case letters with quotation marks. Like this, “CHOOSE
BANK”
Knobs are written in upper case, bold, italic letters. For instance, the knob “Level” is called LEVEL.
LED indicators like the Card Status LED are written like this: <CARD STATUS>.
The following symbols are used throughout the manual:
Important information that you should pay attention to.
A tip that will make it easier for you to interact with the Octatrack MKII.
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This manual for Octatrack MKII, OS version 1.40, was last updated December 4, 2020.