Elektron - Octatrack MKII

[@Knobs]

Wanted to pin a little thank you up here. This was a hefty video and it's been really encouraging to read the comments. Appreciate the thoughts!

[@tomexistsonline]

Yeah... Off the back of this video I just purchased the Octatrack Mk2. Both excited about the new sounds I can make and terrified at the potential learning curve!

[@JitterbugBoy72]

I just started watching it and got distracted with people messaging me - and just left the lovely sounds on in the background :)

[@stinkyboy69514]

Tom Jepson how did you get on Tom?

[@macabre2007]

I love the music - is it available anywhere?

[@glennweber9290]

And folks are still enjoying it. Great work, and thank you for putting this together!

[@onceuponasynth]

So refreshing to see a non-EDM/techno/glitch demo of this box. Really wonderful soothing sounds. Thanks for making this!

[@souliseum5437]

Right. I want to second this. Not that I don’t mind edm or techno stuff. But I LOVE that this video shows such a new dimension of the possibility. And this is what I seek when deciding what gear to add to the arsenal. With this video.. this machine definitely seems fun and a way to use creative flux in such unique ways not confined to a typical “drum machine” or in the box jam box. This thing literally can do everything I want and I wouldn’t have known this from those typical edm jam videos 😂 So moral here.. this is a fantastic video showing the details often missed! ❤

[@caylinjamesmusic]

Man, I didn't really understand what the octatrack could be for me until this video. I mean, I'd seen plenty of people jamming out awesome dance tunes but something about your style deeply resonated with me, as primarily I'm a guitar player with various experimental electronic influences. I've been trying to ditch the laptop recently and start writing in a way that allows for more fun in a live performance. I just purchased one of these yesterday and I fully blame you, Knobs (in the best way lol). Thanks for taking the time to put this out there - great quality, great tunes, great knobs.

[@kristijanog]

How are you liking it so far?

[@gusisagreatname]

Two years later...how did it turn out?? :)

[@LukezyM]

@gusisagreatname Looks like not so good. This is a menu dive-y device. Setting heavy. If you’re a tech enthusiast, then it’s great.

[@brucebrannon]

Hahahahahahah hey Caylin it's Alex, Chanler's friend. I've been thinking of buying one of these myself, found a Knobs vid for it, and then stumbled upon your comment. Hope u been well dude

[@caylinjamesmusic]

@@brucebrannon whaaaaat, haha small world man! that's crazy lol. This thing ended up being too much of a monster for me, it was like trying to learn guitar from scratch and programming at the same time lol

[@blissandtheburning]

Best I’ve seen, heard, and … this was an art piece- so much more than a demo or instructional. Thank you (from the 6 years in the future) for making this video!

[@souliseum5437]

First off.. tonals and little spices is what I crave in a box like this. You blew me away. I love the techniques and sounds here. Showcases the details often missed in demo videos. It’s more amazing how you literally made some banger ambient tracks and this thing alone can probably make an entire track start to finish where albeit you don’t really need a mixer unless you want it. Obviously that’s just to highlight how lovely I enjoyed this video start to finish with all the intricacies. Blows my mind the power of technology with the creative flux of human minds. Brilliant video’

[@ArtemSolop]

This is the best Elektron demo ever.

[@tompoynton]

And still is tbh

[@brendan3518]

Most musical demo of the Octatrack I've seen so far. Very well done! It's a great machine. I love my MKI.

[@Rotordriveras350]

Stumbled across knobs videos when I was researching Chase Bliss pedals a few weeks ago and now own two of them! (Best pedals I own) Well put together, clean simple, artistic video productions, and I love the music in the demos. Found you on Patreon through a previous comment on here and have since pledged monthly! Keep killin it bro, you and Joel make some badass stuff!

[@MarcoCapaldo]

I don't know who's and how many are behind knobs. But man, everything is superb. Gears are always tested in a unique way, sound has it's own flavour, like channel's graphics and video editing. Keep it up. It's so relaxing: music, sounds, text, colors...no words. Thank you

[@gustavogastelum9024]

No joke..I use the octatrack. I could (and I will) actually cite this specific video of the octatrack as a full on influence in what I’m aiming to achieve…crazy….this “trivial” presentation video.

[@davidhrivnak]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this great video! I love your musical, tonal, and technical sensibilities in a major way, and you’ve inspired me to get back into learning new ways to use my own Octatrack.

[@Chaybee12]

Knobs branching out! Love it!

[@Knobs]

More branching later this month! Diving into some modular

[@iguisard]

love how you edited this video, it made it have fun to watch even if you don't have a clue of what the octatrack.

[@migueldoliveiracomposer]

I honestly thought I was safe with the knowledge I didn’t need this piece of kit. My first mistake was watching your video. The second was watching more videos. There’s smoke coming out of my credit card now. BTW really lovely music

[@in.miscare]

Miguel d'Oliveira totally feel you on that :))) was thinking exactly the same thing :)))

[@prntss]

Great demo. As an owner of the octatrack that isn’t primarily focused on techno using it for more experimental purposes myself you really nailed it.

[@silenthillmaster755]

tris hows that working out? Im really interested in it but not to make dance music. I love what hes done here

[@prntss]

silenthillmaster755 I’ve had mine for a few years now and would never get rid of it. It is the most flexible sampler I’ve ever owned. I own quite a few samplers

[@jlowrie33]

This is by far, the best demonstration of an Octatrack on KZbin- all with interesting music. Thanks.

[@jaeryan1337]

I posted mine for sale. Hated it. Watched this video and decided I need to put the work in. So many people I KNOW and look up to just swear by it. So I forced myself to learn. God am I grateful. Now I feel like I GET what everyone who’s ever clicked with this gets. Long story short, thank you sooo much for this video. The Octatrack is finally the brain I intended it to be when I bought it ❤️

[@dougfa3515]

I've done that with gear before, myself. Most worthwhile things take a bit of work to get the most out of it. Glad you stuck it out! This thing sounds pretty cool.

[@treesurgeon2441]

Nah they were wrong. Sell it to me.

[@TayWoode]

People are too lazy to bother to learn the full potential of things now, when equipment was limited people would learn every tiny detail to get the most out of it, now they moan if it doesn’t do their chords at the push of a button

[@rowsbywoof6493]

Woah... Knobs giving Cenk a run for his money on the most awesome Elektron product demo. Great stuff.

[@Knobs]

Rowsby Woof Ha no chance. Cenk is too good at using the Octatrack

[@Unifono2012]

The most lovely Octatrack presentation video. And beautiful sounds!

[@BK-je7ww]

Knobs' demos are so great. Awesome sounds, great presentation!

[@landonewts]

This is one of the best demo videos for the MKII I've seen so far. Not a review or tutorial, exactly, but it does highlight the creative potential of this machine very well. As a guitar player, it also makes me even more keen to add this to my studio. Now I just need to single out which pieces of existing studio gear I am willing to sell to pay for one! Thanks for an inspirational and creative video!

[@sealedwithdust]

The best video I've seen showcasing the potential of the Octatrack. The fact that it's more melody and texture-focused is just genius. I'm gonna sell everything I own and get me one.

[@1111undici1111]

After watching your great walkthrough video all I can say is this is an incredible machine!

[@truecuckoo]

Lovely music mate! 🌈

[@Knobs]

Thanks Cuckoo. Your videos were mighty helpful when I first got my hands on the mk1

[@truecuckoo]

Knobs super happy to hear it!!

[@yjeeeek]

so true!!!

[@stephanechamotif_rblackwoo4528]

cuckoomusic Hello dear talented Cuckoo.... i love your music and attitude. Read my comment about fennesz, jim o rourke .. i could have included the talented Four Tet.... Early 2000's, we were just using lo memory computers + diskettes samplers....... with all my deep respect for you again.

[@daslewa]

Cuckoo :D I finally got my OP-1...now am looking for money for Octa MK2 - you should be the best promoter of Elektron/TE mate

[@AmyKnoles]

Noice!!! Just bought one, waiting for its arrival. Now I'm VERY excited!!

[@tomexistsonline]

I enjoyed this immensely - the sounds you’re making are basically what I’ve been looking to achieve with an insanely-sized pedal board. I think I could probably slim down my live pedal rig and just get one of these. Thanks for posting, Knobs!

[@Fluidstructure]

Best demo ive seen so far... this is exactly the angle Im looking to use this for too...big thanks for making this! Rdy to get one... great music too btw

[@RalphieBoyNoise]

Dear lord, the sounds coming out of this thing. Its a breath of fresh air. Finally a sound thats not soo brain numbing Kardashian. Bravo my friend.

[@mixchief]

The best product presentation I've ever seen. And the sound / music just sells the hell out of both your as the presenter, and the thingy itself. I'm going for an Octatrack MkII right now, even if it involves (maaaybe) selling my OP-1 to afford it.

[@EnricoCupellini]

maybe the most nice, intriguing sentence written while presenting an electronic-music stuff: "actually we'll be focusing on why a guitarist (or experimental musician) might want to use the octatrack"

[@ryantakach1478]

What a pleasure it is to hear you shred

[@AntonioAlemanno_music]

Amazingly well done! it's very inspiring to see the OT used as sampler with plucked instruments. Fantastic!

[@thesnipecatcher116]

I’ve watched this video so many times. Pretty this video is the reason I went ahead and got the Octatrack mk2. For me the learning curve has been quite steep and really confusing, but I’ve stuck with it and things get easier every day. My favorite piece of hardware I’ve ever owned. Thanks again!

[@stinkyboy69514]

The Snipecatcher would you say it’s possible to learn with this as a total beginner ?

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thanks, this is great!

[@salehalkwarit]

Best video i watched on the Octatrack so far, Thank you

[@Digiphex]

Octagaze - a new genre! Nice stuff.

[@floxard]

Digiphex Electronics ,,,p

[@N-trepid1]

This is impressive. Elektron should hire you to demo this product. Very musical utilization of Octatrack II . Thanks for the detailed instruction on how you are manipulating the sound. Kudos!

[@siegfreudmusic1504]

Once again, you guys made my day. Please keep them coming :) :) :)

[@johnctwenty3]

wow, the best octa vid there is. knobs is boss

[@OllieMN]

enjoyed this hugely

[@cmscss]

Keep coming back to this vid, just awesome thank you.

[@aubreykloppers9202]

I too am another happy camper because of this video and am VERY surprised to see on the electronauts forum how many of "us" there is who got the bug after seeing this! You, my dear sir" is a legend! (all the way from Cape Town, South Africa)

[@Sinnersainthuman]

This is such a good demonstration for the Octa! Love mine and I agree that it can be a guitar player’s dream tool

[@bgoodism]

After watching this video I began to research the Octatrack MKII. Momentum compelled me to purchase it a couple of months ago. But a busy work schedule and a new school kept me too occupied to devote time and energy into this magnificent machine. But today it finally came together and I'm starting to see a path through.

[@Stigstigmamatata]

absolutely the most insane piece of equipment I have ever seen

[@andersjeppsson8499]

Inspirational! Been wavering on getting an OT but you really showed how it can be used to create more acoustic sounding music as well. Love your style! More OT vids please!

[@davidackermans9155]

your demonstration will rock me in all my car journeys

[@JLeonSarmiento]

This video is perfectly beautiful.

[@hasan7786]

They mentioned bringing al the new features to the original OT. And somehow you still have a knack for making things look awesome so I may have to sell and upgrade:) I'm literally sitting on an OT and after watching your video, I feel like I need the MK2 like " knobs is doing it, must be right". Great video once again!!!

[@churlishbeardo]

Great work and presentation, and a refreshing change from the typical dance music videos for the Octatrack. The Mk2 really looks a lot more inviting to use, from the OLED down to the integrated LEDs and buttons. This is the smart industrial design that made their first instruments stand out. Added points for the terrific harmonies and textures here - I really liked the slippery pitches around 16/17 minutes in; they reminded me of Mouse on Mars.

[@weepwow]

Thanks for this Fun and Fresh feeling overview of the Octatrack, I'm late to the party (getting mine this week). Excited.

[@SharedVision333]

Thank you and that big heart of yours for NOT explaining the OT and sticking to explorations:::) There are stupid amount of boring info on how to and etc. stay artistic my friend

[@collectoremitter]

Cool to see you playing with an Octatrack. My favorite thing is to send the cue outs into pedals, and then you have a looper with an effects loop, and can record samples through the pedals when you have it tweaked just right.

[@Knobs]

Yep. It's impossible to show everything with this pup, but I definitely regret not showing the cue outputs. Really useful feature. (I also wish I had shown the LFO sorting through slices!! AGH)

[@collectoremitter]

Using the LFO to pick slices like that is also incredible. I did a generative piece where I was constantly sampling the inputs and rearranging the slices with an lfo as it played back and resampled. It would be impossible to fit all the little tricks like that into one video!

[@seangriffey8669]

I have no idea whats going on in this video

[@LloydRobinson]

Sean Griffey but it's beautiful isn't it.

[@LloydRobinson]

Possibly my favourite ever video on KZbin.

[@soarermusic]

This such a fine demo. I really enjoy listening to all the different ambient tracks that you go through. The effects sound gorgeous too. I must have an Octatrack!

[@TechnoShamanism]

Really fantastic video, thank you very much for making this! The musicality is awesome, this helped me understand and makes me wanna get the Octatrack Mk2 :)

[@gabrielaarcacha8961]

Knobs is awesome and you are a great musician. We want to hear all the pedal beauty poured into an album bro!

[@shaneclay1630]

these guitar bits really playin my heart strings

[@woyolo]

the jams in the end made me buy it. such a great tool.

[@Jmpwfdpdl]

These sounds are like album worthy....so fockinn good omg

[@hern19]

Do you have a bandcamp or something ? Because I love the music you're making

[@badperson]

Knobs is the worlds best salesperson

[@restesbull7296]

Great presentation. Seems like a composers dream machine.

[@thelantern9075]

Thanks for the superb demo, glad to see this not used as simply a techno machine.

[@nekufa]

So sweet video, thanks!

[@Radvapordeath]

Amazing job man would love more octatrack videos. This was inspiring to watch. I currently own an analog rytm and will be buying octa now due to your vid. Keep the good shit coming imm sub

[@BKMERRELL]

100% engaging, i was surprised when 17 minutes was up.

[@macros303]

Great choice from elektron to ask you to demo the new octa. So nice to hear something other than techno coming out of one of these boxes.

[@Josh-hq2pm]

The "young" musician in me said "holy shit! Look at all those lights and buttons! ". The adult musician that I am said " Jesus Christ, that's a lot of lights and buttons..."

[@johnw4115]

Lol

[@prntss]

Josh Mathus its a very deep machine. This demo only scratched the surface. But in a goood way

[@pureambientHD]

I know what you mean...couldnt have put it better myself...

[@patrickgoudriaan9760]

How steep is the learning curve? that's what I'm affraid of. (visions of me going to work without any sleep ) :(

[@jjlacey1970]

loppy lops. yh i used to think gear was amazing if it had more buttons and lights. i went mentle when buttons had lights on them. but then it became dimensional

[@mrnessss]

This looks like so much fun

[@KnightMirkoYo]

You killed it, as always.

[@LuisHouses]

that pedal is amazing :P

[@SeanDahlman1]

Love the new stuff. Thanks to your channel, my band actually has bought pedals seen here. Like the Julia. Have you considered demoing modulars? Like boutique Roland's or Waldorf. I'm currently using the Streichfett and I think you would like it too :). Keep up the awesome videos!

[@Knobs]

Yep! First modular demo will be up later this month. Streichfett is awesome, came very close to picking one up awhile back. It just nails that sound. Keep an eye for modular demo 1! It will be a combo demo.

[@Unifono2012]

Please don't do modular demos. Viewers are already bankrupt because of the pedal demos ;)

[@ChrisBuonoGuitar]

I just freakin' love what you do.

[@kiki_halo]

beautiful demo

[@thesnipecatcher116]

58 thumbs down...crazy world we live in. The way you are using the OT is the exact reason I bought one a few months ago...sadly, I’m still a bit in the dark on many aspects, but it’s getting there!

[@Nemorosus]

What a great demo. Finally some experimental music, not just techno. I´d love to try one out..but I guess I would never get how it works..

[@synthieboys8406]

Lovely! You pretty nailed it, octatrack and rytm are some lonely island synths indeed! Built like tanks

[@markytripp]

There are demos. Then, there is the definite demo that trumps all demos. This is that definitive life changing demo.

[@hollsound]

Many thx for this vid. You are king, as a Hungarian said for the best.

[@vaaalsongs4867]

Amazing work with this demo. Really inspiring stuff 🙌🏻

[@simonyricools]

Amazing. Thank u so much for showing us.

[@thepartyostrich]

Is there a place where you’ve uploaded the uncut version of any of the sessions used in this video? The session that started at 1:42 sounded really chill.

[@BennedDover]

*checks price* *sobs in corner*

[@danmankeyes]

how much was it? I couldn't find it

[@BennedDover]

Danny Keyes last I saw, thomann had it for €1444, or $1705

[@CC_Reads]

1300 new

[@johnbaudhuin7350]

$1299 new. zzounds has awesome financing options. I got mine that way. $250/month

[@Unifono2012]

You can get the mk1 used for about 800. It does everything the mk2 does. The mk2 was only a hardware update... new screen, new buttons, some additional buttons, new colour etc. But the os is the same

Realy nice! This will be also my next gear.

[@brucepattie7565]

Wow! Beautiful music.

[@Unifono2012]

How did you sample the guitars? With a preamp? Or an mic'd amp? Any effects before the OT?

[@mugiboogie]

loved this :-) music + demonstration = WOW!!

[@fray3dendsofsanity]

Knobs, when are you gonna do some Meris stuff? Would love to see you work with the Ottobit, Mercury7 and the new Polymoon!

[@FeistnFlink]

Great 👍 job showing off the Octatrack! Thank you 🙏

[@mario_actually]

what a great machine and what a great video about it.

[@jackwarne251]

Great presentation and creative direction! keep it up

[@megazoned3973]

I was already sold on getting one.. but wow.. this demo was amazing.

[@yewgong1248]

beware knobs bewitchery, besotted! OT is an extraordinary thing, like the piano, the violin, Spanish, tennis, drawing ... and the learning curve is similar. There’s a reason knobs addresses the creative guitarist then concedes “rather than try to explain everything (this takes time) ..”. Before you buy read the manual, watch every tutorial then spend at least a day with one.

[@MisterNiles]

Someone always beat me to the punch. You are doing exactly what I want to do with this machine :) I've been doing looping for a long time with pedals. I can't wait to get one of these machines. I'm sure I'll keep using my Line 6 looper, and sample it, but the Octatrack looks great. Btw - When I say you are doing exactly what I want to do with the Octatrack, I mean it. I was watching this video and my wife walked by and asked me if I was listening to myself. I wonder if we share some influences. I mean, I'm influenced by everyone from The Carpenters to Merzbow, but there are certain influences that rise to the top. As a guitarist I'm deeply influenced by what my friend dubbed the Friday Trio. The three guys whose last names begin with the letters F R and I. Robert Fripp, Fred Frith and Bill Frisell Sorry to ramble. Great sounds. Informative video. Can't wait for more. I have pre-ordered the Octatrack. I'm very patiently waiting. I'm excited to read the manual. I'm so glad it comes with an actual book. Thanks again.

[@daslewa]

This is simply amazing!

[@Giovy-Perez]

en verdad este video es musical no es una demostración normal.. voy a descargar el audio para escucharlo en mi computadora.. gracias Knobs"""

[@matthewcoldrick6110]

Excellent review-ish thing..... and so good to hear/see ambient experimental being catered for, thankyou . I forgive you opening with a major 7th guitar chord.I have to. I would also humbly request a -YTube Elektron review/explainer Jam featuring you , Cenk and The Cuckatron on a 3 way split screen tweak-fest. Make it so.

[@n3xt1nl1n3]

You make me want to spend all my money. Including money I don’t have. And I’m okay with that. And I am not okay with that. Thanks for some high quality content!

[@TravisRevell]

Absolutely love your video style!

[@lukasm-8845]

man seriously i don't even own an electric guitar i just watch your videos for the soothing music and dorky editing! you got a soundcloud/bandcamp? would love to listen to some full tracks.

[@Knobs]

Patreon is kind of the music release station for now: www.patreon.com/KNOBs Trying to get a better workflow going and release stuff more regularly