Vintage Elektron jam w/ Octatrack MkII, Monomachine MkII, Machinedrum MkII

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A live, semi-improvised performance, all on hardware, and inspired by the frantic energy of chasing deadlines. It's been a ton of fun to pair up these older Elektron devices, as it shows how each is complementary to the others. The Monomachine and Machinedrum also evoke a certain sound of music for me, from the mid-aughts to early 20-teens. It's also a good reminder that despite the new veneer, the Octatrack is showing its age (in mostly a good way).
Elektron Octatrack MkII - Five samples (four string parts, one high ambience), effects for Monomachine and Machinedrum, master effects and scenes
Elektron Monomachine SFX-60 UW MkII - SID arp, SID bass, high-pass chords, drum finale
Elektron Machinedrum SPS-1 MkII - Drums
Written and performed within a 48-hour period, and uploaded as is, with only a little compression/limiting on the master. Cello sample courtesy of Ian T. Lyckland.
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[@christdolphin69]

jesus man, you work that octatrack like it owes you money

[@urmumsbaps]

Shout out to anyone else who watched this then found out how much this setup would cost and cried

[@swillm3ister]

Yep... Octatrack Mk II = 1400 Monomachine Mk II = 2500 Machinedrum Mk II = about 2000 So I'm guessing around 6000 to 6500... This equipment is the best though. I think it would make the backbone of a serious studio or DAWless rig.

[@papaya160]

I've got a similar setup, octatrack analog rytm and analog four all mk1s for almost 2000 euros. I had the machinedrum and analog rytm for me is more usable, still analog 4 can't beat monomachine in any way. Miss my digitone...

[@chimneychap5142]

@@swillm3ister you ever listened to SOPHIE??? I think she really only used the elektron it defined her style.

[@swillm3ister]

@@chimneychap5142 not sure, but I'll do a search and see if I can find some of it to listen to. Thanks 👍

[@mod.3x]

so glad i found a used octatrack for 750

[@mishpult]

Would rarely listen an entire jam from start to finish, this though had me glued in all the way. Fantastic work

[@Schtoopot]

I got an Octatrack because of this video.

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

and...STILL...Some of the best Hoskingianna,-

[@nthirteen]

Beautiful work!

[@navboi12]

Masterfully pulled off Jay, just beautiful!

[@steviewebster]

Another great video! Great stuff, please do keep them coming.

[@basicfeelings8375]

It's amazing, beautiful track !

[@DylanParisMusic]

Gorgeous work here Jay!

[@mr.billhillerich]

Pretty amazing sounds, just love them all.

[@bashaenraets9156]

Really nice. Great atmosphere, good sounds: love it. Thanks!

[@ezequielsapir]

Wooow, great team, song and video!!!!

[@whikidazz]

My three all time favorite machines. You did a great job here!

[@nosherharris]

Awesome, now I'm even more excited about the octatrack I've ordered. Top work, thanks for sharing

[@piercings_]

awesome video ... you put on an amazing live performance. thank you!!!

[@stuff-dude5155]

it is beautiful

[@suburbanimal]

Very nice track/performance/demo !

[@IvarTryti]

That was a delicous jam, Jay! Love the chord progression and choice of instruments and sounds. I love the explanation, and that stop-then-play trick to get the arp back made me grin :D Awesome work!

[@ascetik]

Truly epic! Your breakdown of the strengths and weaknesses of each machine and 'the Elektron workflow' is spot on. It almost feels like a sonic love letter.

[@crimsonking90]

Thank you for playing the Monomachine! Got one last week and I’m in love!

[@rfj_4337]

Absolutely amazing! I’ve had all of these machines at different times throughout the years. This is the best I’ve ever heard them sound. Seriously, this is a masterwork. Like, I’m literally getting chills now. Bravo!

[@toneklang]

I enjoyed every last second of that. That was a treat to any Elektron and non-Elektron junkies (I'm sure). You definitely got a new subscriber. Thanks for that!

[@morethansunlight]

Beautiful

[@Aldoistaken]

Mannn, super nice jam once again

[@luckykraken5835]

You and jay are the cause of why i will probably buy an OT, im thinking so much about it lately ahahah

[@Glitterslimequeen]

Oh god this was beautiful

[@atimchak]

This may be my favorite track of yours of all time Jay and DEFINITELY the best holy trinity video I've ever seen. Anywhere. Just glorious.

[@dcosta7120]

Professional and knowledgeable. I can almost hear your voice explaining all facts in the subtitles. Your description of the Octatrack is so hilariously true. Well done

[@sonnizen1426]

Beautiful stuff! You really know them inside and out and the captions here and there were great.

[@JayHosking]

Thanks! I feel like I'm just getting started knowing them!

[@Megallicafan18]

This is astonishingly well made, Monomachine and MD are probably my favourite synths ever, the eerie early 00s nostalgia (times I can't remember very well myself due to the fact I was 4yo in 2000, but I think the faded idea I have of that time makes it even more interesting) is captured perfectly here thanks to your programming skills and Elektrons' tone both. Thanks!

[@aaronthompson317]

I’ve listened to this a few times. But not until today realized what a great piece of work it is! Love the how you manage the dynamics of each part. Awesomely complex but too noisy. That screechy pad sequence that runs throughout most of the track is killer and the ending with the strings is epic!

[@trig2010]

This is sonically gorgeous and massively inspiring. I’ve been pissing around with DAW centric setups for too long. This has made me realise that hardware is my future, and Elektron is my destiny.

[@sodiumlights]

flippin` stunning!

[@laslokovarik8076]

Best elektron jam of youtube !! thanks !

[@rawpiano]

Great as usual!! Thank you 💕

[@manuelgasco3733]

Suuuuuuuuper !!!!! Congratulations, thank you !!!!

[@geofff6671]

Love the commentary!

[@dougfa3515]

Thinking about how much is involved in this makes my head hurt. Pretty cool, man.

[@Buildingempires101]

I actually wish I hadn’t watched that, I just feel vastly inadequate and depressed now.

[@fattyboombatty7736]

It is easy to become dispirited when you see someone do it so well, but I think what's important is that you enjoy what you do yourself and keep learning. I've watched Jay, Ehsan Gelsi, Mr Dataline, etc, all brilliant at what they do, but also great teachers and I've slooowly gotten better to the point my wife no longer takes the P, but actually likes what I do :) Have fun.

[@perpetualboner5513]

He probably spent days if not weeks honing this track and another dozen of hours recording, no one really just makes a video like this in one day

[@riddimfernandez5139]

I love your videos dude!

[@rekursive6380]

this is amazing!

[@doak1694]

amazing job

[@grimtop4000]

that is really spectacular

[@jmmesaaudio]

Nice video, I hope to get and Elektron soon. Good sound! I love the textures.

[@brentladue]

damn this was amazing! really incredible how the song opened up around 90 seconds in, I had no idea there was THAT much ready to be unleashed. Only arrived here because I just found out about the Monomachine... and also how apparently it's impossible to get now and discontinued :(, looks like a blast. Thanks for the tune!

[@pistazienglace4899]

well this did catch me...beautiful!

[@DarkTapes]

Very awesome, I love that this jam comes with a story. :)

[@grandmasterjo1]

This is thee best combo of the Elektron’s machines. A class apart and ahead of its time. In 2007 I wanted the Monomachine and Machine drum I got the Monomachine in 2007 and was lost. I sent it back to Elektron in two days. 😭😭😭😭 And I still regret it each day. Then there were no videos or support and I knew little of sound synthesis. Today I miss it in my Elektron Arsenal

[@LordOfTheCavemen]

Amazing!

[@Matthewsavant]

The fact that the Monomachine and Machinedrum are considered vintage now gives me anxiety 😮

[@JayHosking]

It was meant *somewhat* tongue in cheek!

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

Lolol 🤣

[@dragonworker14]

One of the rarely tracks with musical inspiration in its sounds, well done, ilike it!

[@JordanService]

what a wild drum pattern!

[@SimonMenu]

OMG ! Thx for sharing that piece and comments are super usefull !!

[@gustavost86]

Loved it

[@WOODBELLSOILSHOP]

Ideal usage. The structure which does not get bored is also good.

[@benoitdewandel]

Wonderful

[@yojigenfactory4659]

very cool! fat drums and beautiful arpeggio!! nice!!

[@JohnWells2014]

No, thank you Jay for indulging me during my morning tea break!

[@elbugspinetta]

this is dope!!

[@HanjoSynth]

This gets linked everytime after a Moderat playlist I usually listen to and I am aways thinking is part of their set. Truly nice work on this one!

[@HanjoSynth]

2 years after I finally managed to snatch a Grey OT, MD and MnM. Time to try to get close to this : D

[@cepheid4288]

This is exceptional work. These units are great in capable hands. Still very relevant gear today.

[@JayHosking]

They really are capable units! I'm looking forward to exploring them a lot more. And thanks!

[@dstonedk]

this is excellent

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

This has become my good morning track of choice.! My nabours are elated., elevated, concrigated, emancipated, immaculated, syncopated, beamupulated, and Thank You, Jay, You make my day, - 🛸🚀✨

[@RathCampbell]

This is awesome!

[@jreynoldsish]

Excellent 👏👏👏 THANKS!

[@JonathanRCross]

Love the commentary.

[@zm6658]

alright, it's important that you know (if you have forgotten) how absolutely well done your stuff is. Jam aside, your text adds a vital dimension to your work here and in other videos. Thanks for constantly putting in the effort, its noticed and we're all grateful

[@JayHosking]

Really appreciate it, thanks.

[@tlatsegms]

Amazing⚡️

[@messer21]

That was sick 🙏

[@simonsherbourne]

Wicked stuff!

[@lergeworkman5208]

Thanks for indulging yourself

[@kiickinballistics]

Marvellous! ✊

[@IndieAuthorX]

You are one talented dood.

[@AllenJuddMusic]

Well done

[@papertarrasque]

Nice tune! I blame the silver Elektrons for the start of my GAS even though I never got to own one. It's cool to see more people putting out videos of gear that aren't the latest and greatest (maybe this is just the greatest).

[@lucianonotarfrancesco4443]

I love the look of the new Elektron boxes more than the old ones, but the old ones look so cool too, remind me a bit of telecommunications and electronics test equipment from the 80s

[@gebhardmeilinger8578]

Mk1 - black metal - rulez !! And they are very compact, in times of overfloating desks

[@aBunchOfPedals]

These are sweet. I always wanted to try the Elektron stuff.... you’re making it difficult to resist lol

[@grandmasterjo1]

The best of the best from elektron. It can never get better than this. Even if they relaunch both the MD and MM there will too many takers

[@am5790]

MnM and MD are top of the line design wise...I sill have not seen any machine with such beautifully designed interface and plate.

[@1120beats]

really really good

[@aleho1]

That’s dope

[@ConsoleGlow]

This is an awesome combo. I wish they re-released the monomachine and the machinedrum.

[@humanbeing_]

Dope AF

[@salanami]

Awesome!!! Full respect!

[@fattyboombatty7736]

Beautiful piece Jay. My OCT is the center of everything I do now I've got rid of the DAW - making music has become fun again :)

[@PhillyBoyRoy]

I appreciate the style of your videos even if the music isn't my cup of tea. thanks for showcasing this. i'm looking at replicating it

[@user-cf5mz4th7b]

Gooooooood !!!

[@syncworm]

Okay, one on my favourite channels at the moment! I should have pushed that sub button long ago. :)

[@midinerd]

Really inspirational. There's enough juice in the melody, and IDM, that this reminds me of Datassette.

[@JayHosking]

Amazing! I know little about genre, but I am a huge fan of Datassette (esp. People Without Mouths).

[@midinerd]

​@@JayHosking yup yup :)

[@midinerd]

@@JayHosking The tempo and accent moments of this piece remind me a lot of Datassette's thematic "Partita for Unattended computer" kind of a Latin percussion accent scheme

[@JayHosking]

@@midinerd I don't know it by name, but I'll look it up!

[@muaythaifred]

my jaw just dropped

[@JordanService]

This is a crazy ass jam dude... wtf is going on in your head, what a wild song. is it double time?... i don't know what is going on yet it so musical at the same time. Awesome work!

[@gebhardmeilinger8578]

Elektron rulez! They made the right gears.

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

ALL RIGHT 💯🙏

[@azbryand2]

Wow. Holy shit that was great.

[@laax8588]

really well played and made use of the OT scenes in a very exciting way. might steal some of your tricks though ;)

[@JayHosking]

Please do! I'm sure I stole half of them from the presets, and the other half from Dataline.

[@laax8588]

@@JayHosking no shame in stealing from the master himself XD

[@KILLABOMB_UK]

Sick

[@tendingtropic7778]

'well that could have gone worse' -> love it

[@mikenoface]

You say nostalgic, but these boxes still sound futuristic. Nice jam.

[@LousyFacelift]

Had an Octatrack and hated it. These vids have the potential to make me go out and buy one again, which seems a bit frightening to me. It probably still usn't for me but this makes me feel like I was so wrong! Great vid!

[@dvmhopkins]

That was great thanks, you plan on taking a look at a digitone, getting difficult to get hold of monomachine!

[@JayHosking]

Yeah, I've done a few tracks with the Digitone and really enjoy it, especially when run through something grimy!