My loops were trimmed and prepped, i had a mental idea of the workflow i was going to use, and it only took me couple days to get it all functional and paired with my machinedrum once the octatrack ot arrived. If you are thinking of making a purchase and need a bit of insight, this video from cuckoo may help you make your mind up. A reading of the manual will be necessary, however. The sequentix p3 has already shown to the world how a really good hardware stepsequencer can look like. While i wrote this article in july info below is still helpful. Live sampling is a bit more complex, but its really not that difficult a machine. Cirklon is a totally new hardware sequencer design, with software based on the p3, but greatly improved both in usability and internal operation. You stated that you could do all of this on a mpc4000 for less money. Octaedit has been built in a modular fashion, where each module can be used for various tasks, and each module can interact with the other modules in various ways. On the other hand digitakt, which elektron is describing more as a sequence generator rather than an allinone performance machine, has its own unique character to which those limitations add a certain personality.
The octatracks front panel, which measures 34 x 18cm, provides hands. With cirklon you get 16 cvs,8 gates that can be used as outputs,inputs and clock outs, 5 midi ins and outs, 6 usb midi channels, din sync port and trigger outs for drums. Feb 22, 2010 sequentix has announced the cirklon, a hardware sequencer. My first octatrack tutorial is made with the newcomers in mind. Manual step triggeringli listep and realtime record functionli.
The cirklon has 5 midi outs and can also function as a class compliant usb midi interface to a host computer. Lastly, its worth remembering that machines such as the elektron octatrack. Heres a mega workflow comparison video, where im comparing them side by side in a number of aspects, explains cuckoo. Mar 11, 2018 the eternal long standing question on what tool is best, most fun and efficient for making music with samples. I was in the first production run, at that time there was no manual for the cirklon. The octatrack dps1 dynamic performance sampler is a digital electronic music instrument made after the machinedrum uw by elektron music machines. I use a p3 a much earlier model that colin built for a south african electro artist. Update 20171007 the mkii has release and the manual is online. Elektron octatrack performance samplersequencer reverb. Sequentix has announced the cirklon, a hardware sequencer. I was asked to play the vancouver mini maker faire again this year and i felt like playing something new. Octaedit is a crossplatform osxwindows software editor and librarian for the elektron octatrack dps1. As i had to look things up in the manual inevitable i wrote down the answer if i found it.
I spent some time going through the p3 manual to help me understand what its all about and help me make a decision. Theres a forum for it on the sequentix where colin answers pretty much all the questions put to him, im sure hed give you a great indepth explanation of the cv output timing. P3 is a pattern based, 8 track hardware midi sequencer. The cirklon tops the list, way above all the others. Cirklon is a best in class multitrack hardware sequencer. These samples together with guitar, modular synth and vocals make for a.
Heres hoping that some of these people show up at synthfest in october. It does a good amount of what cirklon does but not as nice a screen and no cv breakout. Octatrack dps1 recording equipment pdf manual download. Octatrack is pretty much perfect for what you want to do. If anyone pics it up send in some pics or scans of some of the pages. It does things elektrons wont, but i was getting rid of stuff before a big move. Recording of sounds is a breeze thanks to the intuitive user interface, but the fun really starts once the samples a. Which elektron is right for you digitakt or octatrack. View and download elektron octatrack dps1 user manual online.
I have a darktime, and my em1 has a pretty nice sequencer. Recording of sounds is a breeze thanks to the intuitive user interface, but the fun really starts. I hadnt known about either the cirklon or the pyramid until recently so a good show seems to be what these manufacturers need. So basically, i have two needs for my rigs that i have yet to fulfill getting a midi sequencer and a mixer i am content with. I dont use any external midi synths any longer and, i feel like i am under utilizing it. Octatrack is designed to revolutionize the concept of sampling. The usb port currently only supports interfacing the octatrack with a computer for the purposes of transferring files to and from the cf card. Elektron digitakt vs elektron octatrack synthtopia.
Jul 04, 2017 this rather lengthy post offers a comparison of the original octatrack vs the octatrack mkii from my perspective as a longtime octatrack user. Cirklon is a multitrack hardware sequencer, designed to be at the heart of your hardware midi, analogue or hybrid studio setup. Cirklon is a multitrack midi and cvgate hardware sequencer. It can do sequences but its primary usage is for a kind of ableton in a box.
Featuring five independent midi ins and outs, 19 rotary encoders with push switches, 2 assignable knobs, and 35 integrated leds. Despite all this, the pyramid is neat and selfcontained, you just need to give it some synths. The eternal long standing question on what tool is best, most fun and efficient for making music with samples. At least sequentix only charge you when its about to ship. For octatrack users here is video trip into the guts of the machine sampling tips and tricks to produce the grooves that you want. I already own one and could not live without it now. Jul 01, 2017 elektron digitakt vs elektron octatrack synthesist cuckoo shared this video comparison of the new elektron digitakt and the elektron octatrack. For playing back stems and mixing them its really pretty simple. I just got one and love it so far, but am just still learning how to use it.
Now youre talking about any sequencer, whilst mentioning one mpcx which costs more than the cirklon and your argument is. Hi, with some saved cash burning a hole in my pocket, and with elektrons sadistic tease campaing messing with my head, i am constantly looking for ways to spend that, and being the elektron fanboi that i am, would like to give my money to them. The cv seems tight to me but i have to to do any major measuring of the timing. I did not find anything about linear sequencing in the manual. Dont know if this might be a little too low and create steps during recording lave cc. Gearslutz had a nice chat with colin fraser of sequentix at superbooth 17, where he presented the new drum trigger module for the cirklon sequencer. I took to the beach to record ambient and rhythmic sounds for a song about fear and despair. I am selling my beloved cirklon mainly to expand my eurorack system with expert sleepers cv io. Update 20171007 the mkii has release and the manual is online here. Then i loaded some samples in and learned some of that side of things.
The manual tells about 24 or 48 ppq resolutiontime synchronisation. Utilization ive had it for only two days, but everything goes very quickly who knows a minimum machine though. With midi, cv and usb connectivity cirklon is designed to be the beating heart of your hardware midi, analogue or hybrid set up whether in the studio or on the road. It is the core to a live performance 8 x monosynth setup with the addition of an old mpu101 4 channel cv converter. Octatrack set elektron octatrack set, octatrack programs. May 02, 2017 gearslutz had a nice chat with colin fraser of sequentix at superbooth 17, where he presented the new drum trigger module for the cirklon sequencer. Sherman filterbank 2 classic filter effektgerate schneidersladen. Hardware sequencers the official sequentialdsi forum. With top level sets created by industry heavyweights, upcoming beatmakers and professional sound designers, youre in the right place for studio quality octatrack sample packs to enrich your music. Id say the sequentix cirklon, synthstrom deluge and even an mpc probably do some things better.
Sequentix cirklon mit cvio, sequencer, midicv, sequentix. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. Loopmasters possess the finest collection of royalty free octatrack sets and samples available anywhere. Operati on is subject to the following two conditions. Monomachine, octatrack mk2 synthstrom deluge squarp pyramid. With a name like octatrack it might go without saying that the heart of the unit is an eight track sequencer, which can be used to drive internal machines responsible for either playback or input of audio. This rather lengthy post offers a comparison of the original octatrack vs the octatrack mkii from my perspective as a longtime octatrack user. Never before has so much potential been offered by just one machine. Based on the result it is clear that octatrack is definitely the deeper box and it allow you to preload more materials. The octatrack dps1 is a sampling workstation with a builtin sequencer and effects a dynamic performance sampler in elektrons words, but the overall concept is quite different to what you might expect from obvious alternatives like mpcs. Social entropy engine vs sequentix cirklon lets talk sequencers, i feel like im always looking at them. Colin sequentix has really focused his design on controlled, read low, latency. So i decide to buy hardware, now to my question, what will be the benefit of a cirklon with ot.
You can control only the active tracks midi pages remotely via midi. I know theres a huge difference in price between the circuit and octatrack, but i can help thinking that the. Im tired to look after my work 8 ours in front of a screen once again. Cirklon community faqs cirklon downloads p3 downloads forum videos about artists who we are contact news shop cirklon downloads cirklon sequencer operation manual v1. Octratrack vs circuit vs op1 vs electribe sampler audiobus. Octatrack dps1 music equipment pdf manual download. Ok, so weve gone from cirklon vs mpc4000 to cirklon vs every sequencer ever made. In addition to its obvious basic functionality as a drum sampler and sequencer, the range of realtime processing options on offer make the octatrack much more than a sample playback machine. First, i read the manual cover to cover just to learn what is in it and what the octatrack can do. A new pdf manual containing details of all these new features is planned to accompany the update note. Benefit of a cirklon with ot octatrack elektronauts. I sequence my whole studio with it, five midi outs, five midi in, din sync out, usb midi, 16 cv outs, 8 gate outs. What i have read so far gone through the cirklon and schrittmacher manuals. Just me, or is octatrack manual the worst written document.
Fcc compliance statement this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Mint condition sequentix cirklon with cv io option, desktop breakout box, cable, locking psu and manual. Samples octatrack mki octatrack mkii overbridge sound packs transfer machinedrum machinedrum uw monomachine sidstation accessories general questions. The deluge also only has 1 midi inputoutput and relies on usb for greater. Any music gear discussions that dont fit into one of the other forums. And but also, forget the fact that calling 50yearold classical music modernist says a lot about how stagnant that scene might still be. I sold it when i started using octatrack more for sequencing.
Pick your subject analog drive analog four mki analog four mkii analog heat mki analog heat mkii analog keys analog rytm mki analog rytm mkii digitakt digitone digitone keys model. Elektron octatrack dps1 page 2 of 2 attack magazine. Even before it arrived i had read the manual and knew exactly how i was going to use it. Theres a totally forgettable procedure in the manual that explains how to. With rock solid timing, intuitive workflow and superb build quality, cir. Dear all, im new hear and at the end of the year i will buy or maybe trade a octatrack. Sequentix music systems home of the cirklon hardware sequencer. There is no way i could realistically pull off our longer sets with it.
I think the octatrack would give you something a bit different vs the maschine set up, while the mpc live will more likely give you a direct comparison to maschine and from what i have heard people who do this comparison usually quickly bail on the mpc live and run back to maschine. The cirklon is consider by many to be the overall best hardware sequencer, but getting your hands on one can be an arduous task. We compose songs in a daw at first and then i am trying to recreate these song inside of the octatrack. Swedish synthesists elektron have turned their attention to sampling and, with characteristic individuality, have created something quite unique.
Elektron octatrack mii vs octatrack mki a deeper look. An lcd surrounded by hand controls let a musician interact with sampler, step sequencer, mixer, and effect features while stereo audio and midi signals are continuously output. Sequentix music systems cirklon sequencer user manual 19 getting started with cirklon in order to follow these instructions for the cirklon sequencer, it will help to familiarise yourself with the layout of the front panel, and the names of the various controls. Apr 26, 2017 last but certainly not least, is the sequentix cirklon. The cirklon is a crazy advanced sequencer with more midi outs and cv capabilities, while the octatrack is more of a sampler. And cirklon has 64 tracks vs the xoxbox single track.
I dont have one so thats not my opinion, but that is a solid group so i usually trust the info that comes out of it more than. An audiofanzine reader, stephane lefrancois, has recently emailed me pointing me to his youtube channel where he has started an octatrack video tip series. Heck, even for controlling 4 midi devices, you could only have 8 discreet sequences for each and if one song happens to be something like abaacbbda, thats already half of your midi clips there so obviously pyramid is more for long evolving jams and single song. John rice told me he leans on it more than any of his top of the line and very complex moogstyle sequencers. The elektron digitakt is here, and the octatrack has a mkii version coming soon. Great sequencer this is, but afaik or better understood its a typical stepsequencer.
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