ELEKTRON Octatrack MKII [21/32] Entering demo mode

5.2 ENTERING DEMO MODE

In demo mode, the Octatrack MKII can play back a set of 16 demo patterns without need-

ing to have a Compact Flash card inserted. Demo mode is a great way to get acquainted

with the basics of the Octatrack MKII. Note that you can not save any changes made to

the sounds or patterns while in demo mode.

1. Make sure no Compact Flash card is inserted. Press and hold the [YES] key and then

switch on the Octatrack MKII. The screen shows that you are entering demo mode.

5.3 PLAYING THE DEMO PATTERNS

In demo mode, 16 demo patterns (A01–A16) are available.

1. Press [PLAY] to listen to pattern A01.

2. Press [PTN] + [TRIG 2] to select pattern A02, which is the second demo pattern.

3. Pattern A03 is selected by pressing [PTN] + [TRIG 3] key and so on.

4. Mute tracks by pressing [FUNC] + the [TRACK] key of the track you want to mute.

Unmute by repeating the procedure.

5.4 ADJUSTING PARAMETERS

Each track contains ﬁve TRACK PARAMETER pages. Here you ﬁnd the parameters that

aects the sample of the track. The keys used to open the pages are located directly

below the screen.

1. Make sure the pattern is still playing.

2. Press the [TRACK] key of the track whose sample you wish to aect.

3. To change the pitch of the sample, press the [SRC] key. The SRC page will open.

The parameter labeled PTCH changes the pitch of the sample. Turn DATA ENTRY

knob A to change the parameter value.

4. Try out the rest of the TRACK PARAMETER menu parameters to experiment with

the sound shaping possibilities.

5. To reload the parameter settings to their original state, press [FUNC] + [CUE].