ELEKTRON Octatrack MKII [23/32] The sequencer

Pressing the [TRIG 9] key will add a sample trig to track 1, [TRIG 10] key adds a

sample trig to track 2 and so on. You will be able to hear all recorded sample trigs

the next time the pattern starts over.

5.8 USING PARAMETER LOCKS

A parameter lock allows individual parameter values for a trig. It is one of the most import-

ant Octatrack MKII features.

1. When in GRID RECORDING mode, hold a [TRIG] key and then tweak a parameter.

The screen graphics of the adjusted parameter will become inverted to indicate

that the sample trig now is locked to the value you have set. The [TRIG] key for the

sample trig will ﬂash to indicate that a parameter is locked for that step.

To remove all locks for a sample trig, press the [TRIG] key of the locked trig twice. You

can also remove single locks. Hold the [TRIG] key while clicking the DATA ENTRY knob

corresponding to the locked parameter to do so. The inverted graphics will disappear,

and the parameter lock is now removed.

6. THE SEQUENCER

The Octatrack MKII's sequencer stores information in patterns. Patterns consist of infor-

mation about how the eight audio tracks and eight MIDI tracks should be played back.

6.1 SELECTING A PATTERN

1. Press [BANK] + [TRIG 1–16] key to select bank A–P.

2. Press [PTN] + [TRIG 1–16] key to select pattern 1–16.

Patterns containing data are indicated with green [TRIG] keys. The currently active pattern

is indicated by a red [TRIG] key. Empty pattern slots are indicated with unlit [TRIG] keys.

6.2 PATTERN CONTROL

Pressing [PLAY] will start the playback of a pattern. Pressing [STOP] will stop the play-

back of all tracks, except tracks containing Thru machines. The sound will be cut o, but