Huge thank you for this video. I was looking a long time for it. That is why I've actually bought Octatrack instead of Digitakt. To play the whole set without reloading anything.
I've been using track button + yes to arm the record track and then track button + no to disarm it. This helps me avoid having to go into the pattern mode and take the trig out from the recording lane. Its a bit faster and intuitive.
Thanks for making the video, got everything working and am happy with the results. One thing, Because of the curve of the fade, or really the lack of it, when the fader is in the middle both a and b are not at full volume. I'd like for the volume of each scene to only decrease once it is passed the halfway point. Is there a way to achieve this or is a crossfade curve adjust just a feature that doesn't exist on the octa? Thanks
@aikighost It is for this, as it is a workaround for something and it's a more complex proceedure to set up. I agree, it's not the most straightforward process at first, even for simple sampling, but once you get the hang of it it's fine. Also, the OT's new OS now has 'On- Shot recorder trigs', so overwriting your recorded loop is now nothing to worry about. You set the trig to record one cycle only and it will only re-record if you arm the track again.
@aikighost I also found the sampling frustrating at first, but it's a really simple and rewarding process once you grasp it fully. One aspect of it that I still have an issue with however, is lack of relatively infinite recording length (as opposed to being restricted to 32 steps). Other than that, it's the best bit of kit I own! While we're here, whats the ESX like? Every video I've seen seems a bit cheesey - can anything edgier be done on these machines? They look great but I'm not convinced.
@aikighost Cool, cheers :) Anything really not great about them? What would you say is the worst or most limiting aspect aboutt them? Sorry for asking all this, I just can't find any in depth info about them and you know what shops are like, patronising etc :)
@VYD239 Worst thing about the esx is the lack of a usb port for easy backup/sample transfer also it only has 1 LFO per sound which might be limiting for some. I do however really like the effects and the interface, I really like how its controls are laid out. Overall the octatrack is probably more interesting in terms of feature set, but I find the esx more instant and easier to jam on. I still also have my old korg es1 which is pretty ancient but has a certain something that I still love.
I have the MD and A4 into the Octatrack, trying to sample both but when I go over to SCENE B it doesnt seem to record because when I turn down the A4 to change pattern you can hear it when Im on SCENE B. Any ideas?
First, congrats on your octatrack videos ! Now, At min 7, you explain that the sample trig should be disabled when the loops is already sampled. Isn't it better to place a "ONE SHOT sample trig" rather than the regular sample trig ?
Huge thank you for this video. I was looking a long time for it. That is why I've actually bought Octatrack instead of Digitakt. To play the whole set without reloading anything.
Great video and well explained. I had been struggling with this for ages !
A bit of playing around with the levels has this running perfecto !
you opened a new world for me !! Thanks Tarekith!!
I've been using track button + yes to arm the record track and then track button + no to disarm it. This helps me avoid having to go into the pattern mode and take the trig out from the recording lane. Its a bit faster and intuitive.
Thank you so much... This is gold!
pretty slick - I didn't know about holding the rec trig and selecting the input in the edit menu
this is awesome cheers man
Thanks for making the video, got everything working and am happy with the results. One thing, Because of the curve of the fade, or really the lack of it, when the fader is in the middle both a and b are not at full volume. I'd like for the volume of each scene to only decrease once it is passed the halfway point. Is there a way to achieve this or is a crossfade curve adjust just a feature that doesn't exist on the octa? Thanks
Just to clarify the point about selecting inputs in recording trig setup.
Still helpful 10 years latet
very cool thanks for this
@aikighost It is for this, as it is a workaround for something and it's a more complex proceedure to set up. I agree, it's not the most straightforward process at first, even for simple sampling, but once you get the hang of it it's fine. Also, the OT's new OS now has 'On- Shot recorder trigs', so overwriting your recorded loop is now nothing to worry about. You set the trig to record one cycle only and it will only re-record if you arm the track again.
This is a pretty cool trick but I realized you forgot to talk about one of the menu.
@aikighost I also found the sampling frustrating at first, but it's a really simple and rewarding process once you grasp it fully. One aspect of it that I still have an issue with however, is lack of relatively infinite recording length (as opposed to being restricted to 32 steps). Other than that, it's the best bit of kit I own!
While we're here, whats the ESX like? Every video I've seen seems a bit cheesey - can anything edgier be done on these machines? They look great but I'm not convinced.
@aikighost Cool, cheers :)
Anything really not great about them? What would you say is the worst or most limiting aspect aboutt them?
Sorry for asking all this, I just can't find any in depth info about them and you know what shops are like, patronising etc :)
@VYD239 Worst thing about the esx is the lack of a usb port for easy backup/sample transfer also it only has 1 LFO per sound which might be limiting for some. I do however really like the effects and the interface, I really like how its controls are laid out.
Overall the octatrack is probably more interesting in terms of feature set, but I find the esx more instant and easier to jam on. I still also have my old korg es1 which is pretty ancient but has a certain something that I still love.
I have the MD and A4 into the Octatrack, trying to sample both but when I go over to SCENE B it doesnt seem to record because when I turn down the A4 to change pattern you can hear it when Im on SCENE B. Any ideas?
So can't you assign any sample in the track 1 with this trick ?
wow, so straightforward...
First, congrats on your octatrack videos ! Now, At min 7, you explain that the sample trig should be disabled when the loops is already sampled. Isn't it better to place a "ONE SHOT sample trig" rather than the regular sample trig ?