Elektron announced Octatrack II

Elektron announced the Octatrack MKII, a new improved, enhanced and modified Octatrack. A better version of itself, built to mangle samples in demanding environments. Ensured by: high quality buttons and hi-res encoders, a crisp OLED screen with fantastic viewing angles, a professional contactless crossfader and an increased count of dedicated buttons.

This is Octatrack MKII. The ultimate tool for live performers. Available in August for €1449/$1349

New Features

• Crisp OLED screen providing optimal feedback in dimly lit environments
• Ultra durable back-lit buttons. Rated for 50 million presses
• Contactless silky smooth performance crossfader
• Precise, hi-res encoders
• Increased amount of dedicated buttons enabling quicker workflow
• Balanced audio inputs with plenty of headroom

Highlights

• 8 stereo audio tracks
• 8 dedicated MIDI tracks
• Instant stereo sampling
• Real time sample time-stretch & pitch-shift
• 2 × insert FX per audio track
• 3 × LFO per track
• Live friendly Elektron sequencer
• Contactless performance Crossfader
• Crisp 128 × 64 OLED screen
• Hi-res encoders
• Durable back-lit buttons
• 1 × ¼” headphones output
• 2 × ¼” impedance balanced main output
• 2 × ¼” impedance balanced cue output
• 4 × ¼” balanced external input
• 1 × USB 2.0 High Speed port
• MIDI IN/OUT/THRU ports
• W340 × D185 × H63 mm (8.5 × 7.2 × 2.5″) including knobs and rubber feet
• Weight approx. 2.3 kg (5 lbs)
• Fully compatible with Octatrack MKI projects/data

More info here: Elektron | Ooctatrack MKII