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Description

Introducing the Elektron Octatrack DPS-1, a true game-changer in the world of music production and performance. This revolutionary instrument is not just another sampler, it's a complete reimagining of what a sampling machine can be. With its 8 individual sample and sequencing tracks, the Octatrack DPS-1 offers an unsurpassed level of flexibility and control, making it an ideal tool for both studio production and live performance. At its heart is an intuitive user interface that puts you in the driver's seat, allowing you to manipulate samples and incoming audio in real-time with dynamic pitch shifting, time stretching, and a range of other effects.

Key Features: - 8 individual sample and sequencing tracks - Comprehensive and pioneering studio device - Intuitive user interface for dynamic real-time control - 16 banks of 256 patterns for ample storage and variety - Ability to heavily process samples and incoming audio - Dynamic pitch shifting and time stretching capabilities - Wide range of effects including delays and filters.

Product specs

Brand Elektron
Model Octatrack DPS-1
Finish Black
Year 2010s
Made In Sweden
Categories Samplers, Sequencers
Analog / Digital Digital
MIDI I/O MIDI Input, MIDI Output, MIDI Through, USB MIDI
Number of Pads 16 Pads
Polyphony 8 Voices

FAQs

What is the primary function of the Elektron Octatrack DPS-1?

The Elektron Octatrack DPS-1 is a dynamic performance sampler designed for live performances and studio work, allowing for real-time sample manipulation, sequencing, and looping.

How many audio tracks can the Octatrack DPS-1 handle simultaneously?

The Octatrack DPS-1 can handle up to 8 audio tracks simultaneously, offering extensive flexibility for live sampling and on-the-fly audio manipulation.

Is the Elektron Octatrack DPS-1 compatible with external MIDI devices?

Yes, the Octatrack DPS-1 features MIDI input, output, and through, allowing it to integrate seamlessly with external MIDI devices for expanded control and sequencing capabilities.

What sampling rate does the Elektron Octatrack DPS-1 support?

The Elektron Octatrack DPS-1 supports a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz, which is standard for high-quality audio playback and recording.

Can the Octatrack DPS-1 be used as a standalone unit for live performances?

Yes, the Octatrack DPS-1 is designed to function as a standalone unit, making it ideal for live performances with its powerful sampling, sequencing, and effects capabilities.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Versatile: studio in a box for live, sound processing, and track making

  • Powerful sampler with deep feature set for creative sound manipulation

  • 8 track MIDI sequencer for programming hardware

  • Unique effects like chorus, delay, flanger, bitcrusher, distortion

  • Ideal for making techno loops and sequencing synths

  • Central mixing station capability for audio routing

  • Enhances live performance with real-time effects and parameter locks

CONS

  • Steep learning curve; demands time and effort to master

  • Lacks a user-friendly interface, making initial use challenging

  • Not polyphonic, limiting chordal playback on samples

  • Requires extensive knowledge of audio engineering to fully utilize

  • Some aspects remain confusing even after prolonged use

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Elektron Octatrack DPS-1.

Features and functionality

  • The MKII offers more input headroom and extra buttons that reduce the need for multiple button presses, enhancing user efficiency.

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  • The Octatrack MKI and MKII share the same firmware, but the MKII includes additional shortcut buttons for improved usability.

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  • The Octatrack offers 4 outputs and 2 effects per track, plus 2 master effects, setting it apart in terms of performance capabilities.

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User experience

  • The DPS-1's learning curve is steep, but once mastered, it becomes a versatile tool used frequently across various scenarios.

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  • Owners report a continuous learning curve with the Octatrack, still discovering new capabilities even after years of use.

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  • Owners express concerns about the longevity of DPS-1 components, particularly encoders, suggesting potential wear over time.

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Setup and maintenance

  • For those using the DPS-1, the 85mb RAM handles extensive setups, such as three-hour DJ sets with multiple static and flex tracks, without issues.

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Other

  • MKI units may be over a decade old, so checking for recent manufacturing dates can prevent potential wear-related issues like encoder and button deterioration.

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Use cases and applications

  • An owner successfully used the DPS-1 for a three-hour DJ set, utilizing crossfades between static tracks and multiple loaded samples, demonstrating its robust capabilities.

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  • The Octatrack can serve as a brain for setups, integrating smoothly with synths like Peak and Prologue 8, while also handling atmospheric samples effectively.

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Comparisons

  • The Digitakt has better effects quality and additional outputs compared to the Octatrack, which colors recorded sound more distinctively.

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Value and pricing

  • Used Octatrack DPS-1 units frequently sell for $500-$700, with mint condition listings potentially reaching $680, often including original packaging and accessories.

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  • Some buyers have found Octatrack DPS-1 units for as low as $550 on platforms like Reverb, usually lacking original packaging or manuals.

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  • In Australia, Octatrack DPS-1 units in near-new condition have been purchased for around $653 USD, indicating regional price variations.

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daed

Fantastic machine

I use this mostly for live shows, but it is damned deep and powerful. I can't honestly add much to any technical specs and descriptions that exist already. Bit of a learning curve, but worth it.

olehojerhansen

Great machine!!!

Excellent quality, but an quite steap learning curve. Best hardware sampler on the market:)

trevor_p_dericks

Complicated but rewarding

Takes time to set up and learn. After that it becomes a great tool in the studio for new sound beats and inspiration!

summedanddot

Elektron Octatrack DPS1 Sampler

just got one a few weeks ago and still thinking its one of the best Elektron Octatrack DPS1 Sampler

patrick_richardson

a modular swiss-army knife of classic and modern sampling

see my "1 year after purchasing" review here:

https://thepatrickrichardson.blog/2016/06/01/my-octatrack-at-year-1/

bobjack

Best!

Bestest sampler that i know... MIDI sequencer... Real live performance machine - real time effects, parameter locks...

Artist usage

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See how Thom Yorke uses Elektron Octatrack DPS-1

Thom Yorke

Singer, Guitarist

Radiohead

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Thom Yorke uses the Elektron Octatrack DPS-1, as detailed on the King of Gear Tumblr page.

See how Flume uses Elektron Octatrack DPS-1

Flume

Music Producer, DJ

What So Not

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Flume's Elektron Octatrack DPS1 Sampler can be seen in this Instagram photo of some of his gear.

See how Boys Noize uses Elektron Octatrack DPS-1

Boys Noize

Music Producer

Dog Blood

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"The Elektron Machinedrum, Elektron Octatrack and the [Roland] Jupiter-6 are my favourite hardware machines."

"...right now, also, one of my favorites. Because it's basically any kind of sampler where you put in all your sounds, or you put in loops, or even longer pieces of music. And you can real-time chop them up in here. It's very intuitive. There's a lot of randomness I like about it. This also - similar to the Monomachine - you have 8 tracks where on each track you can program one sequence... it has different FX sections as well, the first which is the most important is the pitching, but also you can choose the start point of the sample. So you can basically choose where the signal should start from the whole audio file. And you can move around, most of the time a lot of cool things happen."

See how Alessandro Cortini uses Elektron Octatrack DPS-1

Alessandro Cortini

Keyboardist, Music Producer

Nine Inch Nails

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"The Elektron stuff is always on and always getting some action, particulary the Octatrack wich is (...) probably one of the most revolutionary instruments of the last 20 years. (...) I've never been a sampling guy, and the Octatrack changed the way I approach sampling. Even the simplest sound bite can be transformed into a song."

See how SOPHIE uses Elektron Octatrack DPS-1

SOPHIE

Singer, Music Producer

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seen at 2:08 in her studio

See how Richard Devine uses Elektron Octatrack DPS-1

Richard Devine

Keyboardist, Composer

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Richard Devine has the Elektron Octatrack on the floor of his Euro rack modular synth corner of his North Carolina-based studio. An image of it can be seen in the video (8:55).

The Octatrack is an 8 track performance sampler and features the following:

Instant Sampling & Remixing Radical Audio Manipulation Possibilities Real-time Pitch Scaling and Time Stretch Next Generation Elektron Step Sequencer Dual Assignable FX Per Track Assignable Multi-Parameter Crossfader

See how Panda Bear uses Elektron Octatrack DPS-1

Panda Bear

Singer, Guitarist

Animal Collective

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“I do love the Octatrack. I’m not a big fan of using a laptop on stage myself. I’m not opposed to it, I just never felt like I could figure out a way of doing it where I felt like I was still performing or that there was a flexibility to it. I know Daniel from Oneohtrix and, talking to him, he’s found a way to achieve that, but I haven’t really sorted it yet.

So, the Octatracks are essentially my way of having Ableton in a box if you deal with it a specific way. I’m basically taking stems of the studio recording over seven of the tracks, using the eighth as a master channel. Typically I’ll take drums, bass, weird percussion stuff, weird sound stuff and maybe a main melodic component so I know everything’s set up with that template.

There are two Octatracks, both of which contain the exact same information on the card and I kind of mix from one song to the next. Some nights I do it better than others but it’s essentially DJing the stems of the record," says Panda Bear, in this article.

See how Legowelt uses Elektron Octatrack DPS-1

Legowelt

Music Producer

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In this YouTube video of Legowelt's Boiler Room performance at Chile, the Elektron Octatrack DPS-1 can be seen starting at 0:02

See how Avey Tare uses Elektron Octatrack DPS-1

Avey Tare

Singer, Guitarist

Animal Collective

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In this AMA avey tare says he used the octatrack in the making and performing of eucalyptus

See how Amelie Lens uses Elektron Octatrack DPS-1

Amelie Lens

Music Producer, DJ

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The Octatrack can be seen in the background, above the Analog Four to the right of the frame.

See how Surgeon uses Elektron Octatrack DPS-1

Surgeon

Music Producer, DJ

Online meets Surgeon

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23:47 see Surgeon using Elektron Octatrack DPS1 Sampler for his live set

See how Andy Stott uses Elektron Octatrack DPS-1

Andy Stott

Bassist, Composer

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Played in this video.

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