Elektron Octatrack: History and Key Facts

The Octatrack DPS-1 (Dynamic Performance Sampler) is a digital electronic music instrument made by Elektron. An LCD surrounded by hand controls allows for the continuous playback of stereo audio and MIDI data while the user manipulates sampler, step sequencer, mixer, and effect parameters.

A redesigned Octatrack MKII was announced in June 2017, featuring an OLED display and backlit buttons. This version also added additional buttons for easier access to various functions. Aside from these hardware changes, the original and MKII versions function the same and run the same software.

In December 2020, 10 years after its original release, Elektron produced a limited number of Anniversary Edition units.

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