The idea for me is to benefit from OT scenes (up to 250 assignable parameters !) and external gear control at the same time, but of course you may want to have something independent…
A lack of software updates? On average which Elektron box still in production got the least amount of software updates in its lifetime so far? Analog Heat maybe?
1.40 was a huge update and I didn’t even get the chance to try it! Really impressive that they managed to squeeze the new features/improvement in that “ancient” hardware.
I think Octatrack is the only currently manufactured Elektron device that supports neither Overbridge nor class-compliant audio (I think the Model: boxes support the latter). Moreover, CF cards are being taken over by SD cards. So an Octatrack MK3 is a logical next step.
Cheers - I loved the show as a kid. Regular dinner time viewing when it hit the UK. Actually remember my Dad being incredibly excited about the show . Anyway, just couldn’t place that scene but glad you could remember even if just for getting to see what Nagilum looked like in that wiki leak
Anyway, back to OT chat all - apologies for the (essential) side convo
Why do people think there is a new Octatrack coming? Because of promotions to boost sales during a slow time for electronics? It’s wishful thinking my friends, If anything I would be looking for Octatrack 2 or some other device that replaces it entirely and that’s not around the corner, not while Octatrack’s still sell so well. Elektron hired Rust engineers a few years ago for their new machines they have in the works but it takes a long time to create a new ecosystem. I think Syntone will be a thing before anything in the Octatrack realm see’s light. I am hopeful for an OS update for the OT though, I don’t think they have forgotten about us. Fingers crossed for pattern mutes, threshold recording, reworked pickup machines, track mutes that only mute trigs, and updated FX. I honestly don’t think I’ll see any of that but I would be OVER THE MOON if they even hit one of those.