If only, the thought goes, you could fluidly manipulate loops, samples and even complete song structures, resampling at will, all via a dedicated hardware box. I've lost count of the number of times I've heard the same wish expressed by others who are seriously into live electronica but obstinately refuse to take a laptop on stage. In my world it's Ableton Live in a Box - or something similar. What, in 2011, is the world really waiting for? Not a flying car or a robot housemaid nor even a portable jetpack, I suspect. Swedish synthesists Elektron have turned their attention to sampling - and, with characteristic individuality, have created something quite unique. The Octatrack's front panel, which measures 34 x 18cm, provides hands‑on control of each and every function - no software editors here!
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