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5.2 ENTERING DEMO MODE
In demo mode, the Octatrack MKII can play back a set of 16 demo patterns without need-
ing to have a Compact Flash card inserted. Demo mode is a great way to get acquainted
with the basics of the Octatrack MKII. Note that you can not save any changes made to
the sounds or patterns while in demo mode.
1. Make sure no Compact Flash card is inserted. Press and hold the
[YES]
key and then
switch on the Octatrack MKII. The screen shows that you are entering demo mode.
5.3 PLAYING THE DEMO PATTERNS
In demo mode, 16 demo patterns (A01–A16) are available.
1. Press
[PLAY]
to listen to pattern A01.
2. Press
[PTN]
+
[TRIG 2]
to select pattern A02, which is the second demo pattern.
3. Pattern A03 is selected by pressing
[PTN]
+
[TRIG 3]
key and so on.
4. Mute tracks by pressing
[FUNC]
+ the
[TRACK]
key of the track you want to mute.
Unmute by repeating the procedure.
5.4 ADJUSTING PARAMETERS
Each track contains five TRACK PARAMETER pages. Here you find the parameters that
affects the sample of the track. The keys used to open the pages are located directly
below the screen.
1. Make sure the pattern is still playing.
2. Press the
[TRACK]
key of the track whose sample you wish to affect.
3. To change the pitch of the sample, press the
[SRC]
key. The SRC page will open.
The parameter labeled
PTCH
changes the pitch of the sample. Turn
DATA ENTRY
knob
A
to change the parameter value.
4. Try out the rest of the TRACK PARAMETER menu parameters to experiment with
the sound shaping possibilities.
5. To reload the parameter settings to their original state, press
[FUNC]
+
[CUE]
.
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