Elektron’s Octatrack 1.4 OS makes both MKI and MKII go deeper

The latest OS update from Elektron takes the beloved workstation and adds a ton of new stuff – making it easier to randomize parameters, trigger sounds via MIDI, edit and perform.

Adam Jay on building live techno sets on Elektron gear – and why you should stay punk

The system has failed us, but not Adam Jay. He’s here to show us how he rigs up his latest live techno sets. And he can make 3 tiny waveforms on a $300 Elektron make you want to dance.

Peter Kirn - April 15, 2020

You can learn a lot from Surgeon’s live rigs

Our friends at Resident Advisor took a peek at the techno legend’s battle-tested live rigs. And it’s not so much about gear – it says a lot about musical technique.

Peter Kirn - November 12, 2019

Finally, a new controller for your feet, for software or hardware

Peter Kirn - March 23, 2018

New Elektron Octatrack OS is here, and trig conditions are awesome

Peter Kirn - November 3, 2017

Original Octatrack owners are about to get all the MKII OS features

Peter Kirn - October 6, 2017

Here are some of our favorite MeeBlip triode synth jams

Peter Kirn - August 19, 2017

Check out this detailed workflow comparison of Digitakt, Octatrack

Peter Kirn - July 4, 2017

Elektron unveils Octatrack MKII and a new would-be laptop killer is born

Peter Kirn - June 29, 2017

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