So… I bought an OT Mk2 recently to accompany my DSI Tempest for performing electronic music in a live setting. I have been hearing endlessly how the OT is deeper, functionality wise, than say the Pacific Ocean for example… as far as what this machine is capable of. Which is great to hear! Thats why I got it… I had an idea mapped out in my head as to how I was going to approach a live performance with the OT and incorporate its abilities. I knew what I wanted to do I just had to figure out how to do it. But recently Ive been feeling like maybe this isn’t the machine for me… One of the uninspiring moments was when I came to a realization (hopefully Im wrong) that each track, which has 4 parts, is locked into the same pattern. Otherwise you have 8 tracks, which each containing 4 different versions of itself all with different patterns, machines etc. Which makes for a ton of sounds and creative possibilities !
Basically, Im going to keep reading non stop on the OT, as much as I can to keep learning… (My favorite part of buying a new instrument) … but if you would do me the kindness and so I can indulge, id love to hear some of your thoughts/stories/etc. on the OT. I know how passionate y’all are about this machine. I know its powerful from what Ive heard, but lately I feel I’m missing something or maybe I over hyped it… I don’t know. I apologize if this comes off as pessimistic in any way at all, not my intentions! Just a little discouraged…
Edit: TL;DR
tell me how much you love your Octatrack and why? What do you use it for?
Thanks so much!