One2 recording with src3?

Elektron Gear Octatrack
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Hi

I am trying to record internally with these settings.
TRIG = one2
INAB = -
INCD = -
SRC3 = Main’
RLEN = max
QREC= PLEN

I have recorded 6 samples on six different tracks , 4bars long each. I just want to resample them so they are all in one track and exactly 24bars. Then I can play them all from one track using slices.

But when ever I hit the record button I get no audio recorded. I am pusing the AB record button to sample. I ma thinking because I have AB set to [-] maybe that’s why.

So my question is what button do I hit to start sampling SRC3, I have tried hitting that midi button , but that just takes me into the midi tracks…

Thanks for any help.

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You could use recorder trigs. I find this much easier for making sample chains, or resampling.
Place your recorder trig on step one. In Control memory menu, increase reserve memory to maximum.
TRIG- One.
INAB -
INCD-
SRC3 Main
RLEN MAX
QREC OFF.

Set master sequencer length to 384 (you want 24 four bars of recording so 16x24 =384 steps)
hit play. Remove your recorder trig after recording has started. (or have it set as a one shot recorder trig)

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The problem is that the recording won’t stop.*

You have to press Track + Midi to stop SRC3 recording. I guess you are in PERSONALIZE > QUICK REC mode ? That option is not great with SRC3 and OT MKI.

Do you use 6 x 4 bars chained patterns or a pattern with 1/8 scale to resample the 6 recordings ?

Instead of max Recording Length, I’d set Memory Config > Dynamic Record = Yes, so that you’ll be able to record with max availble memory.

TRIG = ONE2
QREC = 384

Start Recording with rec trig or one shot trig. To stop the recording press Track + Midi twice, out of REC SETUP or Grid Recording Off.

You have to press twice when the recording started with a rec / os trig, otherwise 1 suffice.

*The only way to stop recording automatically is to use a defined RLEN (64 steps max, not dependent on scale settings), or use midi tracks to send appropriate messages, with midi loopback.

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If you want to use the quick rec mode (like I always do), you have to be in the rec setup menu (function +rec ab) for the midi button to work as record button for src3 (with the one/two setting) on mk1.
Sezare is spot on ofcourse, but I dont like to use 2 hands or fingers to start sampling.

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I use one hand and 2 fingers (or my nose? :thinking:) but I can understand.
To make Midi button work, you have to be in REC SETUP modes and with GRID RECORDING OFF! Too risky, warping my head if I want to place a rec trig…

The fact that I can switch to midi mode by mistake or miss my records made me forget Quick mode.

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Kinda stuck with quick mode, but im always manual sampling, so that works for me. Maybe I should try placing rec trigs more often, always forget about those :face_with_raised_eyebrow:.
I had lots of trouble getting sampling right in the beginning, but once setup right for your preferences, octatrack is a sampling beast.

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Different tools for different jobs.
If I am sampling some vinyl or radio to chop up later, manual sampling works best for me.
If I am resampling in a live performance context, recorder trigs are the way for me.
Making sample chains, or resampling for later use, recorder trigs mean I have to spend less time trimming the samples.

I dont use quick mode for similar reasons as sezare56.

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Thanks guys. This thread really helped. In particular the tip from Sezare regarding hitting TRACK + MIDI button twice to stop the recording (if track was started by a trig). That one sorted me out!

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Maybe I never really understood the advantage of rec trigs though. Whats the advantage of arming a rec-trig or manually starting the recording quantized to the beat/bar? (Except for crazy sequenced recordings and stuff)

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Main advantage for a regular resampling of your track with rec trigs : recording starts from the beginning of your sequence, just after play.

I tend to use more the rec buttons with quantize to start long recordings. And I use crasy sequenced rec trigs too. :slight_smile:

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IS it a way to automate futur slicing writing during a recording ?
I know I hope so much :smile:
Like if I want a slice on a recording, all 3 beats.
Or should I go in the edit menu ?
I dont like this menu so much :sad:

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What about start points? 0, 32, 64, 96 corresponds to 4 slices.

Slices are additional markers, you have to create them in the AED Slice menu or with Octachainer /Octaedit. You can have pre-slices samples, you can reorganise slice order of a sample resampling it with new start / slice points, but slices have to be created once.

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