OT vs MD

deebee · 2014-05-25T19:46:45.000Z

Hi guys

I’m thinking of buying an Octatrack to use as a sampler and also a drum machine filled with samples.

I own an MD+ UW but I’m not so keen on the synthesized sounds. I use a lot of samples and the GND machine to control my Roland SH101.

My question is can the OT also create GND impulses to control the sh101?

thanks

William_WiLD · 2014-05-25T20:13:09.000Z

I don’t think there’s GND machine in the OT, OT is a 8 machine sampler (different kind) and 8 Midi control

NO GND impulses in the manual of the OCTA

Maybe other member will confirm. but OCTA not generate sound, there’s no synth machine capabilities

Huck_Farper · 2014-05-25T20:24:05.000Z

pretty sure you could control it with some samples though, just run them on the cue out so you can separate it from your mix

the_dreammer · 2014-05-25T22:20:42.000Z

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pretty sure you could control it with some samples though, just run them on the cue out so you can separate it from your mix

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While this is technically true… I am sure, that if you have an impulse sample or some rimshot sample… you can do it with your octa…
but its not as fun as it is on a machinedrum where you can have a dedicated output for this… and the cue can be used for more fun
then just “an impulse” sample… I would really hate to loose a track on my octatrack do simulate a clock-signal.
so technically possible… yes… is it efficient use… not really … not in my book… but then again… what I do doesn’t have to be fun for others…

sicijk · 2014-05-25T22:41:02.000Z

Yes you can,with the LFO Designer you can also create arpeggios and various amenities.
But OT has so much more…the only doubt i have is when you say you are not keen to synthesis…
…Octatrack is a so deep machine that needs a lot of dedication, like for synthesis. Using it for CV/Gate - as already happened with your MD…would be IMHO a great wasting

NickD · 2014-05-27T09:20:18.000Z

The 101 will usually accept a wide range of sync inputs, including samples of pulse waves, rimshots etc. If you’re thinking of replacing the MD with an OT, try triggering the 101 with a few samples from the MD. If it works with the MD it’ll work with the OT.

As noted, you’ll have to sacrifice a track for this, but that’s not a huge price to pay for syncing a 101 - and you can use plocks to program audio around the trigger samples if you need to (e.g by panning the aux output when the trigger plays).

You can also bring the 101 back into a THRU track for extra processing - I’ve been syncing a 202 via the A4 and processing it in an OT track, plocking overdrive and reverb etc. - great fun.

You could also expand later to add something like a Doepfer MSY2 (or a cheap auxiliary sampler) so the OT can drive the 101 via MIDI, freeing up that track. But having six or seven OT tracks plus a synced 101 is still a really strong setup offering years of excitement.