The Ultimate Octatrack FX Template

The Ultimate Octatrack FX Template 1.5.3 and The Ultimate Octatrack Template 2FF

The Ultimate Octatrack Template now includes a version with sample playback called, Ultimate Octatrack Template 2FF. This version, complete with 8 new FX and instructions, can be found in the included download. Additionally, we have provided a tutorial video to guide you through its use.

INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS:

Plug in the USB to your Octatrack -> On your Octatrack press PROJ to enter the Settings -> System -> USB Disk mode ->

Your Octatrack will mount as a disk on your computer. Open your Octatrack drive on your computer and find your set folder (typically called PRESETS MKII if you have a MKII).

Open your set folder on your Octatrack via your computer -> Drop the UNZIPPED project folder called Ultimate Octatrack FX Template x.x in with your other project folders on your Octatrack.

Press NO on your Octatrack to leave disk mode.

Open the project file called Ultimate Octatrack FX Template x.x on your Octatrack.

GETTING STARTED:

Video tutorial and demo of Ultimate FX Template:

Video tutorial and demo of Ultimate Octatrack Template 2FF:

All Banks and Patterns are populated with the Ultimate Octatrack FX Template x.x at a default tempo of 120 BPM and a pattern sale of 64 steps (4 bars).

***Clicks and pops can be caused by unstable BPM from external clocking sources. To avoid this use a stable clocking source such as the Octatarack itself.

***Audio MIDI Channels are disabled by default.

- Effects with an asterisk have FREEZE delays.

- "ALL" refers to effects that effect the entire mix with the same effect on both inputs A/B and C/D.

RECORDING LOOPS: To initiate a full recording press YES. Both recording buffers will initiate recordings at the beginning of 4 bars or step 1/64. Crossfade quickly into recorder scenes.

- To record on only A/B Press Track 4 + YES, a recording will start at the beginning of 4 bars or step 1/64.

- To record on only C/D Press Track 8 + YES, a recording will start at the beginning of 4 bars or step 1/64.

- All recordings are recorded at unity gain.
TO SAVE A RECORDING TO FILE: Press FUNC + REC 3 and choose "Save This Recording". This is useful for creating stems to save and use in other projects or to transfer to your computer.

COMPRESSORS: Separate compressors are available on both stereo input sets A/B and C/D. By default, they apply mild tasteful compression to your whole mix. To set custom compressor values for each pattern, lock the compressor effect parameters on the first step of Track 1 and Track 5 within each pattern.

SIDECHAIN PUMPING: Sidechain pumping is available on all patterns and all parts. By default the pattern is 4 on the floor. To use the sidechain pumping effect turn up LFO 1 depth on Track 5. To adjust where the ducking occurs copy and paste the BRIGHT GREEN TRIGS on Track 5.

STUTTER FX: FREEZE DELAYS are available seperately on Tracks 1 and 5. To use the the FREEZE DELAY hold FUNC + DOWN ARROW and select DELAY CONTROL. GREEN button 9 controls the FREEZE DELAY for inputs A/B and GREEN button 13 controls the freeze delay for inputs C/D. Press 9 + 13 to FREEZE the entire mix. FREEZE DELAYS occur before effects are applied so you can hold a frozen buffer and then apply effects.

RECORD STACKING TRICK:

1. Press YES to start a recording of both inputs.
2. Perform on either the A/B side or the C/D side by adjusting parameters or playing new notes.
3. After that, crossfade to the scene that reflects those changes. If you were on the A/B side, crossfade to scene 14; if you were on the C/D side, crossfade to scene 15.
4. Once you've done this, select the side you haven't recorded on by highlighting the Track that records the opposite input. If you recorded on A/B, highlight Track 8; for C/D, highlight track 4.
5. Now prepare to play something on the machines you haven't recorded on and press REC 3.
6. At the beginning of the next 4 bars, the recording will start.
7. After you have finished recording, switch to scene 16. Your crossfader should already be fully engaged since you started on either scene 14 or 15.

SHIK MIDI CONTROLLER TEMPLATE INCLUDED:

12/16/23

- OT Ultimate FX Template updated to 1.5.3: now includes a printable overlay for the FX scenes and Parts. You can purchase a high quality sticker from Modbang here: www.modbang.com/modbang-shop/ultimate-octatrack-fx-template-overlay-sticker-by-ezbot

9/24/23

- Changed record quantization to PLEN (pattern length) to accommodate for the overdub record stacking technique. Watch that video:

9/23/23

- Updated the template comparison sheet to reflect all templates including a difficulty to learn rating.

7/30/23

- Fixed typo in project name.

7/23/23 1.5 Update

- Changed Project name to Ultimate FX Template
- Added SHIK MIDI controller support for both Ultimate FX and 2FF templates
- Ultimate FX Template 1.5: Locked all scene values so you can easily recall them when using a MIDI controller or if you have bumped an encoder. Use FUNC + RELOAD to return to default values.
- Adjusted a few minor gain settings for a more even response from a few freeze delay effects.

5.9.23

- Updated to The Ultimate Octatrack FX Template to 1.1
- PART 2's (BUILD) Standard Delay now operates with a default volume above 0, leading to a slight pitch change when the delay reverts to its default speed on the melodic side.
Improvements were made to the following effects:

- SPACE: Hallway Riser, Space Return, Surco Riser V2, Melody Pass, EZ Drummer, EZ Drummer + C/D Looper, and Modulated Space Looper.
- BUILD: Auto-Pan + High Pass, Stereo Drum Riser, Modulated Chorus Filter, Rhythmic Stutter, Rhythmic Space Stutter 2, and Melody Octave Up.
- CRUSH: Crush Filter, Burning Filter, Walk Lightly, Flanger Buildup, EZ Drummer 2, and Tape Reel Speedup.
- PARTY: Modulated Echo Freeze, Rhythm Ripper, LFO Twist, and Lo-Fi Build.

FX BLOCKS: Space, Build, Crush, Party

64 Scenes across 4 Parts. To move to a different set of 16 scenes/fx press PART and use the arrow keys to select a new SET OF 16 EFFECTS.

6.13.23

Ultimate Octatrack Template 2FF Update Only:

- Updated Template Bundle to 1.1.6

- Fixed several bugs regarding volumes on Sample tracks.

- Tracks 4 and 8 are no longer CUED by default.

- Removed playback trigs on tracks 4 and 8.

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Scenes 1-16:

Part 1 - Space

1. Hallway Riser
2. Space Return
3. 1/2 Note Filtered Looper (ALL) *
4. Surco Riser V2 (All) *
5. Space Drummer
6. Acid Delay
7. Melody Pass
8. EZ Drummer *
9. High Pass Filter 12db (ALL)
10. Low Pass Filter 12db (ALL)
11. Resonate High Pass (ALL)
12. EZ Drummer + C/D Looper *
13. Modulated Space Looper (ALL) (Requires RECORDING of both A/B and C/D, Press YES)
14. A/B Input Looper (Requires RECORDING of inputs A/B, Press YES or Track 4 + YES)
15. C/D Input Looper (Requires RECORDING of inputs C/D, Press YES or Track 8 + YES)
16. Master Looper (ALL) (Requires RECORDING of both A/B and C/D, Press YES)

Part 2: Build

1. Chorus Riser *
2. Auto-Pan + High Pass (ALL)
3. Stereo Drum Riser *
4. Stereo Drum High Filter
5. Modulated Chorus Filter
6. Off World Filter
7. Chorus and Smile Pass 1/2 Note Looper *
8. Chorus and Smile Pass
9. High Pass Filter (12db)
10. Low Pass Filter (12db)
11. Rhythmic Stutter (to customize the stutter rhythm open LFO menu 2 on track 5 and adjust the LFO designer)
12. Rhythmic Space Stutter 2 (to customize the stutter rhythm open LFO menu 2 on track 5 and adjust the LFO designer)
13. Melody Octave Up (C/D) (Requires Recording of inputs C/D)
14. A/B Input Looper (Requires RECORDING of inputs A/B, Press YES or Track 4 + YES)
15. C/D Input Looper (Requires RECORDING of inputs C/D, Press YES or Track 8 + YES)
16. Master Looper (ALL) (Requires RECORDING of both A/B and C/D, Press YES)

Part 3: Crush

1. Crush Filter
2. Burning Filter
3. Death Punk Filter *
4. Ghost *
5. Poltergeist *
6. Boiler Room
7. Walk Lightly
8. Flanger Buildup
9. High Pass Filter (12db)
10. Low Pass Filter (12db)
11. Dreamy Highpass
12. EZ Drummer 2
13. Tape Reel Speedup (ALL) (Requires RECORDING of both A/B and C/D, Press YES)
14. A/B Input Looper (Requires RECORDING of inputs A/B, Press YES or Track 4 + YES)
15. C/D Input Looper (Requires RECORDING of inputs C/D, Press YES or Track 8 + YES)
16. Master Looper (ALL) (Requires RECORDING of both A/B and C/D, Press YES)

Part 4: Party

1. Echo Freeze (16th notes) (ALL) *
2. Modulated Echo Freeze (ALL) *
3. Daft Punk Effect Alternate Version (ALL) *
4. Rhythm Ripper
5. LFO Twist (ALL) *
6. Synth Twister (Mutes Drums) *
7. Lo-Fi Build
8. Tape Stop (ALL)
9. High Pass Filter (12db)
10. Low Pass Filter (12db)
11. Full Modulation (ALL) (Requires Recording)
12. Pitch Riser (ALL) (Requires Recording)
13. Reverse (ALL) (Requires Recording)
14. A/B Input Looper (Requires RECORDING of inputs A/B, Press YES or Track 4 + YES)
15. C/D Input Looper (Requires RECORDING of inputs C/D, Press YES or Track 8 + YES)
16. Master Looper (ALL) (Requires RECORDING of both A/B and C/D, Press YES)