The Elektron Octatrack MKII Black is a high-end sampler that was created expressly to be used when performing live. The MKII model is the second edition of the Octatrack, which was originally released in 2011. The user interface has been completely redesigned so that the sampler is now even more intuitive and easier to use, and the new OLED display in particular is a real improvement, allowing the device's parameters to be read from any angle. With the Elektron Octatrack MKII, music-makers can find the perfect sample in no time, and then edit each element individually. This in-depth, radical sample manipulation – including real-time time stretch and pitch shift – is a valuable tool not only for shorter or improvised live performances, but also when meticulously composing entirely new tracks.