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Compatibility

Octatrack Manager is designed to work seamlessly with your Elektron Octatrack projects, but there are some critical compatibility requirements you should be aware of.

Octatrack Firmware Requirement​

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Important: Octatrack Manager is only compatible with projects saved on Octatrack OS version 1.40 or later.

The project file format changed significantly in OS 1.40. If you attempt to open a project that was last saved on an older firmware version, the app may misread the data or fail to load the project entirely.

How to update an older project:​

  1. Insert your CF card into your Octatrack.
  2. Ensure your Octatrack is running OS 1.40 or later.
  3. Load the older project on the device.
  4. Save the project on the device (press [FUNC] + [YES]).
  5. Eject the CF card and scan it again with Octatrack Manager.

Operating Systems​

Octatrack Manager is a cross-platform desktop application.

PlatformSupported Versions
LinuxDebian/Ubuntu (.deb), Fedora/RHEL (.rpm), and universal .AppImage.
macOSmacOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and later. Supports both Intel and Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) natively.
WindowsWindows 10 and Windows 11.

Supported File Formats​

Project Files​

Octatrack Manager reads the native binary files found in your project folder:

  • project.work: Contains project-level settings (mixer, MIDI, slots).
  • bank01.work through bank16.work: Contains all bank-specific data (parts, patterns).

Audio Files​

The app supports a wide range of audio formats. It automatically handles the conversion to the Octatrack's native format when you add samples to your Audio Pool.

Natively Supported (No Conversion)​

These files are copied directly if they meet the Octatrack's specifications:

  • WAV: 16-bit or 24-bit, 44.1 kHz, Mono or Stereo.
  • AIFF: 16-bit or 24-bit, 44.1 kHz, Mono or Stereo.

Automatically Converted on Import​

The following formats are not playable on the Octatrack, but Octatrack Manager will automatically convert them to WAV 44.1 kHz during the import process:

  • MP3, FLAC, OGG Vorbis, M4A / AAC.
  • WAV/AIFF at other sample rates: (e.g., 48 kHz, 96 kHz) are automatically resampled to 44.1 kHz using high-quality Sinc interpolation.

Technical Limitations​

  • Disk-Based Operation: Octatrack Manager operates directly on the files on your CF card or computer. It does not connect to the Octatrack via USB for "live" control or parameter syncing.
  • Project Loading: The app currently focuses on one "active" project at a time in the detail view. However, the Tools tab allows you to select any other project on your system as a destination for copy operations.
  • Hardware Integration: To see your changes on the Octatrack, you must eject the CF card from your computer, insert it into the Octatrack, and load (or reload) the project on the device.
  • OS 1.40+ Only: As noted above, older projects must be updated on the hardware first. The app cannot "up-convert" old project files automatically.