Carlsbro OKTO B Percussion Pad

The Carlsbro OKTO-B is a versatile electronic percussion pad for drummers, percussionists, and hybrid performers looking for a compact yet feature-rich solution. By combining responsive trigger performance, a huge selection of internal sounds, and state-of-the-art connectivity, the OKTO-B is ideal for home practice, live performances, studio recording, and music lessons.

With over 400 drum and percussion sounds, both preset and freely configurable drum kits, and integrated coaching tools, the OKTO-B offers a flexible platform for musicians of all skill levels. Thanks to Bluetooth MIDI and USB MIDI, it can be seamlessly integrated into learning software, DAWs (recording programs), and external MIDI devices. In addition, expansion inputs allow for the connection of extra pads, cymbals, and pedals for an even more comprehensive setup.

Key Features:

• Responsive Playing Feel: Electronic percussion pad with precise multi-zone trigger performance.

• Huge Sound Selection: 408 drum and percussion voices plus 128 GM instrumental sounds.

• Versatile Kits: 30 preset drum kits and 20 editable user kits.

• True Sampling Function: Integrated sampling to load and play your own sounds.

• Wireless Freedom: Bluetooth MIDI for wireless control/app integration as well as Bluetooth audio for streaming backing tracks.

• Modern Interface: USB audio/MIDI interface for direct recording, DAW integration, and device control.

• Integrated Coach: Built-in coaching, learning, and rhythm training functions.

• Recording & Playback: Record function for practice and songwriting.

• Everything in View: Large TFT display for intuitive navigation and simple editing.

• Precise Trigger Tuning: Adjustable trigger parameters (sensitivity, crosstalk, threshold, and velocity curves).

• Integrated Metronome: Adjustable tempo and time signatures.

• Flexibly Expandable: Supports external pads, cymbals, and pedals for hybrid setups.

• Maximum Portability: Compatible with power banks for wireless operation on the go.

• Future-Proof: Supports firmware updates for future feature enhancements.

OKTO-B vs. OKTO-A – The Upgrades at a Glance:

Compared to the previous model (OKTO-A), the OKTO-B offers decisive advantages:

• Integrated Sampling Function: Load and trigger your own samples directly.

• Full Bluetooth Package: Now with Bluetooth audio + Bluetooth MIDI (OKTO-A only had MIDI).

• USB Upgrade: Combined USB audio and MIDI interface (OKTO-A only had MIDI).

• More Sound Depth: Expanded sound selection, more kits, and deeper editing options.

• Better Playing Feel: Optimized trigger performance with even more precise sensitivity control.

• Future-Proof: Firmware update support for later upgrades.

• Stronger in the Studio: Significantly improved recording and DAW integration.

Technical Specifications:

• Product Type: Electronic percussion pad

• Sounds (Voices): 408 drum/percussion voices + 128 GM sounds

• Kits: 30 preset kits / 20 user kits

• Demo Songs: 20

• Display: 320 × 240 TFT LCD

• Polyphony: 64-voice

• Connectivity: Bluetooth MIDI, USB MIDI, Bluetooth audio

• Outputs: 1/4" (6.3mm) mono jack output, headphone output

• Inputs: AUX-in (jack), trigger inputs, pedal inputs

• Functions: Recording, playback, coaching & learning modes

• Trigger Options: Sensitivity, curve, threshold, mask time, crosstalk

• Metronome Range: 30–240 BPM

• Power Supply: DC power adapter (included) or operation via 5V power bank