KORG Electribe Synth w/ V2.0 Software
The fastest and most intuitive way to make beats.
A production machine with a variety of analog modeling sound engines.
The electribe is a synthesizer-based production machine that turns inspiration into sound at maximum speed. It contains numerous analog oscillators and a wide variety of filters. Whether you're selecting sounds or editing them, all operations are performed simply by using the top panel knobs. In addition, a variety of input interfaces optimized for inputting rhythm, bass, or melody allow you to smoothly create sequences as fast as you can think.
The sequences that you create can then undergo additional evolution on stage or in your laptop. You can enjoy intuitive live performances that link various devices with the electribe, or utilize this capability for full-fledged music production by exporting sequence data to Ableton Live for detailed editing and final mixing.
The latest system version 2 adds a much-requested pattern chain function that will be a great asset for live performances or music production. The lineup has also become more colorful with the new metallic blue model. And we've also provided bonus patterns that reveal even greater sonic potential.
Making your beat-making ideas rapidly take shape. It's the electribe; a synthesizer + sequencer that's thoroughly optimized for speed.
From inspiration to pattern creation in seconds
Velocity-sensitive trigger pads and X/Y touch pad work together; input notes or X/Y-generated phrases to bring your ideas to life
The electribe allows you to input up to 64 steps (16 steps x 4) for each part (sound). You can create beats by combining up to 16 of these parts per sequence pattern.
The step sequencer of the electribe allows extremely intuitive pattern production. The 16 trigger pads and the touch pad with XY control provide a variety of modes that instantly reproduce the phrases created by your ideas, allowing rhythms and phrases to be input without requiring musical knowledge.
Trigger pads
Trigger mode
This mode is ideal for auditioning the sounds before you enter a sequence. The trigger pads are velocity sensitive, and by striking them rhythmically you can input drum and percussion patterns that have a sense of life and movement.
Sequencer mode
This mode is ideal for inputting rhythm. You can step-record by using the 16 trigger pads which correspond to 16 steps. This method makes it easy to see the timing of the notes, and can also be used for editing after realtime recording.
Keyboard mode
This mode is ideal for playing melodies. The 16 trigger pads act as a keyboard, allowing you to play melodies according to the scale/key settings. You can also change the octave.
Chord mode
This mode is ideal for playing chords. Simply by pressing a trigger pad, you can easily play chords according to the scale/key settings.
Touch pad
Gate Arp mode
This mode is ideal for inputting bass riffs or hi-hat parts with a sense of groove. While playing the trigger pads or the touch pad, you can use the gate arpeggiator to generate rhythmically detailed notes.
Touch Scale mode
This mode is ideal for those who are not comfortable with playing melodies on the keyboard, or as a way to generate some inspiration. Simply by moving your fingertip over the touch pad as on the Kaossilator, you can freely produce phrases according to the specified scale/key settings.
The electribe seamlessly lets you edit sounds and input sequences in parallel. Input a sequence and edit the sound while listening to it. Efficient beat-making that would be difficult using just a DAW becomes stress-free on the electribe, which allows you to think at the same speed as the music you're hearing.
Motion Sequence records parameter movements
The motion sequence function records and reproduces knob movements. You can add time-varying movement to looped sounds, creating a completely original flow of sound.
Last Step selector generates unconventional time signatures
The last step function lets you change the number of steps in the selected part. You can create unexpected and unconventional rhythms by specifying a different number of steps for each part. This function is also useful when you want to instantly change the character of the song, or when you want to adjust the length of the song.
Groove adds a natural rhythmic feel
You can choose from a total of 25 groove types that reproduce the playing technique and rhythmic feel of percussion instruments such as congas and bongos. By selecting a groove type for each part and adjusting its dynamics, you can create a natural-sounding rhythmic feel that's liberated from the 16-step grid.
electribe - A closer look with Harrison Zafrin
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The electribe continues to evolve
A new metallic blue model – a nod to the legacy of electribe
Following the chic gray unit, the lineup has been joined by a metallic blue model that's reminiscent of the previous model, the ELECTRIBE MX. Complemented by the numerous colorfully illuminated LEDs, this unit will energize your playing.
Updates make the electribe evolve daily. System version 2 adds support for the much-requested pattern chain function and undo function, as well as support for original value display. Users who already own an electribe can update their unit and then enjoy playing.
Electribe artists, sound designers, and beat makers from around the world have created bonus pattern data packed with new sounds, phrases, and sequences. These 203 different patterns include synthesizer sounds, drum kits, and ideas that work with a variety of musical styles. They are provided as reference materials for your beat-making or as foundations to give you new inspiration.
New electribe, new workflow.
Specifications
- Sound System
- Type
- Analog modeling sound engine + PCM sound engine
- Maximum Polyphony
- 24 voices
* The polyphony of the entire pattern varies depending on the Oscillator, Filter, and Insert Fx type.
* Independent parameters for each voice have been simplified; four voices share the parameters of one conventional voice.
- Oscillator
- Type (409), Pitch/Glide, Edit
- Oscillator Types
- Kick (56), Snare (58), Clap (16), HiHat (42), Cymbal (14), Tom (16), Percussion (55), Voice (16), Synth FX (18), Synth Hit (18), Inst Hit (16), Synth (55), Instrument (28), Audio In (1)
- Filter
- Filter (Cutoff), Resonance, EG Int, LPF/HPF/BPF (16)
- Modulation
- Type (72), Depth, Speed
- Amp/Envelope Generator
- Level, Pan, Attack, Decay/Release, Amp EG On/Off
- Scale Types
- 35
- Gate Arpeggiator Types
- 50
- Sampling Frequency
- 48 kHz
- AD/DA Conversion
- 24 bit
- Effect
- Insert Effect
- One unit (can be used on each of the 16 parts)
Type (38), Edit, Insert FX On/Off
- Master Effect
- One unit
Type (32), Touch Pad, Master FX On/Off, Master FX Hold On/Off
- Sequencer
- Number of Steps
- 16 steps x 4
- Number of Parts
- 16 parts
(one part consists of a sound, steps, insert effect, modulation sequence, etc)
- Number of Patterns
- 250 patterns (200 Presets / 50 Initial)
(one pattern consists of parts, master effect, key, scale setting, etc)
- Motion Sequences
- Up to 24 motion sequences can be stored (for each pattern)
- Groove Types
- 25
- Pattern Set
- Up to 64 patterns can be stored
- Pattern Chain
- Up to 250 patterns can be chained
- Export
- Ableton Live project file format, WAV file format (48 kHz, 16 bit)
- Event Recording
- Up to 100 files can be saved
- Trigger Pads
- Number of Pads
- 16 pads (Velocity sensitive)
- Modes
- Trigger, Sequencer, Keyboard, Chord, Step Jump, Pattern Set
- Touch Pad
- Modes
- Gate Arp, Touch Scale, Master FX
- Connectors
- Audio
- L/Mono, R Output (Standard phone jack)
Headphones (Stereo mini jack)
Audio Input (Stereo mini jack)
- MIDI
- In, Out (Use an included MIDI adapter cable)
- USB
- Type micro B
- Sync
- In, Out (Stereo mini jack)
- External Storage Device
- SD Card (512 MB -- 2 GB), SDHC Card (Up to 32 GB)
- Power
- Power Supply
- AC adapter (DC 9V) or AA battery x 6 (Alkaline battery or Nickel metal hydride battery)
- Battery Life
- Approximately 5 hours (Power Saving: ON, with Nickel metal hydride battery)
- Current Consumption
- Less than 500 mA
- Chassis
- Zinc die cast
- Dimensions (W x D x H)
- 339 x 189 x 45 mm / 13.35” x 7.44” x 1.77”
- Weight
- 1.6 kg / 3.53 lbs
- Color Variations
- Metallic Blue (electribe2-BL), Gray (electribe2)
- Included Items
- AC adapter (DC9V), MIDI adapter cable x 2, Ableton Live 9 lite (License card included)
- Accessories
- Sync Cables SQ-CABLE-6
- Gig Bag DJ-GB-1
**Important Info**:
Ships directly from manufacturer. We can only ship this product in the lower 48 states of the US.
See shipping and return info here.