Korg ElecTribe EMX-1 user reviews ( 7/10) - 59 user reviews

• 08/04/11

  yoTrakkz's review "Give it a try.."

  Characteristics

  The Korg Electribe EMX-1 is great, it really doesn’t take much time to get to understand. Its ready to go right out of the box. If you do need to use the manual its really straight forward. I had no issues with this at all. It has midi connections which is a must have in any of today’s studios. It also takes a smart media card which is used for a lot of other equipment so nothing special was needed for this one. Its not a very big piece of gear. Very handy and portable, I used it for about a year. I took it several places that I had to be. Its very sturdy and can take a beating.

  Utilization

  It has 4 output jacks, and audio imput/ MIDI in out and through, right around 20 onboard effects. But as we all know. Not all standard effects are good. So only a few of them are worth using. But there are a lot of sounds that you can use and edit with all of the knobs. Its all pretty much self explanatory.

  Sounds

  Sounds and effects are ok, not too many effects though. But there are a few good ones that you might use over and over.

  Overall Opinion

  This machine is great for someone in Hip Hop or Drum and Bass, it was extremely fun to use when I had it. You can use all the knobs and functions in real time and hear the changes right in front of you. I am glad with my decision to use the Korg Electribe EMX -1 . It really didn’t last long for me though, I needed more effects and more options. But it was definitely a good starting point. It was one of my first pieces of gear and I will never forget how much fun it was to use it. But once you become advanced you will have no more use for the Korg Electribe EMX-1 any more..
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• 10/31/08

  FP User Reviews's review

  Characteristics

  Very limited features. The key about the EMX-1 is its ease of use. Again this is a GREAT "first synth". Noobies won't be bogged down, it definitely has a low learning curve.
  
  
  
  Price paid: 800$ (factory price)

  Utilization

  This is the key here. Exceptional ease of use on the EMX-1. I really want to put a thank you out to Korg for making a synth that a noob can pick up and start making dance/techno/trance, even DnB. This is a AWESOME learning tool for new guys and will get you the basics on producing really fast. There has never been an easier starting place.

  Sounds

  The synthesis engine on the EMX-1 (the same as the microkorg) is a decent but lacking digital analog engine. Compared to most other analog modeling synths out there, you will be dissapointed. However, for a beginner with little knowledge of synth programming or just looking for a first step synth, it delivers. The sound can sound very "digital" at times, very "tinny" and metallic. It takes some really good tweaking to get a phat analog warmth to it, even though korg puts a vacuum tube to add "warmth". Its hard but it IS possible.

  Overall Opinion

  Very durable, metal/steel plating, sturdy construction. Only complaint is the cheap plastic knobs.
  
  
  
  The love I feel for this synth is the kind of love one feels for a first kiss or first love. This synth was my first kiss with music! Brings back a lot of memories. Like all first loves, your time with this synth (if you have the talent and drive) is limited and you will soon move on to more powerful stuff, but my first song was created on this and I will never forget what the EMX-1 gave me; the gift to make music for the first time in my life!
  
  
  
  Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
  
  Posted by: I_watch_stars ( 3-, 2005)
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• 02/07/12

  7338bat's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Connectors twelve o'clock practical and effective ...
  
  Audio outputs: stereo output ok but the two outputs plus separate breath and can not pass through the effects, it is a pity can sucks. The effects are effective but are desperately short of parameter!
  
  Sequencer too basic for my taste limited resolution, however, very dynamic and oriented techno Live every kind, very powerful.
  
  Not really suited to musical composition further ...
  
  If you upgraded from roland e-mu, or yamaha akai your benchmark you will quickly is a big toy! the risk of being disappointed later.

  Utilization

  Ergonomics is not bad, it is very easy to use.
  
  the doc did my never used except for small block or further information on functions.

  Sounds

  The sound suitable for all styles zyque. the big problem of this machine is its compression level sonoritée typed too but it's also what gives this potato crazy. for velocity is not jojo not limited ... But by dint of practice the beast (even if I do not like) we arrive at the result neat and clean ...

  Overall Opinion

  I do the more planks but a buddy just got the loan because I do not have sequencer at the moment and I do not regrète to have sold ...
  
  when I'm running with my torque Tr (707.727) I do not regret having changed orizon ...
  
  I would do it for the world that choice!
  
  This is a great marketing operation in korg, proof they have emerged with sd memory, no improvement ...!!!!!!!! What the belly!
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• 12/28/11

  cityangel38's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " perfect but only for certain uses"

  Characteristics

  all recent styles (lounge, hip hop, rnb, trance, house, dnb, electro jazz ...)
  
  Oh I forgot, do not use one, I think, for some analos pads will not warm too;) because the pads is not his thing;)
  
  the piece with which to date I have better used this machine (coupled with a Virus TI)
  
  http://youtu.be/QNnbGGkNrFc

  Utilization

  very simple as soon as it looks, it can be the first time that I can use a virtual machine to 100% of my hands.

  Sounds

  you have to sort through the sounds and especially the intelligent use to give them their full color) ie, in the right context.
  
  I prefer the sounds bass and leads.

  Overall Opinion

  3 years
  
  I love the most, usability and ergonomics to create and support to small variations, cut a large drum, a bass, then go back on another ground ...
  
  a bit pricey new but not used,
  
  I like the least, the game with a master keyboard to record sound bites in the pattern, it happens but when you want to let go a little on improvisation, not possible, except maybe with the ribbon control for fun down the chromatic scales or penta or other.
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• 12/14/11

  puffoley's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Not bad"

  Characteristics

  RAS

  Utilization

  The use takes a little time to be understood and possibility of creation level is a bit of a gas plant in May when we understand the concept rolls alone.

  Sounds

  Then, the drama!!
  
  
  
  Frankly hyper flat, I truly believe that for this price range, all add a few hundred euro and buy analog.

  Overall Opinion

  It's a good machine at the possibility of creation and this is really interresting.
  
  Very good machine to understand the operation of a sequencer.
  
  Big B flat at the level of sound that really faible.Sincerement I do anymore is because of the cela.Mme trying to pass in a table or an analog space echo or anything, I never managed to get his drinking and goes into the mix.
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• 12/09/11

  kizou's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  See below.

  Utilization

  I shall purchase, test in all directions, and I find rev limit and was not fit what I had to do (a desktop synth) I is sold, after s some time the need to play music electronic "simply" c felt, I just ratchet is to make real live without a net with no prep Prior, just sounds to rgler each track and forward to the total improv, and it excels just bein, and I keep it just for a, and incidentally she serves as Controller noon to work more "srieux" Fully programmable dailleurs it is so good trs and if it is synchronized while using it as Controller allows you to record MIDI automation to the flight which was sorely lacking Ableton. ..
  
  
  
  Overall it is very simple cache used a few handy little option, perfect as a drum squenceur hard (just missing the VLOC damage), then I believe that with the ESX it is the only machine capable of such a feat with improvising, a test absolutely.

  Sounds

  The sound is unique, not bad, not great, trs ... grainy, I like to live the APRS I would not have a real recording, if not, an electronic recording LIVE.
  
  G tried several times shuffled my physical and VST instrument with the drum machine is doing not too bad but the synth need DTRE Records 1 to 1 and mix for the mix "sounds", in short it does not sintgre alone in a mix for me Drang, so I used that afternoon and Controller squenceur in my component, and of course in Lives for stand alone electronic improv mode total ...

  Overall Opinion

  Excellent machine for the electro / Acid / House / Techno / Hardcore / drum 'n bass and other stand-alone, I care only for a.
  
  
  
  The report quality price is right on occasion, nine pence that I would under 50euro honnte.
  
  
  
  It is indispensable for my live electronic improvisation so if it breaks I Rasht.
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• 12/04/11

  trancer's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " VERY GOOD MACHINE"

  Characteristics

  See notice or Korg site.

  Utilization

  Configuration, trs simple instructions I found enough, the functions are accessbiles without any worries.

  Sounds

  For sounds, perfect for electronic music, RnB, House, the styles are DIFFERENT memory.
  
  
  
  Overall, I like all the styles on offer, even if my style is more in the Trance, but sounds good if some dates, it is still a good machine and still NEWS.

  Overall Opinion

  I used more or less three months, then changed from something else.
  
  
  
  Two MODELS tempt me well, but it is a MODEL for a price consquent.
  
  
  
  This is the Machinedrum (Elektron) and Spark (Arturia), but it is still the study for now, not yet taken RULING.
  
  
  
  J'apprcie all, it's a good machine trs, even if dj signal as it is a little dated.
  
  
  
  The report quality price is right, but for 200 euros more you have a Spark (new), and especially to test whether rflchir effort to take over the machine adapts the needs and especially its music.
  
  
  
  Not sr, personal, I'd be more tempted by the Spark, but the Electribe is still excellent.
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• 11/14/11

  plexx's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " of the ball .."

  Characteristics

  This boiboite done all you can ... associated with the sampler, has another EMX, an ESX on ableton live also ..

  Utilization

  instinctive though ... the manual you will come out of larger galleys do not hesitate to post on the forum, I have started like that ..

  Sounds

  for me it's okay, I make music "recreational" certain instruments violin and saxophone style are unique but the sound library is enormous!

  Overall Opinion

  Great machine if you do not have the purchased, do it ...
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• 10/13/11

  Trinitek's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " nothing equivalent!"

  Characteristics

  I would not on its well-known characteristics.

  Utilization

  The general configuration is it simple?
  
  a machine is very simple to learn, you can quickly create a sound or patern.
  
  
  
  The manual is clear and sufficient?
  
  Personally, I opened some faith in the beginning to follow the instructions in order to take control and then to go into detail I put it aside (I have no specific training to technical sound and I do not really understand). Parcontre after some time (2 / 3 months) after having a right to left bidouilé I have reopened and there you understand more easily juxtaposed as it arrives at what we did with what is write.
  
  
  
  The usual functions are they easily accessible?
  
  Yes, the menus are not as easy to access on some or bike you have to turn right at the florist, enter the left door ..... lol

  Sounds

  The sounds they are suitable to your style of music?
  
  I was mainly hardtek, hardcore and yes it reproduces the sound special.
  
  
  
  Are they realistic?
  
  For the most part yes but again like other bike there's always the "bizare".
  
  
  
  The effects are they effective and responsive?
  
  Ditto
  
  
  
  What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?
  
  The list is too long ...

  Overall Opinion

  How long have you use it?
  
  I utilsée for 6 years.
  
  
  
  Have you tried many other models before buying it?
  
  No it was the first.
  
  
  
  What is so special that you love the most, least?
  
  Its easy to learn, and above all it's ideal for live!
  
  
  
  How would you rate the quality / price?
  
  At the time I had to pay expensive (€ 850) but yes price / quality ratio pretty decent. Now it is 550 and there is largely correct.
  
  
  
  With experience, you do again this choice?
  
  Yes, for a beginner like a connoisseur.
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• 08/19/11

  ddn's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Groovebox intuitive with sounds ... questionable"

  Characteristics

  cf. lower

  Utilization

  cf. lower

  Sounds

  cf. lower

  Overall Opinion

  I recently re-listened to the songs I made with a few years ago before the exchange against a Gibson Nighthawk (yes it's true, there's the fadas everywhere).
  
  
  
  I remember she seemed terribly intuitive and easy to use and I had great fun with rhythm tracks with my old project Tin.RP http://www.myspace.com/72662568
  
  
  
  But in the replay, what a disappointment! The sounds include Bassdrum dire need of depth and dynamics and synths seem flat and tasteless. I am thinking of buying a regular ESX because I really like the interface of this series of electribe to put in real samples of TR XOX sounding and real samples of pads that sound too ... When you think it was worth 800 euros when it came out !!!!!
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