All user reviews for the Korg ElecTribe EMX1

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UTILIZATION

plug and play. It's simple, almost no need to read the doc to start having fun. The manual is very clear and simple. I find this machine really intuitive.

SOUNDS

a synth sound really typical and particular styles electro closer but very good qualité.Les well as the kik and a multitude of possibilities permetent thanks to modifacations possible.
The sound quality is excelente my taste

OVERALL OPINION

This was my first machine hardware. I had a subsequent MPC500 is far from being as easy to use as the electribe. I also had a roland SP555 and Korg Kaossilator Pro and the only machine that I keep is the electribe.
I never found one as ease of use allows easy free rein to his Creativitee.

Since I eSite to spend on NI Maschine.

Box Grove:

This machine allows you to sequence up to 5 mono tracks and a percussion ensemble (9). Each sound track is programmable, monophonic, and based on emulation and analog or PCM samples: it has one or two oscillator, triangle, square, sine, noise that is combined in many different ways and internal samples that are little or not deform, by track. 3 effects at all, can be applied to one of the other tracks. Be either one to one or successively. An external audio signal can be used as source and go through all the effects.
There is a certain limit in the programming of sounds, but it is possible to reproduce a lot of exploring sound with the machine.
The twelve o'clock implementation allows complete control of the machine.

UTILIZATION

The use is convenient for the live. The only drawback to this machine is almost all using potentiometer not infinite. Indeed all the potentiometer used to set sound of a track, is used for the other track. So when you select another track, the faders do not recover the positions corresponding to the track. For example, if the VCF is in the middle for track 1 and I spend edition track 2, I put it to the max for it, returning on track 1, I still have my equivalent setting in the middle but as soon as I move the potentiometer, which is Max position, it causes a jump to the instantaneous value or it is located, ie at Max. Therefore storing or is each track setting, if you decide to vary the sound during a song. However indicator shows the initial position for the track. The Manual is clair.La machine very intuitive.

SOUNDS

The two lamps can give body to the sound. Effects are relatively customizable. I set a goal of one copy of Vitalic Poney. it is entirely feasible Live voice effect included (quick demo on soundcloud Atienon)
In Sequencer mode you can set the speed, but the mini keyboard, case, this parameter does not live. This machine will be limited to reproduce the classic .. but effective for a hacker wanting electronic sounds.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought 5 years ago. resold. I bought a year ago, because it's solid, very solid, metal block anything! Solo machine for € 200, there really enough to create or reproduce a lot of things. I recommend this machine groove box first, certainly the best for the price. In a set, it will provide the FX Jarre, the bass track and Percu very powerful.

I recommend it for beginners, it offers something to please autonomously. In reaching its limits it open to other machines but still a very good reference.

What connections (audio, MIDI ...)?
He has an effects section?
How many sounds, styles available?
Are they edited?
Through a utility for Mac / PC?
What are the characteristics of the sequencer?


I refer to the Korg website, even the tab 'info' Audiofanzine of the emx electribe ...
everything is very detailed ...

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is simple?
yes, very ...
This does not mean that the creative possibilities are reduced ...


The manual is clear and sufficient?
yes ..
it remains the language of instruction, not always clear but nothing too bad ...


Common functions are they easily accessible?
yes, thoroughly ..
all facades full of buttons ^ ^
of knobs galore, well enough adapted to be easily manipulated ...
few faders it would have been nice too ...

SOUNDS

The sounds they are suitable to your style of music?
yes ...
I look for an instrument capable of producing rhythms, melodies ...
all that sauce electro, with a good dose of fantasy ...


The expression is good? (Reaction to velocity, aftertouch to)?
there is no velocity on the keys, aftertouch or ...
it can be corrected with the addition of a MIDI keyboard, without breaking the bank, we find the nice ...



Are they realistic?
no ^ ^
but that's just fine, I was looking just sounds artificial, fat (or not), with the possibility to grind in every sense ...


The effects are they effective and responsive?
so,
must not abuse it too either, but being careful, we get good reviews ...
I am not using all the effects, I use the more conventional (delay, reverb) ...



What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?
ben ...
the good old "wave" as "Saw" and "Pulse" are very good, after there are a lot of modulation type ...
the trick is to start a wave of raw and work for something completely different ...

OVERALL OPINION

How long you use it?
since February, that is, 5 months ago now ...

Did you tried many other models before buying it?
no, not really, but I thoroughly search the net, in specialty stores, I ask for guidance from people around me who know this type of instrument ...

What is so special that you love the most, least?
as: very intuitive, allows easy expression
the least: the sequencer, which is very rigid, a note should be here or there, not in between! there is a function "swing" which enables to move notes in time but it's still not top-top ...

How would you rate the quality / price?
no regrets ...
nine is a very little bit expensive, but Cygnus' it is well worth the time, as long as the machine is impeccable ...

With experience, you do again this choice?
the end of my five months of use, yes ...




so basically, by buying it, I knew she did not samplait, she did not polyphony (not agreements), that it was not the best sequencer on the market, that drum sounds were relatively limited ...
I was looking for a machine with great sounds, easy to approach and complex over time ...
it's done!

A mono input jack

2x2 stereo outputs

midi in / out / trough

Three simultaneous effects (only on outputs 1 and 2?)

sounds electribe at infinity and beyond!

not editable on PC, but there's electribulateur ...

UTILIZATION

Use simple, manual satisfactory

SOUNDS

electribe sound, we can generally make any musical style over the electronics.

Realism? why?

very good effects.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since 2010.

I had the roland synth at hand, I find their sound too polished.

It took me three years to find the perfect setup for the EMX:

EMX a midi on the PC sequencer in ableton live
A touchscreen with midi remoter to control the sound level of 5 synths of EMX.

My problems:

- Smart media card hard to find
- Missing a knob to change the tempo of the arpegiator to slow to 1/2, 1/8 ... the global tempo
- Effects that are available on output 1 and 2, and if you want to use these two in the 2 mono, most effects will meet on 2 channels ...

The best way to use 3 and 4 is to put the beat and kick / snare

Very good investment opportunity.

Already developed.

Recording on the fly during playback sequence ==> practice
A low-resolution sequencer ==> it is "mechanical"

UTILIZATION

I use it only for its 5 synth tracks from other machines (mcf / blofeld / micro X) for the "electro / dub / hip-hop."

The big advantage of this machine is that you can dial quickly. Getting started is easy and fun. The monophonic tracks do not allow more things, but as a sound source among others, the EMX has its place.

The knobs are a treat to turn, is fun to open / close the filters.

I use it primarily for bass, leads and FX.

SOUNDS

The sounds are fine for me. Incisive sounds, powerful style with a clean machine.

The possibilities are wide. Between the various waveforms, modulation, filters and 2FX, there is something to be repeated. However, we will recognize the grain of the machine that is very characteristic. But again, among other synth, it's almost a quality.

To the rhythm that's another story. I think the percussive sounds are not quite so numerous or very average. One tires quickly.

OVERALL OPINION

It's 2/3 years that I possess.

The price / quality ratio is good. VA synth monophonic multi-timbral (5 tracks) with which one can leave the original sounds without spending hours of programming. Ergonomics is the main strength of this machine (and Electribes in general).

As groovebox is limited on the other hand and this time we recognize the machine 2km. It is best to move towards a MC-808 for example (a bit more expensive) which is much more complete (600 waveforms, many drumkits, effects, routing, number of tracks, synthesis) and can engage in different musical styles.

With the EMX, it is handsomely in electro.

The Elcetribe-MX is a modification / upgrade from the original Electribe, they are mainly used for dance. But in today’s music world you can find a use for it in almost any genre of music that is on the market currently. After using the Electribe EMX 1 it didn’t take me long to realize that this thing is built to last. I have dropped it a few times and it kept working just find. Probably because of the metal chassis that are keeping it solid. Most of the buttons are back lit so you can use it in a club setting or in a dark room without any problems. And the LCD screen is also back lit, and it is easy on the eyes. No need to worry about straining your eyes here.


UTILIZATION

All the functions are pretty easy to access. Not really too many submenus. You will probably need the manual though unless you are coming from the first version of the Electribe, if you are coming from the earlier version you can probably figure most of the stuff out just on your own. Especially if you hate manuals like most of us do! But if you need the manual it is pretty easy to understand. Pretty standard structure and its not too thick.


SOUNDS

The sound of it is great, no complaints in that area. They could have put a little more work into developing the reverb dial though. When you receive the Electribe it will show up with 3 songs on it I think if I am remembering correctly. The effects that you can use for your songs are overall great, you wont be disappointed with them at all. It will really give your music the final touches to make it pop and stand out.


OVERALL OPINION

Overall, the Korg ElecTribe EMX1 is well worth the investment in your music. With the ability to use tap tempo so set your tempo eternally you can go wrong. This unit is great for live shows. A good friend of mine has been using this unit for a long time with his live performances. You will have complete control of your music with this unit. I recommend it and a lot of people do as well. Control every parameter of your sound with the Korg Electribe EMX1

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.

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)


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.

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.

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.

-2 + 2 output jacks other ... headphone microphone or line. (Bpm sync possible) + midi in / out / thru

-207 Drums, hats, beats etc. ... that's good and all styles!
-76 Cd sounds synth guitar, bass etc ... which is an oscillator synth that can be DIFFERENT change the filters. Note that the ds sounds there are some 76 full drumkits plus 207 others!
-1 Oscillator synth that gives her the oscillation of the audio in
-14 Other oscillators of a great sound of the ball!
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-16 Effects, possibility of chaining three at once.
-9 + 5 drum synth shares shares

Step-squenceur 16 X 8

-Possibility to record directly from the keyboard squence of electribe

-All of rglages knob are saved for each game: pitch, glide, pan, level, eg time.

more for the synth: cutoff, resonance, egtime, overdrive ... rglage type of oscillation

Motion-based recording squence for all the buttons used.

...

And so on of the best, the possibilities of the machine are completely infinite!!

UTILIZATION

Quick even for beginners.

Very handy and easy to use trs.

For now the manuals (extremely comprehensive) are provided in English. it will take several months to get it in french. For the impatient appointment at the site of korg France.

SOUNDS

Excellent sound and ractions keys instantly. Really thundering!

Warning qd even not too EXAGRES on rglages effects, especially the tube overdrive! the risk of damaging the speakers!

OVERALL OPINION

What's good for a price not bad at all (in Belgium
Although my exprience on the hardware components for the TRS is not evolves, I think this machine worth the dtour. To be sure ask a habitus.

Hopefully in a korg shuffled out of MX and SX (sampler) This machine Exceeds all other groovebox home korg.