All user reviews for the Korg ElecTribe EMX1

fairly complete connectivity

UTILIZATION

all functions fall under the hand

SOUNDS

the base is a completely autonomous machine dj but I'm using it as expander driven ableton live to industrial rock and I do not need sound realistes.donc I use a manual and cons s 'comes out very well

OVERALL OPINION

I came back from decemmbre 2008.je the hardware after a frustrating experience in the world of vsti.j love all sounds except the brass and whatever the machines.de anyway everything is editable and lamps add beaucoup.j 'reluctant even to buy a second case or before the end of their manufacture.

The functions that I tested:
- A percussion section of course very typical electro
- A section sufficiently advanced analog synth (3 oscillators, several types of modulation, ...) with an equivalent step sequencer
- 3 sections of effects we want as little chaining
- Sequencer
- Comprehensive MIDI implementation.
...

UTILIZATION

I do not know what type of machine, but the interface is well designed and used to it quickly.
The manual is fairly well designed.
I would put just a little flat on the use of functions mute / solo that is not always what you want (unless I still lack experience).
Recording from an external sequencer is possible but do not expect to record a melody. Done before for playing / recording rhythmic sequences (bass line, ...).


SOUNDS

The drum sounds are very good in a style electro / trance / dance.
On the synth part, you come to have bass sounds that sound good (still some electro style of course). Combined with the effects and the step sequencer (motion seq) we arrive to get really nice stuff that I think is impossible to obtain with another machine.

The lamps are used in my opinion not much. They tend to generate distortion and saturate the sound. JJ ECC83 with lamps, there is no such saturation, but I wonder what they serve.



OVERALL OPINION

This is my first machine of this type and I did that for a month but the possibilities seem endless.
For more traditional percussion and realistic we must turn to another machine but for the electro / trance / techno it's great.
Value for money good for about 300 € in opportunity (for a machine that had qu'1mois!)

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)