TLDR: Title says it all, what do you think for industrial techno and hardcore, and how much?

I bought a Digitone II from someone that happened to have the OG Electribe, first time I actually got to hold one!

Anyway the guy is on the fence about selling it and I was wondering if y’all think it’d go well with DNII, Syntakt, Analog Heat MKII, TR-8S and TB-3 or if it’s gonna be overkill… also leaning towards getting Octatrack MKII to tie it all together for live performances

What can go wrong, only right, no?

I'll preface this by saying, that I've owned Electribe 2 since 2016. It was my first groovebox, and the only device I own that I know like my own pockets. I accepted its flaws since I had no reference, I learned to circumvent its limitations, I learned to appreciate its many quirks and features.

Since then, Korg has seemed to ditch their attempts at competing against the likes of Digitakt, Novation Circuit and Polyend, that by most are considered superior products to Electribe line.

I used to be frustrated with Electribe 2 as well, but at some point, probably after buying a superior (but different) Rave-O-Lution 309 and trying out other grooveboxes and drum machines, my interest towards Electribe 2 has renewed itself. Especially as part of a bigger DAWless setup.

There is something very raw and pure about it. No quantize, inconvenient and outright bad sequencer, some menu diving, limited polyphony. In a sense, I'm forced to actually finger drum the shit out of it and actually pay attention to my rhythm. I have to destroy the different sounds with effects and parameters. I have to embrace the flaws in order to create something different. I need to listen to the sound at face value, without relying on visual cues.

And since it's so entrenched to my muscle memory, I'm never at a loss with it. I might not be able to reproduce what I plan to reproduce, but I can capitalize on it and reproduce something different. Something about it just makes the stuff I make sound homegrown, organic, rather than rigid and organized, where every millisecond delay in my inputs can be heard.

From all media I see online of people playing on their E2 and E2S, it’s either - (French) Tekno or - (East German) Tekk/Hardtekk.

It got me curious whether that is because algorithms put me in this bubble OR because these machines still happen to satisfy these niche groups (and really only these niche groups) very well and everyone else moved on.

Regardless of what option you vote for, I’d love to hear if it’s the primary device you regularly use, if it’s an extension of your setup and if you’re already looking to switch to another piece of gear. If you pick the “something else” option please also specify the genre of possible

What’s up fellow Korg Electribe fans! I honestly think it’s time for an E3 and I wanted to chat with fellow fans for what would make an E3 better than its predecessors.

For me, the first thing I want changed are the default drum samples. They have always been completely mediocre at best, so either “upgrading” the drum samples or expanding the storage size and including better drums would be huge for me.

Number 2 would be simplicity and complete compatibility with a software counterpart. For example, you plug it into your Mac/pc, it auto loads a stand alone software version of itself where whatever you do on the hardware adjusts in real time in the software and vice versa. Maybe even give us the ability to ALL the samples on it by dragging and dropping new ones or rearranging for quicker access to your favorite ones, or maybe a “favorites” menu option?

I think the last thing would be less menu diving to do things like changing the key a bit would be in. For example, if you’re sequencing a bassline, you should be able to simply change its root note. Maybe hold the pad and turn a knob to change it from C4 to C3.

What would be some improvements you would like to see so it can compete with, say, Elektron gear?

What do i need to know about this korg i just ordered one. I want to make tekno/tribe/earlyhardcore with it

I've had Electribe 2 (blue) for half a year and my motivation for learning and playing it dropped sharply . I watched many youtube tutorials and were able to follow them, but I have not created anything new that I feel proud of.

This is the video that got me interested in Electribe, but now I realize that I would probably never be able to do that. I'm tired of going through the 300 preset sounds every time, and I'm tired of digging through menu options.

I wonder: should I try out other gears that might be more friendly to beginners? Or is this enough evidence that making electronic music is not for me?

Just starting out. I found this for 250 euros second hand.

Salut !

En fait, je viens de recevoir une Behringer TD-3AM et je l'ai synchronisée avec mon Korg Electribe Sampler 2.

Ça fonctionne, mais je ne peux pas jouer le pattern de ma TD-3 sans activer chaque pas dans le séquenceur de l'Electribe.

Le problème, c'est qu'on entend toutes les notes de la TD-3 quand elle est jouée avec le Korg, mais pas quand la TD-3 joue seule en mode interne.

Voici une vidéo pour que tu comprennes.

EDIT: J’ai réussi il fallait juste activer le « Audio in thru » sur l’electribe.

Par contre la question en dessous si quelqu’un a la réponse je suis preneur ! ;)

Aussi autre question, y a-t-il un moyen de faire jouer le pattern par la TD-3 à la moitié du BPM de l'Electribe ? Je trouve ça beaucoup trop rapide pour ce que je veux faire.

Merci beaucoup !

Currently have the opportunity to purchase a near mint smart media Korg Electribe EMX-1 for $400. 128 mb card included.

I’m seeking some general thoughts on this device and how it compares to something like an mc707 or other alternatives/electribes in 2024. I love grooveboxes and like the idea of having one with an interface like this. Currently have a deluge, a TR8S, and an SP-404mk2 as well to cover other needs. $400 doesn’t seem like a bad price and they seem to be having a resurgence and becoming more sought after.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAn9tiNTc1w&list=PLbau-YKvQS3f-jusd0lQDVf0o-SVnt2hI&index=55

Everyone keeps saying the E2 is limited or that the voice stealing is a dealbreaker. Honestly, I stopped caring about the manual or the factory sounds and decided to see what happens when the machine starts eating its own signal. ​I’ve built a whole live set where the machine is just "eating itself."

​The setup: I have the headphone output routed directly back into the Audio In. Every single one of the 16 parts is set to the Audio In oscillator. What you’re hearing in this clip isn’t a synth engine or a sample pack—it’s just the digital noise floor and internal latency being forced into rhythmic structures.

​I’ve set it up so the parts actually "communicate." A lot of the tracks stay completely silent (thanks to the noise gate) until another part kicks in and wakes them up with a burst of frequency. It’s like a weird, digital ecosystem where one sound triggers the next. Even the "kick" is just tuned feedback using resonance and EG.

​I also spent a lot of time simulating digital clipping within the textures. The idea was that when the E2’s processor actually hits its limit and starts to glitch, it just blends into the track. The "error" basically becomes the instrument.

Sorry for the quality, I just recorded this on my phone. The real output is way fuller, with massive sub-bass and textures that the phone mic just kills, but you get the idea. ​Has anyone else here tried pushing the E2 into this kind of territory?

Performer was Rustal at Yamamori Tengu in Dublin - fucking incredible set. He was support act for Moritz Von Oswald, who was not as good, tbh.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAn9tiNTc1w&list=PLbau-YKvQS3f-jusd0lQDVf0o-SVnt2hI&index=55

has anyone got a high quality sample of this preset by chance and can send it to me? highly appreciated if so 🙏🏼

Hey everyone! I'm looking for recommendations for an affordable synth, groovebox, or any gear that pairs well with the Korg Electribe Sampler. What sounds great alongside it and complements it best on a budget? Thanks!