Korg ESX2 Electribe Sampler - Red

The new Korg ESX2 Electribe Sampler in Redis a production machine that lets you create using a gigantic array of samples. This is a super-compact, affordable, and very powerful music production station, that'l let you tap your creativity in an intuitive and fun way.

The electribe sampler is a sample-based production machine that lets you construct beats at maximum speed. You can freely edit and resample using waveforms that you've loaded and preset samples. Modulation and effects can be controlled easily just by turning knobs on the top panel. 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 fastest and most intuitive way to make beats. The electribe sampler continues to evolve...

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 sampler, 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 red 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 sampler; a sampler + sequencer that's thoroughly optimized for speed.

A new metallic red model – a nod to the legacy of electribe

Following the dark black unit, the lineup has been joined by a metallic red model that's reminiscent of the previous model, the ELECTRIBE SX. Complemented by the numerous colorfully illuminated LEDs, this unit will energize your playing.

Many new functions added via system update

Updates make the electribe sampler 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 sampler can update their unit and then enjoy playing.

Download over 200 bonus patterns

Electribe artists, sound designers, and beat makers from around the world have created bonus pattern data packed with new sounds, phrases, and sequences. These 237 different patterns are packed with sample sounds, drum kits, and ideas for a wide range of musical styles. They are provided as reference materials for your beat-making or as foundations to give you new inspiration.

Electribe Sampler Workflow 1

Import any waveform, and even resample

The electribe sampler lets you load any sample from an SD card and use it for producing beats. There are 499 user sample memories in which you can store original waveforms that you've created using waveform editing software or sampled sources provided by developers. Of course you can also connect a record player or instrument to the audio in jack and sample from it.

You can edit the loaded waveforms in basic ways such as changing the start/end point or pitch, and even time-slice them. The attack portions of a phrase can be detected and sliced automatically, allowing you to play them back at a desired tempo without significantly changing the sound. Sliced parts can also be assigned to specific steps or parts and triggered individually.

There's also a resampling function that lets you sample a sound that you processed, a phrase that you constructed, or your realtime performance on the electribe sampler. Additional possibilities open up when you use this in conjunction with time slices; you can change the order or rhythmic groove of a phrase, or turn a multiple-part phrase into a single sample, allowing you to add phrases using the newly-free parts to create an even more complex pattern.

Import any waveform, and even resample

The electribe sampler lets you load any sample from an SD card and use it for producing beats. There are 499 user sample memories in which you can store original waveforms that you've created using waveform editing software or sampled sources provided by developers. Of course you can also connect a record player or instrument to the audio in jack and sample from it.

You can edit the loaded waveforms in basic ways such as changing the start/end point or pitch, and even time-slice them. The attack portions of a phrase can be detected and sliced automatically, allowing you to play them back at a desired tempo without significantly changing the sound. Sliced parts can also be assigned to specific steps or parts and triggered individually.

There's also a resampling function that lets you sample a sound that you processed, a phrase that you constructed, or your realtime performance on the electribe sampler. Additional possibilities open up when you use this in conjunction with time slices; you can change the order or rhythmic groove of a phrase, or turn a multiple-part phrase into a single sample, allowing you to add phrases using the newly-free parts to create an even more complex pattern.

Modulation section for quick access to dramatic sound-shaping parameters

The modulation that's so important for sonic creativity is designed to be easy for anyone to control. Modulation sources such as EG and LFO are available paired with a modulation target such as Filter Cutoff and Oscillator Pitch; simply choose from 72 modulation types and then adjust the speed and depth to apply the type of modulation that you want.

A wide selection of insert effects add the final touch to parts and patterns

A total of 32 insert effects are provided, including compressor, overdrive, and EQ. Effects can be specified individually for all parts, letting you have uncompromising control over the nuances of your sound.

Electribe Sampler Workflow 2

Control your sequences in real time with absolute freedom

Sequences that you've created on the electribe sampler will shine even more on stage when you use the various functions provided for this purpose.

For example by using, the step jump function that lets you jump instantly to the step you press, you can create dynamic performances as though you were performing the sequence itself.

The electribe sampler also lets you freely use the trigger pads and touch pad to add sounds during your live performance. Thanks to the scale/key settings, you'll never play a wrong note.

The sequences that you create can be played not only on stage, but are also fun to tweak in real time. The dynamic character of such changes makes this one of the electribe sampler's great pleasures.

Use Pattern Set and Pattern Chain to build and organize full arrangements

The pattern set function lets you register your favorite sequence patterns to the trigger pads and instantly switch between them. While you play, you can switch successively between patterns to vary the beat.

In system version 2, a pattern change function has been newly added. Using this, multiple sequence patterns can be connected for successive playback, allowing you to construct large-scale development in your song.

X/Y pad offers real-time effects performance

You can use the touch pad to freely control the master effect just as on the Kaoss Pad. You can use spatial-type effects to add overall resonance, or use "Looper" to easily create the texture of your sequence, or even use effects such as "Seq Reverse" or "Odd Stepper" to aggressively transform the music. This is also enormously effective in a live performance.

Sync, MIDI, and Audio In jacks for integration into any setup

Since there's a sync jack for easy connection to KORG's groove machines, you can connect the electribe sampler to your electribe, volca series unit, or SQ-1 for playback sessions that are synchronized with your sequencer.

MIDI connectors are also provided for inter-operation with your DAW. By adding the electribe sampler's performance to your laptop-based stage setup, you can take advantage of even greater performance possibilities.

In addition to sampling via the audio in jack, you can use it during your performances, for example by applying filter and effects to an external audio input source in real time, or using the step sequencer to turn the output on/off.

In the past, machine-centric live setups required numerous synthesizers, samplers, and sequencers. Today, the electribe sampler can function in a variety of roles, either as the master device at the center of such a setup, or as a slave device that adds sparkle to the performance. Experiment with connecting different instruments to create your very own live setup.

Specifications:

• Sound System Type PCM sound engine + Analog modeling 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.
  
• Sample Type (920), Pitch/Glide, Edit Sample Types Analog (16), Audio In (2), Kick (37), Snare (44), Clap (12), HiHat (37), Cymbal (8), Hits (33), Shots (44), Voice (31), SE (7), FX (30), Tom (10), Percussion (31), Phrase (15), Loop (22), PCM (31), User Sample (499)
  
• Filter (Cutoff), Resonance, EG Int, LPF/HPF/BPF (3)
• 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
  
• User Samples Up to 499 samples
  
• Memory Total maximum approximately 270 seconds (calculated as monaural)* Regardless of the capacity of the SD car. Including presets
• Edits Start/End Point, Loop Start Point, Tune, Time Slice, Level, Direction, Resampling
  
• 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 o 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 (150 Presets / 100 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)
  
• Accessories Sync Cables SQ-CABLE-6+ Gig Bag DJ-GB-1