The Korg Electribe EMX-1 surpasses its siblings
with even more extreme sounds and instant usability. Sound parameters
can be edited in real-time simply by using the knobs and switches
located on the front panel, letting you create sounds just as you would
on an analog synthesizer. The Electribe MX provides 9 drum parts, 5
synth parts, plus accent parts that let you add dynamic accents to the
drum and synth parts (for a total of 16 parts). The built-in VALVE
FORCE vacuum tube circuitry lets you finesse your tone.
The
Electribe MX features KORG's new MMT (Multi Modeling Technology)
engine. The Synth Oscillator provides 16 different oscillator
algorithms including not only powerful analog synthesis models, but
sophisticated additive, PCM, combination, and formant models as well.
Other functions include Chord Oscillator, which lets you produce the
sound of chords with just a single note; Unison Oscillator, which
detunes the pitch of as many as 6 oscillators to generate incredibly
fat sounds; and Wave Shape, which mixes 2 oscillators and then applies
modulation to create complex waveforms. 207 drum PCM sounds and 76
synth PCM sounds are built-in and ready for immediate use and range
from powerful kick and snare beats through amazingly unique organic
sounds.
In addition to 4 multimode resonant filters, there's a
Drive parameter that produces the distinctive overdrive of analog
circuitry, creating powerful analog synth sounds. BPF+ (Band Pass
Filter Plus) with adjustable peaking as well as combinations of LFO and
EG modulation allow you to create wonderfully bizarre sounds.
Twin Vacuum Tubes
The
VALVE FORCE circuitry in the Electribe MX contains 2 vacuum tubes that
can be used as a mastering effect to add new power to your sound. The
tube gain knob adjusts the level at which the output signal is passed
through the vacuum tubes, letting you create dynamic sounds with the
distinctive tonal quality that only tubes deliver. This is not simple
distortion but rather a natural effect that enhances the tonal changes
in your music.
3 Stereo Effects to Process Your Sound
The
effects from previous models of the Electribe series have been further
enhanced to provide 3 multi-effect units (with 16 types of effect per
unit) for simultaneous use. The wide variety of effects includes a cool
Talking Modulator and a Grain Shifter that lets you freeze an instant
of the sound and adjust the loop interval to the tempo. Sounds can be
routed independently to the 3 effects, or you can use the Chain
function to link effects together, opening up further sonic
possibilities.
Nearly 200 Patterns included
The
factory settings include 192 patterns ideal for all genres of today's
dance music and beyond. Each pattern can save the sound settings and
sequence data (maximum 128 steps) for each part, and 256 patterns can
be stored in the internal memory. Pattern chaining is fast and
flexible. You can combine patterns and add mute data and knob movements
to create up to 64 songs.
Assign your favorite patterns to the
16 step keys, and use switchable Pattern Sets to select patterns while
you perform. Chain Play lets you choose a starting pattern and ending
pattern and loop the performance. You can also create and save your own
original pattern sets.
Built-in Step Sequencer
The
14 part keys and 16 step keys on the panel of the Electribe MX allow
for easy, intuitive song production. Realtime recording lets you record
phrases as you perform, and step recording lets you use the keys to
input timing, pitch, and duration one note at a time. Since you can
specify the last step, it's easy to make instant changes to the feel or
length of the song.
Record Knob Movements with a Pattern
The
Motion Sequence records realtime knob adjustments and plays them back
as part of the pattern. You can loop sounds with time-varying changes,
creating original effects even in live performance. 2 types of motion
sequence are provided; one for effects and one for parts. And each can
also be edited for individual steps. You can record up to 24 motion
sequences for use in a single pattern, allowing you to control
virtually every sound parameter.
Arpeggiator with Ribbon Controller
The
arpeggiator can be used for both live performance and song production.
Simply touch the Gate Time/Resolution ribbon, and the selected part
will begin sounding automatically. For a drum part, touching the ribbon
will trigger notes, and sliding your finger up and down will change the
note resolution. For a synth part, use the step keys to play the notes
you want to arpeggiate - the ribbon controller affects note duration,
and the slider can be played in realtime to generate new phrases. The
resulting arpeggiator phrases can even be recorded into a Pattern. When
playing a synth part, you can also specify what type of musical scale
the slider will generate, giving you even wider expressive
possibilities.
Process External Audio Sources
By
using the stereo inputs, any external audio signal can be used as an
oscillator and processed by the internal filter and effects. The
Electribe MX provides 2 independent audio outputs in addition to the
L/MONO and R main stereo output.
Auto BPM Detection
The
Auto BPM function automatically detects the tempo from any rhythmic
source connected to the audio-in jacks and applies that tempo to the
pattern. Of course you can also use Tap Tempo to set the tempo or sync
up to an external MIDI Clock.
SmartMedia Support
Pattern and song data created on the Electribe MX can be saved on SmartMedia cards for quick and easy data management.
Specifications:
- Sound Generation Method: Analog Modeling + PCM
- Oscillator type: 16 (Synth Part)
- Filter type: 4 (Synth Part)
- Drive Circulation (Synth Part)
- Modulation Function (Assignable, Tempo Synchronization)
- Number of Waveforms: 207 drum PCM waveforms, 76 Synth PCM waveforms (16 bit, 44.1kHz)
- Number of Parts: 16 total; 5 synth parts, 9 drum parts, 1 synthesizer accent part, 1 drum accent part
- Memory: 256 patterns (192 preload), 64 songs (3 preload) ÿ
- Effects: 16 types x 3 (Chain)
- Sequencer: [pattern] Maximum 128 steps by part, Maximum 24 motion sequence by pattern [song] Maximum 256 patterns
- Arpeggiator: Ribbon + Slider, Scale
- Output: L/Mono, R (phone jack: mono x 2), Individual 3, 4 (phone jack: mono x 2), Headphone (phone jack: stereo)
- Input: Audio In (phone jack: mono)
- MIDI: In, Out, Thru
- External Memory: SmartMedia(TM) (4-128 MB, 3V)
- Vacuum tube: 12AX7 x 2
- Power Consumption: 24Wÿ
- Power Supply: AC IN (AC9V)
- Weight: 3.1 kg / 6.83 lbs.
Features:
- MMT (Multi Modeling Technology) engine (16 different oscillator algorithms )
- Twin vacuum tubes
- 3 stereo processing effects
- Nearly 200 patterns included
- Built-in step sequencer
- Record knob movements with a pattern
- Arpeggiator with ribbon controller
- Process external audio sources
- Auto BPM detection
- SmartMedia support
