The Korg Electribe ESX2-RD Sampler Music Production Station offers an incredible sampler that is simple and easy to use perfect for beginners. Ideal for live performances and music production the Electribe features evolved step sequencer trigger pads and touch pads a hybrid synth engine and advanced sample features. With a metallic red finish the ESX2 comes with an updated system a range of liver performance features and Ableton live lite so you can start creating your music straight away. System Version 2 With a new colour scheme to give it a stunning look the Electribe is given an ungraded system that adds support for a pattern chain function and undo function providing a great asset for live performances. Along with a system update Korg has also provided over 200 new bonus patterns that work with a variety of musical styles. Step Sequencer The unit has 16 pads placed on the front of the unit which let you create patterns intuitively whilst actually hearing and seeing the sounds. Use the pads as a keyboard to record phrases in realtime and perform step recording by entering the pitch and rhythmic value one note at a time. The patterns you create can be used in alternate forms as you perform by taking advantage of the “step jump” feature inherited from the volca series or by changing the “last step” to vary the length of each part. Theres also a “motion sequence” function that lets you record knob and button operations and use them in the pattern that you create. Either drums or synths can now be assigned to each of the 16 pads. For example you could create complex rhythms by assigning drums to all of the 16 parts. Intuitive Beat-Making The “touch scale” function lets anyone perform without wrong notes just by moving a finger across the touch pad. The trigger pads make it easy for anyone to create phrases intuitively and can also be used for drum input. Settings allow you to switch velocity on/off. The internal memory lets you save 250 patterns including preset patterns which are perfect for todays dance music scene. Theres also support for the polyphonic playback thats indispensable for styles that include complex chord progressions such as House music. Hybrid Synth Engine In addition to a sampler sound engine that lets you use your own unique and original samples there are also several types of analog modelling sound engines that are great for creating synth basses and pad sounds. There can be up to a total of 999 preset and user samples and a maximum of 270 seconds of sampling time (calculated as monaural) can be used. The unit is shipped with numerous drum rhythm/phrase loops and hit samples (collaborations with Sample Magic Loopmasters Prime Loops) included. Advanced Use of Samples The “Time Slice” function detects attacks within the phrase and slices it appropriately allowing you to play the phrase at the desired tempo without significantly affecting the sound. Sounds within a sliced part can also be used separately by assigning them to steps or parts. You can even apply an effect to a sample and then resample it while using the knobs to vary the pitch or modulation. Effects and Groove The Korg Electribe Sampler provides effects such as compression and overdrive for each part giving you uncompromising control over the nuances of individual sounds that differ subtly between genres. The groove function can be specified for each part letting you apply a groove to your phrase simply by selecting a template. Live Performance The master effects of the Korg Electribe Sampler can be controlled from the touch pad and they include not only spatial-type effects that shape the overall acoustics but they also include effects that apply aggressively musical transformations such as the “Vinyl Break” effect inherited from the Kaoss pad series and the newly developed “Seq Reverse” and “Odd Stepper” that change the playback order of the sequencer. These are extremely effective for live performance. Insert effects can be assigned for individual parts opening up even more complex sound-design possibilities. Ableton Live KORG has collaborated with Ableton to offer a new music production workflow that combines the best of hardware and software. The Electribe Sampler can internally save and export patterns in Ableton Live format. Individual patterns and parts are saved as scenes and clips in an Ableton Live Set. Use Lives powerful Session and Arrangement workflows to edit and refine your ideas perform or record new parts arrange your ideas and mix your song. The KORG Electribe sampler includes Live Lite. Features Features the Latest System Version 2 which can also be downloaded from here The Electribe Sampler Featuring KORGs Latest Technology An Evolved Step Sequencer Intuitive Beat Making with the Trigger Pads and Touch Pad A Hybrid Synth Engine with Sampling and Modeling Advanced use of Samples with Time Slice and Resampling Functions Even Deeper Creative Potential: Effects and Groove Templates New Functions for Live Performance: Master Effects Pattern Sets Sync In/Out A New Workflow: Interoperation with Ableton Live Over 200 Bonus Presets which can be downloaded here Specifications Sound System Maximum Polyphony: 24 voices Number of parts: 16 Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz Number of Sound Samples: Up to 999 (Includes User) Number of Filter types: 3 Number of Modulation types: 72 Scale Types: 35 Gate Arpeggiator Types: 50 AD/DA Conversion: 24 Bit Sampler User Samples: Up to 499 Memory: Aprox. 270 Seconds Maximum Effect Insert Effects: 38 types Master Effects: 32 types Connectors Audio: L/Mono Output (Standard Phone Jack) R Output (Standard Phone Jack) Headphones (Stereo Mini Jack) Line 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 (512MB – 2GB) SDHC Card (Up to 32GB) Power Power Supply: AC Adaptor or AA Battery x 6 (Alkaline Battery or Nickel Metal Hydride Battery) Battery Life: Approximately 5 hours (Power Saving: On with Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery) Current Consumption: Less than 500 mA Chassis Zinc Die Cast Dimensions W x D x H: 13.35″ (339mm) x 7.44″ (189mm) x 1.77″ (45 mm) Weight 1.6 kg / 3.53 lbs Operating temperature 0- +40C (non-condensing) Accessories AC Adaptor (KA-350) MIDI adapter cable x 2 Ableton Live 9 Lite (License card included)