KORG Electribe - Drum machine and production station with analog modeling + PCM synthesis (64 steps, 16 parts)

KORG Electribe - Drum machine and production station with analog modeling + PCM synthesis (64 steps, 16 parts)

The KORG electribe is a synthesis-based drum machine/production station that accelerates beat, bass, and melody creation thanks to a straightforward workflow with velocity-sensitive pads , dedicated knobs, and a touch pad for effects and arpeggiator. Its engine combines analog and PCM modeling with up to 24 voices of polyphony, 409 oscillator types , 16 filters , and 72 modulations , all sequenced in 16 parts and up to 64 steps (16x4 pages). It features Insert FX per part (38 types) and Master FX (32 types) controlled from the touch pad, with Hold function, plus Motion Sequence for automating parameters per pattern. The system adds Pattern Chain for linking patterns, direct export to Ableton Live Project and 48 kHz/16-bit WAV , and full connectivity (Audio In, Sync, MIDI, USB) in a compact, performance-ready zinc alloy chassis.

Main features

• Hybrid sound engine : Analog Modeling + PCM with 24 voices max. (depending on oscillator, filter and Insert FX).
• 409 oscillator types and 16 filter types (LPF/HPF/BPF), plus 72 modulation types .
• Step Sequencer : 64 steps (16×4), 16 simultaneous parts and up to 24 Motion Sequences per pattern.
• Pads and touch pad : 16 velocity-sensitive pads with Trigger/Sequencer/Keyboard/Chord/Step Jump/Pattern Set modes; touch pad with Gate Arp , Touch Scale and Master FX .
• Effects : 1 Insert FX per part (38 types) and 1 Master FX (32 types) with Hold function.
• Pattern Management : 250 patterns (200 preset + 50 initial), Pattern Set (up to 64) and Pattern Chain (up to 250 patterns).
• Guided performance : 35 musical scales and 50 Gate Arpeggiator types; 25 Groove types.
• Audio In with dedicated oscillator for processing external sources using filters and effects, and/or step crawling .
• Connectivity : L/Mono and R outputs (6.3 mm jack), headphones (3.5 mm), stereo audio input (3.5 mm), Sync In/Out (3.5 mm), MIDI In/Out (with included adapters) and USB micro-B.
• Export : Ableton Live Project and 48 kHz/16-bit WAV to SD/SDHC card.
• Portability : 339 × 189 × 45 mm, 1.6 kg , zinc alloy chassis, powered by 9 V adapter or 6 AA batteries (approx. 5 h with Ni-MH and power saving activated).
• Finishes : Metallic Blue (electribe2-BL) and Gray (electribe2).

Product benefits

• Instant production : Design sounds, program steps, and automate parameters directly from the panel, without complex menus.
• Live Performance : Pattern Set , Step Jump and Master FX Hold allow for smooth transitions and fills .
• Sonic Flexibility : A vast library of oscillators, filters, modulations, and effects to cover everything from house/techno to pop or ambient.
• Integration with your studio : synchronize via Sync, control via MIDI/USB and export your patterns to Live or WAV tracks.
• True portability : compact size and battery operation for sessions outside the studio.

Use cases

• Hybrid beatmaking and live performance : Create 64-step kits and sequences, chain patterns, and control effects from the touch pad.
• Sound Design : Uses modeled oscillators/PCM and uses filters/Insert FX to carve kicks, basses, leads, and textures.
• External Processing : Route drum machines, synths, or samplers through the Audio In for step filtering, distortion, and gating .

Frequently Asked Questions

• What's the difference with Electribe Sampler? Electribe focuses on synthesis (modeled oscillators + PCM); Electribe Sampler focuses on sampling .
• Can I chain patterns together to create themes? Yes, with Pattern Chain you can chain up to 250 patterns.
• Are the pads velocity-sensitive? Yes, all 16 pads are velocity-sensitive .
• Can I export my patterns to a DAW? Yes, to Ableton Live Project and to 48 kHz/16-bit WAV via SD/SDHC card.

Description for projects

KORG electribe (Music Production Station): Analog Modeling + PCM engine; max. polyphony 24 voices; 409 oscillators; LPF/HPF/BPF filters (16 types); 72 modulations; 16×4 step (64) and 16 part sequencer; 250 patterns (200 preset/50 initial); up to 24 Motion Sequences per pattern; 35 scales and 50 Gate Arps; 38 Insert FX types (1 per part) and 32 Master FX types with Hold; 16 velocity pads (Trigger, Sequencer, Keyboard, Chord, Step Jump, Pattern Set modes); touch pad (Gate Arp, Touch Scale, Master FX); connectors: L/Mono and R outputs 6.3 mm, headphones 3.5 mm, stereo Audio In 3.5 mm, Sync In/Out 3.5 mm, MIDI In/Out (with adapters), USB micro-B; SD storage 512 MB–2 GB / SDHC up to 32 GB; Ableton Live Project and 48 kHz/16-bit WAV export; power supply DC 9 V or 6 x AA batteries; battery life approx. 5 h (Ni-MH, power saving ON); consumption <500 mA; zinc alloy chassis; dimensions 339 × 189 × 45 mm; weight 1.6 kg; colors Metallic Blue and Gray.