KVR Audio

SLiC · Post by **SLiC** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 2:11 pm

tehlord wrote:That is a very good price.

Difficult to judge at this stage, but these look like they have the potential to be 80% of an Elektron product at less than 1/3 the price.

My thoughts exactly - I was toying with the idea of an analog4 to go with my OP-1 when I am on the road, but they are not battery powered - battery powered is worth a lot to me....more than 20% electron functionality.... + I really trust Korg (enough to order blind without a review), I have been impressed with both the quality and support of just about everything I have had from them...

I LOVE this new trend (currently just Korg) of exporting to live clips!

whyterabbyt · Post by **whyterabbyt** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 2:23 pm

whyterabbyt wrote:Plus the support for volca/ms20/monotribe seems to reinforce their 'mini analog' focus.

Coo eck. Not just 'mini analog' from the Volcas, now...

http://www.korg.com/us/products/dj/volca_sample/

They just kinda redefined the Volcas as Electribe expanders...

d-s-m · Post by **d-s-m** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 2:41 pm

Ok a bit confused, does the sampler version have no synthesis, and the synth version have no sampling?

Because it would be amazing if you get both in one unit.

whyterabbyt · Post by **whyterabbyt** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 2:43 pm

d-s-m wrote:Ok a bit confused, does the sampler version have no synthesis, and the synth version have no sampling?

yeah, but thats always been the case for the electribes.

d-s-m · Post by **d-s-m** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 3:24 pm

whyterabbyt wrote:
d-s-m wrote:Ok a bit confused, does the sampler version have no synthesis, and the synth version have no sampling?
yeah, but thats always been the case for the electribes.

Just saw this bit on the MusicRadar write up -

"The Electribe Sampler offers similar specs, but boasts a hybrid synth engine that offers both sampling and analogue modelling."

http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/kor ... xes-606668

whyterabbyt · Post by **whyterabbyt** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 3:29 pm

d-s-m wrote:Just saw this bit on the MusicRadar write up -
"The Electribe Sampler offers similar specs, but boasts a hybrid synth engine that offers both sampling and analogue modelling."

http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/kor ... xes-606668

You're right, I overlooked that on the Korg product page

In addition to a sampler sound engine that lets you use your own unique and original sounds (samples), there are also several types of analog modeling sound engines that are great for creating synth basses and pad sounds.

cryophonik · Post by **cryophonik** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 3:36 pm

The Electribes never really appealed to me.....until now. Stupid GAS.

robogone · Post by **robogone** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 3:42 pm

I've thought about buying one for a long time. Off to see what I can find down the back of the couch...

Mushy Mushy · Post by **Mushy Mushy** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 3:47 pm

They should now release two other products:

a) A passive mixer for say 4 to 6 channels. Would be amazing to connect them all up and operate using batteries. Yes, I know other companies do passive mixers already but why shouldn't Korg get in on the action.

b) An active mixer that also doubles as power distribution. Plug all the audio and power into a neat single box.

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:14 pm

whyterabbyt wrote:No pricing yet, but they've traditionally always been around the £400 mark, havent they?

We'll be selling them for $399 each. The synth is coming out next month but the sampler isn't coming till 2015.

mkdr · Post by **mkdr** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 7:40 pm

For the specs the sampler looks ideal for a cool small live setup. I'd def use that on dj gigs on festivals

Somehow they still do look a bit.. blaah

I mean.. come on.. so grey

duncanm · Post by **duncanm** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 8:14 pm

The volca's 'import only via an IoS app' only function is a bit of a strange design feature. I'm assuming that samples get in via the headphone socket so hopefully someone'll work out how to do it via a normal pc/mac or *shock horror* android.

Also, needless to say, if this had come out at the same time as the others, pretty sure the beats would have had a hard time of it. Imagine; having any snare drum sound you want, without modding!

d-s-m · Post by **d-s-m** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:05 pm

Hmm, something I just noticed on the specifications -

"Number of Sound Samples Up to 999 (Includes User)"

I seriously hope this is only referring to the onboard memory, because if it also includes the 32gb sd card slot, then that would really suck. I mean I have over 999 kick drums alone, let alone any other sounds...

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 1:23 am

d-s-m wrote:I have over 999 kick drums

Time to trim down!

ImNotDedYet · Post by **ImNotDedYet** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:33 am

I must be in the minority, but these do absolutely nothing for me, and that's a good thing. I've bought enough lately.

New Electribes