Korg Electribe Sampler (2015)
A sample-based music production station with integrated sequencing and effects, released by Korg in 2015.
Overview
The Korg Electribe Sampler is a sample-based production station built for live performance and sequencing. It came out in 2015. It has a 16-step sequencer with 16 trigger pads, plus a touch pad for real-time control of master effects, much like Korg’s Kaoss Pad. It holds up to 999 samples and runs a hybrid sampling and modeling engine. Individual sections and complete patterns can be saved as scenes or clips for use in Ableton Live, which ties it into modern DAW workflows.
Specifications
| Product type | music production station |
| Also described as | groovebox |
| Production year | 2015 |
| Parts | 16 |
| Patterns | 250 |
| Sample capacity | up to 999 samples |
| Sample time | up to 270 seconds |
| Effects types | 38 |
| Filter types | 3 |
| Polyphony | 24 |
| Sequencer | 16-step sample-based sequencer |
| Trigger pads | 16 |
| Touch pad | Yes |
| Power supply | PSU, battery |
| Dimensions | 33.9 x 4.5 x 18.9 cm |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Color options | Metallic red, black |
Design
The layout is set up for speed in live performance and sequencing. Sampling, pattern creation and real-time effect control are all within immediate reach. The touch pad controls the master effects and handles parameter sweeps the way Korg’s Kaoss Pad does. The hybrid engine combines sampling with modeling, and the scenes and clips it saves are compatible with Ableton Live.
Context
In 2015 Sound On Sound described the Electribe Sampler as possibly Korg’s best Electribe yet. It follows Korg’s X-marked grooveboxes, such as the EMX1 and ESX1, with better sampling and DAW integration, though the lineup doesn’t spell that out explicitly.
Market
New units were listed at prices up to $643.99, with sale prices as low as $339.99. Used units appeared on the market for $339 as early as 2017. By 2019, users speculated the model was no longer in production, and B-stock units were available from retailers like Thomann.
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