Launched in 2002, the now discontinued EMX-1 was the follow up the EM-1. Older models of Electribes are still sought after (especially the EMX-1).

Currently there are two models of Electribe still in production namely the 4th generation Electribe Music Production Station and the Electribe Sampler. Korg Electribes – still going strongĪs of 2021, Korg’s Electribe range still has a strong and loyal following. The first four Electribes launched were the EA-1 Analog Modeling Synthesizer, ER-1 Rhythm Synthesizer, ES-1 Rhythm Production Sampler and the EM-1 Music Production Station.Īs the names suggest, the ER-1 Rhythm Synthesizer and the ES-1 Rhythm Production Sampler are the two machines focused on beat making and rhythms however the EM-1 was also used by numerous producers as it combined an EA-1 synth with the ER-1 Rhythm Synthesizer plus a sequencer. The first Electribes were launched between 19. Now in their 4th generation, Korg’s current Electribes consist of two different hardware models: The Electribe (blue model) and Electribe Sampler (metallic red model) plus a variety of Electribe apps for iPad and iPhone. Thanks to their ease of use and affordability, Korg’s striking Electribe series of grooveboxes have played a major role in electronic music production over the years but if you’re a younger producer they might have passed you by.

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