This product has now been discontinued in the UK and information supplied here is for reference only.

You need to call on the 'Tribe

When you're laying down your next big groove, you need the phattest, most aggressive analog synth sounds possible. Korg's ELECTRIBE series uses the ultimate in analog modeling to give you the richest, most versatile analog-style sounds out there. And with unlimited
realtime control of every sound parameter, you know your sound will be just that -- yours.

Program your own custom analog-style beat sounds by tweaking the ELECTRIBE·R's knobs. Tailor your own four percussion synthesizer parts, play in two audio inputs, or use the ELECTRIBE·R's four PCM cymbal/hi-hat sounds. Input two external audio sources and use the ELECTRIBE·R's synth parameters to process the sound. Input sequences into the ELECTRIBE·R and hear your results in realtime as you play the steps. Record Oscillator, amp or effect parameter knob movements in realtime using the "Motion sequence" function.

Store a total of 256 (64 x 4 banks) phrases or other patterns plus 16 songs consisting of multiple patterns, so all your beats are with you. Sync the ELECTRIBE·R to other MIDI devices using tap tempo or MIDI clock, or tap in the beat and sync to a turntable or other non-MIDI sound sources. Comes with Low boost and delay effects. Control the ELECTRIBE·R from an external sequencer or keyboard and it becomes a MIDI expansion tone generator.

With over 35 years of rhythm programming expertise , Korg has created the ultimate analog beat machine. Simply by tweaking the knobs on the ELECTRIBE·R, you have unlimited control over all the elements that make up the sounds - like pitch, modulation depth, waveform shape and much more. Drop these sounds into the built-in sequencer and you've got unique rhythms with your own creative signature. And with the ELECTRIBE·R, you can hear every change you make as it happens, allowing you to mold the groove on the fly.

Electribe R Streaming Video Demo
Click here to see a video overview of the ELECTRIBE series.


Create Powerful Analog Beats

The approach to sound is what sets the ELECTRIBE·R apart from all other drum machines and groove boxes around. It gets its power from four of the analog modeling tone generators featured on Korg's Prophecy and Z1, two synths that are highly acclaimed for their analog sounds. It's like having four modeling synths in one unit, so you can create four completely different kinds of rhythm sounds and use them simultaneously for the ultimate in tonal flexibility. In addition, the ELECTRIBE·R has four PCM sounds - crash, open hi-hat, closed hi-hat and clap - that you can use for every beat as needed.

The Revival Of The Audio Input

With the resurrection of the analog input function found on Korg's classic MS-20 analog patching synth , you can plug in two additional external signals and use them as audio sources. You can gate the sound from the external inputs to play in sync with the timing of the rhythms you create. And, you can even tweak these sounds with some of the ELECTRIBE·R's knobs to create experimental rhythm patterns never before heard.


Specifications subject to change without notice