Description

The electribe is a synthesizer-based production machine that turns inspiration into sound at maximum speed. It contains numerous analog oscillators and a wide variety of filters. Whether you're selecting sounds or editing them, all operations are performed simply by using the top panel knobs. In addition, a variety of input interfaces optimized for inputting rhythm, bass, or melody allow you to smoothly create sequences as fast as you can think.

The sequences that you create can then undergo additional evolution on stage or in your laptop. You can enjoy intuitive live performances that link various devices with the electribe, or utilize this capability for full-fledged music production by exporting sequence data to Ableton Live for detailed editing and final mixing.

The latest system version 2 adds a much-requested pattern chain function that will be a great asset for live performances or music production. The lineup has also become more colorful with the new metallic blue model. And we've also provided bonus patterns that reveal even greater sonic potential.

Making your beat-making ideas rapidly take shape. It's the electribe; a synthesizer + sequencer that's thoroughly optimized for speed.

The electribe continues to evolve

Following the chic gray unit, the lineup has been joined by a metallic blue model that's reminiscent of the previous model, the ELECTRIBE MX. Complemented by the numerous colorfully illuminated LEDs, this unit will energize your playing.

Updates make the electribe evolve daily. System version 2 adds support for the much-requested pattern chain function and undo function, as well as support for original value display. Users who already own an electribe can update their unit and then enjoy playing.

Electribe artists, sound designers, and beat makers from around the world have created bonus pattern data packed with new sounds, phrases, and sequences. These 203 different patterns include synthesizer sounds, drum kits, and ideas that work with a variety of musical styles. They are provided as reference materials for your beat-making or as foundations to give you new inspiration.

A powerful and expansive analog modeling + PCM sound engines. The sound engine of the electribe provides 55 types of analog modeling oscillator, giving you a high degree of flexibility to quickly create sounds. You can choose from simple waveforms such as Saw, Pulse, Triangle, and Sine, or more complex varieties such as Sync, Ring Mod, Cross Mod, and VPM. Parameters have been carefully selected to allow maximum effect with minimum editing. This means that you simply need to select an oscillator and turn the knobs to create sinuous bass lines, gigantic poly synth sounds, warm pads, or an infinite variety of any other synth sounds you want.

Also provided are PCM oscillators ideal for creating sequences, including 257 Drum/Perc sounds indispensable for beat-making, 44 instrument-type sounds such as Piano, Organ, Brass, and Guitar, and 52 types of voice and sound-effect sounds.

The much-requested polyphonic performance support now makes it easier to create styles such as house music, where chord-work is important.

Filters are at the center of synthesizer sound design, dramatically transforming the sound generated by the oscillator. In addition to the electribe filter newly developed for the electribe, there are a total of 16 filter algorithms such as MS-20, MG, P5, OB, and Acid, simulating the filters of classic synthesizers. By selecting one of these filter types and adjusting the cutoff and resonance, you can make powerful sounds with great creative freedom.

The modulation that's so important for sonic creativity is designed to be easy for anyone to control. Modulation sources such as EG and LFO are available paired with a modulation target such as Filter Cutoff and Oscillator Pitch; simply choose from 72 modulation types and then adjust the speed and depth to apply the type of modulation that you want.

A total of 32 insert effects are provided, including compressor, overdrive, and EQ. Effects can be specified individually for all parts, letting you have uncompromising control over the nuances of your sound.

Velocity-sensitive trigger pads and X/Y touch pad work together; input notes or X/Y-generated phrases to bring your ideas to life. The electribe allows you to input up to 64 steps (16 steps x 4) for each part (sound). You can create beats by combining up to 16 of these parts per sequence pattern.

The step sequencer of the electribe allows extremely intuitive pattern production. The 16 trigger pads and the touch pad with XY control provide a variety of modes that instantly reproduce the phrases created by your ideas, allowing rhythms and phrases to be input without requiring musical knowledge.

Specifications

• Sound System Type: Analog modeling sound engine + PCM sound engine
• Maximum Polyphony: 24 voices. The polyphony of the entire pattern varies depending on the Oscillator, Filter, and Insert Fx type. Independent parameters for each voice have been simplified; four voices share the parameters of one conventional voice.
• Oscillator: Type (409), Pitch/Glide, Edit
• Oscillator Types: Kick (56), Snare (58), Clap (16), HiHat (42), Cymbal (14), Tom (16), Percussion (55), Voice (16), Synth FX (18), Synth Hit (18), Inst Hit (16), Synth (55), Instrument (28), Audio In (1)
• Filter: Filter (Cutoff), Resonance, EG Int, LPF/HPF/BPF (16)
• Modulation: Type (72), Depth, Speed
• Amp/Envelope Generator: Level, Pan, Attack, Decay/Release, Amp EG On/Off
• Scale Types:35
• Gate Arpeggiator Types: 50
• Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz
• AD/DA Conversion: 24 bit
• Effect: Insert Effect: One unit (can be used on each of the 16 parts). Type (38), Edit, Insert FX On/OffMaster Effect:One unit, Type (32), Touch Pad, Master FX On/Off, Master FX Hold On/Off
• Sequencer: Number of Steps: 16 steps x 4. Number of Parts: 16 parts(one part consists of a sound, steps, insert effect, modulation sequence, etc). Number of Patterns:250 patterns (200 Presets / 50 Initial), (one pattern consists of parts, master effect, key, scale setting, etc) Motion Sequences: Up to 24 motion sequences can be stored (for each pattern). Groove Types: 25. Pattern Set: Up to 64 patterns can be stored. Pattern Chain: Up to 250 patterns can be chained. Export: Ableton Live project file format, WAV file format (48 kHz, 16 bit). Event Recording :Up to 100 files can be saved
• Trigger Pads: Number of Pads:16 pads (Velocity sensitive). Modes: Trigger, Sequencer, Keyboard, Chord, Step Jump, Pattern Set
• Touch Pad: Modes: Gate Arp, Touch Scale, Master FX
• Connectors: Audio:L/Mono, R Output (Standard phone jack), Headphones (Stereo mini jack), Audio Input (Stereo mini jack) MIDI: In, Out (Use an included MIDI adapter cable). USB: Type micro B. Sync: In, Out (Stereo mini jack)
• External Storage Device: SD Card (512 MB -- 2 GB), SDHC Card (Up to 32 GB)
• Power. Power Supply: AC adapter (DC 9V) or AA battery x 6 (Alkaline battery or Nickel metal hydride battery). Battery Life: Approximately 5 hours (Power Saving: ON, with Nickel metal hydride battery)
• Chassis: Zinc die cast
• Dimensions: (W x D x H) 338 x 189 x 45 mm / 13.35” x 7.44” x 1.77”
• Weight:1.6 kg / 3.53 lbs
• Color Variations: Metallic Blue (electribe2-BL), Gray (electribe2)
• Included Items: AC adapter (DC9V), MIDI adapter cable x 2, Ableton Live 9 lite (License card included)
• Accessories Sync Cables:SQ-CABLE-6
• Gig Bag: DJ-GB-1

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