gear question: regarding the korg electribes

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So, right now I'm choosing between the ER-1, the EA-1 and the SX. I've used the ER-1 a bunch last year when I borrowed my friends. I went to Sam Ash today to check them out and enjoyed all of them. I'm still not certain of which one to get. The SX, while only have 2 synth parts, adds a lot more cool stuff. Also, what are the differences in the first generations and the mkII? Is the difference enough to herald paying the extra money? Thanks.

― T. Weiss (Timmy), Sunday, 24 July 2005 23:41 (twenty years ago)

I like Harmony-Central's user comments pages -- take a look here:

http://www.harmony-central.com/Synth/Data/Korg/

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Sunday, 24 July 2005 23:48 (twenty years ago)

Yeah, I've looked over them, but I still don't get like really which of these three I should get.

― T. Weiss (Timmy), Sunday, 24 July 2005 23:56 (twenty years ago)

ER-1 = Drum machine (very tweakable drum sounds)
EA-1 = Virtual analog synth (create your own sounds from scratch)
SX = Sampler (load your own sounds)

for a good all-in-one, try the MX, review here: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/nov03/articles/korgemx1.htm

they all have the same sequencer, don't they?

― naus (Robert T), Monday, 25 July 2005 01:37 (twenty years ago)

Which would you is the best to start with? Which of the three work best with each other? In short, which would you most reccomend...

― T. Weiss (Timmy), Monday, 25 July 2005 04:45 (twenty years ago)

Come on ILM! Help me out!

― T. Weiss (Timmy), Monday, 25 July 2005 16:05 (twenty years ago)

Get the EA-1 Mk II.

― Bob Crain (bobcrain), Monday, 25 July 2005 23:41 (twenty years ago)

Buy an ER-1 on ebay. They sell very cheaply. The only difference between that and a MK-II is the case. The MK-II is more of a metal case but I think the original actually looks better. The synth and sampler are not very well-liked but the ER-1 is considered a recent mini-classic for the price. The sounds are pretty good if thin and gimmicky and you can always use it to sequence other gear.

― walter kranz (walterkranz), Tuesday, 26 July 2005 00:33 (twenty years ago)

I'm quite happy w/ the ER-1 that I just got (from eBay).

― Tim Ellison (Tim Ellison), Tuesday, 26 July 2005 00:35 (twenty years ago)

Thanks! This is exactly what I wanted! You guys are swell.

― T. Weiss (Timmy), Tuesday, 26 July 2005 00:52 (twenty years ago)

anyone ever hooked any of them up to max/msp?

― T. Weiss (Timmy), Tuesday, 26 July 2005 00:55 (twenty years ago)

No, but I've sequenced the Impulse plugin (8 slot drum sampler) in Live with the ER-1 and that was pretty fun. I've also used it to sequence the Nord Micro Modular which was nice because it had the easy immediate sequencing of the ER-1 with the much better and wider sound palette of the MM. So I think you could do a similar thing with Max/msp: program all sorts of wild sounds with Max and simply use the electribe for it's quick and easy interface. Think of it as an inexpensive midi controller that's dedicated to drum sequencing.

― walter kranz (walterkranz), Tuesday, 26 July 2005 00:57 (twenty years ago)

Do I need one of those midi-usb thingies to connect it to my computer (I also have Pro Tools if that's any help).

― T. Weiss (Timmy), Tuesday, 26 July 2005 01:10 (twenty years ago)

sorry, unsure

― gear (gear), Tuesday, 26 July 2005 01:11 (twenty years ago)

or I should I buy a rack or something else additionally?

― T. Weiss (Timmy), Tuesday, 26 July 2005 01:11 (twenty years ago)

Yes, if you want to use it to sequence a software program (or to sequence the electribe sounds with a software sequencer) you'll need some sort of midi converter for your computer. The cheapest little M-Audio single channel USB thing would do.

― walter kranz (walterkranz), Tuesday, 26 July 2005 01:41 (twenty years ago)

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