Members r05c03 Posted February 4, 2011 Members Share Posted February 4, 2011 So the newer line of Electribes. Any one use these as a sequencer for external gear? The manual does not really seem to give to much info on this. Going through gear changes and considering selling the the Monomachine and going for a cheaper device... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wwwjd Posted February 4, 2011 Members Share Posted February 4, 2011 I THEENK old and new are the same except the card storage. I have an old and have not used as sequencer, but I don't think it works WELL for that. I think you can make patterns and have it trigger external gear, but not really record like a real sequencer.... not toally sure, but it doesn't seem well suited for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members qtuner Posted February 5, 2011 Members Share Posted February 5, 2011 The new one has a few changes besides the card storage 1) rocker power switch2) new power adapter and no more 4 pin din3) 1/4" jack for input And yes you can sequence external gear with them, but it i will still trigger the internal synth. You can't just change the volume of the part, because it will affect the external sound module. IMO there should be a setting for local on/off per part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chando Posted February 6, 2011 Members Share Posted February 6, 2011 The Korg EMX-1 is prolly the one you're thinking of.. I've had a couple people rave about them for sequencing ext gear... and yes, it's much cheaper than a Elektron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members U&I Posted February 6, 2011 Members Share Posted February 6, 2011 The Korg EMX-1 is prolly the one you're thinking of.. I've had a couple people rave about them for sequencing ext gear... and yes, it's much cheaper than a Elektron. Yep I sequence an Analog Solutions Telemark, Korg Prophecy and E-Mu Ultraproteus with mine (but don't tell anyone) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KingVidiot Posted February 6, 2011 Members Share Posted February 6, 2011 I used one a bunch for triggering external gear such as samplers. It worked fine from what I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iblamesummers Posted February 7, 2011 Members Share Posted February 7, 2011 aren't Electribes just toys for n00bs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chando Posted February 7, 2011 Members Share Posted February 7, 2011 not when you don't use the audio outs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members suitandtieguy Posted February 7, 2011 Members Share Posted February 7, 2011 aren't Electribes just toys for n00bs. no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members korvac Posted February 7, 2011 Members Share Posted February 7, 2011 i keep reading about knob jitter issues with the electribes. i am under the impression the problem is only with the ESX and EMX models. is this really a prevalent issue and would this issue mean it would make sense to purchase one of these newer SD models if one were to buy a ESX or EMX? and can someone comment on the arepggiator strip? do you use it often? to me, it seems like a main selling point of either machine, but not having access to one it is tough to know how useful it actually is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joxer96 Posted February 8, 2011 Members Share Posted February 8, 2011 I own both the ESX-1 SD and EMX-1 SD, haven't noticed any knob jitter on either one. The arppegiator is a lot of fun to use, but it wasn't the main selling point for me. Personally I love the motion sequences, they're a very powerful tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iblamesummers Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 well then that's settles it. i am going to get an Electribe. 1st-gen though not the new ones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members elsongs Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 aren't Electribes just toys for n00bs. They are, but then again, the TB-303 was originally made as a toy for n00bs back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iblamesummers Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 They are, but then again, the TB-303 was originally made as a toy for n00bs back in the day. now you make me confused n00b again. hurt my head. lost my sight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wwwjd Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 well then that's settles it. i am going to get an Electribe. 1st-gen though not the new ones... why would you prefer the older one over the new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mbillings Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 Can't each track only sequence mono parts though? I don't want to sequence chords by using up like 4 different parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wwwjd Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 Can't each track only sequence mono parts though? I don't want to sequence chords by using up like 4 different parts. That's what I mean that it doesn't REALLY sequence. I don't think you can PLAY your external instument and have it record the midi in real time and play back your external instrument. At least I can't figure out how to get my ESX to do that, nor is it in the manual. Yes, you can create MONO part step sequences and have it play back external midi like a drum machine, but to me, that is not REALLY sequencing.... even though it is And I could be wrong since I haven't pursued it any further since it seemed too limited for my needs. Maybe it can do exactly that and I'm wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mbillings Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 Yeah, that's what I thought. That's definitely worth noting..., it sequences but in the most limited way possible. It's not going to sequence multiple notes(without using multiple tracks) or any other MIDI data besides single notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Caligvla Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 I sold my EMX for NI Maschine and haven't been sorry at all ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members U&I Posted February 9, 2011 Members Share Posted February 9, 2011 Yeah, that's what I thought. That's definitely worth noting..., it sequences but in the most limited way possible. It's not going to sequence multiple notes(without using multiple tracks) or any other MIDI data besides single notes. This may well be the case but for on the fly beat programming and jamming of mono synth line work they are incredibly good at what they do and rather immediate.I've often used mine to control Reason also and it makes programming Redrum, Subtractor and Thor material a lot more fun than just using my controller and mouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Plink Floyd Posted February 10, 2011 Members Share Posted February 10, 2011 Each synth track can sequence only mono parts, but the part can have 'chord memory', which is really more useful than it sounds. But yeah, they were meant to stand alone, not to be controllers. And this may not matter to those making mostly dance music, the the buttons aren't velo sensitive. I sold mine because of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members suitandtieguy Posted February 10, 2011 Members Share Posted February 10, 2011 That's what I mean that it doesn't REALLY sequence. read up on your history. that is _real_ sequencing. what you're talking about is MIDI tape recording. or something. which is also called sequencing. however, if one is going to be called "real sequencing" it's going to be what eh ESX does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wwwjd Posted February 10, 2011 Members Share Posted February 10, 2011 I know. thus my line: "but to me, that is not REALLY sequencing.... even though it is "was not sure what perspective the OP's idea of sequencing really was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members suitandtieguy Posted February 10, 2011 Members Share Posted February 10, 2011 I know. thus my line: "but to me, that is not REALLY sequencing.... even though it is "was not sure what perspective the OP's idea of sequencing really was *facepalm* doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Metrosonus Posted February 10, 2011 Members Share Posted February 10, 2011 perhaps an RMX1, RS7000, MC808, MC909 or Command Station would be better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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