Members The Villano Dude Posted October 6, 2012 Members Share Posted October 6, 2012 Which ones do you like and why?I am checking the rhythm ones online because I wouldn't mind adding some sequencing to the mix. I was in a band a while back which relied heavily on the rhythm one as well as the sampler and I remember it being a little limited in the sense that you couldn't really tweak the beat loops all that much (in other words, had to stick to one beat or time signature the whole song through). Are the newer versions essentially the same? Of course, what I described could definitely be user error. I never fiddled with them all that much, which is why I am asking here.Thanks for any comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faldoe Posted October 6, 2012 Members Share Posted October 6, 2012 the older ones can be had from like $80-120 usually. A drummer I played with had the drum machine/rhythm one and it was pretty cool. I've considered getting one. Seems like the sampling one and the rhythm one are the best/most useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gambit Posted October 7, 2012 Members Share Posted October 7, 2012 the first thing i tried to do with my ER-1 was 'Idioteque' by Radiohead. all the sounds are there, but i couldn't get the loop length right.. always too long. i think that song drops a single bar of 2/4 in somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Villano Dude Posted October 7, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2012 the first thing i tried to do with my ER-1 was 'Idioteque' by Radiohead. all the sounds are there, but i couldn't get the loop length right.. always too long. i think that song drops a single bar of 2/4 in somewhere. 2/4 - nice. Any idea whether the newer versions have improved loop length? Otherwise, the prices on the older ones aren't half bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Y0UNGBL00D Posted October 7, 2012 Members Share Posted October 7, 2012 what do they do, exactly? i always hear the name pop up...thought it was a drum machine, didnt know there were other versions i really want to start incorporating some radiohead-esque electronics in the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Villano Dude Posted October 7, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2012 According to Wikipedia: The Korg Electribe R was released in 1999 as a dedicated electronic drum machine to complement the Korg Electribe A bass synthesizer. It features a 64 step sequencer and is MIDI-controllable. The sound is generated by digital signal processor circuits but can be manipulated in realtime (analog modeling synthesizer principle). A cross modulation function (replacing the previous ring modulation of the Mk I version) can be applied to percussion synthesizers 1 and 2 in the ER-1 Mk II version. The only other differences were new preset rhythm patterns and the metal casing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Texas Noise Factory Posted October 7, 2012 Members Share Posted October 7, 2012 The ER-1 is very cool rhythm machine. Sounds great through a Proco RAT. I've had one for about 10 years now. One of the very few items I have bought new. I probably won't ever sell it. There's too many usable sounds in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gambit Posted October 7, 2012 Members Share Posted October 7, 2012 this is what happened when i first tried mine.. probably worth skipping through to hear some of the stuff it can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BHz_econo Posted October 7, 2012 Members Share Posted October 7, 2012 I have an EA-1 and I love it. You can sequence stuff or even just use a midi keyboard and play it. I like to layer it with my wavestation sr-1 for deep pads and piano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kingnimrod Posted October 7, 2012 Members Share Posted October 7, 2012 Do you have an iPad? Then get the ielectribe app. I've benn having fun with my monotribe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faldoe Posted October 7, 2012 Members Share Posted October 7, 2012 {censored}, now I want one again. edit** was also looking into Idioteque and found this... pretty cool. Didn't know about they using the Paul Lansky chords... http://logang.hubpages.com/hub/Idioteque-A-Musical-Analysis-of-Radioheads-Great-Departure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Villano Dude Posted October 7, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2012 Haven't heard any reason why to buy the newer one. The hunt for an older ER-1 is on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Texas Noise Factory Posted October 7, 2012 Members Share Posted October 7, 2012 Heres a track i did where the drums are all done with ER-1 thru Proco R2DU. http://hc.bloodyvelvet.com/files/275/Texas Noise Factory/TheJokerReturns.mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Villano Dude Posted October 8, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 8, 2012 Yum.^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Texas Noise Factory Posted October 8, 2012 Members Share Posted October 8, 2012 Yum.^ Thanks! It's one of my favorites from my catalogue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iblamesummers Posted October 8, 2012 Members Share Posted October 8, 2012 ever Since i saw that cover i have always wanted an EM-1. still want One but i may end up getting another sequencer/grooveboxxx in that price-range depends on the luck of the draw. good thing about these is that you can put in yr own sounds. 1st gens are cheap but you have to decide which one you want becuz each focus on one thing. have heard that 1st gen input/output jacks crap out but IDK if that is INTERNET_Hersey or what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Texas Noise Factory Posted October 8, 2012 Members Share Posted October 8, 2012 ever Since i saw that cover i have always wanted an EM-1. still want One but i may end up getting another sequencer/grooveboxxx in that price-range depends on the luck of the draw. good thing about these is that you can put in yr own sounds. 1st gens are cheap but you have to decide which one you want becuz each focus on one thing. have heard that 1st gen input/output jacks crap out but IDK if that is INTERNET_Hersey or what. I've got th ER and EA-1. Both have been used extensively live, but I've never had problems with the outputs on them. I have more problems screwing up cables... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iblamesummers Posted October 8, 2012 Members Share Posted October 8, 2012 I've got th ER and EA-1. Both have been used extensively live, but I've never had problems with the outputs on them. I have more problems screwing up cables... i was actually referencing THIS. plus you gotta think these Machines are more than a decade-plus old now and most people i would assume don't use them extensively for live performances. not saying it is true or that they are not solid just saying i wouldn't be surprised if it were true & just throwing it out there for people trying to buy one used on ebay or craigslist or something. it is not like i still don't won't one they or bands/groups i admire/love/respect prominently use the Electribe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Villano Dude Posted October 8, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 8, 2012 ER-GAS confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hangwire Posted October 8, 2012 Members Share Posted October 8, 2012 I had an EA-1 and ER-1 at the same time... i got a EMX1 after and I like it better. I use it more for noise fills and tweaking synth noises though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Villano Dude Posted October 8, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 8, 2012 I remember you had the combo for sale a while back Andrew. Do you use the EMX1 to cover both the EA-1 and ER-1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faldoe Posted October 8, 2012 Members Share Posted October 8, 2012 Heres a track i did where the drums are all done with ER-1 thru Proco R2DU. http://hc.bloodyvelvet.com/files/275/Texas Noise Factory/TheJokerReturns.mp3 got the ol' hips moving. you always have cool stuff man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hangwire Posted October 8, 2012 Members Share Posted October 8, 2012 I remember you had the combo for sale a while back Andrew. Do you use the EMX1 to cover both the EA-1 and ER-1? yes. to me it is more immediately tweakable on the fly for some reason... it just fits me better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Villano Dude Posted October 8, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 8, 2012 Cool. I'll have to check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Texas Noise Factory Posted October 8, 2012 Members Share Posted October 8, 2012 now and most people i would assume don't use them extensively for live performances. not saying it is true or that they are not solid just saying i wouldn't be surprised if it were true & just throwing it out there for people trying to buy one used on ebay or craigslist or something. it is not like i still don't won't one they or bands/groups i admire/love/respect prominently use the Electribe... I understand. I didn't mean to excite you into replying with this. And I wasnt saying you were wrong. I have had my ER since new, and my EA was bought second hand about 5 years ago. It's just not been my experience. That was a cool YT cover you posted btw. My buddy has one of the EMs. He was always able to make great sounds come out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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