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jimmyfontana · Joined: 13 Feb 2014 Posts: 17

Sales are not flopping, at least yet. They can't even keep up with demand so far.

But the machine has had a good but also so-so reception, especially when compared with the older models. Overall the os seems a bit unpolished, less config options, less midi flexibility, some design shortcomings, only 4 bars, etc.

I don't want to get hopes up because it's quite unlikely but if they release sample playback suddenly all electribe shortcomings are forgiven. If it could also sample, resample (it already does to sd), maybe even include loop playback and chop shop, then the machine becomes a monster.

While korg would be losing revenue it would also simplify their work big time to keep everything in one machine. Also, the whole 'just 3 filter types and some oscillators good enough for bass and pads' always sounded like they were spreading thin to make two machines out of one.

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Well, of the five music stores within my city (Portland, OR) that sell new music gear, so far all but one have actually bothered to order the Electribe. Each one I've called talked to have told me they could order it for me, but none have any stocked in-store for people to try out. They all have the new Volca Sampler, but the Electribe is a "special order" at the moment. These are all independently owned shops and not huge chain stores, so maybe they are just waiting to see the sales figures on these before diving in.

I was actually going to get my unit this weekend from the one place that has it, but now this news of an update has put my trip to the music store on hold yet again, haha. I personally doubt that Korg is going to allow OS swapping, but if that does indeed turn out to be true, I'd rather wait and buy the "Sampler" version since it has a nicer looking jet black case. Rolling Eyes

Yeah, I know I probably sound ridiculous at this point, but blame Korg! They really should have released both side by side after testing them thoroughly. OS swapping as an update would essentially mean they've released a half-finished product here. I'd rather see them use the memory resources to make updates and expand upon them as totally separate units rather than dump all their eggs into one basket.
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Poumtschak · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:59 am Post subject:

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dutchcow · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 9:34 am Post subject:

I just hope they fix the bugs and add 8 bars.

Octahedron · Joined: 29 Dec 2014 Posts: 34

DrHoo · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 11:20 am Post subject:

dutchcow · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 11:43 am Post subject:

The lack of resolution sucks when working half speed. It has quite powerful hardware, all Korg needs are capable coders to get the max out the box. Or open source the firmware and let us have a go at modding it Cool

At least the pattern change glitches/reliability are not an issue live (not me in the video Very Happy

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU2f67PDvII (WARNING: this may harm your ears and faith in humanity) Wink

Buska · Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Posts: 373

Is there anyone else who has heard that there's big plans and a namm announcement or is it just what one sales rep said?

Is there any official info from korg on this?
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Tarekith · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 3:38 pm Post subject:

Just a rumor.
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Spheric El · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:07 pm Post subject:

I'll plus 3 to the super update.
Hopefully 8 bars and better (step) sequencing .
Doubt they'll be able to sort IFX/polyphony over pattern changes (which isn't sounding too bad after people's recent posts).

Buska · Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Posts: 373

Ok so just rumours at the moment then.. I will halt my excitement until the korg presentation then
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Spheric El · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:36 pm Post subject:

Just watched your post Dutchcow.
Nice to see you in action with your friend there.I was imagining it was in some continental bar and she was singing in English/Dutch and then I looked where you are from..
Thanks for sharing that-enjoyed Very Happy

PS a note to others: This won't be to everyone's taste with its ruff n ready camera sound.jus nice to see this guy with his new tribe in effect.

Poumtschak · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:57 pm Post subject: