ERmk2 + EAmk2 or EMX1?

speedtribe · Post by **speedtribe** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 3:01 pm

I have ERmkII which i like very much!

Which is the best match for it?
and which has best synthesizer,EAmkII or EMX1?

since ER is a drum machine, is additional EMX drums a waste of money?

killedaway · Post by **killedaway** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:10 pm

speedtribe wrote:I have ERmkII which i like very much!

Which is the best match for it?
and which has best synthesizer,EAmkII or EMX1?

since ER is a drum machine, is additional EMX drums a waste of money?

sequencer-wise, the EA is a closer match, and the ER, EA, ES, and EM were all made to sync and work together in perfect unision. however, that doesn't mean that the EMX won't work just as well, because it will.

a lot of peole will tell you that the EMX can produce sounds identical to the EA, making the EA inferior. they're wrong. i've owned both for years (i have two EAs and an EMX), and they've got subtle but definite sonic differences. the EMX just can't capture precisely the buzz, grit and squeal of the EA close enough for my tastes. the EMX is certainly the more feature-packed and robust of the two synths, but they're each unique enough to warrant owning both. if you have the money to get only one, i recommend the EMX, as it can achieve a sound similar to the EA, while providing so much more.

the EMX's drums are sampled, like the hats/clap and crash on the ER, but they're vastly different than what the ER is capable of; to me, they compliment each other quite well. you'll definitely want to use the drums from both machines. the EMX can also synthesize drums in the same way as the ER, so you have that option as well.

between the two, go for the EMX first, and pick up the EA later when you can find one for a nice price (i paid $60US for each of mine; you just have to be patient).

speedtribe · Post by **speedtribe** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 11:38 am

Thank you!

i am leaning toward the EMX. i want a great synth to compliment the ER.
i see you have FutureRetro Revolution. Im thinking that would be a more interesting match for the ER than the EA.

If you have Revolution, i think the EA becomes less important, right?
I think i might get the EMX and then a Revolution, and not bother with the EA. If you have e Revolution you dont need an EA which has a cheaper sound.

killedaway · Post by **killedaway** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 7:10 pm

speedtribe wrote: If you have Revolution, i think the EA becomes less important, right?
I think i might get the EMX and then a Revolution, and not bother with the EA. If you have e Revolution you dont need an EA which has a cheaper sound.

well, i wouldn't say the EA sounds cheaper, as the Revolution is just an emulation of a TB-303. the 303 was just a cheap bassline machine for practicing guitarist -- i don't know if it gets any cheaper than that. the EA is actually capable of more sounds than a 303 or Revolution, too. but, the Revolution has a very appealing sound and the glide function sets it apart from most grooveboxes on the market today. for the price of a new Revolution, you could buy seven EAs, so cost is also a deciding factor.

however, if you wanted that TB-303 sound, and you already owned an ER as well as an EMX, then yes, i would go for the Revolution before the EA.

mish mash · Post by **mish mash** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:08 am

too be hornest......the emx rocks and there is nothing to replace the hand control....synth...madness that it produces.....I would go for the emx 100%

ronP · Post by **ronP** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:39 pm

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EA-1 mkII . . . If you can find one, snag 'er up, quick! This one has a better build than the original EA-1, and I'm sure it shall become the ROLAND TB-303 Bassline of the future . . . different synth engine than the EMX . . . simpler, still fat and full of possibilities for basses, leads, and background textures.

This green machine, plus a drum machine and a mic, is all one needs to make an album or perform live . . . kind of like the synthesist's version of an acoustic guitar and voice combo.

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mish mash · Post by **mish mash** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:00 am

nice 1 ll look it up!!....but you know there ain't nothing like a 303...I'm getting a oxbox nxt year for sure:)

mish mash · Post by **mish mash** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:56 pm

there r 2 on ebay http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trks ... Categories

tempting......but just got all my new gear except for the emx....gotta slave those first!

Tech Star · Post by **Tech Star** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:33 am

speedtribe wrote:I have ERmkII which i like very much!

Which is the best match for it?
and which has best synthesizer,EAmkII or EMX1?

since ER is a drum machine, is additional EMX drums a waste of money?

I have an ER-1 mk1 and originally I purchased a EA-1 mk1 to go with it. They make a great combo and loads of fun can be had with these two machines. Some people seem to think an EMX is an ER and an EA combined into one machine but this isnt true. When I bought my EMX I said to myself that I can now sell my ER and EA but that didnt happen as I found out all the machines are different.

The ER is a great sounding drum machine, and I tend to have it synced up to my EMX and use the drums from the ER (ER drums are better than EMX drums) and the synth parts from the EMX. I sometimes throw in the EA for a nice bassline with the EMX being used for synths and pads. Some really complex tracks can be produced with a setup like this.

Currently I use an all Electribe setup comprising of an ER-1, EA-1, ESX, and EMX. These four machines all have their charms and if you put them together they are all you will ever need.

So to answer your question of what you should get to complement your ER-1 mk11, Overall I would say go for the EMX. Alternatively you could get an ESX and sample the sounds of your ER onto it.

With regards the Revolution and 303, I know its not a perfectly accurate recreation of their sound but I have created a patch for my EMX which sounds damn close to a 303 and combined with the TR-909 drum kit on my ESX I can create some pretty great sounding acid tracks. I have also got samples from a real 303 on my ESX which can sound quite nice too.

LFOKringlan · Post by **LFOKringlan** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:47 am

What is the difference between electribe EA-1 and EA-1 MKII?
wich one got the sweetest tb 303 sound??

Tech Star · Post by **Tech Star** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:13 am

LFOKringlan wrote:What is the difference between electribe EA-1 and EA-1 MKII?
wich one got the sweetest tb 303 sound??

In the 'OSC Mod' section the EA-1 mkII has cross Modulation instead of decimator on the EA-1 mkI.

I'm not sure if the presets are the same on both machines.

Also the build quality and even sound quality on the mkII machines is better.

killedaway · Post by **killedaway** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 4:19 pm

Tech Star wrote: Also the build quality and even sound quality on the mkII machines is better.

actually, other than the aluminum face panel and different knobs, the internals of both the MKI and MKII are almost identical, as is the sound. Korg made no improvements in that arena whatsoever. it must be a psychosomatic thing. the absence of the Decimator effect may also lend itself toward making the MKII models sound "cleaner" and therefore, "better".

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