The Sampler

[halacker]

Hello everyone.
I'm new to the Forum and to Korg production.
Being a hard-user of DAW's and other software, I decided to purchase some hardware for live performances. So, I've been looking for something for the first time (because I'm a student, and I can't spend lots of cash on expensive stuff yet). And then my eyes caught Korg Electribe Sampler.
So, the question is: I got lots of finished compositions made with Ableton, will I be able to export these projects (or at least projects' separate tracks) into Electribe Sampler? Or is there's only an ability to use built-in synths and another stuff for creating music?
I'm confused with this, and can't get how it really works. The perfect thing if I could be DAW-free guy someday.
Would be great to get any help with the question.
Thank you!

[Z7A]

Hello, you can get it cheaper if you look around for some online second hand market for music instruments in your country.

There is only a function to export from electribe into Ableton, not the other way around. But you can send the MIDI notes over USB and record it manually into the electribe. Mind the 4 bar limit per Part.

The grey synth version only have the ability to use built-in synths (and built-in drums, and other instruments). But it is possible to get a lot of different sounds out of it depending on how all the knobs are turned.

You will need wav files of you sounds to import into the Sampler. Drums and short FX will be the easiest to make it sound the same. If you make single cycle waveforms of your synth sounds, results may vary. You may have to use long samples for some things. Or replicate the sounds on the synth version, or use the electribe sampler to control some external MIDI instrument.

[_INTER_]

will I be able to export these projects (or at least projects' separate tracks) into Electribe Sampler?

No. There is no "Ableton import" on the E2S. You can only export what you've created on the E2S to Ableton (the other way around)

Or is there's only an ability to use built-in synths and another stuff for creating music?

First the electribes have 16 assignable parts which can be sequenced indivdually (notes, octave, velocity). Sequencing allows polyphonie to some degree (until you experience voice stealing).
The main feature of the E2S, is the ability to import .wav sample files (or .e2s format sample packs you can create), then edit them to some degree and then play them as a part.
There is also a built in synth. As far as I know its is based on the KingKorg.
Then there's an effect section. You can use one effect on the individual part and one mastereffect over all parts.
(Other stuff to mention: Modulation, filters, trackpad)

[musicmagus]

Hello everyone.
I'm new to the Forum and to Korg production.
Being a hard-user of DAW's and other software, I decided to purchase some hardware for live performances. So, I've been looking for something for the first time (because I'm a student, and I can't spend lots of cash on expensive stuff yet). And then my eyes caught Korg Electribe Sampler.
So, the question is: I got lots of finished compositions made with Ableton, will I be able to export these projects (or at least projects' separate tracks) into Electribe Sampler? Or is there's only an ability to use built-in synths and another stuff for creating music?
I'm confused with this, and can't get how it really works. The perfect thing if I could be DAW-free guy someday.
Would be great to get any help with the question.
Thank you!

You are looking for an octatrack. I know they are expensive, but totally worth it if that's what you want to do.

The E2s works great as a midi sound module controlled by ableton, or on its own playing shorter samples (as described above) but the limited memory and lack of timestretching will prohibit you from using it the way you want.

[sauce]

With the SP-606 I get 6.5 hours of sampling time on 8 tracks, with two sets of fx, plus mastering fx, and a 4-track sequencer. You can also use it as a soundcard, and sample from Live through the USB connection. I use it specifically to perform my Ableton tracks live, and it is a sweet master clock for keeping in sync with my extra gear. The Octatrack is ideal, but the SP-606 is under $300 on Ebay frequently.

[Jiggins]

Hello everyone.
I'm new to the Forum and to Korg production.
Being a hard-user of DAW's and other software, I decided to purchase some hardware for live performances. So, I've been looking for something for the first time (because I'm a student, and I can't spend lots of cash on expensive stuff yet). And then my eyes caught Korg Electribe Sampler.
So, the question is: I got lots of finished compositions made with Ableton, will I be able to export these projects (or at least projects' separate tracks) into Electribe Sampler? Or is there's only an ability to use built-in synths and another stuff for creating music?
I'm confused with this, and can't get how it really works. The perfect thing if I could be DAW-free guy someday.
Would be great to get any help with the question.
Thank you!

Yes I think you would be better off with a Roland unit for the same price. These are more like audio phrase sequencers as apposed to a "sampler". Sample editing on the Roland units is very limited compared to the Electribe Sampler (no pan, pitch, amp/filter env, for example), but the Roland boxes are better for working with loops and long phrases.

Be careful with polyphony though. If working with stereo samples you will only have 4 voices on many of the Roland boxes. The later models (SP404, SP555) will give you 6 voices in stereo.