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electribe Sampler 2 release date
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 4:18 pm
by colulizard
Hello
Has anyone heard if there's a release date yet for ES2 in UK?
It's all gone verrrrrrryyyyyyyy quiet again.
When I saw it out in US and Japan I kind of got my hopes up but I'm starting to lose the will to wait anymore.
Cheers
Luke
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 5:09 pm
by sl23
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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 7:44 am
by dutchcow
The ES2 release date keeps being pushed back on Euro webshops. August now, but could be pushed forward again.
I would grab the E2 and get an SP404sx or the cheaper SP404 as sampler instead of the ES2. They will team up great.
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 3:21 pm
by troxx
I've been on a few different music retailer websites & they display different dates, one say they are in stock 16 July another 03 August, also Korg tweeted that they are shipping in Europe 20 July?
God knows when the stores are gonna have any in stock, why has it taking so long to be released, considering you can pick them up in the USA?
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 6:34 pm
by _INTER_
I was planning on getting both machines but due to korg's underhand ways and the fact these two units are identical, I won't buy one now. On top of that I purchased a used esx 1 and am happy with the combo. Having the e2 now, I see no point in buying the es2, it has nothing to offer, simple as that. Everything is better on the e2 only difference is that the es2 records, but I now have that capability so it's unnecessary purchase. I also bought a Roland Mc~505 and the is far better than the es2! 32 bars, song mode, better FX. It's not perfect but more so than the es2.
I have the EMX, so I'd rather go with the new Sampler to complement it. E2 has nothing to offer for me. ES2 just needs to to be able to produce the kick and bassline I miss on the EMX and I'm good.
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 7:02 pm
by troxx
The synth oscillators sound so good on the ES2 though, I bought an ESX while waiting for the ES2 but ain't really used, since I been trying find my way round the E2 and getting some really nice sounds out of it. I'm not sure i'll keep the ESX after I get the ES2, I can see it sitting to one side.
The ability to just chuck the ES2/E2 in a bag and go anywhere to write is awesome to, take a couple of sets of batteries and your set.
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 3:42 pm
by troxx
So once again it looks like the release date has been pushed back to end of August now.
I now get people's disappointment, especially those who probably pre ordered back in December. Piss poor release info being announced too, as in none! Suppose it gives me another month to set some money aside.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 4:17 am
by OldHorny
troxx wrote:So once again it looks like the release date has been pushed back to end of August now.
I now get people's disappointment, especially those who probably pre ordered back in December. Piss poor release info being announced too, as in none! Suppose it gives me another month to set some money aside.
Where does it say it has been pushed back to end of August? Korg UK tweeted it will be released July 20th in EU. That was said July 3rd. After that, nothing.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 6:01 am
by troxx
I was going off someone else's post on the electribe Facebook group, not sure if they have a pre order date which has been updated. The following stores had them available in July and been updated to end of August:
http://www.gear4music.com/
http://www.andertons.co.uk/
I'm hoping its not true, but it's been ongoing since it was announced
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 7:09 am
by OldHorny
troxx wrote:I was going off someone else's post on the electribe Facebook group, not sure if they have a pre order date which has been updated. The following stores had them available in July and been updated to end of August:
http://www.gear4music.com/
http://www.andertons.co.uk/
I'm hoping its not true, but it's been ongoing since it was announced
I live in Finland, and I ordered both Electribe 2 and Electribe 2 Sample few weeks ago. I just asked the store about Electribe 2 Sample, and not only is it coming in August, but they are out of Electribe 2's also, and they won't get any from importer until August. Not nice.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 5:42 pm
by sl23
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Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2015 8:31 am
by dutchcow
They grey one is in stock in big places like Thomann. The black sampler isn't in stock anywhere in Europe as far as I can see. Release date has been pushed back numerous times. End of August now on most sites. Soon people that preordered it will be waiting for a year
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2015 11:54 am
by colulizard
I've been told Korg will be shipping them to UK vendors end of next week and pre-ordered deliveries to follow soon after.
selling my new org electribe sampler
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2015 4:29 pm
by MasterVe
Im selling My korg electribe sampler. for 225 dollars. can't deal with the limited flash memory
I live in Albuquerque its New Electribe Sampler
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 9:04 am
by OldHorny
Okay, got mail today from the shop where I ordered my Electribe 2 and Electribe 2 Sampler. They are getting more Electribe 2's this or next week. Electribe 2 Sampler... Drums, please... SEPTEMBER! That's in Finland. Very nice. Korg should open their mouths more.