1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the ELECTRIBE MX (subsequently referred to as the “EMX-1”).

The EMX-1 Music Production Station can be used by anyone - from beginner to professional - to create stunningly original music.

The panel knobs and keys allow you to edit sounds intuitively and easily, and to create rhythms and phrase patterns without the need to use any other equipment. The EMX-1 is the ideal tool for the mu- sician, DJ, sound creator, or desktop-music user who wants an easy way to add originality to their music. It's also an ideal compliment to any of the other models in the ELECTRIBE series.

Main features

The ideal tool for producing dance and many other types of music

The EMX-1 provides nine drum parts and five synth parts. Since song arrangement editing is unified with the sound editing for each part, song production is quick and easy.

“MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology)” tone generator system

The synth engine of the EMX-1 features Korg’s latest technology — MMT (Multiple Modeling Tech- nology). This system builds on the know-how that was developed for the DSP technology used in the Z1, MS2000, and Electribe series to create a wide range of timbral variations with a few simple op- erations.

The oscillator section provides a total of sixteen different synthesis models that include not only standard analog synthesizer models such as Wave- form, Sync, Cross Mod, and Ring Mod; but also new types not previously available, such as a Chord type that can produce a full chord from a single note, a Unison type that lets you detune the pitch of up to six oscillators to create an extremely thick sound, and a Waveshape type that mixes two oscillators and then modulates the result to generate complex waveforms.

The carefully selected parameters of the filter and modulation sections boast a greatly improved range, speed, and sound quality. In addition to four filter types that can dramatically vary the sound generated from the oscillator, the new Drive control can create the distinctive sound of analog dis-

1. Introduction

tortion for sharp and powerful analog synth sounds. For totally far-out sounds, we’ve added BPF+ (Band Pass Filter Plus) with adjustable peak- ing, plus you can use other parameters in conjunction with modulation from the LFO or EG.

207 drum waves for immediate use in your dance music

The EMX-1 features 207 built-in drum waves that have been pre-processed to sound their best in your music, immediately.

Analog synthesizer-style ease of editing

The front panel provides knobs and switches for important sound parameters, allowing you to edit sounds in realtime while you perform, and letting you create sounds in the same way as on an analog synthesizer.

Three simultaneous stereo effects processors

The EMX-1 provides three stereo effect processors, each featuring 16 cutting-edge effect types. You can use the Chain function to modify the way in which the effects are connected to each other.

192 internal patterns programmed for many genres of dance music

The EMX-1 can hold 256 patterns in memory. Each one lets you store a sound and sequence (of up to 128 steps) for each part. When shipped, 192 of the internal patterns are pre-programmed specifically for dance music and other modern music styles.

64 songs

A sequence of patterns, mute data, and knob movements can be saved as a “song” in each of the 64 song memories.

Intuitive pattern programming

The sixteen step keys on the front panel allow you to enter data into pattern quickly, easily and intu- itively. Of course, you can also use realtime recording or step recording.

Motion sequencing

The EMX-1’s Motion Sequence feature lets you record and loop knob movements and switch op- erations, letting you create time-varying changes in the tone during playback.

Newly-developed VALVE FORCE vacuum tube circuit

The EMX-1 features Korg’s newly-developed VALVE FORCE technology, a completely analog circuit that contains two actual vacuum tubes and can be used as a mastering effect to enhance the overall sound level. It delivers a rich, warm, and clearly-defined sound that cannot be replicated by digital technology alone. Use the TUBE GAIN knob

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