ELECTRIBE-R by KORG rhythm machine plugin interface

ELECTRIBE-R: Beat-Making Synth Plugin by KORG

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ELECTRIBE-R is a rhythm machine plugin from KORG, revived from the first-generation ELECTRIBE series for beat making in your DAW. It combines a synth and PCM sound source with a step sequencer and motion sequencing.

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01Overview

KORG's ELECTRIBE-R brings the first-generation ELECTRIBE hardware concept into a software plugin. The developer describes it as a rhythm machine built around knobs, switches and step sequencers, so you can start building beats quickly. It is based on the iELECTRIBE for iPad release and expands the sound source, effects and pattern library. Formats include VST3, VST2, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS.

Best for

Techno beat making
Aggressive groove patterns
Shuffle and 7-beat rhythms
MIDI pattern sequencing
Electronic drum programming

Developer: KORG
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Synth and PCM sound source with nine parts
Four waveforms per synth part: sine, triangle, square, sawtooth
15 effect types, including compressor and slicer
Motion sequencing stores all parameters per part
Smooth and TRIG HOLD motion modes
Step sequencer with nine selectable pattern resolutions
Dedicated pattern edit page with mutes, solos and accents
352 built-in patterns browsable across 40 categories
MIDI out and MIDI file export by drag and drop

03In depth

Sound Source and Effects for Beat Making

The sound source has nine parts: four synth parts with sine, triangle, square and sawtooth waveforms, plus PCM parts for hi-hats (open and closed), cymbals, claps/snare and accents. Each synth part can be processed by six modulation types, and the PCM parts offer six modulation types as well.

The effects section includes 15 types, among them a compressor, Valve Force for warm overdrive, distortion and a slicer. You can choose which part and step an effect applies to, which KORG presents as a way to create more varied sounds than the original ELECTRIBE-R.

Motion Sequencing and Step Sequencer Workflow

Motion sequencing records movements of knobs and switches. Unlike the original ELECTRIBE-R, which stored a limited set of parameters, this version can store all parameters per part. Two motion modes are available: Smooth, which connects changes between steps, and TRIG HOLD, which produces staircase-like changes.

The step sequencer lets you set the number of pattern steps freely and choose from nine resolutions, including 4-beat grids (1/8, 1/16, 1/32), 3-beat shuffle grids (1/12, 1/24) and grids for 5- and 7-beat patterns. A dedicated edit page shows mutes, solos, accents, effect sends and motion input for all parts.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	KORG
Type	Plugin
Category	Synth
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does ELECTRIBE-R support?

ELECTRIBE-R is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS as a 64-bit plugin.

What are the system requirements for ELECTRIBE-R?

On Mac, it requires macOS 10.14 Mojave or higher, an Intel Core i5 or better (Apple Silicon is supported), 8 GB RAM and 8 GB free disk space. On Windows, it requires Windows 10 64-bit or higher with an Intel Core i5 or better, 8 GB RAM and 8 GB free disk space. An internet connection is required on both platforms.

How many built-in patterns does ELECTRIBE-R include?

It includes 352 built-in patterns, covering original ELECTRIBE-R and mkII patterns, iPad and iPhone versions, and genre-specific templates. They can be browsed by model or genre.