Thank god someone is going over this piece. I have this sitting in my studio and I am perplexed by how much it can do. And its so cool to look at. Everyone seems to always show love to the blue one (the EMX), but this one deserves as much if not more IMHO.
I think youtubers lean themselves towards immediacy ,so EMX being a synth, gives instant results without the trouble of doing up your samples first and then demo'ing them in some sort of arrangement. Personally I think the SD versions of EMX/ESX were the best grooveboxes from Korg.
I also have one of these, bought well over a decade ago and I've never used it. It's good that someone out there is still covering this machine. EDIT: Also, Octave One uses one of these in their live sets.
@@Flashback_Jack it took me about 5 years of owning one to actually decide it was time to lift the hood and get my hands dirty. Only then did I realize JUST how badass these things are. It's ... everything.
I have, without a doubt, the most advanced and comprehensive ESX video/tutorial collection on YT. There is an ongoing playlist on my channel, dating back 13 years. Cheers!
Old school synth guy here. I've collected and used a lot of fancy gear over the years, and I do mean A LOT. A shocking amount. Whenever asked what my desert island piece of gear is, "the ESX" without hesitation. I use it so much that my current band (-ism) is basically built around the it. .... maybe I'm just trying to justify owning 3 :D "well, that one is the backup for my primary backup" :D :D
That's a very soulful machine! The tubes add to it's luster. Record to tape to add saturation and lo-fi nostalgia. I've got a few of those vintage boxes/synths. They only increase in value.
Oh yes! The wonderful sounds of the elect tribe series. There’s something I just love about early groove boxes from the 2000s, They give me vibes of all sorts of things I’ve heard back then, that may or may not of used electrode on the song. Please do more Groovebox! And don’t forget my voice, Tommy called her videos. God bless you buddy.
Arguably the best electribes from Korg, especially the SD version - as nobody is using the smartmedia cards (smart WHAT?!). The valve tubes do make a difference, but they are running hot and need a lot power (check out the size of that AC/AC adapter - it's a BRICK). SD version was made more power efficient and added some sounds, although presets were always "oh, it's an electribe" sound pallette. Still, 8 bars and all functions clearly laid out on top panel, are something that is immediately lacking on the current electribe 2 series.
Great vid/overview -- I just purchased an ESX-1 due to using the ES-1mkII and having such an enjoyable experience with it. It seems this might be the best of the bunch and I'm looking forward to digging into it
@@Autistic_Artist Wow that's the latest diagnosis I've ever encountered. All the mature people I know who've had recent diagnoses have become much happier :)
I had one of these was way too complicated i only used it for drums even then it would mangle the drum sounds into what sounded like synths to the point i would forget what i had done to get the normal sound back. when the screen menu on my one started blinking and couldn't change samples easily i sold it
it might be confusing if you havent already got used to the older electribes. it seems to add a lot (too much) which is nice for electribe users but probably not optimal to grasp from 0. i have an es-1 and it is straightforward to grasp it all
Hello budy, how are you? To this day, I don't know how and what the Step REC and NOTE NO function is for. Could you give me an example please? Thanks? In the manual I could not decipher
i love my es-1, i design weird sounds all the time just resampling and whatnot. I'd love to get an esx-1 in a heartbeat. way better. damn. not tempted at all by the e2 btw. sad i have to look at these ancient machines. wake up, korg!
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The sound, groove and swing feel and capabilities are incredible!
Thank god someone is going over this piece. I have this sitting in my studio and I am perplexed by how much it can do. And its so cool to look at. Everyone seems to always show love to the blue one (the EMX), but this one deserves as much if not more IMHO.
I think youtubers lean themselves towards immediacy ,so EMX being a synth, gives instant results without the trouble of doing up your samples first and then demo'ing them in some sort of arrangement. Personally I think the SD versions of EMX/ESX were the best grooveboxes from Korg.
I also have one of these, bought well over a decade ago and I've never used it. It's good that someone out there is still covering this machine. EDIT: Also, Octave One uses one of these in their live sets.
@@Flashback_Jack it took me about 5 years of owning one to actually decide it was time to lift the hood and get my hands dirty. Only then did I realize JUST how badass these things are. It's ... everything.
I have, without a doubt, the most advanced and comprehensive ESX video/tutorial collection on YT. There is an ongoing playlist on my channel, dating back 13 years. Cheers!
I'm convinced that I need one of these.
One of my all time favorite drum machines!
Old school synth guy here. I've collected and used a lot of fancy gear over the years, and I do mean A LOT. A shocking amount. Whenever asked what my desert island piece of gear is, "the ESX" without hesitation. I use it so much that my current band (-ism) is basically built around the it. .... maybe I'm just trying to justify owning 3 :D "well, that one is the backup for my primary backup" :D
:D
Wow that's cool man. Old school synth guys tend to be very critical of consoles like this, I'm glad you didn't jump on that bandwagon!
That's a very soulful machine! The tubes add to it's luster. Record to tape to add saturation and lo-fi nostalgia. I've got a few of those vintage boxes/synths. They only increase in value.
Agreed 100%
Oh yes! The wonderful sounds of the elect tribe series. There’s something I just love about early groove boxes from the 2000s, They give me vibes of all sorts of things I’ve heard back then, that may or may not of used electrode on the song. Please do more Groovebox! And don’t forget my voice, Tommy called her videos. God bless you buddy.
Yeah I love groove boxes
very nice - I love my ESX-1
Whoa this is cool I own the emx1 but yeah wow looks awesome
Super nice demo! Thank you. I would like to have an esx1 one day :)
Thanks so much! :)
Arguably the best electribes from Korg, especially the SD version - as nobody is using the smartmedia cards (smart WHAT?!). The valve tubes do make a difference, but they are running hot and need a lot power (check out the size of that AC/AC adapter - it's a BRICK). SD version was made more power efficient and added some sounds, although presets were always "oh, it's an electribe" sound pallette. Still, 8 bars and all functions clearly laid out on top panel, are something that is immediately lacking on the current electribe 2 series.
agree 100%
I always wanted to join the electribe prices are kinda proud
See lots of Electribe ESX & EMX videos on my channel! These are classic machines now.
Great vid/overview -- I just purchased an ESX-1 due to using the ES-1mkII and having such an enjoyable experience with it. It seems this might be the best of the bunch and I'm looking forward to digging into it
Thanks for checking out my vid!
Rage 😂 I went right back to childhood for a moment!
I still wear the t shirt regularly :)
I got mine new back in the early 2000s. You can check it k out in action in my old videos.
Cool handle. I illustrated the book called "The Awesome Autistic Go-to Guide". Ever heard of it? It's more for teenagers I guess.
@@gearfacts I will definitely look into it! I'm kinda new to the autistic world as I'm in the process of getting a proper diagnosis at age 50.
@@Autistic_Artist Wow that's the latest diagnosis I've ever encountered. All the mature people I know who've had recent diagnoses have become much happier :)
I had one of these was way too complicated i only used it for drums even then it would mangle the drum sounds into what sounded like synths to the point i would forget what i had done to get the normal sound back.
when the screen menu on my one started blinking and couldn't change samples easily i sold it
it might be confusing if you havent already got used to the older electribes. it seems to add a lot (too much) which is nice for electribe users but probably not optimal to grasp from 0. i have an es-1 and it is straightforward to grasp it all
Hello budy, how are you? To this day, I don't know how and what the Step REC and NOTE NO function is for. Could you give me an example please? Thanks? In the manual I could not decipher
haha I couldn't work those things out either!
rtfm. in the time it took you to watch this video and post this you could've looked up the answer several times over.
@@PrismaticSpray yep you can get the manual by googling "Korg ESX-1 PDF"
Dope 👊
Korg should make a new one with their “nu-tubes” lol
Yep :)
2:13 if you know you know
Time to get mine out of the cupboard... if I can get the 'Smart Drive' working 🤔
Wow, the world’s cupboards must be full of all kinds of awesome music gear :-)
i love my es-1, i design weird sounds all the time just resampling and whatnot. I'd love to get an esx-1 in a heartbeat. way better. damn.
not tempted at all by the e2 btw. sad i have to look at these ancient machines. wake up, korg!
I love weird sounds.
very bad sounds
Yeah fun hey!