Korg released the “mark II” version of its ELECTRIBE•S Rhythm Production Sampler at the 2004 NAMM Summer Session. Designed to provide the same immediacy and ease-of-use as the original model, the new ES-1mkII also features an enhanced soundset, an all-new Modulation Delay effect and a sleek, rugged, metal case design.
The ES-1mkII has 95 seconds of [...]

Soundbytes has announced the EST Sampling-Groovebox VSTi. EST is a mixture of hq-sampler and an advanced 12-row / 16-step-sequencer.
The EST-Loop-factory comes as a VSTi-plugin, supports (optionally) multi-out and works well with every VST-Host. EST will be released within the next week. Preorders are welcome for 49 EUR.
The heart of EST is a 12*multitimbral sampler. Each [...]

At the NAMM Winter show in Anaheim, California, Korg released the Mark II versions of two of its most popular synthesizers, the Electribe A mkII and the Electribe R mkII Rhythm Synthesizer. These groove boxes add many new features, enhanced sound sets, and an updated look. They have kept the low prices and simple interface [...]