I'm selling my Korg ESX! .. Here are some memorable performances with my beloved red Electribe

[@leondustar]

plottwist: right after the ESX gets sold, KORG releases Electribe 3 😊 On a positive note: many ESX techniques are transferrable to other machines, and there's always people selling ESX'es [even snowmetal] 😂

[@danieklerr]

Well if the E3 gets released without you and I on the R&D team, then Korg are doing it wrong! Haha.

[@leondustar]

@@danieklerr hehe sure thing!

[@Projacked1]

Does it have the crazy ribbon controller functions like the ESX?

[@harrymoschops]

Hi Daniel, your Electribe-SX music videos are a brilliant resource...thanks for the super cut! Hope the new live set-up works out great

[@danieklerr]

Thank you so much! I expect some really great work to come out of the new setup, thank you for the blessing. :) I already love the Akai Force and I'm looking to add the MC-707, which you may have seen. I'm also still building my own piece of hardware, which is coming along in leaps and bounds, and I've even toyed around with the idea of recreating the classic ESX/EMX workflow and sequencer, but with modern specs. Anyway, I really appreciate your comment!

[@stefantolksdorf8132]

Here's another vote for an ESX master class! Make it happen please 😀

[@danieklerr]

Hello, Stefan! You have always been supportive, and I appreciate you. I will start the series tomorrow.

[@roflwaffles123]

Definitely interested in hearing more tips in a masterclass!

[@danieklerr]

I'm going to get started on the series tomorrow. I appreciate your input!

[@alexwestconsulting]

oh man, the end of an era. I've watched all your esx videos many times over even from back when you had the smart media one too. You keeping the ES2 (assuming it was yours)? Thank you for your content over the years, I'll still be watching whatever comes from you.

[@danieklerr]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you sticking around so long. :) I still have the ES2, but it's taking up a lot less space. I'm also interested in seeing what Bangcorrupt does with Hacktribe and other firmware, so I'll keep it for a bit.

[@djantix1200]

Sad news that you're parting ways with your ESX but your infinite knowledge of that machine has spread far and wide regardless. We all appreciate the amount of time you've put into posting how-to's on the ESX buddy. Happy Holidays to you and your fam. I'll probably be buried with my EMX and ESX LOL.

[@danieklerr]

Thank you so much! I've appreciated your support over the years; thank you! :)

[@SonicVibe]

Something says no keep that bad boy 🎉 that jam at the end is so fire 🔥

[@danieklerr]

Thank you; I appreciate that!

[@harlanmiller6396]

❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤ MASTERCLASS YO

[@danieklerr]

Thank you for that! I will get started on the series tomorrow. ❤

[@jtrace-444]

Happy 🧑‍🎄Holidays and A ❄️Very Merry Christmas 🎁 to You and Your Family!!...I also want to say....Best Dawless Artist on KZbin!!! Hands down...YOU ROCK BRO!!!!!!

[@danieklerr]

Aww wow, those are amazing words and fine blessings! Thank you so much, and Merry Christmas to you all as well. May God grant you wisdom and abundance beyond measure in 2025!

[@isaacwarne7758]

I recently sold mine, but not before i learned so much your tips. What you provided was hugely instrumental for learning. Thanks!

[@danieklerr]

I really appreciate you letting me know; thank you so much. Out of curiosity, what gear are you using now?

[@GreatKukuruzo]

Hi Daniel. Don't know what happened, but this is sad to hear. Love the stuff you do on the ESX. Always waiting for the new tutorials

[@danieklerr]

Thank you so much! Nothing happened really, I just realized I really crave a desktop multitrack polysynth, with a sequencer. :)

[@foundatlantis]

daym i should dig out my rsx...... its having the spare time to actually jam with it

[@danieklerr]

I recommend it!

[@moeval]

Thanks for all the tips and tutorials. I've often wondered what a Udemy course might look like for these Korg grooveboxes.

[@danieklerr]

You're welcome! And yes, an Electribe Udemy course sounds amazing, haha. :)

[@fargoththemoonsugarmaniac]

Amazing performances!

[@danieklerr]

I really appreciate that; thank you!

[@dakat_]

Out of curiosity, why are you selling this great machine? Do you no longer use it?

[@danieklerr]

I love the ESX dearly. Unfortunately it's too heavy to tour with and sounds quite poor when paired with other gear. I'm going to do another video, diving deeper into the reasons for selling.

[@dakat_]

@danieklerr will definitely be on the lookout for when you post that vid :)

[@kennetj.6170]

I'm new to this channel. I'm gonna look into your videos. Can I ask a question. I have both the esx and emx. The potentiometer/dial for choosing tracks is acting up and jumps around so I can't choose the track I want. I will look into the solderings. And the stereo is going crazy as well, so when it gets hot, the stereo works as it should, but then again it can start loosing the stereo again. Do you know about this? Listening to your projects while writing this, nice👌🏻

[@danieklerr]

What you're experiencing is the dreaded "knob-jitter". Many people have many fixes, but the main cause is actually that the main circuit board is too close to the power supply, which causes static electric buildup. This causes the current to fluctuate in the pots, which causes the values to jump around. Many people have used baking parchment paper (which is heat resistant) to provide a barrier inside, and this usually cuts it down to near zero. Of course a more permanent fix is to use a thin sheet of shielded, static-proof material. If you search for "Electribe knob jitter parchment paper fix", you'll find what you need. Thank you for stopping by, and if you have any questions I can be reached at SnowMetalUniversity at gmail.

[@dkmu6]

Mine had this problem, too. In my case I tried spray contract cleaner and it's fixed!

[@danieklerr]

@dkmu6 .. That's awesome! I've heard of people having success with this, but for me Deoxit was unsuccessful on the knob-jitter for the one EMX I had to fix years ago. But yes, perhaps @kennetj.6170 should try that first?

[@kennetj.6170]

@@danieklerr thank you very much for that information 🙏🏻 I appreciate it. I'll try it.

[@kennetj.6170]

@@danieklerr thanks again🙂👍🏻

[@nebelform_records]

Whhhyyyy

[@danieklerr]

I don't know. I guess I'm looking to increase efficiency and power on stage without adding more gear to my collection at home. I want the MC-707 for live synth tasks, and I'm being intentional about eliminating clutter from my life.

[@Projacked1]

@@danieklerr Just the ribbon controller functions controlling an analog synth (w/ MIDI) alone... Don't sell it.Big mistake imo.

[@danieklerr]

I appreciate that, but when I pair my ESX up with my on-stage gear, the sound quality brings the performance down. I have played hundreds of shows using the ESX alone, which is awesome, but it always takes me ten minutes of bangers to get the crowd into the mood. A live-hardware performer following a DJ is really hard, to be honest. Also, I've owned about a dozen ESX units over the years, so I can always buy another when I want one, and I probably will, haha. On ESX as synthesizer, I made a video 14 years ago about mimicking synthesis. Search: "Korg ESX tutorial 2: Mimicking wavetable synthesis" on YT or on my channel. :) And thank you for your input!

[@Projacked1]

@@danieklerr The MIDI on the ESX is nice. I only meant, what you can do with it it just as a controller with the ribbon. I agree on the sound. It's handy for layering, but yeah I feel you. But that ribbon can do some serious magic on hardware synths, and very easy to play, especially live (improv) Try it first, and try all the ribbon presets. Just trigger notes from the ribbon.

[@danieklerr]

Ah, so you mean using the ESX ribbon controller to send note data to external synths? That sounds really fun. I'd love to see a video of this, if possible! I'll also hook up a synth and try it, thank you.

[@josh-zmidi-banana926]

Please please please, please, please do please.Please do I don't mean to be annoying with my comment but please do I want any and all knowledge on my beloved instrument?Thank you thank you very much.

[@danieklerr]

It's decided; I'm going to get started on the series tomorrow. Thank you for your interest!

[@christdolphin69]

nooooooooooo

[@danieklerr]

Yes, it is sadly so. I want to get started in the MC-707, and this is the best way to make it happen.

[@damienthorn1340]

You might think it's a good idea now, but it's not. You'll regret it. If I had a dollar for every DJ and producer I've known who has regretted selling their records and equipment to me after a while, I'd be able to buy a nice diner at the local pub.

[@danieklerr]

To be fair, I've sold and purchased about 12 ESX units over the years, so it's not as serious as it may seem. Two years ago I had so many synths that I had to rent a space outside the home for them. I'm now invested in getting the most powerful live setup, with the most amount of features, in the smallest possible space.

[@damienthorn1340]

@@danieklerr Ahh, I getcha. Yeah, that's fair enough. As long as you know what you're doing. Generally if you're close to something, unless it's a fortune that's gonna set you up, it's not worth selling. But ESXs aren't exactly rare.

[@danieklerr]

@@damienthorn1340 .. They aren't rare, no. But I admit, with the workflow I am accustomed to it would be difficult to adjust to using a Smart Media version over the SD.

[@damienthorn1340]

@@danieklerr Certainly. I have a thing like that. I'd be lost without my Quasimidi 309. Sadly those are tricky to replace.

[@danieklerr]

I've had a couple of those Rave-O-Lution 309 units! I also had a Quasimidi Polymorph which burned in a fire, which was one of my favorite synths I've ever owned.