iPad Music Apps

The Korg iElectribe-R is a music app modeled after Korg’s hardware Electribe series.  The hardware version of this beat box is quite common amongst electronic producers, so it’s cool Korg gave us a software emulation for the iPad.

The first thing you will notice is that the program is easy on the eyes and responds to touch well.  Next, are its classic analog sounds that give it a vintage, electronic feel.

The iElectribe is mainly a beat maker so most of the sounds are drums and some quirky FX.

To create beats, simply choose your set of sounds and begin to program them into the touch screen step sequencer.  In addition to that, the app comes with some cool template grooves to get you going.  These templates are fully customizable from sequence arrangement to sound choice.

There are some on-board effects like chorus, flanger, decimator, filter, delay, etc.. and you can oscillate the pitch as well.  You can record automation of these parameters and create real time effects.

Overall, the Korg iElectribe is a cool, virtual beatbox.  It’s a little pricey at $20, but not so much when you consider that the hardware gear this software is based on cost several hundred dollars.  If you’re into electronic music and you own an iPad this an app worth taking a look at.