I've read theres a lot of bad about the new but also good, Im wondering if someone with the experience with the old ESX vs the new electribe sampler can write the pro's and con's of each device. Here are mine so far from my understanding of other peoples experience:
New electribe sampler:
Pro's: Runs off of 6 AA batteries, Integrates with Ableton (which I use)
Con's: Poor FX (I've read a lot about them being rather half ass at doing what their supposed to). 50 buttons (excluding power button)/18 knobs. Poor X/Y (read about it being a "gimmick"). Free from having to deal with valves
Old ESX electribe:
Pro's: Better FX, 70 Buttons/17 knobs/1 fader
Con's: Has to be plugged in
My questions:
What is the model called of the new electribe sampler? (ESX is the old one)
How do switching patterns compare from each?
Are you locked within the timing of sequences/Able to play realtime off time?
When you play sounds into the electribes is there a countdown/wait time similar to pattern and fx?
Can you play 32nd notes?
Can you turn the countdown off all for FX and switching patterns?
How does the workflow compare between the EXS/New electribe sampler?
I like to do off time stuff (NO theory knowledge) but perhaps being forced within a set sequence would give me a good sense of timing...