# iELECTRIBE Gorillaz Edition — Drum / Sample Machine

> Virtual analog beatbox for iPad with Gorillaz-inspired sounds and patterns. (iPhone/iPad app by KORG INC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ielectribe-gorillaz-edition/id430288460 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KORG INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363714046)
- Category: Music, Music, Entertainment
- Price: $19.99
- Rating: 3.58/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 86 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-04-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ielectribe-gorillaz-edition/id430288460/reviews.md

## What is iELECTRIBE Gorillaz Edition?

Korg has teamed up with the hugely popular and globally successful virtual band Gorillaz™ to create a new dedicated beatbox for the iPad: The iELECTRIBE Gorillaz Edition.

The iELECTRIBE is a virtual analog beatbox for the iPad; sound creation is easy, fun and intuitive – just as on a vintage analog synthesizer. Simply choose a part and touch the 16-step sequencer to quickly build a groove. The aggressive sound, unique functionality, and intuitive beat-building style of the iELECTRIBE made it a favorite of Gorillaz for their latest album “The Fall”.

While retaining the intuitive beat-making features of the iELECTRIBE, the special Gorillaz Edition is a new machine customized to generate Gorillaz samples from their fourth album “The Fall” which allow the user to create music in a wide variety of musical styles. The iELECTRIBE Gorillaz Edition features: a unique design and synthesizer engine including 128 new sounds created by Gorillaz; and 64 ready-to-use pre-programmed patterns by the sound team Gorillaz, Stephen Sedgwick, and Korg.

[Specifications]
Sound Engine:
• PCM Synthesizer; 128 PCM Samples; 8 parts x 16 types

Instrument Voices (Parts):
• 8 Total : 8 PCM synthesizer parts

Effect Section:
• Master Effect : Assignable per step/per part
• 8 Effect Types : Short Delay, BPM Sync Delay, Grain Shifter, Reverb, Chorus/Flanger, Filter, Talking Modulator, Decimator

Sequencer Section:
• Patterns : 64 steps maximum per part (Motion Sequencing can memorize all knob motions in a pattern)
• Tempo : 20 - 300 BPM (with Tap tempo and Swing function), Pattern-set function (iELECTRIBE has no “Song” function)

Pattern Memory:
• 160 Total : 32 preset patterns x 2 banks; 32 blank patterns x 3 banks

Other:
• Virtual Valve Force Tube Modeling
• Audio Export feature : Bounce Pattern, Real-Time Recording (16-Bit / 44.1 kHz Stereo WAV format)
• Publish and share songs online with the SoundCloud music distribution site
• Supports WIST (Wireless Sync-Start Technology)
• Supports “AudioCopy” function
• Supports performance and controls on an external USB-MIDI device (via the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit)

* You will need to register for a SoundCloud account in order to use SoundCloud. Also, when using SoundCloud, you must observe SoundCloud Ltd.'s terms of use, such as the prohibition on uploading songs whose copyright is the property of a third party. For details, refer to the SoundCloud website : http://soundcloud.com
* Commercial use of the works created by using this application is subject to the copyright clearance from right holders.

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## Key features

- Virtual analog beatbox
- 16-step sequencer
- 128 new Gorillaz sounds
- 64 pre-programmed patterns
- Motion Sequencing
- Audio Export
- SoundCloud sharing

## What do users think of iELECTRIBE Gorillaz Edition?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and engaging workflow
- 🎶 Great for electronic/techno genres
- 🎧 Inspiring for Gorillaz fans
- 💡 Innovative music creation tool
- ✨ High-quality sounds and interface
- 🚀 Easy to learn and use
- 🎵 Good for experimenting with music
- 🎛️ Solid beats and patterns
- 🎨 Quirky and fun layout
- 🔊 Great sound quality
- 💯 Worth the price for some

**Cons**

- 🚫 No Ableton Link support
- ❌ Cannot be used in own songs (licensing)
- 🎚️ Limited sample library
- 🎛️ Samples can get old quickly
- 🤔 Confusing interface for some
- 💸 Expensive for some users
- 🚫 Not compatible with KORG Gadget 3
- 🚫 No keyboard for pitch entry
- 🚫 Audio copy issues with GarageBand
- 🚫 Cuts off music during recording
- 🚫 Low-resolution graphics
- 🚫 Copyright restrictions on use
- 🚫 Limited to Gorillaz samples
- 🚫 Cannot import own samples
- 🚫 Some textures seem compressed

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Not starting on iOS 8
- App crashes or freezes
- Cuts off music during recording
- Audio copy not working with GarageBand
- Cannot hit play button (no sound)
- Doesn't open on iOS 8

**Most requested features**

- Add Ableton Link support
- Allow use in own songs/public tracks
- Expand sample library
- Add keyboard for pitch entry
- Support for KORG Gadget 3
- Allow importing own samples
- Add more Gorillaz songs/older tracks
- Update for NanoKontrol Studio support
- Better IAA integration or audio bus input
- Add dark mode
- Ability to swap skins
- More tutorials
- Add programmable 'Motion Value' for pitch accuracy
- Ability to move sounds to different tracks
- Automation features
- Open more programmed sounds into each bank
- Add more Korg synths

## Recent user reviews (10 of 86)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ielectribe-gorillaz-edition/id430288460/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good for any electronic genre but no Ableton Link

*2024-08-03, version 1.1.6*

I dont care these are Gorillaz samples. I love ielectribe workflow and I can make any sample into electro/techno. I cannot believe Korg did not Ableton Link ... Bummer

### 1/5 — What’s the point of this?

*2024-06-21, version 1.1.6*

Kind of lame you can’t use this on KORG Gadget 3

### 3/5 — No Ableton Link.

*2022-09-21, version 1.1.6*

It needs an Ableton Link so you can sync with the metronome.

### 2/5 — Missing the keyboard and AUM or Gadget support

*2021-06-22, version 1.1.6*

Missing the keyboard and AUM or Gadget support

### 2/5 — There should be more

*2020-09-03, version 1.1.6*

When I saw the app I thought that it would have all the beats and sounds from a gorillaz song. Instead there were only a few beats and sounds and I don’t actually think that this was from gorillaz.

### 4/5 — NanoKontrol Studio

*2018-10-03, version 1.1.4*

Great and fun app. How about updating the app so the NanoKontrol Studio can be native also instead of just the NanoKontrol 2? Thank you!

### 4/5 — I have enjoyed noodling around with this app...

*2017-06-17, version 1.1.3*

Please update!

### 3/5 — Update

*2017-05-09, version 1.1.3*

Needs an update please

### 1/5 — Avoid

*2016-12-12, version 1.1.3*

This is a toy, for one reason, you can not use it in your own songs (read the licence) buy the other Electribe instead.

### 3/5 — "By far, one of the best"...

*2016-04-17, version 1.1.3*

Eh? See review below. Makes a colourful song and has some wonderful attributes. Quite expensive but if you want to write like Gorillaz then you're well catered for with this.

## Frequently asked questions about iELECTRIBE Gorillaz Edition

### What is the iELECTRIBE Gorillaz Edition?

The iELECTRIBE Gorillaz Edition is a virtual analog beatbox application for the iPad, developed in collaboration with the virtual band Gorillaz. It allows users to easily create beats and grooves using a 16-step sequencer and a custom sound engine.

### What kind of sounds and patterns does it offer?

This special edition features a unique synthesizer engine with 128 new sounds created by Gorillaz, and 64 ready-to-use pre-programmed patterns curated by the Gorillaz sound team and Korg. These sounds and patterns are inspired by Gorillaz's fourth album, 'The Fall'.

### How much does the iELECTRIBE Gorillaz Edition cost?

The application is a paid app. Pricing details can be found on the app store where it is available for download.

### What are the compatibility requirements for this app?

This application is designed for the iPad. Specific iOS version requirements may vary and can be checked on the app store listing.

### Can I share my creations with others?

Yes, the app includes an Audio Export feature to bounce patterns or record in real-time as a WAV file. It also supports publishing and sharing songs online via the SoundCloud music distribution site, provided you have a SoundCloud account and adhere to their terms of use.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.6 — 2019-12-23

• Fixed a crash on iOS13 during certain operations.

### 1.1.5 — 2019-09-25

• Now supports iOS13.
• Other improvements and bug-fixes.

### 1.1.4 — 2017-09-23

• Supported iOS 11.
• Other improvements have been made to enhance stability.

### 1.1.3 — 2014-10-06

• iOS 9 and iOS 8 compatible
• Fixed crash during startup on iOS 8
• Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.1.2 — 2013-04-10

• Fixes a compatibility issue when using KORG Native Mode in iOS 6
• A few bugs have also been addressed, improving operational operational stability

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