# KORG ELECTRIBE Wave — Groovebox > Music creation software with wavetable synthesis and intuitive sequencing for dance music. (iPhone/iPad app by KORG INC..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-electribe-wave/id1399464596 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [KORG INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363714046) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: $29.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 415 App Store ratings · 135 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 399 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese - Released: 2018-08-27 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-electribe-wave/id1399464596/reviews.md ## What is KORG ELECTRIBE Wave? The next evolution in music software. Powerful wavetable sound. The next generation ELECTRIBE produces state-of-the-art dance music. The ELECTRIBE series first appeared in 1999. Since then each generation has inherited the iconic, intuitive operability of the original while incorporating the most up-to-date sounds and styles. The ease of use, accessibility, sound and musicality of the ELECTRIBE reach new heights in this latest software version which features a powerful wavetable sound source, a “Quick Input” sequencer and a convenient chord pad that allows you to play a chord with one finger. Even if you aren't a musical virtuoso, with ELECTRIBE Wave you can create state-of-the-art dance music like EDM, Future Bass, and Trap. • Powerful wavetable sound suitable for the latest in EDM ELECTRIBE Wave has a sound wavetable featuring sounds widely used in the latest music creation. Unlike a PCM synth, the wavetable allows you to repeatedly play fragments of short waveforms, and change the waveform position during playback. By combining the wavetable (which features a rich variety of presets) with a powerful filter and two modulation units, you can create an infinite number of innovative and sharp sounds that cannot be produced using standard PCM synths. Even without a deep knowledge of synthesis techniques, the carefully selected parameters make it easy to craft your sound. • Improved user interface for quick composition The familiar 16-step pad in the ELECTRIBE series enables speedy rhythm production. The ELECTRIBE Wave also features a new keyboard to play chords and scales. Even without musical knowledge, you can have fun making tracks without worrying about wrong notes. The sequencer features Groove, which can be used to breathe life into rhythm parts, as well as a special keyboard to enable smooth step input for synth parts on the graphical user interface. • Convenient chord pad that allows you to play a chord with one finger ELECTRIBE Wave features a chord pad that allows you to play chords with one finger. If you use the "Fetch" function, it will automatically extract the chords from the song that you are in in the middle of creating and assign those chords to the pad for fast and easy song creation. You can also easily assign and save your favorite chords. In addition you can use the arpeggiator to create new phrases! • Motion Sequence records and plays temporal changes in sounds and effects The ELECTRIBE series introduced a powerful motion sequence function that remembers and reproduces the movements of the knobs. ELECTRIBE Wave now offers this function for the synthesizer/drum parts so you can create a flow of sound overflowing with originality. If you use the built in KAOSS PAD you can change the sound to drastically with a single fingertip, easily storing and reproducing temporal changes. Remember the wave table POSITION to make real time minute changes to the sound performance. • Song mode can combine patterns into finished songs Use song mode to create a new track by simply arranging the order of existing patterns. Using only the ELECTRIBE Wave, you can take a song all the way from inspiration to completion. With audio file export, you can send a complete song or individual patterns to your favorite DAW, or upload to services like SoundCloud. More info at korg.com ## Key features - Powerful wavetable sound source - Quick Input sequencer - One-finger chord pad - Motion Sequence for sound changes - KAOSS PAD integration - Song mode for pattern combination ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $29.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Solid Waves | $4.99 | one-time | | Atmospheric Waves | $4.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of KORG ELECTRIBE Wave? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Fluid workflow - 🎨 Powerful wavetable synth - 🎶 Great sound quality - 🎛️ Intuitive user interface - 🧠 Inspirational for music creation - 🔗 Integrates well with other apps **Cons** - 🐛 No undo function - 🔇 Limited drum samples - 🔀 Inability to change sequencer length per part - 🔀 Lack of sample/wavetable import - 🔀 Single effect per part limiting - 🔀 Metronome issues **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes when changing drums - Inability to export patches - Incompatibility issues with iOS 14 **Most requested features** - Ability to import custom samples and wavetables - Multiple effects per part - Metronome with customizable settings - Undo/redo functionality - Deeper synth editing options - Integration with Korg Gadget ## Recent user reviews (10 of 135) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-electribe-wave/id1399464596/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Pattern sequencer starts always from pattern 1 *2026-07-02* By selecting a pattern in pattern mode, and then pressing play, the pattern 1 starts with no regarding of the previously selected pattern, which is rather cumbersome and slows down the creation flow IMO. ### 4/5 — iOS音源の中ではダントツ！ *2025-12-26* Gadgetも買いましたが結局こればっかり使ってます！ 希望は薄いですが一応要望出しておきます！ ☆☆☆☆☆ メトロノームが爆音で鼓膜逝く 音量調節させて下さい（切実） ☆☆☆☆ 8小節が苦痛 任意のBARから再生出来たら助かります… BARにもSOLOボタン対応して任意の小節をループ再生/録音させてくれたら神 ☆☆☆ プラグイン版に作った音色が出てこない 今はwavで書き出して対応してますが、プラグイン版でしっかり使えるに越したことはないです。 iOS的に難しい可能性も考えられるので強くは言えない ☆☆ ノブ操作が辛い 全然思った数値にならない… ☆☆ ボタンの当たり判定が悪い 押しても反応しないことが結構ある **Developer response:** Hello. For bug reports and feedbacks, please send a message in our support channel: https://support.korguser.net/hc/en-us/requests/new Our team will be glad to hearing from you. Best regards, KORG App Team ### 5/5 — Sehr gut *2025-12-17* Dafür gebe ich gern Geld aus. **Developer response:** Hello. Thank you for your review. We are glad to know you are enjoying the iElectribe Wave. Best regards, KORG App Team ### 4/5 — ABANDONNÉ *2025-10-24* Quel dommage , voila plus de 4 ans que vous n’avez rien apporté à cette merveilleuse application , aucun pack son , aucune amélioration du design , aucune traduction pourtant elle a un potentiel créatif incroyable et vous la laissez abandonné C’est du gâchis . **Developer response:** Hello. Thank you for your review and sorry to hear about your disappointment. We will share your feedback with the developer team. If the app has any bugs or problems, feel free to contact our team in the dedicated support channel: https://support.korguser.net/hc/en-us/requests/new Best regards, KORG App Team ### 4/5 — Very cool but missing some modulation imo *2025-10-17* I wish it had more modulation capabilities beyond the motion which is pretty cool. How do I randomize to modulate? Sample and Hold type of randomness would really add to the power of this. Also, how can I choose the probability, velocity, and etc of individual steps in the drums? This would help with the power and capability immensely. I want to record the Kaoss pad motion and use that as modulation. **Developer response:** Hello. Thank you for the review. Would you like to contact us directly? We have a dedicated support channel and our team will be glad to hearing from you. https://support.korguser.net/hc/en-us/requests/new Best regards, KORG App Team ### 5/5 — Thank you Korg *2024-12-27* This is such an amazing app. Thank you for developing such a great app that brings me so much joy and nostalgia about groove boxes from back then. It’s like having my Roland MC-307 back, but better. Please keep on making apps like these. **Developer response:** Hello. We are glad to know you enjoy the iElectribe and hope it can always bring inspiration to your music! Best regards, KORG App Team ### 1/5 — STILL CAN’T EXPORT PATCHES!!!!!!!! *2024-10-24, version 3.0.6* Edit: Korg responded, and GUESS WHAT!!!!!!! *The backup DOES NOT BACKUP PATCHES!!!!!! I lost *ALL* my patches thanks to restoring!!!!! THAT’S WHY YOU GOT ONE STAR!!!!! ALSO WHY CAN’t YOU JUST SYNC SITH ICLOUD, at least provide a different export, what a joke. WHY CAN’T WE EXPORT PATCHES?!?!? FIX THIS AND I’ll CHANGE MY RATING. FOR THE PRICE WE PAID, THIS IS UNNACEPTABLE. ### 2/5 — Great app BUT *2024-04-21* I own both iPhone and iPad version but the app won’t let me synchronize on both devices, wich is really annoying. An export of source files, or patterns/songs export of editable content would be awesome **Developer response:** Hello. Thank you for your message. The Electribe Wave has a Song and Pattern Backup/Restore system which can be used to transfer data between devices. In order to do that, please open the settings menu and create a Backup. Then, using Files.app, locate the ElectribeWave folder and transfer your backup file to the destination device. Finally, on the destination device, open the settings and use the "Restore" option to import the file. Please remember to backup both devices to avoid losing any data. If you need further assistance, send us a message in our support channel: https://support.korguser.net/hc/en-us/requests/new Please let us know if everything occurred well by editing this review or sending a message. Best regards, KORG App Team ### 5/5 — Happy I took the chance. *2024-03-24* This app has really impressed me tbh. I had never used an Electribe, only a Groovebox. For what it is, it’s pretty cool. It has a pretty great sound first of all. It doesn’t sound cheap. It has some very thick, deep, gritty sounds in it. And some great drum sounds. It sounds crisp and clear. It’s fairly user friendly. Learning to create songs by chaining patterns wasn’t too difficult. I really like how there’s an optional 8 measures to work with. And the keys are quite responsive to touch on here which has been cool. It’s been fun learning to use it. I still haven’t been able to sync it with my other gear though. That’s one of my main obstacles with it now. Other than that I think it’s pretty great. **Developer response:** Hello, thank you for your message. We are glad to know you enjoy the Electribe Wave and hope you do many exploration and inspiration from it. If you wish assistance with something specific, please contact us in the support channel so our team can provide help: https://support.korguser.net/hc/en-us/requests/new Best regards, KORG App Team ### 5/5 — Juste incroyable *2024-03-19* Comment certains peuvent laisser des commentaires négatifs sur cette application… je pense que ceux là feraient mieux de faire autre chose que de la musique… cette application est tout simplement magnifique et une des meilleures que j’ai pu tester. Les sons sons modulables à souhait et ne de limite que votre imagination. Le séquençage est très agréable. On la tout les effets voulus . Rentrer dans cette application c’est comme ouvrir une boîte de pandore .. bien sûr il y a des synthétiseurs qui ont d’autres genres de son mais vous connaissez vous un synthétiseur qui possèdent tout les sons du monde .. à vous d’en créer car avec Electribe vous pouvez le faire. Bref foncez vous ne regretterez rien sur cette app **Developer response:** Hello. Thank you for your message! We're glad to know you like the capabilities of the KORG Electribe Wave. We hope you can always find new sounds to make and new limits to break! Best regards from KORG App Team. ## Frequently asked questions about KORG ELECTRIBE Wave ### What is KORG ELECTRIBE Wave? KORG ELECTRIBE Wave is a music creation software designed for producing state-of-the-art dance music. It features a powerful wavetable sound source, an intuitive sequencer, and a convenient chord pad, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced producers. ### What are the key features of KORG ELECTRIBE Wave? Key features include a powerful wavetable sound engine for modern EDM sounds, a Quick Input sequencer for speedy composition, a one-finger chord pad for easy chord playing, and Motion Sequence to record and play temporal changes in sounds and effects. It also includes a KAOSS PAD function for drastic sound manipulation and a Song mode to combine patterns into finished tracks. ### How much does KORG ELECTRIBE Wave cost? The application is available for free with in-app purchases. This model allows users to download and explore the basic functionalities, with options to purchase additional features or content. ### Who is KORG ELECTRIBE Wave for? This app is designed for anyone interested in creating electronic dance music, including genres like EDM, Future Bass, and Trap. Its user-friendly interface and features like the one-finger chord pad make it suitable even for users without extensive musical knowledge. ### Can I create full songs with KORG ELECTRIBE Wave? Yes, KORG ELECTRIBE Wave includes a Song mode that allows you to combine your created patterns into complete songs. This feature enables you to arrange your musical ideas into a finished track, utilizing the various sound and sequencing capabilities of the app. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.6 — 2023-06-05 - Fixed an issue where Ableton Link could not be used on iOS16. ### 3.0.4 — 2021-09-28 [Bug fix] The MIDI CC settings were sometimes not restored properly. This has been fixed. [Bug fix] better iOS15 support ### 3.0.2 — 2020-09-25 - improved iOS14 support. ### 3.0.1 — 2020-01-23 Small bug fixes. ### 3.0.0 — 2019-11-27 - Supports AUv3. 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