TADAHIKO SAKAMAKI | 坂巻 匡彦
EN
089

monotribe

Date
2011.04
Client
KORG
Type
Electronic instrument · Groovebox
Role
Product planning
monotribe — Cinematic studio image.
Fig. 1 — Cinematic studio image.
Product video KORG monotribe ↗ KORG INC.
monotribe — Product image.
Fig. 2 — Product image.
monotribe — Perspective view.
Fig. 3 — Perspective view.
monotribe — Top view: control panel and keyboard.
Fig. 4 — Top view: control panel and keyboard.
monotribe — Rear connections.
Fig. 5 — Rear connections.

A groovebox combining an analogue synthesizer, analogue rhythm voices and a step sequencer. Sakamaki handled product planning for monotribe.

The rhythm section provides bass drum, snare and hi-hat circuits alongside the ribbon-controlled synthesizer. An MS-10/MS-20-derived filter and LFO shape the synthesizer sound.

An ELECTRIBE-inspired sequencer includes Active Step and Flux for varying phrases during playback. Sync connections link multiple units, while battery power and an internal speaker support portable, self-contained use.

Sources and related records

KORG: monotribe product information ↗