Sure, the iPad can perform a lot of versatile and impressive tasks, but replacing a $300 drum machine? Believe it -- KORG's iElectribe app mimics the beloved 1999 Electribe-R, offering a stylish digital replication of the iconic machine with a solid touch interface.

KORG's iElectribe looks like the real thing -- and sounds like it, too!

iElectribe is designed to look, sound, and act like the real thing, letting you create and tweak thumping beats by twiddling the virtual knobs. Having its aesthetic based so strongly on that of the original machine is not just for looks, but also functionality, as tapping the sequencer buttons feels like real thing and can be done in a heartbeat as you concoct your aural masterpiece. Adjusting the knobs feels a bit unnatural, but it's a quirk you'll get used to as you pile on effects and swap patterns.

iElectribe comes pre-loaded with 64 distinct patterns.

If you passed on the launch version of iElectribe due to an inability to record and export tracks, consider a change of heart: a recent update added those much-needed features, making iElectribe a worthwhile replacement for the real thing. But don't wait for long -- KORG's discounted launch pricing only lasts through the end of June, but even the standard price of $20 seems pretty reasonable for turning Apple's do-it-all device into an entirely different beast.

KORG's iElectribe app mimics the beloved 1999 Electribe-R, offering a stylish digital replication of the iconic machine with a solid touch interface.

KORG iElectribe 1.1.0
COMPANY: KORG
CONTACT: www.korg.com
PRICE: $19.99
REQUIREMENTS: iPad
Pleasing aesthetic and functionality.
Knob adjusting takes some getting used to.