Ok, my take on this is the older Electribes are a bit limited if u really want 2 make yer sounds, but if u wanna trigger some sounds, learn etc... it's just great and a great value for money as an entry standalone box.

The new ones are far better, and do have a powerfull synth engine! :)

I guess I would still get into the sequencing thru any of these (old or new) and probably most of the drums which sound great for industrial/ electro7 trance sounds!! :)

Still I think I would probably get a MPC1000 for it's price.. ( )

Z