# KORG ELECTRIBE Wave

> Groovebox

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1399464596](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1399464596)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1399464596`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** KORG INC.
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (415 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2023-06-05
- **First published:** 2018-08-27
- **Size:** 399 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/korg-electribe-wave/id1399464596)
- **Website:** [http://www.korg.com/products/software/electribe\_wave/](http://www.korg.com/products/software/electribe_wave/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.korg.com/us/corporate/termsofuse/](http://www.korg.com/us/corporate/termsofuse/)

## Description

KORG ELECTRIBE Wave is the next evolution in music software, delivering a powerful wavetable engine and an intuitive workflow for dance music. From EDM to Future Bass and Trap, this groovebox-inspired tool makes advanced sound design accessible with a compact, user-friendly interface.

Features include a 16-step sequencer with Groove, a dedicated chord pad for one-finger chords, a motion sequence for real-time morphs, and an arpeggiator. With song mode to arrange patterns, easy DAW export, and sharing options like SoundCloud, ELECTRIBE Wave helps you sketch ideas and finish tracks fast.

## Rankings

- #78,748 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise the Electribe Wave for its high-quality sound and intuitive groovebox workflow, with strong praise for AU3 support and cross-app use. However, recurring concerns center on patch backup/export limitations, stability issues after updates, and limited import/ customization options (own samples, custom waveforms). There’s also mention of missing undo and AU3 parity with the standalone version. Overall, it’s a capable instrument with solid live/portable appeal, tempered by reliability and feature-parity drawbacks.

### Pros

- Excellent sound engine with thick, deep, and versatile tones including strong drums.
- Intuitive, studio-like workflow with easy pattern chaining and a powerful mixer/sequencer.
- AU3 (Audio Unit) support adds significant value and broad integration with other apps.
- Standalone and AU3 operation with efficient CPU usage, plus good hardware controller compatibility.
- Overall groovebox experience feels instrument-like and highly engaging.

### Cons

- Patch backup/export limitations: backups don’t save patches, patch export isn’t available, and cloud/iCloud export options are lacking.
- Stability issues after updates: reports of crashes or splash-screen hangs that can render the app unusable.
- Limited ability to load own samples or draw custom waveforms for wave tables, restricting creative possibilities.
- Lack of undo during editing can slow experimentation and editing rounds.
- AU3 version still lacks some features present in the standalone app (e.g., drums, saved patterns/presets) for parity.

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