KORG DS-10 Will Bring Synths to a New Level
By Shaun Hatton - March 25th, 2008
Sometimes math can be fun: DS + KORG = Awesome.
By taking the design concept of KORG’s famous MS-10 synth and marrying it with the DS’s compact form factor, touch control and wireless capabilities, KORG may very well be unleashing a monster. They aim to have the program be accessible to beginners but robust enough for professional synth players.
From the company’s official site:
In addition to the two analog synth simulators and drum module, a 6-track/16-step sequencer enables precise control and provides a wide range of musical possibilities. Several units can be connected and played together through a wireless link, and this and other features make the Nintendo DS and KORG DS-10 almost limitless in their application - they can take you places that no single synthesizer can.
There’s a whole bunch of additional technical jargon that’s enough to get me super excited about the release of this software. It could very well replace my dual-keyboard Thomas electric organ. Check out a sample of music from the KORG DS-10 or just visit their site for more information.
The KORG DS-10 synthesizer program for Nintendo’s mighty DS will be available in Japan this July, with a North American release hopefully following sometime shortly thereafter.
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5 responses so far:This is a really niche product, but this would almost be enough for me to go get a DS. I’d love to see more apps like this!
I think this piece of software is going to steal many hours of my time. Also, any mention of KORG or even synthesizers, for that matter, reminds me of my favourite modern synth artist: Roger Joseph Manning Jr. Check out this video when you have the chance because it is awesome:
Phht. I’m holding out for Guitar Hero DS. I want to rock out on my front lawn, like the kids in the video do!
But then - GASP! - you’d actually have to play your DS!
What can I say, I’m a “collector”. I want to keep my DS in “mint” condition.
:p