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February 14, 2009 12:51 am
Everyone knows that Korg sets the standard of preeminence in the fusion of music and technology. With products such as the highly affordable Kaossilator to the professional grade PA2XPro, the Japanese company has consistently figured out ways to integrate different hardware into the musical scope. Enter the Korg DS-10, undoubtedly one of the most exciting and innovative bits of music-related software of the new year.
Incorporating one of the highest grossing handheld video game system to date, the DS-10 features a lot of the similar technology you may find on various other Korg products, most notably the use of handheld’s touch screen. The DS-10 uses said screen to create an interface resembling that of a synthesizer, with full on equalization capabilties. With two dual oscillator synth parts and four synth/drum parts, users are able to visualize and fully customize their own beats. Along with a hefty range of effects, the 16-step sequencer makes efficient use of the tiny screen as dictated by the full-featured mixer.
Those with more elevated musical aspirations will be happy to know that the Nintendo DS features wi-fi capabilities, allowing up to 8 users can sync up and create an ensemble. Not only can data be transmitted wirelessly to other systems, the DS also allows fully functional multi-synth compositions to be created and further manipulated wirelessly. The DS-10 is one of the more celebrated pieces of music-based software for the Nintendo DS, and one can only imagine what Korg has in mind for the DSi, which will feature bigger, more high-definition screens, as well as an mp3 player.
Serenely a cool approach. Must try this
Boris Segal Says:
February 14, 2009 1:40 am