KORG DS-10 is a music creation program for the Nintendo DS that emulates the Korg MS range of synthesizers. Frequently people refer to the Korg MS-10, however the MS-10 is a single oscillator monosynth. The DS-10 adds sync which the Korg MS-20 is lacking. It was released on July 24, 2008, in Japan, October 10, 2008 in Europe, and November 4, 2008, in the United States.[1]
A newer, DSi compatible version, entitled KORG DS-10 Plus, was released in Japan on September 17, 2009, and in the United States on February 16, 2010. It doubles the number of synth and drum machines when played on DSi/3DS system.[2] It also adds some minor new features for the standard DS.[3]
KORG iDS-10 for iPhone combines a virtual analog synthesizer, voice synthesizer, and drum machine, inspired by the design of the Nintendo DS-10.[4]
The DS-10 creates sound with two analogue synthesizer emulators, each with two Voltage-Controlled Oscillators (the Korg MS-10 had only one VCO). The VCOs feature a sawtooth, a pulse (with a non-modifiable pulse width), a triangle and a noise waveform. There is also a four-part drum machine that uses the same sound creation techniques as the synthesizers. The sounds made by each of the synthesizer emulators are modified using virtual knobs to change the value of standard synthesizer parameters such as cutoff frequency and waveform shape. Additionally there is a screen where users can patch certain parameters to be modified by an LFO, the envelope generator, or VCO2. Those new to Korg synthesizers may find the original Korg MS-10 Manuals[5] useful in understanding the function of its components.
Interface
The user interface is mainly through the DS's touch screen with the cursors serving as a supplementary method of moving through the various interface screens. The primary method of navigating through interface screens is by switching the interface screen with the processing flow map and selecting which item to modify. Notes can be played using a 2 octave keyboard or through an interface that detects the X and Y position of the stylus on the touch pad simulating a KORG Kaoss Pad. The Kaoss Pad can also be used to modify volume and pan as well as being able to assign the X or Y values to any of the parameters that can be modified elsewhere. Users can record twenty-one sessions with sixteen different step patterns with either live input or through a step sequencer. These patterns can then either be selected live or sequenced with the song mode.
Effects
The DS-10 features a chorus, flanger and delay parameter that can be applied to each synth or the drum machine individually or as a whole. In addition, each of the editable drum sounds can have a separate effect added to it in addition to the global effect.
Reviews of KORG DS-10 have been generally positive, with 82/100 on Metacritic and 85% on GameRankings. IGN gave the tool the lowest score, saying that "it isn't standalone, full-fledged music software".[citation needed] However, other reviewers gave this tool very positive scores, citing that this software has great music-making potential.[citation needed]
Devoted fans have set up dedicated communities centered on KORG DS-10.[11]
Legacy
A follow-up title, Korg M01D, was released for Nintendo 3DS via the Nintendo eShop in Japan in July 2013 and November 7, 2013, in North America and Europe. The title features all the sounds from the Korg M1 and some of the sounds from the Korg 01/W. In 2014, the KORG DSN-12 was released for the 3DS, focusing on "the user creating their own unique synth sounds from scratch". It features a "3D oscilloscope screen" which lets the user visualize their sounds.[12]
References
^"blurb on software from GameFAQs.com". GameFAQS.com. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
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KORG DS 10 is a music creation program for the Nintendo DS that emulates the Korg MS range of synthesizers Frequently people refer to the Korg MS 10 however the MS 10 is a single oscillator monosynth The DS 10 adds sync which the Korg MS 20 is lacking It was released on July 24 2008 in Japan October 10 2008 in Europe and November 4 2008 in the United States 1 KORG DS 10North American box artDeveloper s CaviaPublisher s AQ Interactive JP EU Xseed Games NA Nintendo Australia AUS Designer s Nobuyoshi SanoYasunori MitsudaPlatform s Nintendo DSReleaseJP July 24 2008EU October 10 2008NA November 4 2008AU November 13 2008Genre s Non gameMusicMode s Single playerA newer DSi compatible version entitled KORG DS 10 Plus was released in Japan on September 17 2009 and in the United States on February 16 2010 It doubles the number of synth and drum machines when played on DSi 3DS system 2 It also adds some minor new features for the standard DS 3 KORG iDS 10 for iPhone combines a virtual analog synthesizer voice synthesizer and drum machine inspired by the design of the Nintendo DS 10 4 Contents 1 Instruments 2 Interface 3 Effects 4 Reception 5 Legacy 6 References 7 External linksInstruments EditThe DS 10 creates sound with two analogue synthesizer emulators each with two Voltage Controlled Oscillators the Korg MS 10 had only one VCO The VCOs feature a sawtooth a pulse with a non modifiable pulse width a triangle and a noise waveform There is also a four part drum machine that uses the same sound creation techniques as the synthesizers The sounds made by each of the synthesizer emulators are modified using virtual knobs to change the value of standard synthesizer parameters such as cutoff frequency and waveform shape Additionally there is a screen where users can patch certain parameters to be modified by an LFO the envelope generator or VCO2 Those new to Korg synthesizers may find the original Korg MS 10 Manuals 5 useful in understanding the function of its components Interface EditThe user interface is mainly through the DS s touch screen with the cursors serving as a supplementary method of moving through the various interface screens The primary method of navigating through interface screens is by switching the interface screen with the processing flow map and selecting which item to modify Notes can be played using a 2 octave keyboard or through an interface that detects the X and Y position of the stylus on the touch pad simulating a KORG Kaoss Pad The Kaoss Pad can also be used to modify volume and pan as well as being able to assign the X or Y values to any of the parameters that can be modified elsewhere Users can record twenty one sessions with sixteen different step patterns with either live input or through a step sequencer These patterns can then either be selected live or sequenced with the song mode Effects EditThe DS 10 features a chorus flanger and delay parameter that can be applied to each synth or the drum machine individually or as a whole In addition each of the editable drum sounds can have a separate effect added to it in addition to the global effect Reception EditReceptionAggregate scoresAggregatorScoreGameRankings85 6 Plus 80 7 Metacritic82 100 8 Plus 81 100 9 Review scorePublicationScoreElectronic Gaming MonthlyA 10 Reviews of KORG DS 10 have been generally positive with 82 100 on Metacritic and 85 on GameRankings IGN gave the tool the lowest score saying that it isn t standalone full fledged music software citation needed However other reviewers gave this tool very positive scores citing that this software has great music making potential citation needed Devoted fans have set up dedicated communities centered on KORG DS 10 11 Legacy EditA follow up title Korg M01D was released for Nintendo 3DS via the Nintendo eShop in Japan in July 2013 and November 7 2013 in North America and Europe The title features all the sounds from the Korg M1 and some of the sounds from the Korg 01 W In 2014 the KORG DSN 12 was released for the 3DS focusing on the user creating their own unique synth sounds from scratch It features a 3D oscilloscope screen which lets the user visualize their sounds 12 References Edit blurb on software from GameFAQs com GameFAQS com Retrieved 2008 07 28 GameFAQs com listing GameFAQs com Retrieved 2010 04 16 KORG DS 10 official web site XSEED Games Retrieved 2010 01 25 KORG iDS 10 MOBILE SYNTH WORLD KORG USA Korg MS Monophonic Synthesizers KORG DS 10 Synthesizer for DS GameRankings CBS Interactive Archived from the original on 2019 12 09 Retrieved 2020 03 29 KORG DS 10 PLUS for DS GameRankings CBS Interactive Archived from the original on 2019 12 09 Retrieved 2020 03 29 KORG DS 10 Synthesizer for DS Reviews Metacritic CBS Interactive Retrieved 2020 03 29 KORG DS 10 PLUS for DS Reviews Metacritic CBS Interactive Retrieved 2020 03 29 Mielke James December 2008 Music making that anyone can afford Electronic Gaming Monthly 235 85 ISSN 1058 918X Korg DS 10 forum Retrieved 2011 10 17 McMahon Conor October 8 2014 KORG DSN 12 Review 3DS eShop Nintendo Life Retrieved October 14 2018 External links EditOfficial website Portals Electronics Music Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title KORG DS 10 amp oldid 1126743390, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
