KORG DS-10 synth turns Nintendo DS into instrument of awesomeness

[wraggster]

There's already been quite a few musicians (and would-be ones) brought into the Nintendo DS fold thanks to apps like Jam Sessions, but it looks like there could soon be another wave flocking to the popular handheld, with the official, Korg-approved DS-10 synthesizer from AQ Interactive now headed for the DS in Japan. As you can see for yourself in the video after the break, like Jam Sessions, the synthesizer is anything but a game, with it boasting two patchable virtual synths with two oscillators each, a drum machine, a sequencer, and a full range of effects, to name but a few features. You'll also apparently be able to wirelessly link up several systems to play together or simply exchange sounds and songs, although you'll apparently have to make do without MIDI support. Needless to say, we'll keep you posted on any word of a release 'round these parts, but in the meantime, you can look forward to this one hitting Japan in July for ¥4,800, or just under $50.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/12/k...of-awesomenes/

[cutout]

This looks ultra-hot!

[juiceface]

interesting..

cool for people wanting to just learn a korg, however without midi support, anything you create will stay proprietary to the system. Nice idea though

[mcdougall57]

nice

i think ill stick with reason though

[truseeks]

Somebody create a breakout box for the DS. As for the no midi support...just dump the individual tracks onto a DAW and tweak to your hearts delight.

mcdougall - do you have the latest reason with the new "Thor" module?

[Sonny_Jim]

There already exists homebrew software for the DS that can use wireless or wired MIDI:
http://dsmidiwifi.tobw.net/index.php?cat_id=1

Nitrotracker is also kind of fun:
http://nitrotracker.tobw.net/

[kcajblue]

haha, thats pretty cool.
my brother would probably like this.

[XDelusion]

Drool!!!!!!!

[mcdougall57]

mcdougall - do you have the latest reason with the new "Thor" module?

yah its pretty slick but in advanced it was a bit scary at first haha

[AlienSpurm]

I need this. How does one order from Japan? Think it will be difficult at all to use if you don't speak Japanese... probably not since it's a synth, eh? I can't wait long enough for the world release.