Bruce Aisher checks out Korg’s new analogue-emulating iOS synth. Does its small footprint hide a large sound?
Korg have a long and well-respected background in the world of synthesis, and have straddled the worlds of analogue, digital and computer-based synthesis with much success over the years. They are now in the enviable position of releasing cutting-edge kit, remakes of their legendary gear, and emulations of these, all at the same time.
Korg were quick off the mark in the virtual instrument stakes when they released their Legacy Collection back in 2004. On the analogue side, this included computer-based emulations of the MS-20 monosynth, Polysix, and the rather intriguing Mono/Poly. In recent years they have been updating and porting these to run under iOS, both as separate apps, and as part of their Gadget production software. The latest of these to enter the Apple universe is iMono/Poly.
This story is from the April 2018 edition of Future Music.
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