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AQ Interactive's Korg DS-10 Plus will make its way to North America, XSEED announced today. The update to the original DS cart (which was already super complicated) adds even more stuff for the wannabe mixer on the go -- specifically, twice as many analog synthesizers (now up to four) and drum synthesizers (now up to eight), the ability to use twelve tracks and real-time editing including "per-track MUTE/SOLO built into the SONG mode and EDIT/PLAY enabled for all modes within the SONG mode." DSi owners will also get the added perk of an extra two effects layers.

The improved synthesizer suite will also have wireless functionality, allowing up to eight systems to play together or share samples and Daft Punk songs with each other.

Gallery: Korg DS-10 Plus

JoystiqXSEED bringing Korg DS-10 Plus to North America originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've long been fans of the impressive capabilities of Korg DS-10 -- not just for its ability to rickroll -- and now that appreciation has soared to new heights courtesy of Denkitribe. The talented YouTube user has contributed a video of Daft Punk's "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" recreated in the music suite program. Mind you, this isn't just the beats, either -- the DSi actually sings the song. It's pretty nifty, if we may say so ourselves, so head past the break and check it out!

[Via Engadget]

Continue reading Korg DS-10 recreates Daft Punk's 'Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger'

JoystiqKorg DS-10 recreates Daft Punk's 'Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>daft-punkds-10dsikorgkorg-ds-10nintendo-dsiMon, 28 Sep 2009 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[One more thing: AQ Interactive announces Korg DS-10 Plus]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/26/one-more-thing-aq-interactive-announces-korg-ds-10-plus/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/26/one-more-thing-aq-interactive-announces-korg-ds-10-plus/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/26/one-more-thing-aq-interactive-announces-korg-ds-10-plus/#commentsHow often is a publisher relaxed enough to announce a product with an extended joke? Usually, trailers are very carefully put together to attract the target market. None of that for AQ Interactive, however! The publisher revealed its new DSi-enhanced version of Korg DS-10 by having producer Nobuyoshi Sano give a fake Apple-style keynote presentation. And it's fantastic.

As for the program, it uses the extra processing capabilities of the DSi to double the number of analog synthesizers (to four) and drum synthesizers (to eight), allows the use of twelve tracks, and features real-time editing. Korg DS-10 Plus will be out in Japan on September 17. See the faux Stevenote after the break.

[Via Offworld]

Continue reading One more thing: AQ Interactive announces Korg DS-10 Plus

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Remember that really awesome drum synthesizer we got our hands on back at E3? Yeah, that puppy is the Korg DS-10, a nasty little drum synthesizer for your DS that provides a lot of the functions you'd only see in a high-priced box. The amount of control you have here is ridiculous, as you all should already know. And now, you can actually walk into a store and buy it, instead of ordering it online and waiting for it to arrive on your doorstep. But, then again, you have to walk into a Gamestop. Hmm, decisions, decisions ...

No idea what we're talking about? Head past the break for video of the Korg DS-10 in action.

[Via Go Nintendo]

Continue reading Gamestop moves to the beat, will sell the Korg DS-10

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You may not be terribly excited about some of this week's releases, but it's safe to say we can all agree on one thing: there's a lot of them! My Japanese Coach may actually hit this week, as well as Korg DS-10. What'll you be buying?
  • Battle of Giants: Dinosaurs
  • Bratz Girlz Really Rock
  • Cesar Millan's Dog Whisperer
  • FIFA Soccer 09
  • Korg DS-10
  • Littlest Pet Shop: Garden
  • Littlest Pet Shop: Jungle
  • Littlest Pet Shop: Winter
  • Lovely Lisa
  • My Japanese Coach
  • Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2
  • Prey the Stars
  • Rock Revolution
  • Smart Girl's Party Game
  • Tak: Mojo Mistake
  • Ultimate Card Games

Continue reading DS releases for the week of October 13th

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An interesting week for releases around the globe, though the news will, of course, be dwarfed in the wake of all things DSi. Among this week's noteworthy titles are Prey the Stars (at last!), and Korg DS-10 for Europe.
  • Bleach: Dark Souls
  • Crash: Mind Over Mutant
  • Imagine: Babysitters
  • Imagine: Fashion Designer New York
  • Kage Densetsu: The Legend of Kage 2
  • Pop Cutie: Street Fashion Simulation
  • Prey the Stars
  • Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals

Continue reading DS releases for the week of October 6th

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The above video proves the old saying -- where there's a will, there's a Rickroll. With the release of Korg's DS-10 synthesizer software in Japan, naturally, someone has composed a track recreating Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up," the meme that launched a thousand prank Youtube links.

Half of the hilarity is missing with the singer's sunglasses and dance moves absent, just as any rendition of Europe's "Final Countdown" suffers without Gob, but that's what homebrew application RickRollDS is for!


[Via NeoGAF]

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1UP's interview with Korg DS-10 producer Nobuyoshi Sano and Korg staff covers a lot of little details that we would never think to ask! For example, about linking up eight systems playing the thing and using one as a master. And about interfacing with other synthesizers.

But the parts of it that are simple enough for non-synth users (and non-programmers) like us to parse sound pretty neat. Prospective DS DJ types will be pleased to hear that Korg has, uh, "designed a type of limiter circuit in DS-10's internal mixer" in order to boost the program's sound output beyond the normal quiet DS levels. It's really not as technical as we make it sound, but we can't help but get into "WHAT IS THIS CONTRAPTION" mode whenever we see a screenshot of Korg DS-10 in action.

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The Korg DS-10 is an incredibly interesting thing. It's not really a game, and it's not really a full-fledged synthesizer. Instead, it's like a perfect middle ground of both. And, it's also something that looked incredibly daunting when first loaded up.

Continue reading E308: DS Fanboy hands-on with Korg DS-10

JoystiqE308: DS Fanboy hands-on with Korg DS-10 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Korg DS-10, schmorg DS-10 (we don't really mean that). Just because we're all in love with Korg DS-10 right now, that doesn't mean we've forgotten about other great music software. The homebrew community came out with a pretty neat program for music sequencing, actually -- Nitrotracker.

So, before we bid adieu and move on to bigger and better things, let's take a look at some of the awesome stuff Nitrotracker can do (like the Mortal Kombat theme song, for instance).

Want to get Nitrotracker on your DS? Start out by setting up homebrew.

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Forget paying an arm, leg, and Fabergé egg to get your grubby little hands on Korg DS-10 this year. Thanks to XSEED, the software is expected to hit North America in October.

Also, if you're interested in making this super-funktastic software produce crazy synthetic beats on your handheld, you should check out James Mielke's blog; the 1UP editor wrote up a total lovefest for Korg DS-10, praising its features (many of which he explains) and what this means for the DS. For instance, did you know that you can link four DS handhelds together while using this program (if you have four carts, that is)? 1UP also reports that the game will most likely not be an Amazon exclusive, like its Japanese counterpart was. Since we're not too fond of retail exclusives, we see that as only a good thing.

Another neat detail? Korg DS-10 will be available to play at E3. We love you, E3 -- oh, and you too, XSEED. While we're probably too inept to make anything noteworthy ourselves, we can't wait to see what the DS and musical communities have in store for us once this beauty is unleashed.


[Via GoNintendo]

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Talk about an importer's nightmare.

Granted, those interested in Korg DS-10 will still be able to import this intense synthesizer/music-creation software, but being an Amazon Japan exclusive will make it that much more expensive (as if imports didn't already make our wallets bleed). As much as we love Amazon, the retailer doesn't ship outside of its respective country or region, meaning a direct purchase from the site is impossible.

Going through some of the normal channels (like NCS or Play-Asia) will still work, but since they have to pay extra for retail, taxes, and shipping, the cost of the software went up $14. Now, instead of paying $48.90 for the import, interested parties have to pony up $62.90 -- and that doesn't even include shipping costs. Our wallets are crying.

Of course, if you don't need the software this month, you can always wait for Korg DS-10 to release worldwide -- whenever that will be.

[Via Destructoid]

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