KORG DS-10

Nintendo exclusive

KORG DS-10 is a music creation program for the Nintendo DS that emulates the Korg MS range of synthesizers.

Released: 24 July 2008
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Genres: Rhythm
Developers: Cavia
Publishers: AQ Interactive
Country: Japan
Age ratings: ESRB E
Languages: English

About

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.

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 systems. It also adds some minor new features for the standard DS.

Keywords

creative
non-game software
music creation
fm-synth music

Media

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Reception

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 (7.1/10), saying that "it isn't standalone, full-featured music software". However, other reviewers gave this tool very positive scores, citing that this software has great music-making potential.

Devoted fans have set up dedicated communities centered on KORG DS-10.

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.