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The Korg DSN-12 Synthesizer Will Be Released on the 3DS This Fall

June 30, 2014 | Michael Hoffmann | Comments Off on The Korg DSN-12 Synthesizer Will Be Released on the 3DS This Fall Share this

Detune, the company which brought the Korg M01D to the Nintendo 3DS last year, is bringing another synthesizer program to the platform. This latest music program is the Korg DSN-12.

What on earth is the Korg DSN-12? Well, it’s a synthesizer program that allows you to assemble music patterns to create your own songs. There are twelve analog monophonic synthesizers, sixty four sequence steps for building songs, a series of effects that you can use for the synths, and the ability for users to exchange and share data between systems.

One of the main features is a 3D oscilloscope, which gives you a visual representation of the sounds that you are creating. You can see this used in the demo songs below.

Because this is on the 3DS, users can make use of the touch screen to configure note patterns, sequences, and other attributes. With these tools you can create real time changes in a live performance or simply build a sequence for a static composition. The Korg DSN-12 will be coming to the US and Europe on the Nintendo eShop this fall for the 3DS and 2DS. Be sure to check out Detune’s main site for more information.

Source: Detune
Game Music, Software

KORG DS-10 Contest Winner: Stories With Caves and KAOSS

January 2, 2009 | Jayson Napolitano | 7 Comments Share this

Well, I’m glad that you guys came through after my angry post a few weeks ago. We got a bunch of great entries, and the fact that we have only one copy to give away made this the hardest contest to judge so far. However, winner Mike C. won us over with his thoroughness and awesome remix recommendation.

How about Cave Story? This game looks amazing (I’ve been anticipating the WiiWare release), and I haven’t spoiled the soundtrack for myself yet by listening to samples or gameplay footage. In terms of DS-10 features, it seems like the KAOSS pad is a popular among fans.

Great job Mike and everyone who entered (it was really tough), and thanks go to XSEED for providing us with this copy to give to you guys!

Read with the winning entry from Mike C. after the jump. (more…)
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Contest Reminder: Win A Copy of KORG DS-10 Synthesizer For Your DS!

December 11, 2008 | Jayson Napolitano | 2 Comments Share this

I’m disappointed in you guys. I specifically made this one of our easiest contests to enter as a treat to all of you, and we haven’t received nearly enough entries! We give away a $20 CD and we get a ton of entries, but when it comes to a $40 piece of awesomeness for your DS, you’re not interested?

Well, lucky for you, there are two weeks left to enter the contest. All you have to do is tell us (in writing) what features on the DS-10 are most interesting to you and what song you think deserves a DS-10 remix/remake and why. It’s so easy! Just send it to [email protected]. As it stands right now, you have a very good chance of winning if you just send me something. ANYTHING. Do it!

If you want more information, you can check out our original post and our DS-10 videos featuring GEM Impact and The OneUps.
Game Music, Software

Contest: KORG DS-10 Synthesizer, You’ve Got The Touch!

November 26, 2008 | Jayson Napolitano | 1 Comment Share this

Did you see our videos of The OneUps and GEM Impact creating original tunes on the KORG DS-10? Were you left wishing you could make equally-amazing videos of your own and put them up on YouTube for the rest of the world to see? Well, wait no more, your chance has arrived!

Thanks to the good folks over at XSEED, we have one copy of the KORG DS-10 Sythesizer just waiting for your touch. Will you create your own original tunes or remix your favorite game and pop tracks? That’s up to you, but either way, I can tell you that you’re going to have fun doing it.

Hit the jump for contest details. (more…)
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The KORG DS-10 Like You’ve Never Seen It: EXTRA 2008’s “The Trio DS-10”

November 11, 2008 | Jayson Napolitano | 2 Comments Share this

Just a couple days ago we published our extensive coverage of EXTRA – HYPER GAME MUSIC EVENT 2008, and although the article made me feel as though I had witnessed the event myself, I was curious about the Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross segments from the KORG DS-10 performance. Well, AQ Interactive, the developer behind the KORG DS-10, has uploaded a video from the event, which you can see above.

While we unfortunately miss out on the Chrono Trigger material, the video captures “Scar’s of Time” from Chrono Cross. “The Trio DS-10” is comprised of composers Yasunori Mitsuda, Nobuyoshi Sano, and Michio Okamiya, each of whom wail away at two DS-10’s at once, and the result is pretty amazing. I think we’re going to continue to see lots of creative uses of the DS-10 in the future, so this is just the beginning.

Want more DS-10 videos? Check out our coverage of the software along with a series of OSVchannel videos from OSV editors and friends.

[Thanks, Carl!]
Game Music, Indie Music, Software

A Small Synthesizer With Heart: KORG DS-10 Impressions and OSVchannel Videos

November 3, 2008 | Jayson Napolitano | 1 Comment Share this

We’ve been talking about the KORG DS-10 for months now. I first got my hands on the Nintendo DS synthesizer at E3, and was thoroughly impressed with the features and retro sounds packed into the small cartridge. Well, it’s finally shipping to select retailers tomorrow, and we have something special in store for all of you who have been curious about the program.

You’ve likely seen the numerous DS-10 videos that have been popping up on YouTube over the past few months, and it’s even possible that you’ve caught a glimpse of a few of our own videos on the OSVchannel, but along with our impressions of the KORG DS-10 Synthesizer, we’re also going to show you some of the videos the editors at OSV and our friends have created to give you an idea of what the DS-10 is capable of. Which friends, you ask? We’ve got some killer videos from both GEM Impact and The OneUps, so we hope you enjoy them!

Hit the jump for our review and a series of awesome DS-10 videos. (more…)
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A Day of DS-10: A Word With Yasunori Mitsuda

November 3, 2008 | Jayson Napolitano | 2 Comments Share this

From the first moment I learned about the KORG DS-10 back in May, I was curious about Procyon Studio’s presence in the copyright. Well, we’ve finally caught some time with Yasunori Mitsuda to ask him about his role on the project, as well as his current musical interests.

We’re loving the KORG DS-10, so be sure to check out our comprehensive coverage along with a series of videos the editors and our friends have created on the OSVchannel.

Read our brief interview with Mitsuda after the jump. (more…)