KORG iMS-201.7.6 - App Store

iMS-20 is an analog synth studio; a complete recreation of the Korg MS-20 synth, an analog sequencer, a drum machine, and even Korg's Kaoss Pad technology. Plus, you can share your songs online via the SoundCloud!

iMS-20 is a complete music production app for iPad. It consists of a complete recreation of the legendary Korg MS-20 analog synth with the patching capability, plus a 16-step analog sequencer based on the Korg SQ-10, a six-part drum machine which can create drum parts by simply tapping the buttons, and a seven-channel mixer with 14 types of effects.

In addition, iMS-20 offers dual Kaoss Pads allowing you to generate music by simply stroking the pad and moving your fingers over it. Experiment to come up with wild musical phrase! And with access to the SoundCloud audio platform*, you can publish your songs, or collaborate on ideas with people anywhere in the world from within the app!

[Specifications]
Components:
. MS-20 monophonic synthesizer : 1 unit
. Analog sequencer : 1 unit
. 6-part drum machine : 1 unit
. Mixer : 1 unit
. Song/Pattern composer : 1 unit

MS-20 monophonic synthesizer:
. Analog modeling synthesizer (MS-20 modeled by “CMT” Component Modeling Technology)
. 2VCO / 2VCF / 1VCA / 2EG / Patch Panel
. Additional functions : Modulation Key/Tempo Sync
. Insert effect (selectable from 14 effect types as below)

Analog sequencer:
. 16-step analog sequencer
. Control notes, volume, pan, parameters, and voltages via knobs
. Configurable steps (1-16) and sequence mode (6 types)
. Trigger out per channel or step position

6-part drum machine:
. 6-part/16-step drum machine
. Create sounds by sampling a single note from a built-in MS-20
. Controllable notes, volume and pan by knobs
. Configurable steps (1-16) and sequence mode (6 types) per a part

Mixer:
. 7-channel mixer
. Double needle meter indicates VU level
. Master effect (selectable from 14 effect types as below)

Song/Pattern composer:
. Compose a song or select a pattern, built-in mixer
. 16 patterns and 256 bars per a song
. Tempo setting (20-300 BPM) and Swing function

Effect type:
. 14 types : Short Delay, BPM Sync Delay, Reverb 1, Reverb 2, Chorus/Flanger, Equalizer, Compressor, Tube Simulator (Valve Force), Low-Pass Filter, High-Pass Filter, Band-Pass Filter, Talking Modulator, Decimator, Grain Shifter

Controllers:
. Keyboard : Variable width (22, 26, or 29 keys)
. Kaoss Pad : 2 units
- Performance pad : Key/Scale (31 types) settings
- Parameter control pad : X-Y axis parameter settings

Other:
. Audio export function (Bouncing a song or pattern, and Real-time recording a performance: 16-bit/44.1 kHz stereo WAV format)
. Publish and share songs online with the SoundCloud audio platform
. Various template patterns by music genre are included
. Various template sounds by sound category are included

* You will need to register for a SoundCloud account in order to use SoundCloud. Also, when using SoundCloud, you must observe SoundCloud Ltd.'s terms of use, such as the prohibition on uploading songs whose copyright is the property of a third party. For details, refer to the SoundCloud website : http://soundcloud.com

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Version History Improved app stability. 1.7.6 07/25/2022 • Now supports iOS13.
• Other improvements and bug-fixes. 1.7.3 09/25/2019 • Fixed the problem that enabled Ableton Link via audiobus.
• Added support for transport control from Inter-App Audio compatible applications.
• Other improvements and bug-fixes. 1.7.2 06/06/2019 - Fixed issue with noise caused by flanger/chorus effect
- Stability improvements 1.7.1 04/10/2019 - Integration with KORG Gadget : Now you can use MS-20 synth as Memphis.
- Supports User Program export to KORG Gadget.
- Supports Files.app export.
- Social features are no longer supported.
- Other improvements and bug-fixes. 1.7.0 02/28/2019 ● Bug fixes and improvements 1.6.6 12/22/2015 • iOS 9 and iOS 8 compatible
• Fixed crash during startup on iOS 8
• Fixed crash when zooming in the edit panels
• Bug fixes and improvements 1.6.4 10/06/2014 - Fixed a crash issue during startup in iOS 7.
- Fixed a compatibility issue when using KORG Native Mode in iOS 6 or later.
- A few bugs have also been addressed. 1.6.3 09/18/2013 • Fixes a compatibility issue when using KORG Native Mode in iOS 6
• A few bugs have also been addressed, improving operational operational stability 1.6.2 04/10/2013 • Improved Virtual MIDI functionality with other music apps
• Fixed a bug where the Modulation wheel did not display on non-retina iPads 1.6.1 01/06/2013 • Retina Display support
• Background Audio support allows to play other music apps
• iCloud data backup
• "Audiobus” enables audio streaming between iOS Musical Instrument Apps
• Virtual MIDI enables MIDI communication between iOS Musical Instrument Apps
• A few bugs have also been addressed, improving operational operational stability 1.6.0 12/19/2012 The stability of the WIST (Wireless Sync-Start Technology) function has been improved. WIST makes it possible to wirelessly sync playback between Korg apps and also third-party WIST-compatible apps. For more details on the WIST-compatible apps, please visit the WIST page: http://www.korguser.net/wist/

• An issue was fixed where a noise occurred with keyboard play when Audio Latency is Normal.

• An issue was fixed where an unintended pitch may sound when playing the keyboard during song playback.

• A few minor bugs have also been addressed, improving operational operational stability. 1.5.2 09/25/2011 - When using the MS-20 Controller to patch VCO 2 to CV IN or VCO 1+2 to CV IN, the behaviour was reversed. This bug has been fixed.
- A few minor bugs have also been addressed, improving operational stability. 1.5.1 05/26/2011 - WIST (Wireless Sync-Start Technology) allows wireless start between compatible apps on two iPads
- AudioCopy has been added which enables the sharing of audio data between compatible apps
- MIDI control capabilities have been enhanced (nano series 2 is now fully supported)
- A few minor bugs have also been addressed, improving operational stability

Please see the "Changes in Version Up" at the online help for details.
http://www.korguser.net/ims20 1.5.0 03/24/2011 - A Search function has been added that enables the ability to quickly find songs on SoundCloud
- Now compatible with iOS 4.3
- A few minor bugs have also been addressed, improving operational stability

Please see the "Changes in Version Up" at the online help for details.
http://www.korguser.net/ims20 1.2.0 03/10/2011 - MS-20 Synth and Drum machine can be played by external MIDI devices (via Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit)
- Compatible with iOS 4.2 and some minor improvements

Please see the "Changes in Version Up" at the online help for details.
http://www.korguser.net/ims20 1.1.0 12/18/2010 1.0.0 11/09/2010