KORG iKaossilator Review
Price: $9.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 3GS
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iKaossilator is a synthesizer app that allows just about anyone to take control 150 built in samples and create unique musical works by simply touching, tapping, and swiping the screen of their device. This concept has, of course, been seen in other apps. Still, the amount of options and the ease with which users can create legitimately good sounding loops and music sets iKaossilator apart from many similar apps.
This app will make it easier for users to create great music, but the amount of options also means that it will take some time to find exactly the right combination of options to get the sound users are looking for. The app has tons of included samples, each of which can be set to one of five tracks or layers. The user can then select from dozens of key and scale options and the app will make sure all of the scales of each track match up and compliment each other. From there, players can use their fingers to modulate each track separately during a live performance, or they can record and layer each track to sequence their own loops.
The visual effects used to represent the tracks and modulations of the tracks are easy to understand and users should be able to fire the app up and start making music right away. iKaossilator is rich in options and power users will certainly find many ways to use it's unique interface to create interesting audio art.