Korg iKaossilator updated, includes iPad support.

The Korg iKaossilator has just been updated to version 2.0.0. This new update includes quite a few cool features and improvements that make the app that little bit more useful.

The first thing that I noticed was that now the iKaossilator has native iPad support, meaning that now you can run it perfectly on your iPad without having to run it in that annoying x2 mode. I think this is an feature that should have been included at the start, the iPad makes playing and performance a lot easier (as I mentioned in my first review) as the bigger screen allows for more precise control of the x/y pad.

Audio export is another feature that was needed from the start, it's a standard that nearly every music app has and I'm surprised Korg missed it from the original release. Along with audio export comes audio copy which basically allows you to exchange recorded parts from iKaossilator to other iPad apps that support the audio copy feature (GarageBand for example).

Support for soundcloud has also been included in the update. Users can now share their loops, phrases or tracks with the world via. the popular soundcloud platform.

An unusual addition is the flex play function which "makes it easy to generate fills and breaks". Flex is a way of further manipulating your loops, giving you more creative options and room for experimentation. Just hold the loop size or tempo buttons and move your finger around the x/y pad. The x axis will effect the length of the part and the y axis with effect the tempo. By doing this you can come up with quite a few interesting results.

These new features really help the iOS version of the Kaossilator. When I first downloaded it onto my iPhone I could tell that it was a bit limited so I'm glad this update didn't take long to come about. Finally I can use it on my iPad without having to run it in x2 mode.

Update: To celebrate the release of iKaossilator v2.0.0 Korg are offering their other iPad apps for half price until December 2nd 2011.

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Korg iKaossilator app for iPhone/iPod touch

I've had this app on my phone for a while now and I keep coming back to it every now and again for the odd jam session. It's a fun little app and it's great for making a little noise on the move.

At first the iKaossilator didn't really impress me that much but after a while it grew on me. I've always wanted to own one of the hardware versions so when it hit the AppStore I brought it instantly without any thought. It was £6.99, I don't usually spend that much on a single app (especially for the iPhone) but Korg have impressed me twice with the iMS20 and the iElectribe so I thought that I'd give it a shot.

This app is really basic, I know that the original kaossilator was aimed at amateur music makers and Djs but I was expecting a whole lot more functionality from the iOS version. Don't get me wrong, it's a really fun gadget to have on your phone but I expected Korg to implement a little more into the software version.

The app on it's own is alright for a quick noise making session while your out and about but to be completely honest I can't see me making any serious music with this thing.

If you have an iPad running iMS20 or iElectribe then you can have a whole lot more fun with it. The iKaossilator has the same wireless syncing technology (WIST) that Korg have put into their other apps so you can pair it up with your iPad and run it along side the other Korg apps (or any other app that supports WIST).

I'm really surprised that the iKaossilator is only available on the iPhone and iPod Touch, an iPad version of this would have gone down a whole lot better. The bigger screen on the iPad would have made playing this thing a lot more easy where as on the iPhone it's hard to actually make anything that doesn't sound like random noise. Since I've brought the iPad I've found that I've moved all of my music making apps from the phone to the tablet. I don't know, maybe I just need a little practice.

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