KORG iMS-20 Hack 1.7.6 + Redeem Codes
Legendary Synthesizer
Developer: KORG INC.
Category: Music
Price: $29.99 (Download for free)
Version: 1.7.6
ID: jp.co.korg.iMS-20
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Description
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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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
Follow us on:
● Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/korg.iapps
● Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/korg_iapps
Version history
1.7.6
2022-07-25
Improved app stability.
1.7.3
2019-09-25
• Now supports iOS13.
• Other improvements and bug-fixes.
• Other improvements and bug-fixes.
1.7.2
2019-06-06
• 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.
• Added support for transport control from Inter-App Audio compatible applications.
• Other improvements and bug-fixes.
1.7.1
2019-04-10
- Fixed issue with noise caused by flanger/chorus effect
- Stability improvements
- Stability improvements
1.7.0
2019-02-28
- 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.
- Supports User Program export to KORG Gadget.
- Supports Files.app export.
- Social features are no longer supported.
- Other improvements and bug-fixes.
1.6.6
2015-12-22
● Bug fixes and improvements
1.6.4
2014-10-06
• 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
• Fixed crash during startup on iOS 8
• Fixed crash when zooming in the edit panels
• Bug fixes and improvements
1.6.3
2013-09-18
- 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.
- Fixed a compatibility issue when using KORG Native Mode in iOS 6 or later.
- A few bugs have also been addressed.
1.6.2
2013-04-10
• Fixes a compatibility issue when using KORG Native Mode in iOS 6
• A few bugs have also been addressed, improving operational operational stability
• A few bugs have also been addressed, improving operational operational stability
1.6.1
2013-01-06
• Improved Virtual MIDI functionality with other music apps
• Fixed a bug where the Modulation wheel did not display on non-retina iPads
• Fixed a bug where the Modulation wheel did not display on non-retina iPads
1.6.0
2012-12-19
• 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
• 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
1.5.2
2011-09-25
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.
• 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.
1.5.1
2011-05-26
- 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.
- A few minor bugs have also been addressed, improving operational stability.
1.5.0
2011-03-24
- 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
- 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
1.2.0
2011-03-10
- 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
- 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
1.1.0
2010-12-18
- 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
- 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
1.0.0
2010-11-09
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Ratings
4.6 out of 5
176 Ratings
Reviews
BWallHair,
New Favorite Instrument!
I use the iMS-20 on my iPad 2. I have several other synth apps, but none I have found offer such a vast combination of sound generation possibilities. This app does it all, if you take the time to learn about this program. The info in the manual is great for beginners, too.
With enough knowledge, one can emulate virtually any musical instrument and produce an entire composition from rhythm to lead.
This app offers so much for so little, compared to prices of physical synth machines. You can even utilize dual kaossilator pads or a virtual keyboard for live performing or recording.
If you make music or are interested in learning how to create electronic beats, this app is a must have. As a newcomer to synthesis, the challenge of understanding, alone, is enough to occupy my focus for hours.
My favorite aspect to using this app, are the results I see while merely using the app. Becoming familiar with the array of variations and manipulations available will perhaps keep me entertained and learning for years to come!
With enough knowledge, one can emulate virtually any musical instrument and produce an entire composition from rhythm to lead.
This app offers so much for so little, compared to prices of physical synth machines. You can even utilize dual kaossilator pads or a virtual keyboard for live performing or recording.
If you make music or are interested in learning how to create electronic beats, this app is a must have. As a newcomer to synthesis, the challenge of understanding, alone, is enough to occupy my focus for hours.
My favorite aspect to using this app, are the results I see while merely using the app. Becoming familiar with the array of variations and manipulations available will perhaps keep me entertained and learning for years to come!
RoadNinja007,
Korg Has Done It The Best
High price for an app but definitely a steal. Can I just say one word. MIDI! Put your iPad in an Alesis IOdock and connect a midi device. For example: MAudio keyboard etc. I am surprised they haven’t raised the price on this. The best time to catch it is during the holidays when apps normally go on sale. And thank you so much Korg for the continual updates.
Stevo3985,
Korg always leaves me hanging…
Just got this and, I don’t know why I am surprised, but here I am, and this is another great example of a half baked product that the company obviously doesn’t care about maintaining. The interface is not clear and/or easy to figure out, the whole thing is rendering with obvious unintended overlap on the screen of my 2021 iPad Pro 11”, and the user manual does not even appear, when I select it in the menu. This really should be made illegal; if they don’t intend to keep supporting software in the future, a developer should be prevented from being able to sell it, unless there is a given and acknowledged disclaimer that the software will not be touched for maintenance updates. I’m giving it 2 stars because it sounds like it should, but missing 3 stars because the standalone version of the app no longer is functional as a compositional tool, because of obvious neglect by the devs at Korg. I feel VERY disappointed that I threw away $30 on this app. Thanks for nothing, Korg. 👎🏼👎🏼
dysamoria,
Pluses and minuses, but mostly good
Pluses:
• Beautiful GUI. This iOS version has a much better GUI compared to the desktop AU/VST version. Nice icon too :-)
• Compatible with the mini MS-20i USB controller keyboard (yes, you can do patching in this synth via the hardware controller).
• Great/classic sound ability, x2 synths, and drum sounds.
Minuses:
• No Korg Gadget integration.
• No IAA transport controls. This is a problem with ALL of Korg's apps.
• Poor MIDI support, making this more of a standalone audio source, rather than an interactive performance synth.
• Lousy sequencer for modern devices. It's fine to mimic old analog sequencers in software, for fun and certain sequencing styles, but not when that's the ONLY option on offer. iDS-10 makes iMS-20's sequencing look like childish, primitive, unusable garbage. iDS-10 and iMS-20 share so much in common that it might have been better for Korg to release an iDS-20 (merging the best of both worlds).
• No polyphonic mode. The desktop MS-20 plugin supports polyphony, so there's no reason not to have it here as an option.
• Fiddly controls. This is a problem with ALL of Korg's apps, especially Gadget.
• No data exchange via email.
• No data exchange at all (the Soundcloud integration is absolutely NOT acceptable for patch exchange).
• Beautiful GUI. This iOS version has a much better GUI compared to the desktop AU/VST version. Nice icon too :-)
• Compatible with the mini MS-20i USB controller keyboard (yes, you can do patching in this synth via the hardware controller).
• Great/classic sound ability, x2 synths, and drum sounds.
Minuses:
• No Korg Gadget integration.
• No IAA transport controls. This is a problem with ALL of Korg's apps.
• Poor MIDI support, making this more of a standalone audio source, rather than an interactive performance synth.
• Lousy sequencer for modern devices. It's fine to mimic old analog sequencers in software, for fun and certain sequencing styles, but not when that's the ONLY option on offer. iDS-10 makes iMS-20's sequencing look like childish, primitive, unusable garbage. iDS-10 and iMS-20 share so much in common that it might have been better for Korg to release an iDS-20 (merging the best of both worlds).
• No polyphonic mode. The desktop MS-20 plugin supports polyphony, so there's no reason not to have it here as an option.
• Fiddly controls. This is a problem with ALL of Korg's apps, especially Gadget.
• No data exchange via email.
• No data exchange at all (the Soundcloud integration is absolutely NOT acceptable for patch exchange).
Inf8dcy,
Super Sick MS i-Synth! GIVE US Midi SYNC!!!!!
Awesome sound, one of the 1st apps for my iPad Air 1. Awesome sequencer, Drums would be IDEAL if they could be tweaked LIVE.... However this app would rule if it had Midi I/O. How hard can it be to add this feature? Every other iSynth has it...
I have had iMS20 for over a year, still use it, glad to see it was recently updated for bug fixes etc, ya forgot one feature ....THE Midi!!! Sorry, WIST doesn't cut it... It's toy technology. If I could Sync this w/ Hardware I would add it to the table and not just record 4 bar loops for other apps/gear to play with. I ain't buying the hardware, the beauty of this is the state saving. I run the out into an analog filter. Anyway, big fan never the less. Korg rules - SD4000 delay, Toneworks, Microkorg, (2) ElectribeR, EMX, monotron Delay... All that.
Sup' son?
I have had iMS20 for over a year, still use it, glad to see it was recently updated for bug fixes etc, ya forgot one feature ....THE Midi!!! Sorry, WIST doesn't cut it... It's toy technology. If I could Sync this w/ Hardware I would add it to the table and not just record 4 bar loops for other apps/gear to play with. I ain't buying the hardware, the beauty of this is the state saving. I run the out into an analog filter. Anyway, big fan never the less. Korg rules - SD4000 delay, Toneworks, Microkorg, (2) ElectribeR, EMX, monotron Delay... All that.
Sup' son?
Jahiv93,
Faithful to the original hardware
This app undoubtedly captures the pure essence of the legendary MS-20! I've used Korg products for many years and I know their sound very well. This is the most practical way to get "that" sound in an affordable and user friendly way ... period. An amazing tool - so much fun too!!
parkourmasta,
UPDATE
Y’all need to update this!! It sounds great and just needs the UI to be redone. It’s pretty hard to use with how it’s designed right now. Also maybe make a mode where you can just use the synth and not have all the groovebox stuff in the way which can get annoying, I just want the synth most of the time, groovebox is nice but when I just want the synth it gets in the way of me just creating sounds.
Tobias227,
Always The Best
This is a one of a kind treasure. I bought this 5-6 yrs ago and I'm still finding ways to build new awesome synth presets. I may never be able to afford an original tactile analog synth, but this is great compensation.
I haven't seen anything like it in the App Store since.
There are other VSTs out there, but this one gives the biggest bang for the buck.
It has:
MIDI
a drum sequencer (5 drum voices)
a mixer
16 song pads to mix in song mode
it has dual oscillators
it has patches
envelop filters
2 Assignable KORG KAOOS touch pads
I haven't seen anything like it in the App Store since.
There are other VSTs out there, but this one gives the biggest bang for the buck.
It has:
MIDI
a drum sequencer (5 drum voices)
a mixer
16 song pads to mix in song mode
it has dual oscillators
it has patches
envelop filters
2 Assignable KORG KAOOS touch pads
TH1224,
Why behind the times?
So close...yet not quite there. Why can't you change the pitch of a sequence using the keyboard? Should be a basic feature but still missing. Midi connectivity, link, AB3, still behind the times. This is a great synth and potentially one of the best iOS music apps but you seem to have forgotten about it.
Jareditor,
I've had iMS 20 for years, and I still think it's one of the best.
I'm not going to repeat all the rave reviews. Read them—it's all true. One downside: For those new to synths, iMS 20 will most likely be a challenge.
