The KORG DS-10 is the world’s first music creation software for Nintendo DS – combining the interface of the popular handheld game console and the design of the famous MS-10 synthesizer.

The sound sources in the KORG DS-10 come from KORG – one of the world’s top musical instrument producers – and no effort was spared in creating these ultra-high-quality sounds. The Nintendo DS’s dual-screen touch panel is used to the fullest to provide a feel and operability that is unsurpassed, and combined with the sensory input mode at the touch-control screen, this unit can be appreciated by the complete novice as well as the seasoned professional.

Here’s a demo video of the KORG synthesizer for Nintendo DS:

In addition to the two analog synth simulators and drum module, a 6-track/16-step sequencer enables precise control and provides a wide range of musical possibilities. Several units can be connected and played together through a wireless link, and this and other features make the Nintendo DS and KORG DS-10 almost limitless in their application – they can take you places that no single synthesizer can.

Features:

• World’s first music tool software created for the Nintendo DS
• Two patchable dual-oscillator analog synth simulators
• Four-part drum machine that uses sounds created with the analog synth simulator
• Six-track (analog synth x 2, drum machine x 4) /16-step sequencer
• Delay, chorus, and flanger sound effects available from the mixing board
• Three note-entry modes: touch-control screen, keyboard screen, matrix screen
• Real-time sound control mode via touch-control screen
• Exchange sounds and songs and play multiple units simultaneously through a wireless communications link

The KORG DS-10 Synthesizer will start shipping July 24, 2008, but you can already pre-order it for $48.90 from NCSX.

Here’s a stylish way to backup important files you have on your computer.

Simply push the button to release the locking, and then swivel it around to gain access to the stick. It comes with 2GB of memory and is also preloaded with the “Kaspersky Antivirus” software.

Here’s what DealExtreme has to say about the software:

• Note: the Kaspersky Antivirus software preloaded in the USB drive may be displayed in Chinese Language.
• USB Drive preloaded with Kaspersky Antivirus software for scanning and cleaning affected systems by using the USB drive.
• The USB Drive can otherwise be used like a normal USB Jump Drive and can store all types of user files.

The Stainless Steel 2GB USB Drive measures 1.85 x 0.63 x 0.28 inches, 1.27 oz and is available from DealExtreme for $15.30.

Susi and Alex from Shiny Shiny have put together a nice quick rundown of the whys and wherefores of Skype and of available Skype-acredited VoIP phones.

Head over to Shiny Shiny to watch the video.

Do you still have a lot of good music on cassettes and vinyl, but no device to play it on? The Instant Music Vinyl & Cassette Ripper ($82) will make it easy to convert your records and cassettes into crisp, clear digital audio (MP3, WAV, WMA and AAC). The Nero CD burning software is also included in the price.

PC-Darts ($162) is a way for the computer geek to combine obsessive keyboard stroking with some IRL sports activity.

Connect this dart board to the USP port and you can view the scores on the screen of the computer. Comes with a board, dart, software and a cord.