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.

A great performance of the song “Smoky Bubbles” by Denki Groove, a Japanese techno-pop group, using a jailbroken iPod Touch 1.1.2 with third-party applications such as Pocket Guitar and BeatPhone:

Here’s a list of the applications used in the performance:

• PocketGuitar (Bass, Electric and Acoustic Guitar)
• iPhone Synth (Synthesizer)
• BeatPhone (Drums)
• Pianist (Piano)

Link to the video at YouTube and the official Denki Groove website.

(Via Pink Tentacle)

The Kaossilator from Korg is a pocket-sized instrument with a new innovative interface, allowing the user to play musical phrases by simply tapping or sliding the fingers across the touch pad.

The KAOSSILATOR is a portable, travel friendly device that runs on batteries, so you can have fun creating music anywhere your life takes you, with seemingly endless possibilities.

Here’s a video demonstration of the ultra-compact music device:

Main features:

• Synth, sound-effects, and drum sounds, for a total of 100 powerful sound programs.
• 31 scale patterns let you easily play a wide variety of “always perfect” phrases.
• 50 types of gate arpeggiation help you perform complex rhythmic patterns.
• Loop Recording allows multiple phrase overdubbing to create complete grooves.

The Korg Kaossilator is available in stores for about $200.

(Via Prylfeber)