Diehard GameFAN writes: "Hey hey hey! Remember that Korg DS-10 review I did a long while back? No? Anyone? Ok. Well. See, there was this awesome little synth that came out in November 2008 for the Nintendo DS. It was cheap, fun, and easy to use and it sounded way better than a $40 synth should. It quickly went out of print and used prices on Amazon turned it into a no-longer cheap alternative to an entry-level analog synth modeler. Lucky for us, then, that XSEED has released a beefed up version for the Nintendo DSi that actually doubles the synth and drum tracks. So, how does it stack up against the old version?"
"You may be familiar with the name “KORG.” Those of you with a musical background should recognize it from its series of keyboards, drum pads and music editing software. But while they remain a reliable property in the music field, it’s unexpected to see the brand put onto a piece of interactive entertainment. Yet, in 2008, the company released KORG DS-10 for the Nintendo DS. However, this was no musical adventure or Rock Band wannabe; this was full-blown music software. This was during a time when Ninendo was really pushing for their portable to be more than just about games and the eventual positive feedback from the experiment lead to an upgraded version to be released shortly after to take what was already great and improve it in just about every way. So came KORG DS-10 Plus." - Alex Cabral of Geekenstein.com
KORG DS-10 Synthesizer Plus is not a game. There are no boss fights, no princesses to be saved, nor zombie infestations. Instead, it is a tool that crams a bunch of KORG synthesizers on a Nintendo DS cartridge to make it a very powerful music-making device. On the Nintendo DS, users get a six-track sequencer, but KORG DS-10 Plus takes advantage of the DSi’s advanced hardware to double the number of tracks to a dozen.
Only DSi owners should consider upgrading to Korg DS-10 Plus. That said, for that crowd this is definitely a superior product to the original DS-10. Dual Mode instantly doubles your sonic possibilities. There are still the same interface issues, though, like the inability to work with more than 16 sequences, create sequences longer than a measure, or play chords. Korg DS-10 is great for making repetitive electronica. If that's what you're looking to do, you won't be disappointed.
Presentation - 8.0
Graphics - 5.0
Sound - 8.5
Gameplay - 7.5
Lasting Appeal - 8.0
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