KORG iMono/Poly 4+
Synthesizer / Keyboard
KORG INC.
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- £29.99
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
Reviving a classic KORG analog synthesizer.
The iconic 4VCO synthesizer, reborn on iOS.
The Mono/Poly analog synthesizer appeared in 1981 at the same time as the acclaimed Polysix. Not only was it a fat-sounding four-VCO monophonic synthesizer, it featured a revolutionary design that allowed it to also be used as a four-voice polyphonic synthesizer, which helped cement its legendary status.
The long-awaited “KORG iMono/Poly” iPad/iPhone app completely reproduces all features of the original Mono/Poly. Four VCOs and a rich array of modulation allow a wide range of detailed sound design. New functionality such as two multi-effects units and eight virtual patches are also provided. In addition, the seamless integration that you expect from KORG’s iOS apps will fit perfectly into your music making process. The Mono/Poly has been reborn for today’s world, bringing you a unique and legendary sound.
* Due to differences in CPU speed of iPads / iPhones, iPad 3rd gen/2/iPad mini/iPhone 4s are not supported, only iPad Air/iPhone 5s or later is recommended.
[ Features ]
• Deep 4VCO sound. A complete reproduction of the classic Mono/Poly
The Mono/Poly synthesizer featured four VCOs, a dedicated envelope generator for the VCF, and also sync and cross-modulation, earning it a reputation for its detailed sound-shaping potential and its distinctive character.
• Powerful virtual patches, and the latest presets to catch the scene
Eight virtual patches provide the ultimate expansion of the Mono/Poly’s distinctive sound-design potential. Two multi-effect units are also provided, allowing you to create complex and broad-ranging sounds with complete freedom.
• Quick access to all panels
Although iMono/Poly provides a vast number of parameters, it’s designed with a screen structure that provides quick and seamless access to all of them. With a single tap, you can rotate between the main synth & key assign screen and the virtual patch & effect screen. There’s no need to open individual screens for specific functions, or to move back and forth between them.
• Produce music in conjunction with KORG Gadget
iMono/Poly can be used in conjunction with “KORG Gadget,” the music production DAW app that has won numerous prizes within Japan and around the world. When you install both apps, iMono/Poly appears as the “Montpellier” gadget within KORG Gadget.
More info at korg.com
What’s New
Version 1.2.6
Improved iOS 15 support
Ratings and Reviews
Decent but not as good as the real thing
Still the best overall synth you can buy for Gadget, but having used the original hardware this summer….the sound just isn’t as good as the original, especially for basses. Korg should revisit this legendary synth with more attention to detail. Maybe it’s just the filter that needs updating (with a zero delay feedbcak filter).
Attention TechSupport!!
* UPDATE! Not tested the arpeg settings yet, but - Wahoo! can now see mono poly user programs in Gadget! It’s a tiny bit of a clunky way of doing by ‘Export’ but I’m not familiar with the internals of the app. I’m sure it will evolve to be a bit slicker. Great work team! Gone from 3* to 5* now. :)
As a child of the 80s - I still can’t quite believe all this sound power is on an iPad for such little money. Thank you Korg!
Original review > I LOVE the sound of this, and I think it’s the best sounding soft synth on my iPad HOWEVER - 2 big failings, I’ve found so far;
1) The patches sound different in Gadget. The Arpeggiator doesn’t seem to work as expected, for example. Also, they aren’t on the same patch numbers. Example Tuna Kan on iMono/Poly A089 - in Gadget it’s A090 and seems to have no clock signal. Even with the Gadget sequencer running, it does not sound the same.
2) You can’t see User Programmed sounds from iMono/Poly in Gadget - so this means you’re stuck with using stock sounds, or overwriting factory programs. What’s the point in having a User folder in Gadget Program bank if it can’t see the User programs you create in iMono/Poly. YES, there are loads of knobs to twiddle in Montpellier, but sometimes I’d like to program on the easy interface and then use those inside Gadget.
Both of these problems are somewhat dealbreakers for me. KORG - please take note and fix ASAP. Thank you. 5* review is pending .....
Developer Response ,
Hi, thanks for the review. I'll share your comment with the dev team. Best, KORG app team
Awesome synth
Very flexible, can be soft ambient, abstract noise to powerful 4 oscillator unison monster. It has an excellent effects section and it comes into its own with the virtual patch section where you have 8 slots to assign just about anything to anything else. Really great for sound design.
The only small disappointment is that it does not include the arpeggiator in Gadget and using Gadgets one does not cycle through the oscillators like the original hardware and standalone version.
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Information
- Provider
- KORG INC.
- Size
- 212.9 MB
- Category
- Music
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 9.3 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 9.3 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 9.3 or later.
- Languages
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English, Japanese
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2017-2019 KORG INC.
- Price
- £29.99
- In-App Purchases
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- Expansion Factory Pack £4.99