More Korg DS-10 info than we can understand
by JC Fletcher 
{ Jul 26th 2008 at 12:00PM }
1UP's interview with Korg DS-10 producer Nobuyoshi Sano and Korg staff covers a lot of little details that we would never think to ask! For example, about linking up eight systems playing the thing and using one as a master. And about interfacing with other synthesizers.But the parts of it that are simple enough for non-synth users (and non-programmers) like us to parse sound pretty neat. Prospective DS DJ types will be pleased to hear that Korg has, uh, "designed a type of limiter circuit in DS-10's internal mixer" in order to boost the program's sound output beyond the normal quiet DS levels. It's really not as technical as we make it sound, but we can't help but get into "WHAT IS THIS CONTRAPTION" mode whenever we see a screenshot of Korg DS-10 in action.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Brendon @ Jul 26th 2008 1:00PM
This little item just keeps sounding better and better (so to speak)!
spudzzzz.57 @ Jul 26th 2008 1:42PM
Yes, I pre-ordered one and am anxiously awaiting delivery. word.
The sounds are actually like the analog synthesizers of the past.
Author X @ Jul 26th 2008 2:30PM
You claim not to be programmer-types, yet you use the word "parse" instead of "understand" or "comprehend"
JC Fletcher @ Jul 26th 2008 4:34PM
I'm a linguist.
NetOperator Wibby @ Jul 26th 2008 3:02PM
this is excellent. im anxiously awaiting this release as well.
spanky @ Jul 26th 2008 5:09PM
@Author X
Right, like no one ever used the word "parse" before the digital age.
raindog @ Jul 27th 2008 1:58AM
Amazed at how dumbed-down this *doesn't* look. I realize I'll have to order it online as with Electroplankton, but order it is what I'm gonna do. Can't wait to make irritating squeals and warbles in the doctor's office, at the DMV, and when my significant other is trying to watch things like "Beauty and the Geek".
spudzzzz.57 @ Jul 27th 2008 5:38AM
Word on the "dumbed down". It's about time something interesting comes out.
Electroplankton is very cool. I was trying to understand the O.M. that came with my game, printed in Japanese. (Now, please keep in mind that this is my 1st gaming system. I've been "busy" the last 30 years making cars)
There's one named "Rec-Rec" with fish swimming to the beat...I was trying to figure out how to make these silly fish "do their thing". I figured out how to make them swim slower by slowing the beat down and changed the beat pattern. So, I say a few words to myself out of frustration. Dang! There it goes, the fish are saying what I had just said. LMAO.
Have you looked on eBay? I found one for $54.00 shipped.
spudzzzz/garro
raindog @ Jul 27th 2008 2:16PM
Actually, I ordered Electroplankton as soon as it came out back in January 2006. Hard to believe now, but Wal-Mart was actually selling it back then.
staxnet @ Jul 29th 2008 1:50AM
My import arrived today. This application is awesome. I can't believe how full featured this program is and it is ton of fun to play around with. While I have played guitar for years, I have never really worked with electronic instruments or sequencers. I managed to figure out the basic software features, lay down some beats, add a decent bass line and a simple lead in about thirty minutes. I do wish I could read the Japanese manual, but the basic interface is fairly easy to learn on the fly. In my case, learning every feature will require the English manual, but those having more experience with electronic instruments should be able to get deep into this program in minutes. I think the Korg DS-10 is going to sell a lot of DS Lite machines.