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Awesome interface
The interface is way better than the Legacy Collection version. It sounds nineties-cheesy, I admit, but you can coax some amazing sounds out of it if you're patient. Also, nineties-cheesy is coming back. Korg is absolutely nailing these apps and I hope they keep releasing more.JRJulius
Almost held out for iM1
After buying a PlugKey, I figured I might as well buy this synth, rather than wait it out for an iPhone port of iM1. All I can say, is that I haven't put it down since. The PlugKey finally came today and this is definitely one of my favorite experiences with a synth!
As others have stated, the filters are still lacking. They're okay for low-passing, but the resonant filter has a pretty weak character.
The things that would make this synth complete would be sample import and a better filter. Other than that, KORG really nailed it with this port!Show lessAarakelian
Good sounding emulation
Maybe I'm biased (I own an AD) but for me the Wavestation was one of the great synths of its time. This is a fine emulation- all the classic presets are there.
The editor seems fairly fluid- the wavestation is a complicated beast and the interface design uses the Ipad effectively to navigate between different layers. For example, I was able to figure out editing wavesequences fairly easily.
The filter adds a resonance button (not on the original) though when I modulate it, it sounds a bit grainy. Korg's Wavestation emulator for PC is a better bet if you want good filters- though given filters were never a focus on the original that's not such a big deal.
For better or worse, the Wavestation was one of those synths where you could dial up a preset, put your finger on a key at random, sit back and enjoy. You can do some deep synth programming on this though- just not in a conventional analog synth kind of way. While already rich enough on its own, it sounds awesome when layered with an analog or FM synth.Show lessAjostu
Musician
Phenomenal app, however, this initial release does not include the ability to set the global midi channel which is a must have for anyone using multiple apps controlled by midi. Hopeful this is just an oversight that can be corrected soon.Mrbiggr
Great App!
I'm glad Korg finally brought the Wavestation to ios. The sound is superb. My only gripe with the app is it's export feature. It doesn't export to Korg Legacy .fxb format. I own both and find it easier to edit sounds in iWavestation.
Please Korg implement this feature in an update. 5 stars when this happens.Show lessdharrell
Super deep Korg synth; great on iPhone!
Totally agree with the review written by "Classic Arcade Maniac" - iWavestation is a great iOS synth, in general, but the fact that it works so well on iPhone makes it particularly valuable. Korg's iM1 app is excellent - it's a huge library of sounds that is super accessible even to people with little knowledge of synths and sound design, but it is iPad only (except for the Gadget add-on). Fortunately, iWavestation can cover a lot of the same sounds with its massive library of patches. Integrates nicely into the ever expanding Korg Gadget universe, as well. Korg synths aren't dirt cheap, but they're well worth the price.Show lessHouseOfHomuth
I feel ripped off
App feels incomplete and the interface counterintuitive
Please allow an option to upscale the keyboard
Make tutorial videos of the manual and how to make basic beats
also is there an option for Inter App Audio so I can link up with my favorite apps?
If my experience changes I'll update my review
Overall this app has potentialShow lessManny said
Classic and superb
A classic favourite synth of mine after owning the real one this ones fantastic and very portable being on the ipad. Get it, you wont be disappointed.I'm TNT
A drain hole, compared to Oddyssei!
Bought after listening to all of the fanboy rumours. The kids who wanted the expensive original, and were overjoyed at the prospect of this 'bargain'. Yet, this is the least creative output of Korg, of late. Korg are moving forward. But, this is simply an homage to low res samples, and waveforms that lack soul. Unless you're writing a pilot for a synthetic drama, popularised by plebiscites, in an era of poor fashion(?) 🤔Show lessmaN Oeuvre
Pluses and minuses, but mostly good
Pluses:
• This came out with Gadget support on day one.
• This iOS version has a much more visual GUI compared to the desktop AU/VST version. It's vastly better to program than the original hardware.
• Randomize feature is excellent and should be in EVERY synth EVERYWHERE.
• Compatible with Legacy Collection and original hardware.
• Classic sounds (anyone complaining about the "dated" sounds should have known better and NOT bought the synth if they didn't want sounds from the late 80s from a classic digital synth).
Minuses:
• No IAA transport controls. This is a problem with ALL of Korg's apps.
• Fiddly controls. This is a problem with ALL of Korg's apps, especially Gadget.
• No data exchange via email.
• Data exchange requires being tethered to a computer with iTunes.
• Randomize feature does not use waveforms from the expansion cards.
• Duplicate patches in cards. I realize this might be because the real hardware cards had duplicates (and shame on them), but when you BUY IAPs of extra cards and find they include duplicates, it tells me that Korg should've made them free instead of repeating the mistake (of selling duplicates on cards) in today's era of IAP sales.Show lessdysamoria
