# KORG Gadget 2 Le — user reviews > 131 indexed App Store user reviews of KORG Gadget 2 Le by KORG INC., rated 4.40/5 from 333 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-gadget-2-le/id1092332319/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-gadget-2-le/id1092332319.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 248 · 4★ 38 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 10 · 1★ 22 ## What do users think of KORG Gadget 2 Le? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface - 🎵 High-quality sounds and synthesis - 🚀 Portable music production on-the-go - 🎹 Good MIDI controller compatibility - 💡 Powerful features for a mobile app - 🎨 Visually well-designed - ⚡ Quick workflow for sketching ideas **Cons** - 💰 Aggressive paywall and monetization strategy - 🔋 Significant battery drain - 📤 No export functionality in free version - 🐛 Crashes and stability issues - ❌ Limited gadgets in free/lite version - 🔌 Poor MIDI keyboard compatibility - 📱 Portrait-only orientation - 🚫 No inter-app audio support - 💾 Data loss when switching devices - ⚠️ Confusing upgrade path from LE to full **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes on app launch or during playback - Pitch and warp control settings reset unexpectedly - Files disappearing after device transfer - Static noise in free version - Korg MIDI keyboard volume drops significantly - Bluetooth connectivity issues with Korg nano controllers - App continues running in background despite settings - Gadgets lost after iOS reinstall - Cannot export LE projects to full version - VoiceOver compatibility issues with unlabeled buttons **Most requested features** - Export functionality in free version - Audio Unit V3 (AUv3) support - Inter-app audio (IAA) and Audiobus support - Standard piano keyboard interface - Copy and paste functionality - Sampler gadget with actual sampling capability - Audio track recording with editing - Individual gadget purchases instead of full package - Landscape orientation support - Migration tool for upgrading from LE to full version - Recording countdown before playback - Split track functionality - Electribe series gadgets - Darwin gadget on iOS (currently iPad only) - Better VoiceOver accessibility support ## Newest reviews (12 of 131) ### 4/5 — Pretty good! *2026-06-23* I love this app and I use it all the time, awesome 🙏 **Developer response:** Hello, thank you for the review. We are glad to know and we hope KORG Gadget brings lots of inspiration to your music! Best regards, KORG App Team ### 3/5 — KORG GadgetをiPhoneで使って感じた4つの強烈なストレス *2026-03-05* 「iPhoneでサクサク作曲したい」と思ってKORG Gadget 2 Leを触ってみたのですが、正直なところ操作性の面でかなり苦戦しました。 音源の良さやプロレベルの作り込みができる点は素晴らしいのですが、「直感的に打ち込む」というスマホDAWとして最も重要な部分で、いくつもの仕様の罠が仕掛けられていました。 実際に使ってみて「これはちょっとどうなの？」と感じた4つの問題点をシェアします。 1. グリッドとスナップが別設定になっている罠 一番最初に引っかかったのがこれです。 普通のDAWなら「1/16にグリッドを設定」すれば、音符も勝手にそこへ吸い付いて（スナップして）くれますよね。しかしGadgetの場合、グリッドの表示（Functionメニュー）と、スナップ機能（Qボタン）が完全に別のスイッチになっています。 QボタンをONにし忘れると、グリッドが見えているのに中途半端な位置に音符が置かれてしまい、「なんでズレるの!?」と混乱すること必至です。クオンタイズは録音用だと思っている方はこの罠にハマります。 2. 音符を伸ばすときに指定のスナップが効かない さらに厄介なのが音符の長さ調整です。 グリッドを1/16に設定してQボタンをONにしているのに、ドラッグして長さを変えようとすると、なぜかほぼフリードラッグ状態になってしまいます。（初期入力時でも後調整でも同じ） 音価を決める際はいちいち1/64くらい？で調整することを強いられます。時間の無駄であり本当にうざいです。 なんだろう……特に初期入力時にも音価を細かく指定できるようになってるのが、バカバカしくてたまりません。製作者は天才で最初から64分音符レベルで音価を想像できているのかもしれませんが、一般人はそうではないのです。 3. スマホの基本「長押しで詳細メニュー表示」が通じない iOSアプリなら「不要なものは長押しやスワイプでメニューを出して消す」のが常識ですが、Gadgetにはそれができません。 ノートを複数消したい。こんな時どうしますか。まとめて選択は長押しして斜めに引っ張ればできそう→無理です。初手長押しは音価入力用なので不可能です。ちゃんと選択モードに切り替えましょう。 選択できました。じゃあ、選択範囲かノートを長押しすればメニューが出てきて削除→できません。わざわざ「画面角のFunctionボタンを押す →選択」という工程を強いられます。直感的な操作からは程遠い設計です。この部分はスマホアプリであることを失念していたのかもしれません。 4. 途中再生の判定が「3mm」しかない Gadgetでは、ピアノロール上部にある極小の小節番号を「ダブルタップ」する必要があります。iPhone17の画面サイズだと、このタップ領域は実質縦3mm程度しかありません。 誤タップが起きやすく、確認作業のリズムが崩れます。ずれて下の方をタップするとピアノロールにノートが入力されてしまいダルいです。 そもそもよく使う再生ボタンを含め全てのボタンが小さいです。 まとめ：音色や機能は本当に素晴らしいのですが、iPhoneの縦画面で「頭の中のメロディをサクサク打ち込みたい」という用途であれば、Medlyなどの最初からスマホ操作に最適化されたアプリを選んだ方が、圧倒的にストレスなく作曲に集中できると感じました。 操作感良くしてもらっていいですかね……。 ### 2/5 — Velocity suxxx *2025-08-19* Как настраивать Velocity? Они все в кучу сбиты, если пишешь ударные. Не выбрать нужный семпл. В связи с этим, считаю, что эта программа не функциональна. Есть моментики как использовать, но в целом это очень слабый продукт по юзабилити. **Developer response:** Hello. Thank you for your review. If you wish to discuss this matter or report it as feedback, we strongly recommend you to use our dedicated support channel: https://support.korguser.net/hc/en-us/requests/new Our team will be glad to take your request. Best regards, KORG App Team ### 2/5 — not working well with the Korg MIDI keyboard *2025-02-27* When connected to the "Korg Microkey Air" MIDI keyboard, the output sound is much reduced. Why is that? The on-screen keyboard is at normal sound level but when connected to the Korg keyboard the sound level drops to very low. Can this be fixed? ------- thanks, 🧒🏼👧🏼👧🏼 **Developer response:** Hello. Thank you for contacting us. Could you please send this issue in our support channel? https://support.korguser.net/hc/en-us/requests/new There our team will be able to communicate quickly and directly with you to check the matter. Thank you very much in advance! Best regards, KORG App Team ### 4/5 — Great but… *2025-01-18* Great little app for sketching ideas out on the go. The “gadgets” are limited, but enough to get you started. My main concern is when you start a new project, it never asks you if you want to overwrite a previous one with the same name. I’ve found myself doing this three times already, so I have to go through all my saved files and be certain I’m not using the same name next time. Pretty annoying when other apps don’t behave this way. **Developer response:** Hello. Thank you for your review. We are glad to know you enjoy the KORG Gadget and we will share your feedback about saving and overwriting warning with the developer team. Best regards, KORG App Team ### 3/5 — AUMアプリに入らない。 *2024-05-12* このアプリそのものはとても良いのですが他社になりますがAUM audio mixerに入らないです。 gadget2とかなら入るんでしょうか？ やり方があるなら教えて下さい。 **Developer response:** ご利用いただきありがとうございます。 KORG Gadget 2 Leは、使えるガジェットやトラック数などに制限があります。 そのためAUv3、audiobus、Inter-App Audioには対応しておりません。お使いいただける機能につきましては、KORG Gadget シリーズの比較表をご確認ください。 何卒よろしくお願い申し上げます。 コルグアプリチームhttps://www.korg.com/jp/products/software/korg_gadget/specifications.php ### 4/5 — Warp control and moving pitch levels reset bug *2024-02-28* I saved and went back and the pitch was default so was warp and they weren’t moving anymore. I did it again and they were fine. I did this earlier after working for a good 20 minutes on making a voice level and everything reset after creating another scene. Noticed this error 3 times since the update Please fix this **Developer response:** Hello, thank you for your message. We are sorry, but could you please send us a message in the support channel? In this way you will be in touch directly with our team so they will investigate the problem: https://support.korguser.net/hc/en-us/requests/new You also will be able to send screenshots and perhaps even the project file if necessary. Best regards, KORG App Team ### 4/5 — Gadget *2023-12-24* It’s a great app but I wish Darwin was on here that’s my favorite but it’s only available on iPad ### 2/5 — All These Ads Are Lies *2023-09-21* They Never Show Anything From The Ads They Try Let You Pay **Developer response:** Hello, Thank you for your message. Please allow us to confirm it: - KORG *Gadget 2 Le*: This is a free, but limited version of the app with just a few gadget options. - KORG *Gadget 2*: The paid version of the app offers a much broader selection of gadgets right from the start, as well as additional gadgets available for purchase. We hope this clears up any confusion, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions: https://support.korguser.net/hc/en-us/requests/new Best regards, KORG App Team ### 4/5 — Excellent *2023-04-24* I just wish I didn't have to pause the play-head to switch which track is armed for recording. Makes a live techno performance out of the question. Excellent features, easy to use, super fun to create music on the fly! quicker than most DAW's. ### 2/5 — No export *2023-01-13* Fun to play with and has some good sounds, but there is no way to bring any audio out of this app without paying a bunch of money. I’ll pay to upgrade once an app has proven useful in a workflow, but this can’t prove anything. Next, ### 3/5 — Doesn’t really have simple features *2022-12-28* Has cool sounds but lacks a bunch of simple stuff. Since I don’t know much about it, but what I seen doesn’t have split. I couldn’t copy a 1 bar melody and paste it on the 2nd bar but instead let me copy when I’m out piano roll only to paste it over my other track. Lacks a lot stuff. Roland’s ZENBEATS is way better and cheaper ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Files Went Missing *2026-02-28* I made some hard beats back in 2022. Made a new track last year in 2025 all files were present in Atlanta. Moved to Los Angeles, downloaded the app today ready to listen to my creativity nothing is there. **Developer response:** Hello. Could you please contact our support channel? https://support.korguser.net/hc/en-us/requests/new Our team is looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards, KORG App Team ### 1/5 — Kein Import von der Switch *2025-12-20* Nun habe ich mir Korg Gadget für meine Nintendo Switch gekauft, im Manual steht, mit dieser App kann man über QR-Code die Songs von dort auslesen. Stimmt nicht, dafür muss man eine extra App kaufen. Das heißt, ich habe keine vernünftige Möglichkeit die Switch Songs z.B. in Videos einzubauen. Wieder mal Lehrgeld bezahlt, werde Korg in Zukunft meiden wie die Pest… ### 1/5 — Caught me again *2024-10-08* Another app that I downloaded and the first thing I try I get the “upgrade to full version to get this”. I have a very nice Korg MicroArranger and that meets my needs. I don’t know why we keep falling for these scams. Get a hardware synth and have done with it. I have a Tyros 5, a mininova, an MX49 and the said Korg. I won’t download any more of these so-called synth apps. **Developer response:** Hello. We are sad and sorry to hear such harsh words in this review. We offer the KORG Gadget LE as a free way to understand and try its music production workflow. For that, there is a basic set of 2 versatile gadgets: London is a drum machine and Marseille is a PCM synth with many varied sounds. That is the proposition of the KORG Gadget LE and we are sorry you were disappointed. However, we are glad to know you are happy with the hardware synths you paid for, and wish you all the best in your music journey. Best regards, KORG App Team ### 1/5 — Runs your battery down in background *2024-06-30* I had this app for a few days and my phone started dying in the middle of the day. The battery settings app showed this app, which was not even being used accounted for 41% of my total battery drain. I deleted it **Developer response:** Hello. Thank you for your message. The option "Run in Background" is meant to those who need KORG Gadget running non-stop, even when other apps are open. However, it is possible to disable "Run in background" inside Settings.app -> Gadget. If you need further assistance, our team will be glad to help at our support channel: https://support.korguser.net/hc/en-us/requests/new Best regards, KORG App Team ### 1/5 — Clunky interface, no inter audio app *2024-02-11* So frustrating there is no apparent way to export creations and it is not recognized as an inter audio app. Basically useless. ### 1/5 — 操作性が悪い *2023-10-13* 携帯電話の端末では使いにくいすぎる。誤タップが発生しすぎ。音符の長さを変えるのがどこをどうやればいいかわからないし、画面の拡大もできないし。ガレージバンドの足元にも及ばないレベル。 ### 1/5 — вылетает *2023-10-13* стала вылетать, причины неизвестны, до этого работала, походу вырубили и забросили. **Developer response:** Hello. If you facing problems with your app, please contact us via the support channel so we can provide assistance: https://support.korguser.net/hc/en-us/requests/new Please remember to include more details about the problem and the device you're using. Best regards, KORG App Team ### 1/5 — Geht nicht *2023-04-13* Einen Stern nur da ich mein Korg nicht mit der Software und der App verbinden kann kann mir jemand helfen? ### 1/5 — Au3 *2022-07-05* Não possui AU3 ### 1/5 — Money grabbers *2022-03-28* So i have this on switch. I have made countless songs on there but the switch isnt as portable as the phone. The ONLY way to export the files on switch is to export it to the FULL VERSION on ios. So pretty much these money grabbers want you to pay for the same thing TWICE just to export a file. They could let me export on the free version? Why can’t i? Whats the logic or reason? There could be many ways to do this and get around this WITHOUT the use of IOS, a simple save MP3 to the SD card would work? Or even have a autogenerated email service where you put your email in and it sends the bounced down MP3 file to the email you put in… many ways around this, but no they decided the best way was through a pay wall. Scummy business tactics. I was considering buying the full version on ios anyway for my ipad but purely based on principle alone i wont until they change it, dont give them your money, they won’t do anything good with it. How can I recommend this to a friend? I can’t because there are many other alternatives that are just as good and don’t require a pay wall to export. Bad business strategies, you treat your buyers well and you will get more. They are your livelihood. Idiots. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — 216.8MB LOADED GADGET LE DATA *2026-01-29* MAKE MUSIC ### 5/5 — 24 HOUR 16 Photos *2025-08-05* Enough **Developer response:** Hello. Thank you for the review, but we do not understand it. We hope you are enjoying KORG Gadget. Best regards, KORG App Team ### 5/5 — Vcs estão DOIDOS *2024-04-17* Depois da update, o meu ainda funciona normal, não sei pq O único problema é que no meu antigo celular ele drenava demais a bateria. Mas muito bom! Continuem atualizando! **Developer response:** Hello. Thank you for your message. We hope you enjoy the KORG Gadget a lot! Atenciosamente, KORG App Team ### 5/5 — SPIDER MAN GAME 100% PLAYSTATION COMPETITION *2024-03-16, version 2.1.0* SAFARI ### 5/5 — Very inspiring! *2023-11-12* It is free and very easy to use. I hope KORG add more free Gadgets in the future. Thank you for it, KORG! **Developer response:** Hello, we're glad you're enjoying the KORG Gadget Le. All the best, KORG App Team ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2023-06-10, version 2.1.0* This app is so cool ### 5/5 — Gg *2022-12-25* Hah ### 5/5 — Wow *2022-12-09* Are used to play this full version 10 years ago Version 10 years ago are used to play this full version 10 years ago ### 5/5 — Intuitive and.great for live performance, *2022-11-10* Excellent tool. I have been using this (free version) now for two months to see if it met my needs for live performance. It has indeed. I wanted to wait for a Korg sale to go pro but I find myself using this as one of my primary tools for live performance so… ### 5/5 — Супер приложение *2022-09-26* Это KORG и этим всё сказано! Достойно!!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-17.*