# KORG Gadget 3 — Make Music

> Integrated music production suite with virtual instruments and effects. (iPhone/iPad app by KORG INC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-gadget-3/id791077159 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KORG INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363714046)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $39.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 2,913 App Store ratings · 516 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 1.9 GB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-01-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-gadget-3/id791077159/reviews.md

## What is KORG Gadget 3?

More Powerful Than Ever, Quickly Turn Your Ideas Into Music
KORG Gadget 3 - A Complete, Seamlessly Integrated Music Production Ecosystem


KORG Gadget has received numerous awards from around the world:
• Apple: "App Store Best of 2014" in Japan
• #1 in the Top Paid Music iPad App category*
• TECH AWARD 2015 "Best Music Production App"
• MusicTech's "Gear of the Year: Best App" Gold Award
• “Musikmesse international press award 2016” Mobile Music App
* USA, UK, Japan, Germany, France, Italy and much more!


KORG Gadget is the ideal all-in-one music production software and plug-in suite featuring over 40* small synthesizers/drum machines (“gadgets”), which can be freely combined to create music driven by a powerful yet intuitive user interface. The range of products includes the award-winning iOS version, a Mac version that includes all functions and plug-ins, and a plug-in version that can be used with your favorite DAW on Mac/PC. 

Now in its third generation, more powerful than ever, the workflow is now more intuitive and easier to use than ever before and there are plenty of new features and new gadgets. KORG Gadget 3 offers an expanded variety of even more features to quickly turn your ideas into music, including two new gadgets, five insert effects (IFX), a new genre select system, and AUv3 support. In addition, the user interface has been brushed up to make the Gadget Browser, IFX page, and Play page even more intuitive. KORG Gadget 3 is the perfect tool to quickly turn your ideas into music.


What's New in KORG Gadget 3
• Gadget Instrument Collection with a total over 6,000 sound programs
• New gadgets: Santa Ana (Guitar) and Sydney (Sampler)
• Improved user interface, making the workflow more intuitive than ever
• A genre select function that allows you to create songs from your favorite patterns
• 5 new IFX including an 8-Band EQ, Transient Shaper, Stereo Image, Auto Pumper, Pitch Shifter
• The Play page: easy arpeggiator use and chord entry
• A whole new sound browser that lets you select gadgets by the timbre you want
• AUv3 support on iOS, allowing gadgets to be used in other music apps like Garageband, Logic Pro


• A huge collection of over 40* gadget instruments
Overwhelming sound. Immersive, intuitive and powerful user interface. Unprecedented and innovative quality. KORG Gadget 3 is a collection of over 40* gadget instruments, including compact synthesizers, drum machines, samplers, and audio and MIDI utilities. It has sophisticated parameters that make it easy for you to get to the sound they want, so you can create your own sounds instantly. The new Sound Browser allows you to get to your favorite sounds in the quickest time possible. It is perfectly suited for dance music as well as rock, pop, jazz, and other music sounds and genres. 


• Get your songwriting ideas with Genre Select
The new "Genre Select" feature allows you to select your favorite genre and sound, and then start songwriting by freely combining patterns. 5 x 5 pads are all assigned with phrases created by gadgets, so you can start songwriting by freely combining your favorite patterns. You can start creating a song from a project in which each track's gadgets and scenes have been developed. Choose from the standard genre packs and enjoy a different approach to music production.


• Tons of sounds readily available with the New Browser
To make it easier than ever to find the desired gadget instrument, we have revised the Gadget Browser and added various functions. New features include displaying gadgets by instrument category, a Favourites function that allows you to group your favorite gadgets, and a search function that allows you to freely search for sounds in each gadget. Using the program search function, it is now possible to quickly and easily preview and search for the sound you wanted from a vast array of sounds.

* Some gadgets are available as in-app purchases (IAP) or by purchasing other KORG apps. 

More info at korg.com

## Key features

- Over 40 virtual instruments and drum machines
- New Santa Ana (Guitar) and Sydney (Sampler) gadgets
- 5 new insert effects (IFX)
- Intuitive user interface and workflow
- Genre select system for songwriting
- AUv3 support for iOS integration
- Extensive sound library with 6,000+ programs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $39.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bilbao | $9.99 | one-time |
| Abu Dhabi | $9.99 | one-time |
| Madrid | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gladstone | $14.99 | one-time |
| Kamata | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lisbon | $14.99 | one-time |
| Vancouver | $14.99 | one-time |
| Stockholm | $14.99 | one-time |
| Otorii | $14.99 | one-time |
| Santa Ana | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ebina | $14.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of KORG Gadget 3?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great for creating rave and dance music
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Powerful sound design capabilities
- 💡 Useful for live performance
- 👍 Excellent workflow for sketching ideas
- 🎨 Inspiring and creative sound palette

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Expensive with many in-app purchases
- 🔀 Randomized saved project order
- 🔍 Difficult to precisely control zoom and note editing
- 🔓 Issues with restoring purchased content

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Playback issues with latest update
- Imported samples limited to 5 seconds
- Bilbao sampler crashes when importing WAV files
- Gadget instruments not showing up in AUv3 lists

**Most requested features**

- Add more acoustic drum and bass sounds
- Implement MIDI out functionality
- Allow customizable scales and tunings
- Add a proper sampler with more advanced features
- Improve copy/paste and track management capabilities
- Implement a linear song mode for non-grid-based compositions
- Add more effects like halftime, sample degrader, etc.
- Allow using AUv3 effects within Gadget

## Recent user reviews (10 of 516)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-gadget-3/id791077159/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Easy Ableton integration

*2026-08-10, version 6.3.4*

I have all the Gadgets on my PC as VSTs, so when I open a Gadget project in Ableton it’s all there, automations and everything. This makes it super easy to start projects when the inspiration hits on my iPad, then fine tune them in Ableton. Total game changer!

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2026-08-10, version 6.3.4*

Korg Gadget 3 and Korg Module are the gold standard for musicians looking to create on iPad or iPhone.  The sound quality, the sample quality, the layout, the modules each unique design features, it is unparalleled.  A must for serious musicians.

### 5/5 — Changed my life

*2026-07-31, version 6.3.4*

I never thought that something could change my life so much. This application has gotten me through some of the hardest and most difficult times in my life. I never knew I was a musician, but now I’m making a song for my son. 10 years of learning piano…. Trying all different applications… this is the one that I will make this song with… thank you developers for creating something that I can go to when I have nowhere to turn… I find love inside of making music… I must sound crazy, but it’s true.. thank you

### 2/5 — 録画できない

*2026-07-29, version 6.3.4*

曲を録画して動画を見たら、音が低くなってガサガサした音が混ざったような音になった。

### 5/5 — The best mobile DAW ever

*2026-07-26, version 6.3.4*

It’s just the best software available for iOS. Along with the other Korg apps it fully featured. There’s no better just try.

### 5/5 — Korg has done it again!

*2026-07-22, version 6.3.4*

This is the most fun I’ve had creating Music!

### 5/5 — I love KORG

*2026-07-18, version 6.3.4*

KORG Gadget has given me wings as a musician. I have been using KORG synthesizers since the DS-10 for Nintendo DS, and I especially loved the M01D. KORG Gadget has the best of the old sounds and the most expected of modern sounds. The workflow is seamless, and, though it may not be considered a DAW, I find I can produce high quality tracks, for the most part self-mastered. The more I work with it the more appreciative I am of KORG and its software. I recommend this app for simplicity, capability, and powerful sound. It keeps up with the modern demand for high quality audio, and I swear by it. Thank you, KORG!

### 5/5 — パーフェクト

*2026-06-24, version 6.3.3*

これ一つで初心者でも思い通りに音楽が作れるようになっています。
たまに使う度ににUIが改善されていて、どんどん使いやすくなっているところもすごい。

### 5/5 — 最強マルチプラットフォームDAW

*2026-06-24, version 6.3.3*

シンセの歴史が詰まった凄いDAW。
Nintendo switchやMac、プレステ、VR、そして、このiOS版、子供から大人まで楽しく作曲が楽しめるのが素晴らしい。

### 1/5 — Update has caused memory error

*2026-06-11, version 6.3.3*

After the update I have lost all of my songs and projects, I am athlete devastated by this and I’ll probably stop using this app cause of this

## Frequently asked questions about KORG Gadget 3

### What is KORG Gadget 3?

KORG Gadget 3 is a comprehensive music production ecosystem that integrates over 40 virtual instruments and drum machines, called 'gadgets'. It provides a powerful yet intuitive interface for quickly turning musical ideas into finished tracks, suitable for various music genres.

### What are the key features of KORG Gadget 3?

Key features include a vast collection of over 40 virtual instruments and drum machines, new gadgets like Santa Ana (Guitar) and Sydney (Sampler), five new insert effects, an improved intuitive user interface, a genre select system for songwriting, and AUv3 support for iOS integration.

### How is KORG Gadget 3 monetized?

The application is available for free with in-app purchases. This means users can download and explore the core functionality, with additional gadgets, sounds, or features available for purchase within the app.

### What platforms is KORG Gadget 3 available on?

KORG Gadget 3 is available on iOS, Mac, and as a plug-in version for Mac/PC. The iOS version offers AUv3 support, allowing it to be used with other music apps like Garageband and Logic Pro.

### Who is KORG Gadget 3 designed for?

This app is designed for musicians, producers, and electronic music creators who want a versatile and powerful tool for composing and producing music. Its intuitive workflow makes it accessible for both beginners and experienced users across different music genres.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.3.4 — 2026-07-01

• The sound pack for KORG Module "Petrichor" is now supported. After Purchasing the KORG Module app, it will be available via the Fairbanks gadget.
• Fixed an issue where some programs were not shown in the Sound Browser.
• Fixed an issue where Tempo Sync did not function correctly for the IFX "Auto Pumper."
• Various other tweaks have been made to improve stability.

### 6.3.3 — 2026-05-26

• The sound pack for KORG Module "Noise Harmony" is now supported. After Purchasing the KORG Module app, it will be available via the Fairbanks gadget.
• Fixed an issue affecting some presets in the SantaAna gadget.
• Fixed an issue where IFX "Delay" parameters could change from their configured values.
• Fixed an issue where Tempo Sync in the IFX "Auto Pumper" would stop functioning.
• Various other tweaks have been made to improve stability.

### 6.3.2 — 2026-04-23

• Fixed an issue where programs from the KORG Module sound library “Pure Guitar Magic” were not displayed in the Glasgow gadget.
• Fixed tooltips display issues in AUv3 for the Stockholm gadget.
• Various other tweaks have been made to improve stability.

### 6.3.1 — 2026-04-16

• Fixed a crash issue when adjusting some parameters in the SantaAna gadget.
• Fixed an issue where some parameters were not displayed in the Sydney gadget.
• Various other tweaks have been made to improve stability.

### 6.3.0 — 2026-04-02

• The expansion sound library for KORG Module "Pure Guitar Magic" is now supported. After Purchasing the KORG Module app, it will be available via the Glasgow gadget.
• Various other tweaks have been made to improve stability.

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