# KORG iKaossilator — Make your beat with one finger

> Intuitive music creation app with X-Y pad, 150 sounds, and loop sequencer. (iPhone/iPad app by KORG INC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-ikaossilator/id452559831 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KORG INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363714046)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $19.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,213 App Store ratings · 377 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 68 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 23 more
- Released: 2011-10-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-ikaossilator/id452559831/reviews.md

## What is KORG iKaossilator?

The inspiringly creative Kaossilator comes to iPhone!

Korg has revolutionized the musical instrument world with their dynamic line of Kaoss products, using an intuitive X-Y pad to provide expressive musical control. The palm-sized KAOSSILATOR synthesizer placed modern music-making in the hands of thousands of musicians and non-musicians alike. Now that same excitement has been captured in the iKaossilator app for iPhone!

[Highlights]
● Play sounds by simply stroking, tapping, or rubbing the screen with your finger
● Bold Visual Effects move along with your performance and add excitement
● 150 diverse built-in sounds cover any style of dance music
● Scale/Key settings allow anyone to perform with musical precision
● Easily create tracks with the loop sequencer using up to five parts
● Control loops in real time for DJ-Style live performances
● Audio Export records and saves your performance, just as you heard it
● SoundCloud allows users to share and remix loops with other users worldwide
● WIST capability allows wireless sync-start with other music apps
● AudioCopy/AudioPaste Support
● Audio Loop Import
● Seamless operation in tandem with the Kaossilator 2

■ Perform Using A Single Finger
iKaossilator uses the unique X-Y interface made famous by Korg’s entire Kaoss Line, including the original hand-held KAOSSILATOR. Create melodies and phrases simply by stroking, tapping, or rubbing the touch screen with your finger; no musical knowledge is required.

■ Bright, Colorful Visual Effects
iKaossilator is also focused on its graphic design, which shows up beautifully on the iPhone's high-quality display. The visual effects on the iPhone's display move along with your performance and add excitement. These bold, colorful graphics provide an exciting performance experience.

■ 150 Diverse Sounds Covering Many Musical Styles
Use the 150 built-in sounds to perform and produce a broad range of dance music styles including hip-hop, house, techno, dubstep, nu-disco, and electro. Enjoy the synth leads and synth bass sounds you expect from a synthesizer. The drum sounds let you play and manipulate various patterns simply by moving your finger.

■ Loop Sequencer
The built-in loop sequencer lets you layer up to five musical parts. To create a track, simply assign a loop such as synth, bass, chords, sound effects, or drums to each part. Fifty loops created by professional musicians are built-in to help you get started quickly. In addition to its track-making capabilities, this loop sequencer is also a great feature for live performance. The Mix Play feature makes it easy to enjoy live remixing; you can switch seamlessly to another loop or extract a specific part from another loop while the playback continues.

■ Audio Export
You can record your performance in real time, or export a completed loop as an audio file. By sending your creations to a Mac or PC via iTunes, you can share them with your friends or use them in a full-fledged music production. You can also upload them directly to SoundCloud.

■ Share Loops on SoundCloud
n online audio platform that's very popular among musical creators. The loops you create can be uploaded directly to SoundCloud from within the app. If you attach the loop data, it will be shared to other users' loop lists. Users worldwide will be exposed to new loops they've never heard, and can combine them with their own loops to create remixes. It's a new way of enjoying music by and unleashing your iKaossilator’s potential throughout the world.
∗ When using SoundCloud, you must observe SoundCloud Ltd.'s terms of use, such as the prohibition on uploading songs whose copyright is the property of a third party.

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## Key features

- Intuitive X-Y pad for sound control
- 150 diverse built-in sounds
- Loop sequencer for up to five parts
- Real-time loop control for live performance
- Audio export and SoundCloud sharing
- Visual effects synchronized with performance

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $19.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EDM Sound Set | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of KORG iKaossilator?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Great sounds and features
- 🎨 Versatile and creative
- 🎉 Lots of fun to play with
- 💻 Works well on both iPhone and iPad

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔇 Limited sound library
- 🔒 No ability to import own samples
- 🔊 No individual volume control for instruments
- 🔍 Difficult to precisely hit notes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to export to Ableton
- Shared tracks not loading properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Dropbox integration not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Add more sound packs and expansion options
- Implement MIDI sync and export capabilities
- Include a grid view for more precise note input
- Allow individual volume control for each instrument
- Add an arpeggiator feature

## Recent user reviews (10 of 377)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korg-ikaossilator/id452559831/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The best app ever

*2026-07-13, version 3.1.7*

I’ve had this app for close to 10 years and It has solved so many problems for me. Sometimes I perform with just this app, sometimes I use it to handle my ADHD, and sometimes it’s just nice to be able to make some music spontaneously.

### 5/5 — Best music app ever

*2026-07-03, version 3.1.7*

It’s good and all But it gets no updates

### 5/5 — Tastes Great. Less Filling

*2026-07-03, version 3.1.7*

Huh. Wish I could record my voice into this. It’s still amazing without my voice.

### 1/5 — Gate arp please. Will change review.

*2026-05-19, version 3.1.7*

I own four versions of the hardware. A Kaossilator, a Kaossilator 2, a Kaoss pad, and the new NTS1 Kaoss. All of the Kaossilators have a gate Arp -except this app  -which I have owned since day one and I have contacted Korg at least 15 times regarding this and have updated my review many times. Why can’t they add one? Why is it so hard? Make it an in app purchase and I will buy it. Don’t get me wrong- Kaossilators are all touch screen so it isn’t a huge leap for a touch device and they pulled it off well except for the arp. They even allowed the option of turning of the flashing lights as requested by many users they never listened when users asked for an arp. Gate arp! The 13 th year in a row I have requested.... please!! I did pay full price for this app when it came out, which was quite a bit to pay for an app that many years ago. Come on Korg don’t abandon this app… it still was in the top 200 so people are using it and I paid 20 bucks for this app in the mid 2000s.  Actually, it was one of the most expensive apps back then and I own every single app you guys make +15 pieces of your hardware. Add some more sounds in an in app purchase and a gate Arp please

### 1/5 — Gate arp please. Will change review.

*2026-01-28, version 3.1.7*

I own four versions of the hardware. A Kaossilator, a Kaossilator 2, a Kaoss pad, and the new NTS1 Kaoss. All of the Kaossilators have a gate Arp -except this app  -which I have owned since day one and I have contacted Korg at least 15 times regarding this and have updated my review many times. Why can’t they add one? Why is it so hard? Make it an in app purchase and I will buy it. Don’t get me wrong- Kaossilators are all touch screen so it isn’t a huge leap for a touch device and they pulled it off well except for the arp. They even allowed the option of turning of the flashing lights as requested by many users they never listened when users asked for an arp. Gate arp! The 13 th year in a row I have requested.... please!! I did pay full price for this app when it came out, which was quite a bit to pay for an app that many years ago. Come on Korg don’t abandon this app… it’s only back in the top 100 because it is on sale and it still has not even had an update in three years!!  it isn’t like you have to rewrite the entire app just put and arp in it!!!  NOT COMPATIBLE WITH iOS 26!!!!!!!!!

### 3/5 — No mixer?

*2026-01-26, version 3.1.7*

See, that’s a complaint I totally agree with. Otherwise, for free (?) it’s pretty good.

### 5/5 — Une mise à jour pour 2026

*2026-01-23*

pouvez vous nous créer des nouveaux sons ou donner la possibilité de construire nos idées SVP

**Developer response:** Hello.
Thank you for your message.
We will share your feedback with the developer team.
Please enjoy the iKaossilator.
Best regards,
KORG App Team

### 4/5 — WARNING: THIS APP WILL SPOIL YOU!

*2025-12-03, version 3.1.7*

Update: 
Recent updates have made it so that there is very little contrast between the way an instrument knob appears when muted and when not muted when the instrument is not selected.  The colors just do not contrast enough like they used to.  This makes it difficult to see, at a glance, which tracks are muted or not.  Very annoying.


This is the best music sequencer of all time. Period. The included sounds may not be everyone's cup of tea but you will not find a better sequencing workflow anywhere else.  You will have so much fun making songs, you will wonder why people think music is difficult.  You will try (and fail) to replicate this fun in other music making apps and then come right back to this. There is nothing, NOTHING, more intuitive, more fluid, and more fun for jamming out and putting songs together via software.  You've been warned!

### 1/5 — worst support & marketing i've ever seen!!!

*2025-11-27, version 3.1.7*

are there children making these appstore offerings?  not even one musical app with a media demo!! are you people DAFT!!  you all are NEVER going to sell a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g without a demo reel, a free trial, or SOMETHING!!!!  do you all think people just going to risk & throw away $40/$50/$60 without HEARING something?... then you are dumber than the moron who posted these apps!

### 5/5 — It’s time…

*2025-11-18, version 3.1.7*

… time for an update!

## Frequently asked questions about KORG iKaossilator

### What is KORG iKaossilator?

KORG iKaossilator is a mobile application that allows users to create music using an intuitive touch interface. It features an X-Y pad for expressive control, a wide range of built-in sounds, and a loop sequencer for layering musical parts.

### How do I play sounds in KORG iKaossilator?

You can play sounds by simply stroking, tapping, or rubbing the touch screen with your finger. The app's X-Y pad interface makes it easy to create melodies and phrases without prior musical knowledge.

### What are the key features of KORG iKaossilator?

Key features include an intuitive X-Y pad, 150 diverse built-in sounds for various dance music styles, a loop sequencer for creating tracks with up to five parts, real-time loop control for live performances, and audio export functionality.

### Is KORG iKaossilator free to use?

The application is available for free with in-app purchases. This means you can download and use the basic features without cost, with options to purchase additional content or features.

### Can I share my music created with KORG iKaossilator?

Yes, you can export your performances as audio files and share them via iTunes. Additionally, the app supports SoundCloud integration, allowing you to share and remix loops with other users worldwide.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.7 — 2020-11-01

Improved iOS 14 compatibility

### 3.1.6 — 2019-09-25

• Now supports iOS13.
• Other improvements and bug-fixes.

### 3.1.5 — 2019-05-14

Several small improvements and bug-fixes.

### 3.1.4 — 2019-04-12

- Add an option to show a note grid, so that you can play the instrument more precisely. I'm sorry to keep you waiting until now!
- Removed WIST. Thank you for supporting our technology until now.

### 3.1.3 — 2017-10-19

• Fixed a problem that sharing function did not work properly.
• Fixed a problem that dropbox export did not work properly.
• Other improvements have been made to enhance stability.

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