Comparison

Widi Plus vs KORG iWAVESTATION

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Widi Plus

Features
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Widi Plus is dedicated to the Bluetooth MIDI dongle Widi Bud from CME. Widi Bud is a Bluetooth low energy MIDI USB adapter, it provides Bluetooth MIDI functionality to any Mac which is not equipped with Bluetooth Low Energy, or to any Mac with MacOS previous than Yosemite. FEATURES - Check for new Widi Bud firmware - Choose any Bluetooth MIDI device to connect to - Rename any Bluetooth MIDI device - Choose which Bluetooth MIDI device Widi Bud will automatically connect to REQUIREMENTS - Widi Bud Bluetooth MIDI dongle from CME Do not hesitate to contact us if you find any problem on this app CME team

About

KORG iWAVESTATION

This app recreates a legendary 1990s synthesizer, offering time-varying timbre creation and advanced vector synthesis. Experience its unique sound-shaping potential with a renewed graphic interface and touch-based operation for iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Faithful reproduction of original WAVESTATION sound
  • Graphical wave sequence view with touch control
  • 1,500 sounds, 700+ waveforms, 55 effects
  • Powerful random sequence engine
  • AUv3 support for Logic Pro and GarageBand
  • Integration with KORG Gadget DAW
Features
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Creating sounds with time-varying timbre, on your mobile device. KORG iWAVESTATION - A wave sequence synthesizer for iOS. The WAVESTATION synthesizer went on sale in 1990. This instrument featured an advanced vector synthesis system which created new sounds by combining and connecting multiple waveforms; it provided a mix/morphing function that let you use a joystick to change the balance of four oscillators, and a distinctive wave sequence function that allowed you to place waveforms in a desired sequence to create sequence patterns. To this day, it continues to be considered a legendary and still-unique instrument. Now in 2016, the WAVESTATION has been reborn as "KORG iWAVESTATION," an app for iPad/iPhone. In addition to completely reproducing the programs, it also features a renewed design that lets everyone experience the stupendous sound-shaping potential of the WAVESTATION. It features touch-based operation that's distinctive of iOS, in conjunction with a new graphic interface that allows you to visualize and edit the time-varying timbral changes that are distinctive of the WAVESTATION. [ Features ] - A faithful reproduction of the original WAVESTATION sound: In addition to providing the sounds from all PCM memories of the WAVESTATION, the new iWAVESTATION also reproduces in software every detail of the parameters, based on an analysis of the original hardware circuit diagram. - A new wave sequence view that can be graphically controlled: The iWAVESTATION, we advance another step with a graphical user interface that takes advantage of the touch operations that are a characteristic of iOS. Even more than ever, we've updated the screen design with an emphasis on creating sequences. - 1,500 sounds, more than 700 waveforms, 55 effects, and a powerful random sequence engine: This new instrument includes a stupendous number of presets and waveforms, covering all models of the series. iWAVESTATION also provides a new random sequence function which will give you different perspectives to inspire new sounds. - Use with KORG Gadget and AUv3 for song production: iWAVESTATION can be used in conjunction with the "KORG Gadget" music production DAW app that has won numerous awards around the world. If both apps are installed, it can be used as the "Milpitas" gadget inside the KORG Gadget app. And also supports AUv3, so it can also be used as a sound module for Logic Pro and GarageBand. With a convenient and richly varied set of sounds, iWAVESTATION can be the foundation for either of these music production environments. More info at korg.com

Screenshots

KORG iWAVESTATION4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Widi Plus at Free against KORG iWAVESTATION's $29.99. Widi Plus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). KORG iWAVESTATION's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Widi Plus is free to download; KORG iWAVESTATION costs $29.99 up front. KORG iWAVESTATION sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Widi Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Widi Plus versus KORG iWAVESTATION: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidi PlusKORG iWAVESTATION
PriceFree — better$29.99
Rating—4.2 (134 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—69.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—134 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCME PTE. LTD.KORG INC.

Bugs and requests

Widi Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

KORG iWAVESTATION

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when saving user presets
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add AUv3 support
  • Improve preset management and browsing
  • Enhance MIDI functionality (channel selection, more CCs)
  • Expand filter options (high-pass, band-pass)

In-app purchases

None

Widi Plus

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

KORG iWAVESTATION

One-time1
  • Expansion Card Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Widi Plus free?
Widi Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KORG iWAVESTATION free?
KORG iWAVESTATION costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Widi Plus or KORG iWAVESTATION have ads?
Neither Widi Plus nor KORG iWAVESTATION shows ads.

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