Comparison

KORG iWAVESTATION vs iMPC Pro 2

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

Head to head
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

About

iMPC Pro 2

This app is a comprehensive music creation tool that combines a powerful sampler and beatmaker with advanced features for vocal tracks and Audio Units integration. It allows for real-time audio manipulation, flexible song sequencing, and offers a vast library of sound kits and packs to enhance your productions.

Highlights
  • Audio track recording and real-time manipulation
  • Audio Units instrument integration
  • Advanced song sequencing and mixing
  • Extensive sound kits and free sound packs
  • Multi-touch audio clip editing
  • Tutorial series for music production
Features
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iMPC Pro 2 fuses innovative song creation with the iconic MPC workflow. iMPC Pro gave us a powerful sampler and beatmaker, and now iMPC Pro 2 has evolved into a full fledged song creation tool with the addition of vocal tracks, Audio Units integration, a sleek new design and tons of new features! AUDIO TRACKS: Within the audio tracks, you can time warp, pitch shift, and rearrange your audio clips in real time. The sophistication of real time manipulation is captured in a simple workflow and sleek interface. You can choose from multiple input sources to record, including external mic channels, hardware audio interfaces, and IAA. Import existing projects from iMPC Pro and add your vocal tracks easily. AUDIO UNIT TRACKS: You can now load any Audio Units instrument into an Audio Unit Track! Control your AU instrument with a classic piano keyboard interface and an iMPC interface with note variation, Flux Link, Note Repeat, 16 Levels, and more. The app also features an improvement to the workflow for song creation. Song sequencing is faster, more powerful, and more flexible, so you have complete creative control. 100% NEW SOUND KIT AND MORE: Designed exclusively for iMPC Pro 2, these kits cover some of the most iconic and cutting-edge beat genres available, from producers including ADSR, Rawcutz, SampleTools by Cr2, Niche Audio, and Sample Magic. Each kit includes 16 Hi Quality samples featuring sounds from 808’s to melodic hits and stabs, designed for the best user experience possible. iMPC Pro 2 also comes with 5 additional Sound Packs for FREE (valued at $35). Grab these packs in the AudioCopy Content Store: Essential Club Collection, Classic Cuts, Dub 2 DnB, Melodic Collection, and The Diploma! You can use them in hundreds of AudioCopy compatible apps (including iMPC and iMPC Pro). iMPC UNIVERSITY: Unlock producer secrets and learn how to become a full fledged song creator with this tutorial series. iMPCU unlocks one course per day and gives you the tools you need to take your music to the next level. Fun for both new and experienced users, iMPC Pro 2 offers an expansive dive into the world of beatmaking and song editing through these courses. We’re excited for you to try it! FEATURES: Audio Tracks: - Record from built in mic, external mics, audio interfaces, instruments, etc. - Record from Inter App Audio Apps - Warp Tracks and Clips to match tempo - Access several quick editing features on Audio Clips (Pitch shift, Time Stretch, Amplify, Crop, Split, Duplicate) - Drag to arrange Audio Clips, snap them to an adjustable grid setting - Advanced waveform editing AudioUnit integration: - Audio Unit tweak mode with full keyboard support (including 2 dozen scale modes from Chromatic to Blues to Aeolian) --- - 100% New Sound Set, with 5 additional free Sound Packs - Sample sounds from Spotify - 64 Track Mixer with EQ and 4 FX sends (Reverb, Delay, Chorus/Flange, and one Inter App Audio Effect) - Chop-shop provides intuitive multi-touch editing, trimming, auditioning, splicing, splicing and processing samples - Tracks View shows an overview of all the tracks in your song - 16 Levels mode with attack, velocity, length, and tuning settings for quickly creating variations of sounds - Live Sequence queuing for real-time performance and playback - Time correct: 1/8 note - 1/32T with variable swing - MPC Note Repeat featuring 1/8 note - 1/32T timing with latch - IAA and Ableton Link support - Share beats and songs seamlessly to YouTube - 4 Mute Groups and custom-designed envelopes for all pads - AudioCopy and AudioPaste support - Improved integration and support for iMPC Pro Packs and other Sound Packs from the AudioCopy Content Store - Expert MIDI support including multiple maps and more - New Song Arrangement workflow and integrated Song Mode makes song creation easier than ever Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

KORG iWAVESTATION4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KORG iWAVESTATION at 69% against iMPC Pro 2's 34%. KORG iWAVESTATION also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). iMPC Pro 2's advantage is price ($24.99 vs $29.99) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

KORG iWAVESTATION costs $29.99 and iMPC Pro 2 $24.99 up front. KORG iWAVESTATION sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iMPC Pro 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iMPC Pro 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMPC Pro 2 has 1.1K ratings behind it against 134, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of KORG iWAVESTATION's written reviews are positive against 34% of iMPC Pro 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
KORG iWAVESTATION versus iMPC Pro 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKORG iWAVESTATIONiMPC Pro 2
Price$29.99$24.99 — better
Rating4.2 (134 ratings)4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews — better34.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1341.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB328 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKORG INC.Akai Professional

Customer experience

KORG iWAVESTATION

All ratings132 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews203 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral17.2%
Negative13.8%

iMPC Pro 2

All ratings1,076 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive34.2%
Neutral15.6%
Negative50.2%

User reviews

KORG iWAVESTATION

From 134 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎹 Classic synth sounds
  • 👍 Improved interface over hardware
  • 🎨 Excellent sound design capabilities
  • 🎉 Randomize feature for inspiration
  • 🔌 Gadget integration

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of preset search/organization
  • 🔊 Weak filter capabilities
  • 🔌 No MIDI channel selection
  • 🔌 Limited MIDI control options

iMPC Pro 2

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great workflow
  • 👍 Powerful features
  • 🔥 Awesome sound quality
  • 💡 Spotify sampling
  • 🎨 Attractive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔍 Difficult to import own samples
  • 🤔 Confusing UI elements
  • 🔇 Lack of metronome in playback
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with controllers

Bugs and 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)

iMPC Pro 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Audio track recording issues
  • Disappearing samples and projects
  • Unstable performance on iPad Pro
  • Exporting problems with static and glitches

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to customize pad sizes
  • Per-track effects and EQ
  • Improved MIDI support
  • Seamless project transfer from previous versions
  • Expanded file management options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KORG iWAVESTATION

One-time1
  • Expansion Card Pack$4.99
4 purchases

iMPC Pro 2

Subscriptions4
  • Producer Subscription (Monthly)1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • iMPC Pro Professional Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Producer Subscription (Annual)1 Year trial$69.991 Year
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  • Professional Subscription (Annual)1 Year trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is KORG iWAVESTATION free?
KORG iWAVESTATION costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is iMPC Pro 2 free?
iMPC Pro 2 costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KORG iWAVESTATION or iMPC Pro 2?
iMPC Pro 2 is rated higher. KORG iWAVESTATION averages 4.2 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while iMPC Pro 2 averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.
Do KORG iWAVESTATION or iMPC Pro 2 have ads?
Neither KORG iWAVESTATION nor iMPC Pro 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KORG iWAVESTATION or iMPC Pro 2?
KORG iWAVESTATION ships an update every 5 months, and iMPC Pro 2 every 5 months. Most recently, KORG iWAVESTATION was updated on October 21, 2026 and iMPC Pro 2 on October 24, 2026.

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