KORG KONNECT Upgrade Tool vs Async Sampler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KORG KONNECT Upgrade Tool
This dedicated iOS application is used to update a specific music device. Download it to your smartphone and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the upgrade process.
- Device firmware updates
- On-screen instructions
- Smartphone integration
- Dedicated upgrade tool
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Update of KONNECT is done via dedicated iOS application. Please download this newly released "KONNECT Upgrade Tool App" to your smartphone and use it to upgrade KONNECT. For the updating procedure, follow the on-screen instructions of the application.
Async Sampler
Create captivating sound collages, dynamic textures, and rhythmic patterns with this powerful musical instrument. It offers asynchronous and synchronous playback modes, a versatile LFO, and an effects processor to elevate your sound design.
- Standalone and AUv3 versions
- Three independent samplers
- Extensive sample library
- Upload your own samples
- Asynchronous and synchronous playback
- Flexible LFO system
- Effects processor
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Async Sampler, a powerful musical instrument designed to bring your soundscapes to life. This flexible tool is dedicated to crafting captivating sound collages, dynamic asynchronous textures, rhythmic patterns, and rich sound designs. It opens up a world of creative possibilities, making it the perfect companion for music producers, sound designers, ambient, and noise enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a curious explorer, Async Sampler is here to inspire and elevate your musical journey. App comes with a rich library of unique samples, and you can easily upload and use your own sounds. Async Sampler fundamentally consists of three samplers that can reproduce sound asynchronously, meaning they can operate without being tied to a specific BPM, or synchronously, using an external MIDI clock source or the tempo of your project if you're using Async Sampler as an AUv3 plugin. The instrument features a versatile LFO that allows you to control any parameter. Async includes an effects processor and a master bus section. Also, you have the option to use external MIDI controllers, save and load your custom presets and samples, among other features. Key features: — Standalone and AUv3 versions — Three independent samplers — Extensive sample library out of the box — Ability to upload your own samples — Asynchronous and synchronous playback modes for each sample — Flexible LFO system that can control almost any parameter — Effects processor — Ability to save presets — And much more
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: KORG KONNECT Upgrade Tool at Free against Async Sampler's $14.99. KORG KONNECT Upgrade Tool also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Async Sampler's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
KORG KONNECT Upgrade Tool is free to download; Async Sampler costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Async Sampler holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Async Sampler has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | KORG KONNECT Upgrade Tool | Async Sampler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 235 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KORG INC. | Sergei Zhulkov |
Customer experience
KORG KONNECT Upgrade Tool
Async Sampler
In-app purchases
KORG KONNECT Upgrade Tool
No in-app purchases
Async Sampler
No in-app purchases
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