Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

KORG KONNECT Upgrade Tool4 screens
Async Sampler3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
KORG KONNECT Upgrade Tool versus Async Sampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKORG KONNECT Upgrade ToolAsync Sampler
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings218 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKORG INC.Sergei Zhulkov

Customer experience

KORG KONNECT Upgrade Tool

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Async Sampler

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

None

KORG KONNECT Upgrade Tool

No in-app purchases

None

Async Sampler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KORG KONNECT Upgrade Tool free?
KORG KONNECT Upgrade Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Async Sampler free?
Async Sampler costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KORG KONNECT Upgrade Tool or Async Sampler?
Async Sampler is rated higher. KORG KONNECT Upgrade Tool averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Async Sampler averages 4.5 from 18 ratings.
Do KORG KONNECT Upgrade Tool or Async Sampler have ads?
Neither KORG KONNECT Upgrade Tool nor Async Sampler shows ads.

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