App watch

We report on the latest developments in phone and tablet music making

Korg’s iMono/Poly app didn’t exactly come as a surprise – the company had already emulated the Mono/Poly as part of their Legacy Collection for desktop – but it’s still a very welcome addition for iPhone and iPad. This is a four-VCO monophonic synth that can also be used polyphonically. All the functionality of the original has made it to your touchscreen. You also get two multieffects units and eight virtual patches. The introductory price is £19.99/$19.99. www.korg.com

In more 80s hardware-emulating news, Elliott Garage has released the EGDR606, an iOS version of Roland’s TR-606 drum machine. Though not as well known as the 909 or 808, this still has its fair share of fans, and Elliott’s version retains the original’s look and feel. You have parameter editing for each piece in the ‘kit’, plus a 16-step sequencer and 16 programmable patterns. Audiobus, Ableton Link, Inter-App Audio and Korg Wist are all supported, too. EGDR606 can be purchased for £1.99/$1.99. www.elliottgarage.com

If you’re looking for a synth that you can’t really go wrong with, try Klevgrand’s SyndtSphere, a remake of the company’s Syndt instrument that has a rather unusual GUI. The interface can be rotated, and as you move around, you automatically morph between the 70-odd presets. And that’s it. Available now, SyndtSphere costs £1.99/$1.99 on iOS and is free on desktop. klevgrand.se