Korg plugKey

Korg have announced a potentially very useful little iOS interface named plugKey. Designed to get MIDI into your device and audio out of it, it also gives you the option to charge your iPhone or iPad while you’re using it.

Connecting over a Lightning cable, the plugKey has a 5-pin MIDI in port and a stereo pair of 1/4-inch line out jacks. There’s an additional 1/8-inch mini headphones jack and a micro USB port for charging, plus a volume knob. There’s no MIDI out, however.

The plugKey will work with all manner of music apps, obviously, but Korg are throwing in LE versions of their Module and Gadget apps to get you started. You’ll be able to choose between black and white versions. Price and release date are still to be confirmed.