Announced in 2021, the Korg Gadget VR, the virtual reality version of their popular music production app is now available.
At the virtual NAMM 2021, Korg showed the Modwave, the ARP 2600 M, and the miniKORG 700FS. Two analog and one digital hardware Synthesizer, all released in the meantime. At the same time, Korg also previewed Gaget VR for the first time.
The wait is over today. The VR version of the popular music production app is now available.
Korg Gadget VR
As a reminder. Gadget is basically a simplified form of a digital audio workstation (DAW). It’s a super fun piece of software for macOS, windows, and iOS with over 40 instruments (synths, samplers, drum machines…), effects, and everything that can be sequenced within the app.
The range of included sounds is impressive, covering various synthesis types, classic synth emulations, etc. Gadget app is so popular due to its fast and intuitive workflow. It’s just fun to work with, also without any knowledge of a DAW. There is also a mixer that can be used to finalize the tracks. Once done, you can then export them as audio or as an Ableton Live project.
Korg is now bringing this successful app to virtual reality. Away from mouse or touch movements, here to controllers and movements.
In Korg Gadget VR, you will enter a virtual, three-dimensional space where the gadget instruments are arranged in a circle around the user. These can be controlled in real-time with your hands.
This creates an immersive production experience that offers a real performance character and thus takes creativity in the studio to completely new paths.
According to Korg, it requires a Windows PC, a VR headset, and they currently support the Meta Quest 2/Pro. A very limited set of compatible hardware. A pity that the new Meta Quest 3 is not yet supported.
Gadget VR was created with Epic Games’ Unreal Engine, a world-renowned game engine that has been used in many fields besides games, such as video production and architecture.
First Impression
Playing musical instruments in virtual space could be exciting. Since you are not fixed on a little screen, you have it in front, in the back, yes everywhere. This will be a fascinating experience. Glad that Korg finished the VR version after two years. Will the next step then be Gadget for Apple Vision Pro?
Korg Gadget VR is available now for 29,99€ on Steam and Oculus.
More information here: Korg
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