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What is the difference between Korg Module and Korg Module Pro?
Browsed about in the forum and on the Web, but I am still a bit unclear about this. I saw in an earlier thread here the implication that Pro had things like splits, but these seem to be IAPs anyway. Can anyone tell me clearly what the difference is between the current version of module and module pro?
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I thought it was that Pro came with more presets/sounds out of the box, that can be added to standard with iaps?
They have this comparison chart on their website:
Korg Module comes with a single acustic piano and everything else has to be bought with IAPs. Module Pro comes with a set off base sounds that can be bought as an IAPs labeled "essential XY" in Korg Module. You can get it as a pack in Module called "Essential Complete" or buy the essential packs seperately
There is no other difference. If you buy the base IAPs in Korg Module you are at the same "starting point" as Korg Module Pro. As it is right now, I wouldn't get Module Pro to be honest, since they published something better for nearly everything they have in the base pack apart from Hybrid, but you can get that standalone for a lot less.
For example:
Layering, split etc. are part of the "performance" IAP that are NOT part of Module Pro, you also have to buy that seperately there. That is my only gripe I have with Korg Module, since that's an absoulte joke, those function should be part of the base package.
But of course, you really don't need that pack since it became AUv3, because you can have that same functionality in AUM or any host of your choice.
O.K something interesting. I was wondering what "unlockable" means in the chart White posted, so I installed the base Korg Module version, but guess what: All my IAPs transfered from Module Pro. That's acutally pretty cool.
But what I think it means is that you have to make at least one IAP to unlock those features.
They have an explanation of "Unlockable" here 😊
https://support.korguser.net/hc/en-us/articles/360030601932
I do regret buying the Pro version. As @FloRi89 said you then have to pay a load more money for the performance features which feels weird after you have paid for the “pro” version of a piece of software, not that I would have any use for it. My own fault though for not doing my homework.
Thank you everyone - I somehow missed that comparison chart. I somehow have both, I guess Module Pro was one I bought back in the day when I first got into iOS but I never really used it til I tried out this Far North pack, which I really like. Does look like Pro was probably an unnecessary purchase for me, hope I didn’t pay full price for it lol. And yes - as mentioned, the performance features seem no longer necessary, now that it is an AUv3. Thanks again folks.
I bought it half price and they added hybrid later on so that makes it hurt a little less, but overall I agree. Apart from hybrid I really don't use any of the essential sounds.
Ah thanks mate! So as I thought, you have to get at least one IAP if you look at it alone, but you can also attach Korg hardware or buy Gadget 2.
Just to check then, here, because I will make a vid on the Far North sound pack - if someone wants to buy that or any other sound pack they can download korg module for free and buy that sound pack for 5 bucks or whatever it costs, no problem, correct?
That’s what I did, the cinematic pack drew me in
The little word "Pro" must have changed its meaning in the past decades. Looks more like a warning sign now.
Did you have to buy the essential Hybrid pack ,too, or just the Cinematic pack?
I was fine with just the cinematic I think...
As I recall, originally there was just Korg Module, which was a paid Keyboard ROMpler-style app with a couple of IAPs. At some point, not that long ago, Korg decided to offer a FREE teaser version, so that was rolled out as Korg Module and existing users were automatically converted to Korg Module "Pro". At least, I believe that's what happened to me as a long time user. I don't recall if existing users got any sort of bonus with the "Pro" rebranding/upgrade/conversion.
OK, I found this post that outlines the history. Apparently, the original FREE version was called Korg Module LE and Korg Module was the paid version. With the version 3 update in July 2019, the FREE version became Korg Module and the paid version became Korg Module Pro.
https://www.korg.com/us/news/2019/071803/
Thank you @Lady_App_titude, so maybe I didn't pay for it after all. Lost in the mists of time 😂
And then Oct. 2020 brought version 4 with the new Hybrid Synth 1, and of course that all important AUv3 support!
The v3 and v4 updates were FREE for existing users.
https://www.korg.com/us/news/2020/1013/
In general, I have to say hats off to Korg for being THE leader of the traditional companies to embrace the iOS platform with some of the best apps. They were also the first to take things full circle with Gadget for macOS, which was, I believe, the first major music app to make the leap from iPad to desktop. I
Korg!
I agree... the Korg catalog on IOS is very powerful and Module Pro is my most used Korg app.
I wish Yamaha would share their riches with us. Roland bought StageLight and is slowly bringing us new capabilities after putting SoundCanvas up and letting it linger. We are still
a pretty tiny market for the big co's. Low margin business. Let's keep it that way, right?
With a dozen vendors competing for our $10-20 spend in any app category.
Yamaha owns Steinberg. They seem to be content to leave it at that.
I found this out when I saw Cubasis listed on their website.
https://usa.yamaha.com/products/apps/index.html
Nice, I never heard of FM Essential. It’s AUv3 too and somewhat free
I may get around to trying it myself. I got Mobile Music Sequencer a while back but keep forgetting to try it.
Regarding FM Essentials...
To fully be able to use it it needs to be 'unlocked'(ie. to save patches etc.) by connecting it to a Yamaha MX49/61/88 V2 keyboards using CCK and USB-Cable.
No, there is no IAP to unlock it and likely never will be since it's a 'Promo App' from Yamaha.
Also it's 'one instance only' even though you can technically load multiple AUv3's they all share the same patch and this is 'by design' and not a BUG. I beg to differ but that's the explanation I got from Yamaha a few years back...
It makes me sad to see Yamaha wasting development resources like this...
...I would buy the unlock IAP without hesitation but I will not buy an old keyboard just to unlock the app!
It's the most accurate TX81z approximation I've ever heard and I own a real one...
It also offers various 'modes' for the FM emulation DX100 and V50 which have different 'character'.
If you still can find a music stores that stock the MX V2 keyboards it's well worth a visit just to unlock the app
Agreed. Had to drive an hour, although I had a blast unlocking it.
Back to the question, I got Module Pro before Module became free -ish. I believe Module allows you to unlock the sounds individually, while Module Pro gives you some base sounds, then you unlock from there.
I like Module, although I use it more with Gadget 2 than standalone.
It's little bit confusing for me. If I buy Korg Sound Module 4, how different accoustic piano, electric piano, clavinet and organ sounds are there? Is it more reasonable to by Essential A.Piano, Essential E.Piano, Essential Organ and Essential Clav and use with free Sound module? Price is the same. Can't decide which way to go...
Existe duas diferenças básicas entre as versões citadas:
1. A versão Pro libera o Mídi CC onde você pode manipular tudo no seu controlador;
2. A versão Pro habilita o se list para que você possa misturar sons etc.
There are two basic differences between the cited versions:
1. The Pro version releases Midi CC where you can manipulate everything on your controller;
2. The Pro version enables se list so you can mix sounds etc.