The Morphwiz app from Jordan Rudess takes the concept of the Hakan Continuum - which Jordan was also involved with, and applies it to the touchscreen of the iPhone/iPad to create a totally new instrument, while adding some trippy visuals, effects and a healthy synth engine.
Dream Theatre are currently on tour with Iron Maiden in the US, we caught up with Jordan the morning after the night before at his hotel while on the road. He gives us an insight into the features and thinking behind the app.
Available now at the iTunes store $9.99/£5.99
Developments for Korg's instrument have been slow but promising.
Revisions that turned synths into brand new machines