Moog and Korg offer synth apps for free following coronavirus outbreak

The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in government officials around the world encouraging people to stay indoors until the virus blows over.

Musicians have been forced to cancel shows and releases, and multiple festivals have postponed or completely cancelled their 2020 events.

Over the weekend, Moog and Korg made their synth apps available for free to keep musicians and creatives entertained while self-isolating.

Moog describe making their Minimoog Model D iOS app free as a "gift to spread positivity, creativity, and expressivity. A moment to slow down, appreciate our innate strength, & experience the uplifting power of sound."

A gift to spread positivity, creativity, and expressivity. A moment to slow down, appreciate our innate strength, & experience the uplifting power of sound.

The Minimoog Model D iOS app is free for download: https://t.co/oHCCBMgSs1

Stay open, stay safe, and #synthesizelove. pic.twitter.com/2UTerosGXP

— Moog Synthesizers (@moogmusicinc) March 13, 2020

Korg's iKaossilator app is also up for free download until 20 March on iOS and Android. They write, "Schools, offices, & concerts worldwide have been requested to close & with many people self-quarantining & working from home, we wanted to help you occupy your time a little."

Schools, offices, & concerts wide have been requested to close & with many people self-quarantining & working from , we wanted to help you occupy your time a little. Now until March 20th, get the iKaossilator App FREE for iOS & Android. Have some fun: https://t.co/s4sU1kZAR1 pic.twitter.com/kF2C5tMbdy

— KORG USA (@KorgUSA) March 13, 2020