# MKSensation

> Live gigging module and rompler with essential warm, realistic instrument sounds. (iPhone/iPad app by MIDIculous LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mksensation/id996418917 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MIDIculous LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/579058990)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 113 App Store ratings · 97 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 539 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-08-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mksensation/id996418917/reviews.md

## What is MKSensation?

• Your Bread and Butter Live Giggin' Module and Rompler
• You get 3-FREE Sounds (MKS Piano 2, Acoustic Grand, Brass)


The MKSensation is a player's live gigging module designed to give you the bread and butter sounds needed for a live session, gig, church service, or studio session. The layout, ease of use, sliders, and simple functionality is what has made our PC version so successful. There is no fancy splash page and it's not rattled with hundreds of sounds. It's designed to be loaded and played for instant layering and inspiration. You could could call this your instant rompler full of the sounds you would use all of the time and given our reputation of sampling, you know the sounds will be very warm, thick, and realistic. You won't even believe that these sounds are coming from your iPad! 

History: 
Our roots stem from being gospel musicians. In the good ol' days we would have our multi-tier stack of keyboards and modules all layered together with a very intricate MIDI routing setup with all of or presets ready for live worship. Our setup would consist of a warm acoustic piano; a CP80 type of semi-realistic piano; lush strings; warm pad with filter cutoff; a very expressive tine; phat synth brass; a nice buzz saw; and a good ol' real brass sound. Between these few staple sounds, we were ready for any gig, service, studio session, or performance. Think about it....When you go to the music store to try out a new synth, what do you end up playing the most...? You play the pianos, keys, strings, horns, and synth sounds. That's what this module is all about. You can layer as many sounds as CPU permits, for instant inspiration on your iPad. 

Operation:
- Click on a sound butto to activate the sound (Red LCD On)
- Click the Green Light (Right Top Corner) to activate the global effects section. 
- The left side of the module shows the effects to be activated, and their levels
- The exception is for the EP 1 and EP 2. The insert FX chorus will not be used. The sounds will be swiped out with the actual sample of the chorus from the MKS unit

Sounds Available:
1. Piano 1 - MKS Piano 1
2. Piano 2 - MKS Piano 2
3. EP 1 - MKS EP 1 with and without chorus (Sampled using the original chorus)
4. EP 2 - MKS EP 2 with and without chorus (Sampled using the original chorus)
5. Power Grand - Classic gospel grand piano
6. Acoustic Grand - Warm acoustic grand
7. Dyno - 80s type electric dyno
8. FM Tine - DX FM electric EP
9. Brass - Warm Brass Section with Mod Wheel LFO
10. Synth - Poly Synth with Mod Wheel LFO
11. Strings - Warm cinematic strings
12. Pad - Warm pad

CPU and Processing:
CPU is contingent upon your iPad Model. As with anything, don’t go crazy! Don’t think you can activate 5-6 sounds and play full glissandos and you will not max out your CPU. Also, there is an inverse relationship between lower latency and CPU. For example if you want your latency (the time between you hitting the keys and you hearing the sound) to go down, then you probably won’t be able to play as many sounds at once. There is always a fine line between the two. From our testing using an iPad 4th generation, we were successfully able to stack up to 6-sounds at a buffer of 512. Obviously, the newer the iPad, the better (with the exception of the iPad 3). 
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These Devices and Anything Higher will Work:
iPad 4th Generation, iPad Mini 1-4, iPad Air 1-2

These iPads Will not work: 
iPad 1, iPad 2, iPad 3rd Generation, iPad Pro (GUI Not Ready)

## Key features

- Live gigging module
- Rompler with realistic sounds
- Instant layering
- Easy to use interface
- Global effects section
- Multiple instrument types

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Piano 1 Synth | $3.99 | one-time |
| EP 1 Synth | $3.99 | one-time |
| EP 2 Synth | $4.99 | one-time |
| PWR GRND Synth | $3.99 | one-time |
| DYNO Synth | $2.99 | one-time |
| SYNTH Synth | $3.99 | one-time |
| STRINGS Synth | $3.99 | one-time |
| PAD Synth | $3.99 | one-time |
| FM TINE Synth | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Synth | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 97)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mksensation/id996418917/reviews.md

### 4/5 — MacBook

*2025-08-01*

I have used this app for some time now nd have enjoyed it. Just upset that it can no longer be downloaded to a MacBook. I just go another MacBook and it’s only available for iPhone and iPads.

### 1/5 — Não funciona bem

*2025-07-12*

O som de pad é muito alto nas notas agudas. E a compra só é válida em um dispositivo. Se comprar no iphone, tem que comprar de novo para usar no ipad. No meu caso, eu tenho 2 ipads, tenho que comprar de novo pra usar no outro. Me senti lesado.

### 3/5 — PLEASE READ ME!

*2025-04-22*

I really wish the guys at Gospel Musicians would come back to this one and gave it some attention. This app is still great to this day and it would be even greater if it was AUv3 compatible. I know you guys have Extreme version but, honestly, I prefer this one because it’s simpler and lighter. Please give it an update and make it AUv3 compatible. PLEASE!

### 2/5 — Falta AUV3

*2024-07-08, version 1.1.1*

Falta compatibilidad para AUV3

### 1/5 — Useless

*2023-12-24, version 1.1.1*

No simple ADSR to control envelopes, no more support. move along, nothing to see here.

### 1/5 — app keep being shut down

*2023-11-27, version 1.1.1*

the app keep being shut down. That's anoying. I will request my money back.

### 5/5 — Cool app

*2023-09-14, version 1.1.1*

I’m really enjoying this app

### 1/5 — Cobrança indevida após reinstalação

*2023-07-08*

Precisei desinstalar o App por um período e quando reinstalei os timbres estavam todos bloqueados novamente, exigindo nova cobrança para liberá-lós. Absurdo

### 1/5 — No tech support to call or help me.

*2023-06-19*

I downloaded this ap and paid for the upgrade sounds. Used it a couple times as a modual for overseas in case I couldn’t get what was on the tech rider. Used it just before Covid and it was fine before broke out and now it’s not working. 
It’s playing too many notes and sustaining doesn’t stop until I hit the panic button. Tried to call them and ask what happen but there’s no phone number or ways to contact them. Sad but wish it could be fixed or updated, and because I bought it in the apple App Store the initial down load was free but I paid for the extra sounds which are now hanging. I don’t want to purchase anymore product from here without a tech support to help me. Very unhelpful as of now.

### 1/5 — Não baixa em outro aparelho

*2023-04-14*

Paguei a verssao full mas quando baixei em outro aparelho tem que pagar novamente.. e pasme que apaguei e baixei novamente no mesmo aparelho pediu para pagar novamente te

## Frequently asked questions about MKSensation

### What is MKSensation?

MKSensation is a live gigging module and rompler designed to provide essential, high-quality instrument sounds for live performances. It focuses on ease of use and instant layering, offering warm, thick, and realistic sounds for musicians.

### What kind of sounds are available?

The app offers a curated selection of core sounds frequently used in live settings, including various pianos (MKS Piano, Acoustic Grand, Power Grand), electric pianos (EP 1, EP 2, Dyno, FM Tine), brass, synth, strings, and pads. These sounds are sampled to be warm, thick, and realistic.

### Is MKSensation free to use?

The app provides three free sounds (MKS Piano 2, Acoustic Grand, Brass) to get you started. Additional sounds and features can be accessed through in-app purchases, allowing you to expand your sound library.

### What devices is MKSensation compatible with?

MKSensation is designed for iPad. Performance, including CPU usage and latency, will depend on the specific iPad model you are using.

### How can I use MKSensation for live gigs?

MKSensation is built for live gigging, offering a simple interface and essential sounds for immediate use. You can activate sounds by clicking their buttons and use the global effects section to further shape your sound, allowing for instant layering and inspiration during performances.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2016-02-17

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Fixed the FM Tines Sound 8 Not showing up

### 1.1 — 2016-02-12

Added Support for iPhone

### 1.0.3 — 2015-10-18

- Fixed Tuning issues with some sounds being out of tune
- Fixed IAP pricing

### 1.0.2 — 2015-09-24

- Fixed bug when volume sliders reversed with MIDI learn
- Fixed saving and recall of custom presets

### 1.01 — 2015-09-14

Minor updates, optimizations, and bug fixes

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