# Neo-Soul Keys

> Professional electric piano sound module for iOS with real-time sample streaming. (iPhone/iPad app by MIDIculous LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-soul-keys/id579058867 (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: 3.50/5 from 62 App Store ratings · 150 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 928 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-03-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-soul-keys/id579058867/reviews.md

## What is Neo?

PROFESSIONAL QUALITY ELECTRIC PIANO LIBRARIES FOR LIVE GIGGING AND STUDIO WORK FOR YOUR IPAD AND IPHONE. 

FEATURING AUDIOBUS AND VIRTUAL MIDI!!! 

ONE OF THE FIRST iOS MUSIC APPS TO FEATURE REAL-TIME SAMPLE STREAMING, USING APPLE LOSSLESS (CAF) FORMAT 

With the incredible success of our computer based versions of Neo-Soul Keys®, we felt it an obvious decision to bring our incredible electric piano libraries to the iOS. Despite the eagerness, we did not want to produce a sub-par app just for sake of making an electric piano library, so we worked directly with Apple’s engineers to bring to you, for the first time ever: SAMPLE STREAMING USING APPLE LOSSLESS CAF FORMAT. No other app that we know of offers real-time zone switching sample streaming with lossless compression. Many other sample library apps offer the samples to be loaded into memory, which obviously severely cripples the detail and amount of samples you are able to use. With sample streaming, we are able to use the same high quality sampling techniques, zone switching, and velocity layering, without sacrificing the quality similar to a desktop sample library. So what we did was load all of the electric piano effects samples in system memory, and dedicated the most important sustain samples to stream from the internal flash RAM. The results make for a high quality, low latency, and professional grade electric piano sound module that you can take with you and play live! 

You see, many sound designers are trained in a certain way of sampling, by making things so tidy and neat. Every sample is perfectly cut, trimmed, and cross-faded to perfection. Unfortunately, this is not real life and it definitely is not what a real electromechanical instrument is suppose to sound like. It is in those uneven notes, blanks, quarks, splats, clanks, and mechanical nuances that really make you feel like you are playing a real living and breathing organic instrument. This is what we intended with Neo-Soul Keys® - a real world feeling and experience of playing a real electromechanical instrument. You even hear the pedal noises when the sustain pedal is being pressed and released. THAT IS HOW MUCH DETAIL WE PUT INTO OUR INSTRUMENTS! As a result, our Neo-Soul Keys® has been featured and licensed by none other than Steinberg®, who are the the inventors and creators of VST technology. 

Neo-Soul Kes® has also been used by the legendary Gerorge Duke and is quoted by Keyboard Magazine during his final interview:

"Unless I’m doing a trio format with Al Jarreau or I’m using an acoustic piano and a real suitcase, my main electric piano is the Scarbee library. I also incorporated one called [Gospel Musicians] Neo-Soul Suitcase, because that has a little more grit and meat on it for certain types of sounds. There’s another that’s pretty smooth, and it’s also a Scarbee thing but it’s toned down; it doesn’t have a lot of attack. As a matter a fact, I’m using that sound on “Brazilian Love Affair.” When I go into playing more funk, I might use Neo-Soul Keys®, which has a lot of attack. But if I’m doing, say, a Miles Davis tune, I prefer the Scarbee." - Keyboard Magazine, August 2013

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

- Professional electric piano libraries
- Real-time sample streaming
- Apple Lossless CAF format
- Audiobus and Virtual MIDI support
- Detailed instrument nuances (pedal noises, etc.)
- Low latency performance

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stage | $3.99 | one-time |
| Suitcase | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wurli | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dyno | $3.99 | one-time |
| EX5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Synths | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 150)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-soul-keys/id579058867/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Não reconhece a compra

*2025-08-18*

Comprei o pacote completo no iPhone... Posteriormente foi instalar no iPad é simplesmente voltou pra versão demo... Pede pra comprar novamente...

### 3/5 — No es AU/AUV3

*2025-07-12, version 2.2.3*

Solo funciona stand alone
No puedo cargarlo en AUM

### 3/5 — Great sounds, needs better effects

*2025-01-16*

I downloaded the free version. The baseline sounds are on point. Excellent. The baseline controls are on-point.

The tremolo is weak. It should be able to get to a strong ping-pong from left to right, but does not manage it. It also needs a phase shifter, as that is one it the absolute classic sounds. If it gets those things I will purchase it.

### 5/5 — A lire

*2024-11-03*

Je suis musicien depuis plus de 40 ans maintenant , ancien vendeur démonstrateur en boutique musique , acoustique et électronique.
N’ayant pas beaucoup de moyens pour iOS , j’ai chercher longtemps du rhodes qui sonne vraiment et pas chère et là , c’est 100 % gratuit pour mon iPhone 4 , mon iPad mini 2 et mon pro 2017.( clavier midi connecté du plus ancien au plus ressent ) donc usb/Lightning kit Connect 

Bref … je ne comprends pas les rageurs ou alors il devrait peux être acheter un Rhodes ,un vrai , si pour eux un iPhone/ipad est trop compliqué.

Du bon , gratuit, je pensais même que lorsque j’enregistre mon preset on me demanderai de l’argent…..même pas….

Bonne musique ☮️

### 1/5 — Use to be awesome. 👎🏾

*2024-10-17*

Don’t buy. Full of ads even after you’ve paid and constant nags to upgrade to add less even after you’ve paid. Paid twice and still spamn me to pay. Been scammed.

### 5/5 — Muy buenos pianos

*2024-07-08, version 2.2.3*

Bastante realista

### 2/5 — 5 Keyboards that sound the same...

*2024-05-13*

Purchased the pack - can’t hear any difference between the models. Should have just purchased a single.

### 2/5 — Manual? Support?

*2023-09-25*

I might leave a better review if I could find the documentation or Help menu to adjust the amp/eq/effects

### 3/5 — AUv3?

*2023-07-30*

Quando terá suporte AUv3?

### 1/5 — Where are the presets?

*2023-06-29*

Just purchased his app with all the 5 modules, and I don’t see any presets in any of them. When I press on the  “Presets” tab at the bottom on each module, a black empty window opens up with nothing displayed. Could someone please help?

## Frequently asked questions about Neo

### What is Neo-Soul Keys?

Neo-Soul Keys is a professional-grade electric piano sound module designed for iPad and iPhone. It offers high-quality electric piano libraries that capture the authentic sound and nuances of real electromechanical instruments.

### How does Neo-Soul Keys achieve its sound quality?

The app utilizes real-time sample streaming using Apple Lossless CAF format. This technology allows for high fidelity and low latency, similar to desktop sample libraries, by streaming sustain samples directly from flash RAM instead of loading everything into memory.

### Is Neo-Soul Keys free to use?

The application itself is free to download, but it offers professional-quality electric piano libraries that are available for purchase within the app. This allows users to try the app and then acquire the specific sounds they need.

### What devices is Neo-Soul Keys compatible with?

Neo-Soul Keys is designed for use on Apple's mobile devices, specifically the iPad and iPhone. It leverages the capabilities of these devices to deliver a professional audio experience.

### What are the main use cases for Neo-Soul Keys?

This app is ideal for live gigging musicians who need a reliable and high-quality electric piano sound on the go, as well as studio producers looking to add authentic electric piano textures to their tracks. Its support for Audiobus and Virtual MIDI makes it a versatile tool for music creation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.3 — 2016-03-25

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

Added support for the iPad Pro
Fixed Keys for the iPhone

### 2.2.2 — 2016-01-25

- Consolidated Try and Buy Screens
- Added a Buy All EP Option
- Updated iPhone Versions

### 2.2.0 — 2014-10-13

Fixed issue with AudioBus and other iOS 8 compatibility updates.

### 2.1.1 — 2014-03-06

Multiple bug fixes

### 2.1.0 — 2013-11-27

- Updated and Optimized for iOS 7
- Added a Virtual Keyboard
- Added iPhone support
- Other Misc. Bug Fixes and Improvements

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