# Sensual Sax

> Deeply sampled iOS saxophone virtual instrument with true legato and Sexiness Control. (iPhone/iPad app by Embertone.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensual-sax/id1186361516 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Embertone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1186361515)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 39 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 211 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-01-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensual-sax/id1186361516/reviews.md

## What is Sensual Sax?

Introducing Embertone's first Virtual Instrument for your iPhone/iPad: a deeply sampled iOS instrument with true legato, and the only virtual instrument with Sexiness Control. If you're looking for that George Michael/"Careless Whispers" sound... look no further!

This is your digital solution to sax saturation. Bring your sax levels to 11... Try Sensual Sax today!

FEATURES:
- MIDI input / output
- IAA
- Audio Unit 3
- Audiobus
- True legato sampling for realistic note transitions
- Three sets of articulations

Controls include REVERB (with controllable AMOUNT and ROOM SIZE settings); VIBRATO (with dedicated DEPTH slider); DELAY (with control over AMOUNT and TIME); and switchable LEGATO, SUSTAIN, and STACCATO playing styles using the onscreen lockable keyboard (switchable to DOUBLE KEYBOARD for further flexibility). It goes without saying that it is compatible with all major iOS-based DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations), working with Apple’s Audio Unit Extensions technology — that brings the Audio Units system-level full plug-in architecture model (that was previously only available to third-party developers like Embertone in OS X) to iOS — as well as Inter-App Audio and Audiobus for full communication with the outside musical world.

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Founded by composer/orchestrator Alex Davis and composer/sound designer Jonathan Churchill, Embertone has been producing next-level virtual instruments since 2012. Its mission is simple: sample lots of great instruments, and bring them to market to inspire awesome new music! The co-founders seriously love what they do, admiring the likes of Tonehammer, Sample Modeling, and Sonic Couture — companies that have led the way to this new age of deeply-sampled virtual instruments, and aim to move that tradition forward by finding new ways to capture the essence of an instrument and program it in an intuitive and responsive package... and, of course, offer it to the composing community at an atttractive price! As the go-to company for musicians looking for realistic and fun virtual instruments since releasing the free Intimate Strings LITE for Native Instruments’ industry-standard KONTAKT (4.2.4+), the full-blown Friedlander Violin subsequently became the flagship solo product for the KONTAKT PLAYER platform while setting the production standard for future realistic-sounding releases.

## Key features

- True legato sampling
- Sexiness Control
- MIDI input/output
- Audio Unit 3 support
- Inter-App Audio (IAA)
- Audiobus compatibility
- Multiple articulations and playing styles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 56)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensual-sax/id1186361516/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Buggy

*2025-08-19*

Best sounding saxaphone SIM period! But my tracks i recorded with it are now locked, it crashed before I can open them. The sounds are also stuck on stacatto unless screen recorded, I know the app is outdated but im praying for an update! PLEASE!

### 1/5 — waste of time

*2025-08-02*

it just crashes way too quickly

### 1/5 — Needs update

*2025-07-13*

Keeps crashing in lates iOS 18.5 update

### 1/5 — Using an expression pedal made all the difference

*2025-03-23*

Used to work but the AUv3 crashes now on my M1 iPad Pro.

### 1/5 — DOES NOT WORK IN NEW IOS

*2025-02-25*

Love the sound but it is bugged when I try to use it in GarageBand! It says I don’t have the plugin installed (while I do) and I am now locked out of many great song files, please fix :(

### 1/5 — Broken

*2025-02-18, version 1.0.9*

The saxophone keeps breaking when I try to use it when i put the saxophone instrument in my song it glitches out and it glitched so bad that I can’t access my songs that have the saxophone.
Trash app fix it please

### 3/5 — Bug

*2025-02-15*

Love the sound but it is bugged when I try to use it in GarageBand! It says I don’t have the plugin installed (while I do) and I am now locked out of many great song files, please fix :(

### 4/5 — Exceptional Sound with Some Minor Flaws

*2025-01-04, version 1.0.9*

A solid 3.5. In my time spent with this app, I can say that I’m impressed with the quality of the samples. The Legato is convincing enough. However there are some minor issues what are a bit of a headache but there are workarounds.

First, When opening a project with the app used as an AU3 in garage band on the iPad, the midi will play  staccato until you open the track settings. Then it will play as you’ve intended

Lastly, when exporting a project as an audio file in GarageBand on the iPad, the export will crash…every.single.time. The workaround is to merge the track into a single audio wav file. Which cannot be undone in garage band if you want to export the whole song. The work around for that is to duplicate the project before merging the midi track.

These issues are manageable but also extremely irritating when you are testing mixes and audio levels on other platforms.

### 5/5 — Your app is not working

*2024-12-30*

It won’t work for garageband, can you fix it please.

### 4/5 — Surprising

*2024-12-23, version 1.0.9*

This is actually quite useful - mainly due to the range of tones and nuances available from the piano-roll; it’s missing the growl but it does well blending notes together and bending between them, some breath effects are attainable and the tenor tone is extremely useable with the included reverb and delay effects - for the price it’s outstanding  - I’m pretty sure it was £4.99 but I’ve had it a long time now, happy to see it back up for iOS18 though, I missed it while it was unavailable - thank you guys, grossly underrated in my humble opinion, I love it. 🤷‍♂️👍

Works great on GarageBand btw, AUv3 MIDI working again, all is good.

## Frequently asked questions about Sensual Sax

### What is Sensual Sax?

Sensual Sax is a deeply sampled virtual instrument for iOS devices that emulates the sound of a saxophone. It features true legato sampling for realistic note transitions and a unique 'Sexiness Control' for expressive sound shaping. It's designed to help users achieve specific saxophone sounds, like those heard in popular music.

### What are the key features of Sensual Sax?

Key features include true legato sampling for smooth note changes, MIDI input/output, and compatibility with Inter-App Audio (IAA), Audiobus, and Audio Unit 3. It offers three sets of articulations and controls for reverb, vibrato, and delay, along with switchable playing styles like legato, sustain, and staccato.

### How much does Sensual Sax cost?

Based on the provided information, Sensual Sax is a paid application. The description mentions it is offered at an attractive price to the composing community, and there is no indication of free content or in-app purchases.

### What devices is Sensual Sax compatible with?

Sensual Sax is designed for iOS devices, specifically iPhones and iPads. It is compatible with all major iOS-based Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) that support Apple's Audio Unit Extensions technology, as well as Inter-App Audio and Audiobus.

### What kind of music can I create with Sensual Sax?

Sensual Sax is ideal for creating music that requires a realistic and expressive saxophone sound. Users can aim for specific styles like the George Michael "Careless Whispers" sound, or use it for general saxophone saturation in various genres. Its advanced controls and articulations allow for a wide range of musical expression.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2018-07-13

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

1. Fix au3 bug.

### 1.0.8 — 2017-08-10

fix bugs

### 1.0.7 — 2017-08-09

bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0.6 — 2017-07-08

bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0.5 — 2017-06-22

critical bug fixes

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