# VTines Live — Mark 1 Electric Piano

> Digital recreation of a 1978 Fender Rhodes Mark 1 electric piano with FX. (iPhone/iPad app by AcousticSamples.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vtines-live/id1542825691 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AcousticSamples](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542825694)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $24.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 85 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vtines-live/id1542825691/reviews.md

## What is VTines Live?

The VTines instrument is based on real samples of a 1978 Fender Rhodes© Mark1 fully restored with clean pickups and tines, new grommets, new hammer tips, etc, so it is the best an electric piano can sound. Our model gives you access to a 100% continuous response, a very small sized library (90Mb), common FX and adjustable bell and release volumes. It also ensures that the staccatos and releases that make up for half of the realism sound perfect, not like a fadeout, not too loud, just perfect.

The second concentric knobs control Treble and Bass, just like on a real suitcase Rhodes. We measured this carefully and made sure the ranges and frequencies matched the original.
The vibrato has two controls, the depth and the speed. We carefully measured the output of the preamp and copied the real output of each channel. We also added a tempo link as it can be very useful. We also extended the original range as this is a common mod on real Rhodes.
We measured the output of the preamp of a Rhodes© suitcase and created an exact replica of the stereo panning of the Vibrato. We just added the possibility to sync it to your tempo and also extended the speed range just like some real mods do.
There are two very common FX accessible on the front panel: reverb and drive. You can also engage the AMP simulation from the front panel.

The VTines combines samples and modeling techniques to accurately reproduce the sound of the original instrument. This allows the VTines to weight only 90Mb, to really sound like a Fender Rhodes with all of its imperfections and to have a fully continuous response.

The « Live » version of our instruments has been especially thought for Live performance usage. CPU and RAM footprints have been optimized, so that our model can run on IOS devices. We paid a particular attention to making it easy to connect and use with external MIDI keyboards, and/or within you favorite AUv3 host

- Sampling and modeling hybrid of a Mark1 Fender Rhodes©
- Full continuous velocity
- Perfect staccatos and release samples
- 7 high quality presets
- Bass and treble EQ adjusted to the frequencies and ranges of the original preamp
- Precise modeling of the original Vibrato effect (can be synched to the host tempo)
- Very detailed Rhodes© AMP simulation
- Reverberation and Drive FX
- Adjustable pedal volume, release volume and bell amount
- Adjustable MIDI response, input sources and channels
- Adjustable MIDI CCs to control knobs and switches
- Standalone app and AUv3 plug-in
- Low download and installation size (less than 90 Mb)
- Reasonably low RAM and CPU footprint

## Key features

- 1978 Fender Rhodes Mark 1 recreation
- Continuous velocity response
- Adjustable EQ, vibrato, reverb, and drive
- AMP simulation
- Standalone app and AUv3 plugin
- Optimized for live performance
- Low footprint (90MB)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vtines-live/id1542825691/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great sounding Rhodes app but…

*2026-02-03*

…sometimes when loading it in AUM its volume is very low. After reloading the AUM project its volume usually is back to normal. Would be great if that could be fixed. Thank you!

### 5/5 — Sehr nahe am Original

*2024-06-22*

Lässt sich super spielen. Sehr gute Dynamikumsetzung in Verbindung mit meinem Roland FP30x. Ich habe auch noch einen Nord Stage, der klingt nicht so gut. Das einzige, was ich mir wünschen würde wäre einen kompletten 88 Tasten Umfang. Es gibt schließlich auch Rhodes 88. Vielleicht gibts das ja mal als Update.

### 1/5 — Cuts out with Cubasis

*2023-12-21, version 1.0.1*

Cuts out with Cubasis 3.5 when changing tracks, please fix

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work properly

*2023-11-06, version 1.0.1*

I am disappointed with my purchase of the VTines iOS app. 
I can hear what sounds like a difference in samples in the transition from E,F, F# below middle C. There doesn’t appear to be anything I can do to get rid of a clicking sound when moving between these notes.  The velocity control helps but doesn’t mask the problem. 

I am using a 2 month old Yamaha YC-88 stage piano (£2500) as the midi controller and an iPhone 13 to host the app. Unfortunately, it is unusable in my case. I have requested a refund from Apple.

### 5/5 — Like a Rhodes inside your iPhone/iPad!

*2023-05-19, version 1.0.1*

Great app, sound is very close to a real Rhodes, plays really well. I have the VST, but could'nt resist the IOS app. Its great to be able to muck around with a soulful E.P sound whenever inspiration strikes!

### 4/5 — Good sound, limited options

*2023-03-28*

Acoustic Samples makes good libraries. I have a number of them (including VTines) that I’ve used with my IMac and project studio. I decided to give the iOS version a try, to use along with an MPC Live when I wanted to hang out in the living room etc. I was disappointed to find that the effects of the MacOS version aren’t available, but not a major issue. Please update the software to provide more traditional control of velocity sensitivity. For people using larger keyboards this is likely not an issue, but with an Akai Mpk Mini Plus, VTines Live is close to unusable. The Mpk mini works fine with Akai plugin instruments, and I’m able to make any necessary adjustments with the other iOS instruments I’ve tried. It’s possible to adjust the MPK’s velocity response by connecting it to the computer, but that would throw it out of balance with everything else. Please address this, and maybe work the effects back in if possible. VTines Live is probably the best sounding iOS Rhodes, but it’s lacking in flexibility at the moment.

### 5/5 — Best iOS Rhodes

*2022-12-01*

Brilliant and expressive sound, worth the money. So far, running stable as AU inside AUM. I'm bery happy with this Rhodes.

### 5/5 — Realistic Rhodes piano

*2022-11-11*

I have one ® Rhodes piano and I have to say this sound it’s so close to my piano … I love this apps

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2022-08-26, version 1.0.1*

Please could you bring the rest of your stuff to ios

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2022-07-25*

I’ve been gigging with this paired with AUM and it has been great so far. Best sounding Rhodes on iOS by far. Almost as good as keyscape, seriously. My only complaint is that the low notes have too much bark and there’s not much you can do to tweak that, so I just created a split with neo soul keys for the bass notes.

We NEED Vreeds next. Please bring it to iOS!

## Frequently asked questions about VTines Live

### What is VTines Live?

VTines Live is a digital instrument app that provides a realistic sound and feel of a 1978 Fender Rhodes Mark 1 electric piano. It uses a hybrid of sampling and modeling techniques to achieve its authentic sound.

### How much does VTines Live cost?

VTines Live is a paid application, priced at $24.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features and sounds.

### What devices is VTines Live compatible with?

VTines Live is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is optimized for performance on these platforms.

### Can I use VTines Live with a MIDI keyboard?

Yes, VTines Live is specifically designed for live performance and is easy to connect and use with external MIDI keyboards. You can also adjust MIDI response and channels within the app.

### Does VTines Live have ads?

No, VTines Live does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted user experience.

### What effects are included in VTines Live?

VTines Live includes common effects such as reverb and drive, as well as a detailed Rhodes AMP simulation. You can also adjust bell and release volumes.

### How often is VTines Live updated?

The latest version of VTines Live is 1.0.1, which was last updated on March 21, 2021. Updates typically focus on performance optimization and bug fixes.

### What is the size of VTines Live?

VTines Live has a very small library size, less than 90MB, making it quick to download and install. It also has a reasonably low RAM and CPU footprint.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2021-03-21

- Fixing issues related to audio routing and interruptions (possible crashes and muting)
- Improving VoiceOver navigation and labelling

### 1.0 — 2021-03-10

No release notes.

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