Comparison

TKFX vs Maschine Scene Selector

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TKFX

This app transforms your iOS device into a comprehensive controller for Traktor DJ software. It offers intuitive control over decks, loopers, mixers, and especially Traktor's effects via an X/Y pad. Enjoy plug-and-play functionality without complex MIDI mapping.

Highlights
  • Full decks, looper, and mixer control
  • Jog dial for each deck
  • X/Y pad for effect control
  • Plug & Play setup
  • Wireless or USB connection
  • Single or group effect unit modes
Features
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TKFX is a full-fledged Traktor controller for iOS devices. Besides full decks, looper and mixer control with a jog dial included, it allows you to control Traktor effects in a powerful and intuitive way using a X/Y pad for each effect unit. Select the effect you want to use, assign effect parameters to X/Y pad axis, enable the effect in the wished deck and touch the pad. The effect is automatically applied. TKFX is completely plug and play which means that you don’t need to waste countless hours in MIDI mapping. TKFX knows all about Traktor’s decks and effects, just select the deck or effect you want and all it’s parameters and functions will be automatically available on the respective buttons. TKFX supports effects unit operation in single or group mode. Key features: - 2 or 4 deck units mode - Full decks and looper control - Cue-points control - Jog dial for each deck (CD or Vinyl mode) - Full mixer control and crossfader - Browse & load tracks - X/Y pad - Plug & Play - Link function - Hold function - BPM sync - 1 or 4 effect units mode - 4 memory banks - Single or group mode - Wireless or USB wired connection For detailed documentation please visit www.imaginando.pt/products/tkfx PRESS REVIEWS "TKFX is excellent fun to use and DJ effects respond especially well to this kind of real-time effect control." - Hollin Jones - AskAudio Magazine "But wouldn’t it be nice to use a tablet for X/Y control of effects? TKFX does that, and nothing else – but it does it damned well." - Peter Kirn - Create Digital Music "I recommend this app for anyone who likes to use the effects inside of Traktor, as it offers you an instant way to add and manipulate effects with ease" Alan Churchill - Traktor Tips "In conjunction with a dedicated hardware controller, TKFX is a simple but effective solution for extended Traktor FX control." - Declan McGlynn - Resident Advisor

About

Maschine Scene Selector

Control your music sequencer's scenes remotely via WiFi. Switch between scenes and play beats and melodies using an on-screen keyboard, eliminating the need to touch your hardware.

Highlights
  • Remote scene switching
  • On-screen keyboard for playing beats
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Next scene button
  • PC and Mac compatible
Features
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With this app, you can switch the scenes in the Maschine sequencer and play some beats and melodies via the implemented keyboard layout. It also offers a button to switch to the next scene (depending on which one you selected before) so you don't need to touch the "scene" button on your Maschine ever again. Why would you possibly need it? It strongly depends on what kind of performer you are, but for me it was quite annoying that there is no possibility to switch to the next scene without having to interrupt your performance. Works with both PC and Mac, connects through WiFi

Screenshots

TKFX3 screens
Maschine Scene Selector1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Maschine Scene Selector at 5.0 against TKFX's 4.4. Maschine Scene Selector also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). TKFX's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TKFX sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Maschine Scene Selector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Maschine Scene Selector holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TKFX has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of TKFX's written reviews are positive against 100% of Maschine Scene Selector's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TKFX versus Maschine Scene Selector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTKFXMaschine Scene Selector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (45 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS147.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImaginando LdaXAN Software GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

TKFX

All ratings45 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative30.0%

Maschine Scene Selector

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

TKFX

One-time8
  • Unlimited Banks$1.99
  • Unlimited Decks$1.99
  • Unlimited Units$1.99
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  • Unlimited Effects$1.99
  • Unlimited Parameters$1.99
  • Unlimited Functions$1.99
  • Unlimited Usage$8.99
  • Unlock Decks$8.99
None

Maschine Scene Selector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TKFX free?
TKFX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maschine Scene Selector free?
Maschine Scene Selector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TKFX or Maschine Scene Selector?
Maschine Scene Selector is rated higher. TKFX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Maschine Scene Selector averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TKFX or Maschine Scene Selector have ads?
Neither TKFX nor Maschine Scene Selector shows ads.

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