LK vs TakeOne
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LK
This application acts as a remote control for Ableton Live and MIDI devices, enhancing electronic music production and live performance. It offers deep integration with Ableton Live and extensive MIDI capabilities for controlling software and hardware. The app is modular, with features available as separate in-app purchases.
- Ableton Live integration
- MIDI device control
- Clip launching and sequencing
- Device parameter control
- Virtual MIDI and AUv3 support
- Modular in-app purchases
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LK is a flexible remote control application for Ableton Live and MIDI devices, providing a wide range of features and functionality to enhance the production and live performance of electronic music. LK offers tight integration with Ableton Live using our free UBRIDGE desktop application, providing access and control of Ableton Live projects, with both wired and wireless connection options. LK has extensive MIDI capabilities too, allowing for communication and control of any MIDI compliant software or hardware, even apps running on the same device thanks to virtual MIDI support and AUv3 integration too. LK is split into six unique modules, each available as a separate in-app purchase, offering great value that you can tailor to your specific needs. LK is also capable of connecting with USB MIDI interfaces which allows you to interact with external gear. To connect LK to your host computer you will need to download and install a free software utility called UBRIDGE on your computer. It is available for Windows and macOS and it can be downloaded from Imaginando website. See our setup guide for further details in LK’s product page. MATRIX MODULE - Live Mode - In Live mode, you can control almost every aspect of Ableton Live directly from LK. The app mirrors your session view, allowing you to launch clips, add tracks and scenes, arm, solo, and mute tracks, and adjust track monitoring, volume, pan, and cue settings on the master track. You can create and edit clips with the powerful built-in clip composer, featuring tools like scales, swing, humanize, horizontal and vertical mirroring, time-shifting notes, pitch swapping, transposing, and even chord and melody generation within a defined range. LK also enables device control within each track, offering a range of generic layouts for quick access and instant parameter adjustments, so you can modify settings without needing to interact directly with your computer. - MIDI Mode - In MIDI mode, LK enhances workflow with a flexible, independent sequencing environment for streamlined composition and arrangement. Users can create and manage MIDI clips per track, arrange scenes, and send MIDI to other software or hardware. When loaded as an AUv3 in hosts like AUM, LK sequences and coordinates various instruments, perfect for complex setups and live performances. Essential editing tools like signatures, scales and transformative tools simplify MIDI editing, while automation and generative tools enable dynamic compositions. Follow actions and probability settings further smooth transitions, making performance arrangements seamless and spontaneous—all within a single, powerful interface. PADS MODULE - Get the MPC feel on your touchscreen with PADS, featuring an arpeggiator and a chorder. When working in Ableton Live mode it automatically maps drum rack pad names to each pad on the app - never miss a pad again. Use it in MIDI mode to quickly play other synth apps. CONTROLLER MODULE - Extensive control of 128 parameters with CONTROLLER. Use assignable and customisable knobs, faders, buttons and pads to control MIDI hardware, desktop and mobile DAWs - now with the power of AUv3 integration too. X/Y MODULE - Three dimensional parameter tweaking with X/Y PAD. This module can work with CC or NOTE events. In CC mode, a CC can be assigned per axis. In NOTE mode, X is pitch, Y is velocity and Z is Note ON/ Note OFF. CHORDER MODULE - Play chords like never before with the CHORDER module. Use this chord generator to build chords and lay them out according to your needs. KEYBOARD MODULE - KEYBOARD features 3-axis expression capabilities with scale and range controls. It also allows the possibility of mapping any Live or MIDI CC parameters to be controlled by the X and Y position within each of the keys, providing additional expression to the performance. It also has an MPE mode so you can use it with your favorite MPE compatible synths.
TakeOne
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Split vocals and instruments from ANY video/audio -Separate -Mix -Add Effects -Tune -Ai chord detection -Ai caption -Master your track Take One is an AI-powered recording studio built for singers, musicians, and creators. Capture your performances, separate vocals and instruments, refine your sound, and create beautiful videos — directly from your iPhone. ### Capture Your Moment Record high-quality video and audio with a simple, focused experience designed for musicians. Import existing performances or capture new takes with control over your camera, microphone, and recording settings. ### AI Vocal Separation Separate vocals from instruments using advanced on-device AI processing. Create clean vocal and instrumental tracks while keeping your recordings private and processed directly on your device. ### Create Your Mix Shape your performance with powerful audio tools: • Adjust vocal and instrumental balance • Apply EQ, compression, and effects • Fine-tune your sound and create your own mix ### Smart Captions Create accurate captions for your performances with intelligent transcription tools. Add lyrics and captions to your videos and make your content more engaging. ### Edit & Share Review your takes, trim your performance, customize your final result, and export high-quality videos and audio files ready to share. ### Built for Creators Whether you are a singer recording a new idea, a musician practicing a performance, or a creator making content — Take One helps you capture the magic of the moment. Your voice. Your performance. Your Take One. Privacy first. AI processing happens on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://take-one.studio/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LK at 17.0 against TakeOne's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. LK sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and TakeOne sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LK ships an update fortnightly, TakeOne every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LK | TakeOne |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (708 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 708 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 587 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Imaginando Lda | barak scharovsky |
Bugs and requests
LK
Reported bugs
5 issues- Clip renaming tool not working
- Occasional MIDI note sticking
- UI disappearing and requiring restart
- Wireless connection randomly dropping
- Exclusive track arming mode issues
Requested features
6 requests- Add MIDI CC mapping and automation
- Implement vertical view for session mode
- Allow saving and loading of custom settings
- Improve MIDI note and velocity handling
- Add MIDI transformers and generators
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- Provide a discounted bundle for all modules
TakeOne
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LK
- Unlock Chorder$4.99
- Unlock MIDI Pads$4.99
- Unlock MIDI Controller$4.99
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- Unlock X/Y Pad$4.99
- Unlock Keyboard$4.99
- Unlock Step Sequencer$7.99
- Unlock Matrix$9.99
- All Modules Bundle$39.90
TakeOne
- Take One - Vocal Studio7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Take One - Vocal Studio7 Days trial$99.991 Year









