App Profile: MKSensation Xtreme

The MKSensation Xtreme builds on our renowned MKSensation plugin, delivering the most accurate sampled representation of the classic MKS-20 piano module. Rooted in gospel music, the MKS-20 has been a staple in countless gospel albums, often stacked alongside JV-Series, Motifs, and other vintage racks for a rich, dynamic sound. Traditionally, musicians relied on complex MIDI setups to blend and control layers in real-time. MKSensation Xtreme replaces decades of hardware, offering the same powerful layering and live performance flexibility in a single app.

With the power of modern iPads and M1 chips, MKSensation Xtreme provides the equivalent of eight Pure Synth Platinums. Each of the eight sound slots features independent AMP, Filter, Control, LFO, and effects, plus 8-insert effect slots (with up to five effects per slot), along with Global and Master effects. All effect buses are easily controlled via red faders, and, as with all our apps, full MIDI learn functionality is included.

Designed for live performance, the app not only delivers our signature sounds but also allows you to host your own AUv3 instruments and effects. You can seamlessly integrate external sounds, run them through our filters, AMP, LFO, and modulation, and enjoy the ultimate flexibility—whether using MKSensation Xtreme’s sounds or purely its powerful hosting capabilities.

iPad Version vs Desktop

The iPad version is identical to the desktop version as far as features, synthesis, and functionality. The only difference is in sound: We removed the second version of the MKS sounds, so that there is only one main version of the MKS soundest, instead of two different versions on the desktop. The quality is the same.

General Specs

• 12 GB Lossless Compression)
• 23,419 Samples
• 362 Sampled Sounds
• 21 Analog Modeled Wavetables
• 14 Analog VA Waveforms
• 74 Presets
• 26 High Quality Effects Featuring Overloud’s VKFX
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Highlights

• Store and stream sounds internally or on external hard rive
• Ability to Load AUv3 in place of Sound Slots
• 8-Fully independent Sound Sources with their own independent (AMP, Filter, LFO, Mod, and effects)
• Seamless Sound Switching
• Two versions of Power Grand
• Live-Set Mode with MIDI CC Program Change
• Dedicated Mute and Solo on the buttons
• Dedicated Split Screen
• All knobs, sliders, and buttons are MIDI Learnable
• Two different MIDI CC Program Change modes for quickly switching to presets via your controller
• 2-Second max load times per set.
• Ability to Receive on Separate MIDI channels per sound for multi-timbral stacks and layers
• Global Mictotune, Transpose, Octave, and Velocity Curve.
• Dedicated large volume sliders on front of interface.
• Ability to Copy/Paste Single or All parameters across sound-sources
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Device Requirements:

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▪ 2GHz ARM Processor Recommended - iPad Pro 12.9 and 9.7 in, iPad 5th Gen, iPad Pro 12.9 in. (Gen 2), iPad Pro 10.5 in., iPad 6th Gen, iPad Pro 11 in., iPad Pro 12.9 in. (Gen 3), iPad Air (Gen 3)
▪ iPhone X and higher - iPhones with at least 2GB RAM Supported Only
▪ Fast SSD Drives for External sample streaming
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
▪ Crossgrades between different synth apps are not available due to iOS App Store restrictions. The only exceptions are FM TiNES and BASSalicious 2.
▪ Individual sounds within a sound pack cannot be downloaded separately. To optimize storage, we recommend using an external SSD.
▪ Our sounds are sampled directly from the original hardware, preserving its natural warmth and character. Some inherent noise may be present as a result.