KVR Audio

electrosoul91 · Post by **electrosoul91** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 4:34 pm

OK, here's a thing. Recently, I was spending good deal of time with GarageBand's Rhodes and Wurlitzer implementations. I must say that I like them really much, and I'm really satisfied with them. However, since both implementation are actually physically modeled things, I have decided to give a try with sample based apps. Right now, I'm considering GMs "Neo Soul Keys" and iLectric by the IK. I've heard good things about both, but one of them is probably better than another. Also, I'll actually try and download the NSK in few days, it has a free demo, while iLectric doesn't.

Any help is very appreciated, from anyone who have used them both. Thanks in advance.

Scott Murrell · Post by **Scott Murrell** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 5:10 pm

---I like both of them for different reasons but...I don't like the fact that if you want to customize the sounds you can't save them afterwards. I think it's going to depend on what you use as a controller and what style you play so everyone's take might not be valid for you.

electrosoul91 · Post by **electrosoul91** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 6:38 pm

Thank you, Scott. By the way, I'm mostly playing and composing blues/jazz, so that's why I just can't live without e-pianos. LOL.

miden · Post by **miden** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:44 pm

iElectric for me...easy to use and modify, and some very "tasty" and authentic presets...you will need to buy the full pack though. The Eps in the standard pack are, hmmmm, decent

but with the add on pack the presets in it really kick.

JMO

I have tried the GM and while really nice and certainly worth consideration, the iElectric is another notch up.

The only thing to watch wit iElectric is to not set your velocity level too high (available to edit via a slider) as you can induce some distortion..possibly as a result of the processor? Although I use an iPad 3rd gen so the processor is pretty decent on it. It is a known issue with the IK iOS keys though.

GospelMusicians · Post by **GospelMusicians** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 8:22 pm

Take a listen to the demos. These demos were all done on the iPhone with no extra processing...just straight from the iPhone phone jack into the board.

Also, the user was a bit incorrect. You can tweak and save your own presets.

You get a free demo version. Why not try them both out on some tracks and hear for yourself.

Suitcase Demo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1shAHAbXbc

Stage Demo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08vTa06-vEg

EX5 FDSP Demo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ6KbXo7Pls

electrosoul91 · Post by **electrosoul91** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:07 pm

Thank you. And yes, I know that Neo Soul Keys has free demo, while the iLectric doesn't, that's what I already mentioned in my original post. I'll give the NSK a try in few days. BTW, it sounds really great in those videos that you shared.

Septimon · Post by **Septimon** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 5:13 pm

sorry to bump an old thread but: since both are on sale right now: any new thoughts on ilectric vs neo soul keys?
I already own neo soul keys wurli and i like the sound, but the app wasn't always stable. had some crashes. is IKMs ilectric rock solid?
thanks

In The Mix · Post by **In The Mix** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 6:41 am

How come no one's mentioning Skarbee EP 88-s. It's lovely!

Fleer · Post by **Fleer** » Thu Dec 06, 2018 4:10 am

NSK Studio, the new version on iPad, is great and contains 4GB of samples (compared to the 1GB Skarbee, for instance). I believe Jamal is considering adding the entire vst sample library.

Neo Soul Keys vs. the iLectric.