One year later I witnessed this plugin in action!!! The church I was working with the main keyboard player was using this plugin it’s really authentic!!!
Great video John! Just for the price of being able to host my other plugins in this is priceless. Not only bring them up but to use them as layers and save them in setups! Wow!!!!!
Gospel Musicians make amazing instruments. I own the Neo Soul Keys Suite 2 and I can't even hear people trying to talk about Keyscape and all those other EP libraries anymore. Incidentally, though not officially endorsed by him, the late, great George Duke name-dropped Gospel Musicians Neo Soul Keys, and that was a decade-plus ago; GM's sampling and techniques have only gotten better since then.
Heyy John, once again, We definitely appreciate all that you bring to us. Thx much. Purchased it on the day of release. 🔥🔥🔥🎹🎹💯💯👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 Waiting for the iOS/ iPad release as well
I really think that live sets AND the plugin loader is definitely making this compete for the top when it comes to live playing... I really really really hope that plugin loader (au3 apps) is in the ipad app... dare I say, it could POSSIBLY sunset AUM...? dun dun dun
Someone please help. Can I map those live patches to different buttons on my Arturia Keylab ??? I want to be able to just press part 1,2 or 3 and have each patch load up. Is it possible???
hi john I really liked the mk.sensation when I first bought it and then it said new version is out to upload, now I did that the sounds are.terrible.. can u help me.get back to the old version or.can u send me ure sounds as mine.do not sound like ures..has.any one.else experienced this
Yo mike. i cant use any 3rd party downloaded plug-ins. i upload them but they never show up. they only download. how do I get them to play..... my plug in folder is program vst
How does this library compare to Keyscape and Omnisphere in a church setting for main keys? Would it make sense to get this if I already have those? I will be running it inside Ableton Live.
I love all of Jamal's plugins and his great taste in sounds, but why would I need this if I already use AUM? I mean, I did go an bought it, but I never use it because of AUM, sadly. But I want to use it, I just need a reason! :)
Hello! Can you help me? Is it possible to transfer all setups from one device to another? For example if i setup everything in my Iphone and then I would like use Ipad so i need setup everything again?
Amazing video! Would you recommend me buying the M-Audio Oxygen MK5 or the Nektar Impact LX49+? Or is there another MIDI controller in this budget that's better?
Hey John, this might be a silly question, but for those who purchase MKSensation Xtreme for the Mac/PC, do they get a discount (or free) license for the iPhone/iPad version? I'm looking to get this but not sure where to go.
Mainstage has a ton of more features...but I feel as tho this is a bit more tightly integrated...gets everything out the way and just gives you a few buttons to press to make things work
Hey John Mike I always appreciate your vids. But I’ve noticed I actually don’t have complete control over the plugins that I add in. And I can’t split my plugins. I’m just wondering if you have the same problem which I think so because when you added your plugin yours were faded out as well. I’m hoping that there will be an update soon addressing all of the bugs. But this is definitely something special and a game changer. But with the much needed update it will be game time.
Agreed, in theory this is a suitable replacement for mainstage but until there’s an update for better control of additional third party plugins, its only good for the sounds.
There is so much deception, go read my other comment, Gospel Musicians started out with good intentions, but now its just a money spinner, with little real value to show for their products. The challenge is - we are in a fools market. Most people do not have the experience, ear training or equipment to hear properly how things sound, and with all the marketing by people like John Mike, which is a bit (deceitful) - John MIke - knows in his heart that these sounds are not up to scratch, but cannot say so publicly. THis is just another "game" where the whole "gospel" thing has been abused, and used, for personal gain, another example of people profiting in the temple. At the time of Jesus, He threw them out of the temple. A good product does not need the spiel of the "gospel" affiliation. It will stand on its own merit. Unfortunately you cannot return digital products, so people like Jamal, profit from a loop-hole in the current commercial climate for virtual instruments. And there are always a few uninformed who unable to properly assess these products by themselves, depend on influencers like John MIke, who are paid to promote these substandard products. Sadly its a gospel scam. Nice intentions, but the products no longer represent good value for money in todays market. Go buy Keyscape instead.
@@okay1904 Ok i see both sides here. In Jamal’s defense, he doesn’t have the R&D budgets of Yamaha, Roland , & Korg. If he did, his UI’s would look a lot better. Sonically, we cannot expect him to Produce Spectrasonics quality for $200. Keyscape alone is $400 lol. But what he has done is of the Apple/Roland way. Some of the instruments in the MKS come from Pure Synth Platinum, Neo Soul Keys, & FM Tines. If you want his best quality when it comes to Pianos & EP’s, you will have to buy those instruments. Hence the reason why he put the Plug-in Loader in this instrument. So he is a genius from a business perspective, but eventually he will have to step up and compete with UVI, Spectrasonic, & Yamaha/Roland/Korg/Nord sonically. But for what it’s for, it’s a good alternative to Mainstage & Gig Performer.
Hey I’ll say it publicly...I’m not a fan of all the sounds in mks extreme....but you know what...I’m also not a fan of all the sounds and pianos in keyscape...honestly there are only like 3-4 piano and EP sounds I actually care for...so is it worth $400 for those 3-4 I like 🤷🏾♂️...I also HATE motif/montage pianos...well CFX grand is cool...I hate Nord pianos...but I’ve used them in my productions/live playing...my feelings and opinions are subjective because people will buy what they want/like for the reasons they want...is this the best sounding sample library on the planet!? Heck naw...is it the worse!? Heck nawl...but for me and a lot of others it’s not just about buying it because it’s the best...some people just want to support a black owned Christian based business...Jamal is pretty much the only black guy in this sample space...so why would I go and try to tear him down when I’ve personally seen all of the work and personally know how much time..effort and money he’s put into it just to get a little bit of profit...it’s easy to try to call the game from your couch watching it on the TV...it’s a whole other thing to call it from the sidelines...and an even bigger thing to actually be on the field...just broaden your perspective is what I would say...
@@Johnmike Ok so just as a follow up y’all. I used it on Sunday and it sounded amazing! I was using a Yamaha MOXF8 and didn’t have any issues as fas as the problem I first described. So IDK if its the key bed with the midi implementation or the audio interface. I use an Mpk88 in the studio(which gave me the issue) and a Hammer 88 when I’m out. Ill try it on my Hammer 88 and come back with more results.
Brother you need to hook up better sound cause it sounds like its coming from the Mac speakers. Need better audio to appreciate the sound in the plug in.
Your comment proves that you didn’t watch the video all the way through...sounds are turned down while I’m talking about features...but when there is a moment where I’m playing...sounds are turned up...especially towards the videos end where I’m actually showcasing sound demos...
The Gospel Musician sounds are sadly overpriced and underwhelming. In 2010 - they might have been ok, but its 2021. Go and take a listen to the kind of quality that Spitfire Audio has in their new Solstice library, and you realise that sound quality at the end of the day is what counts. What's the point in so many features if it really does not sound ok. I love Jamal, but his products are now overpriced. C'mon, seriously its better to go and buy Keyscape and you also get all the important sounds in the MKSensation ie the MKS sound.(as well as tons of other well sampled instruments and patches). There is also no product consistency, he just wakes up every few years and adds more bells and whistles, that no one needs. What we need is for him to go back to the drawing board, and re-record ALL his sounds again, using top gear/audio interfaces. This recycling of old tired samples may fool some, but the discerning will stay away. But I guess he has enough of the "gospel" crowd, convinced enough to give him their money. $200 + for some of Gospel Musicians instruments - seriously, who is fooling who. But well if Trump can be president, anything is possible. The "gospel" ethos should not be a coverup for substandard sounds. John Mike, I know you love your brother, but please give him the truth, These sounds are not up to scratch, not any more, and they sound that way too. But there are enough fools in the world to be deceived by sleek marketing. Sad but true.
Spitfire solstice is $350...Keyscape is $400...mksensation is $99(intro)...spectrasonics has been repacking the same sounds in omnisphere since the early 2000s when it was called “Atmosphere” and every few years they add in a handful of new sounds and a few new bells and whistles and call it a new version...also what about Yamaha...With all the versions of the motif and now montage with those same repackaged sounds and a few new ones and a handful of bells and whistles...Roland with all those Fantoms...same deal with Korg and the Kronos line... they literally just dropped a white version of the Kronos... added no new features or sounds and people buying it...heck even if we go back to keyscape they just re-sampled the same sounds we can get from other places...but I can go on and on...but the point I’m driving in is that this is a common practice in the music sounds/sampling space...heck even in the world at large...iPhone and Android keep repackaging the same phones to us every year with maybe 2-3 small new features...not trying to shoot down your opinion on the quality of the sounds in the library...your opinion is your opinion...just trying to broaden your perspective a bit...it’s very easy to zero in on one part of something you don’t like and throw the whole thing away...I think MKS XTreme is pretty innovative in the features he added to make his product better than the original...and to move it away from the Kontakt platform and onto his own platform...and you must remember as well that why you may have bought some of his other stuff over the years and be tired of the same sounds...there are still thousands upon thousands of others who have never bought anything he’s done or haven’t even heard of him and this might be their first product of his and may genuinely love the sounds....but even if you took all of the sounds out of it and just had it as a VST host for your other sounds...this is still pretty dope in my opinion
@@Johnmike Also the sounds that Jamal gives us is what us gospel musicians are looking for. Even tho you can find something for every genre. He was saying that they were old sounds. But these are a staple for gospel music. Also he gives us so many gospel secret sounds. Things that some musicians try to keep to themselves. This app is fire. You can do a lot and it’s simple to use. And the price….. I feel like we are getting off(cheating Jamal) from how low it is. Look at all you are getting. Like you said John Mike everyone has there opinion. But I don’t see how anyone with musical skill, live or studio wouldn’t fall in love with MKSensation Xtreme. Well real musicians notice what’s been provided to us. Thank God for Jamal Hartwell.
Agreed. Not to take anything away from this new update, but for me, Mainstage seems to be a more sensible and less expensive solution, especially if you have a Mac (and it seems more and more people do these days - especially musicians). The synths and Sampler in Mainstage seem to be the top drawer over anything else these days, and much more versatile than anything I’ve seen in this category of software. Cheap M1 Macs and MainStage 3 is the hot combo. I guess having MKS Extreme would be good addition to your sonic palette to have within Mainstage, but at only $30 for Mainstage and all the amazing synths and instruments it contains and the way it controls them, nothing can touch it in this field.
Check it out here: gospelmusicians.com/?ref=JOHNMIKE
One year later I witnessed this plugin in action!!! The church I was working with the main keyboard player was using this plugin it’s really authentic!!!
Great video John! Just for the price of being able to host my other plugins in this is priceless. Not only bring them up but to use them as layers and save them in setups! Wow!!!!!
This MKSensation Xtreme is really the only sound module anyone would need to play great worship tones that inspire and fulfill!
not sure how many times but I spoke in tongues when the player's ep came on
Lol
I love Gospel Musicians and their product, will definitely get it once I get a new iMac, I’ve got Pure Synth on my MacBook already lol
I can’t hit the like button enough times!!!!
This software is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Gospel Musicians make amazing instruments. I own the Neo Soul Keys Suite 2 and I can't even hear people trying to talk about Keyscape and all those other EP libraries anymore. Incidentally, though not officially endorsed by him, the late, great George Duke name-dropped Gospel Musicians Neo Soul Keys, and that was a decade-plus ago; GM's sampling and techniques have only gotten better since then.
Heyy John, once again, We definitely appreciate all that you bring to us. Thx much. Purchased it on the day of release. 🔥🔥🔥🎹🎹💯💯👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 Waiting for the iOS/ iPad release as well
Really really dope video John Mike as usual! Loving MKSensation Xtreme! If you don’t have it, you need to get it! 🔥🔥🎶
The MKSensation X is it supposed to automatically connect to the keyboard??? Need help ASAP
I really think that live sets AND the plugin loader is definitely making this compete for the top when it comes to live playing... I really really really hope that plugin loader (au3 apps) is in the ipad app... dare I say, it could POSSIBLY sunset AUM...? dun dun dun
Hi John Mike Good to see you. Great Im looking forward to this Review.
I like the dark interface!
Thanks, John Mike!
Bro I have it all hooked up to my MODX + but I only get sounds if I touch the keys on the IPad screen.... what am I not doing or doing wrong???
Someone please help. Can I map those live patches to different buttons on my Arturia Keylab ??? I want to be able to just press part 1,2 or 3 and have each patch load up. Is it possible???
Please review the new M-Audio Oxygen Pro Mini 32 ! Great videos as always! Love them. Thank you.
Working on getting a review unit...hope to have one soon
It’s a great app. I use it as use it layered with the bismark app.
This Software /Plugin is off the CHAIN !!! Maybe in the Distant Future Make This A Hardware Reality !!!
Is there anybody having trouble with the notes sustaining after release? I purchased this app but dont or cant use due to notes sustaining....
What other good vsts are there for live performing musicians? Everywhere else I look seems to be more for the producer versus live performances.
hi john
I really liked the mk.sensation when I first bought it and then it said new version is out to upload, now I did that the sounds are.terrible.. can u help me.get back to the old version or.can u send me ure sounds as mine.do not sound like ures..has.any one.else experienced this
I have it on my Iphone. Am I able to add 3rd party plugins there. If so how please.
Yo mike. i cant use any 3rd party downloaded plug-ins. i upload them but they never show up. they only download. how do I get them to play..... my plug in folder is program vst
How does this library compare to Keyscape and Omnisphere in a church setting for main keys? Would it make sense to get this if I already have those? I will be running it inside Ableton Live.
I'm not able to set a midi filter for Sustain CC, for some split patch😔😔😔
I love all of Jamal's plugins and his great taste in sounds, but why would I need this if I already use AUM? I mean, I did go an bought it, but I never use it because of AUM, sadly. But I want to use it, I just need a reason! :)
Love this...
Hey Mike,
What’s the difference between this and Pure synth ?
Hello! Can you help me? Is it possible to transfer all setups from one device to another? For example if i setup everything in my Iphone and then I would like use Ipad so i need setup everything again?
yeah, if you use icloud, you can load saved settings onto the new device
Amazing video!
Would you recommend me buying the M-Audio Oxygen MK5 or the Nektar Impact LX49+?
Or is there another MIDI controller in this budget that's better?
In that price range...I’d probably go with the Oxygen...better feeling keys to me than the Nektar...
You young bro, the volume of the plugin is so low that when your voice is at a good listening level, I can't really hear the sounds.
Just checking… but was that a 3-5-6 while flowing in the prophetic?
Actually on second thought.. I will just have to play it to find out thanks
Hey John, this might be a silly question, but for those who purchase MKSensation Xtreme for the Mac/PC, do they get a discount (or free) license for the iPhone/iPad version?
I'm looking to get this but not sure where to go.
I don’t think so...as far as where to buy it...link is in the description of the video and in the pinned comment
Would be nice if we could use this with Stream Deck.
How would this differ from something like Mainstage?
Mainstage has a ton of more features...but I feel as tho this is a bit more tightly integrated...gets everything out the way and just gives you a few buttons to press to make things work
Hey John Mike I always appreciate your vids. But I’ve noticed I actually don’t have complete control over the plugins that I add in. And I can’t split my plugins. I’m just wondering if you have the same problem which I think so because when you added your plugin yours were faded out as well. I’m hoping that there will be an update soon addressing all of the bugs. But this is definitely something special and a game changer. But with the much needed update it will be game time.
Agreed, in theory this is a suitable replacement for mainstage but until there’s an update for better control of additional third party plugins, its only good for the sounds.
Hey john is there a way i can use the nanokontroller2 with this plugin???
Yes I believe it has midi mapping
I cant split - not working using ipad
Anyone prefer this Xtreme ios app to AUM?
Wassup big bro how do you EQ the instruments?
Can I use it for Metal? 😊
Could you do a video on how to use it with the iPhone 12 ?
I love the instrument, but for whatever reason, the acoustics pianos have a rubbery sound on the attack. Hopefully that’s just a bug tho.
There is so much deception, go read my other comment, Gospel Musicians started out with good intentions, but now its just a money spinner, with little real value to show for their products. The challenge is - we are in a fools market. Most people do not have the experience, ear training or equipment to hear properly how things sound, and with all the marketing by people like John Mike, which is a bit (deceitful) - John MIke - knows in his heart that these sounds are not up to scratch, but cannot say so publicly.
THis is just another "game" where the whole "gospel" thing has been abused, and used, for personal gain, another example of people profiting in the temple. At the time of Jesus, He threw them out of the temple. A good product does not need the spiel of the "gospel" affiliation. It will stand on its own merit. Unfortunately you cannot return digital products, so people like Jamal, profit from a loop-hole in the current commercial climate for virtual instruments. And there are always a few uninformed who unable to properly assess these products by themselves, depend on influencers like John MIke, who are paid to promote these substandard products. Sadly its a gospel scam. Nice intentions, but the products no longer represent good value for money in todays market. Go buy Keyscape instead.
@@okay1904 Ok i see both sides here. In Jamal’s defense, he doesn’t have the R&D budgets of Yamaha, Roland , & Korg. If he did, his UI’s would look a lot better. Sonically, we cannot expect him to Produce Spectrasonics quality for $200. Keyscape alone is $400 lol. But what he has done is of the Apple/Roland way. Some of the instruments in the MKS come from Pure Synth Platinum, Neo Soul Keys, & FM Tines. If you want his best quality when it comes to Pianos & EP’s, you will have to buy those instruments. Hence the reason why he put the Plug-in Loader in this instrument. So he is a genius from a business perspective, but eventually he will have to step up and compete with UVI, Spectrasonic, & Yamaha/Roland/Korg/Nord sonically. But for what it’s for, it’s a good alternative to Mainstage & Gig Performer.
Hey I’ll say it publicly...I’m not a fan of all the sounds in mks extreme....but you know what...I’m also not a fan of all the sounds and pianos in keyscape...honestly there are only like 3-4 piano and EP sounds I actually care for...so is it worth $400 for those 3-4 I like 🤷🏾♂️...I also HATE motif/montage pianos...well CFX grand is cool...I hate Nord pianos...but I’ve used them in my productions/live playing...my feelings and opinions are subjective because people will buy what they want/like for the reasons they want...is this the best sounding sample library on the planet!? Heck naw...is it the worse!? Heck nawl...but for me and a lot of others it’s not just about buying it because it’s the best...some people just want to support a black owned Christian based business...Jamal is pretty much the only black guy in this sample space...so why would I go and try to tear him down when I’ve personally seen all of the work and personally know how much time..effort and money he’s put into it just to get a little bit of profit...it’s easy to try to call the game from your couch watching it on the TV...it’s a whole other thing to call it from the sidelines...and an even bigger thing to actually be on the field...just broaden your perspective is what I would say...
@@Johnmike Well said John!
@@Johnmike Ok so just as a follow up y’all. I used it on Sunday and it sounded amazing! I was using a Yamaha MOXF8 and didn’t have any issues as fas as the problem I first described. So IDK if its the key bed with the midi implementation or the audio interface. I use an Mpk88 in the studio(which gave me the issue) and a Hammer 88 when I’m out. Ill try it on my Hammer 88 and come back with more results.
This plugin is so amazing. I really need to get it.
**please is it available on windows**
Yes
Can it do midi learn?
Yes
Really Really Cool Really Really Dope!!!!,!
I’m getting a shirt that says that 😂
Do you use the headphone output or an audio interface.
audio interface
Which one?
@@atomman40 I have the presonus 24c and a focus rite 4i4
Do you think you can talk Jamal into giving us an dark interface option?
Ask him...
can someone buy it for ne plz :(
Released today 7/11
Brother you need to hook up better sound cause it sounds like its coming from the Mac speakers. Need better audio to appreciate the sound in the plug in.
Your comment proves that you didn’t watch the video all the way through...sounds are turned down while I’m talking about features...but when there is a moment where I’m playing...sounds are turned up...especially towards the videos end where I’m actually showcasing sound demos...
can it work as a stand alone on pc
Yes
Really Really
Yup..really really really lol
Awesome stuff, bro!
Have you ever tried Gig Performer? It's really dope as well.
I hope there will be iPad app of this same software!
They said it's coming.
The Gospel Musician sounds are sadly overpriced and underwhelming. In 2010 - they might have been ok, but its 2021. Go and take a listen to the kind of quality that Spitfire Audio has in their new Solstice library, and you realise that sound quality at the end of the day is what counts. What's the point in so many features if it really does not sound ok.
I love Jamal, but his products are now overpriced. C'mon, seriously its better to go and buy Keyscape and you also get all the important sounds in the MKSensation ie the MKS sound.(as well as tons of other well sampled instruments and patches). There is also no product consistency, he just wakes up every few years and adds more bells and whistles, that no one needs. What we need is for him to go back to the drawing board, and re-record ALL his sounds again, using top gear/audio interfaces. This recycling of old tired samples may fool some, but the discerning will stay away.
But I guess he has enough of the "gospel" crowd, convinced enough to give him their money. $200 + for some of Gospel Musicians instruments - seriously, who is fooling who. But well if Trump can be president, anything is possible. The "gospel" ethos should not be a coverup for substandard sounds. John Mike, I know you love your brother, but please give him the truth, These sounds are not up to scratch, not any more, and they sound that way too. But there are enough fools in the world to be deceived by sleek marketing. Sad but true.
Spitfire solstice is $350...Keyscape is $400...mksensation is $99(intro)...spectrasonics has been repacking the same sounds in omnisphere since the early 2000s when it was called “Atmosphere” and every few years they add in a handful of new sounds and a few new bells and whistles and call it a new version...also what about Yamaha...With all the versions of the motif and now montage with those same repackaged sounds and a few new ones and a handful of bells and whistles...Roland with all those Fantoms...same deal with Korg and the Kronos line... they literally just dropped a white version of the Kronos... added no new features or sounds and people buying it...heck even if we go back to keyscape they just re-sampled the same sounds we can get from other places...but I can go on and on...but the point I’m driving in is that this is a common practice in the music sounds/sampling space...heck even in the world at large...iPhone and Android keep repackaging the same phones to us every year with maybe 2-3 small new features...not trying to shoot down your opinion on the quality of the sounds in the library...your opinion is your opinion...just trying to broaden your perspective a bit...it’s very easy to zero in on one part of something you don’t like and throw the whole thing away...I think MKS XTreme is pretty innovative in the features he added to make his product better than the original...and to move it away from the Kontakt platform and onto his own platform...and you must remember as well that why you may have bought some of his other stuff over the years and be tired of the same sounds...there are still thousands upon thousands of others who have never bought anything he’s done or haven’t even heard of him and this might be their first product of his and may genuinely love the sounds....but even if you took all of the sounds out of it and just had it as a VST host for your other sounds...this is still pretty dope in my opinion
@@Johnmike Also the sounds that Jamal gives us is what us gospel musicians are looking for. Even tho you can find something for every genre. He was saying that they were old sounds. But these are a staple for gospel music. Also he gives us so many gospel secret sounds. Things that some musicians try to keep to themselves. This app is fire. You can do a lot and it’s simple to use. And the price….. I feel like we are getting off(cheating Jamal) from how low it is. Look at all you are getting. Like you said John Mike everyone has there opinion. But I don’t see how anyone with musical skill, live or studio wouldn’t fall in love with MKSensation Xtreme. Well real musicians notice what’s been provided to us. Thank God for Jamal Hartwell.
Agreed. Not to take anything away from this new update, but for me, Mainstage seems to be a more sensible and less expensive solution, especially if you have a Mac (and it seems more and more people do these days - especially musicians). The synths and Sampler in Mainstage seem to be the top drawer over anything else these days, and much more versatile than anything I’ve seen in this category of software. Cheap M1 Macs and MainStage 3 is the hot combo. I guess having MKS Extreme would be good addition to your sonic palette to have within Mainstage, but at only $30 for Mainstage and all the amazing synths and instruments it contains and the way it controls them, nothing can touch it in this field.
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