My MF's dont have TS and they work just fine, TS would be nice but..... you can just attach a button next to the fader to disengage also the software (not sure if its on all versions) has a built in fix when you move a fader by hand for 0.5 or something seconds it automatically switches the fader off..... not real good for the life of the fader but doubt it would make much diff If you can afford touch sensor get it if not no worries!