# Caramel Mini - Saturator FX

> Stereo distortion, crusher, and fattener effect for iOS audio applications. (iPhone/iPad app by Holderness Media.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caramel-mini-saturator-fx/id950919793 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Holderness Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/431020308)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-01-09
- Data updated: 2026-07-16
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caramel-mini-saturator-fx/id950919793/reviews.md

## What is Caramel Mini?

Caramel Mini is a stereo distortion, crusher and fattener effect designed for Audiobus and Inter-App Audio. Caramel is perfect for adding lo-fi grit and punch to drums, bass, synths, guitar and more. 

In addition to Audiobus and Inter-App Audio, Caramel Mini can process external hardware by connecting a professional USB audio interface such as the Apogee Jam or Apogee ONE, and many more compatible USB interfaces. You can also use the built in headset microphone. Guitarists can use our effects live by connecting the output of their audio interface to an amp.

Caramel Mini supports Core MIDI via the Camera Connection kit, USB MIDI interfaces, Virtual MIDI and WiFi connections. The MIDI Learn function lets you easily assign your MIDI controller's knobs and sliders to control Caramel's effect parameters.


For more info and video demos visit: https://holdernessmedia.com


Check out our entire FX series including Crystalline, Echo Pad, Stereo Designer and Swoopster!


COMPATIBILITY: 
• requires iOS 12.4 or later 
• iPhone 5 or newer 
• Audiobus 3 compatible (Effect, state saving) 
• Inter-App audio compatible (effect node)
• Compatible with DAW apps such as Garageband and Multitrack DAW
• compatible with USB audio interfaces 
• Core MIDI compatible
• Receive MIDI over Bluetooth LE 
 
FEATURES:

• Control Left and Right channel Crunch, Crush, Girth, SIzzle independently for interesting stereo effects.
• Girth parameter adds subtle to punishing low end boost to drums and bass.
• Multiple stereo output modes including Normal Stereo, Wide Stereo, and Sum to Mono.
• Wide range of colorful lo-fi distortion tones are possible, from subtle grit and punch to absolute digital wreckage.
• Audiobus 3 compatible with state saving
• Inter-app Audio compatible
• Core MIDI compatible, works with any MIDI controller via MIDI Learn
• Select presets via MIDI program change


Caramel Mini works with just about any professional iOS compatible USB audio interfaces. Here is a list of interfaces that have been tested and verified to be compatible: 

• Apogee Jam 
• Apogee Mic 
• Apogee ONE for iPad/Mac 
• Apogee DUET for iPad/Mac 
• Apogee QUARTET for iPad/Mac 
• iConnectMIDI2+
• iConnectMIDI4+ 
• iRig 
• iRig HD 
• iRig iMic 
• Focusrite Scarlett series (*requires USB hub) 
• Focusrite iTrack dock
• Alesis io2 
• Alesis IO Dock 
• Behringer UCA202 
• many more

## Key features

- Stereo distortion, crusher, and fattener
- Independent L/R channel control
- Girth parameter for low-end boost
- Multiple stereo output modes
- Audiobus 3 and Inter-App Audio compatible
- MIDI Learn for controller assignment
- Preset selection via MIDI

## Chart rankings

- #188 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caramel-mini-saturator-fx/id950919793/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Punch!

*2016-11-26*

Not sure the intended use but this app makes every drum machine sound better. Love it.

### 4/5 — Useful

*2016-04-24*

Good waveshaping algo's. Have used pedals, modules, and racks from the sixties to current. Also, spent much time on software of the last twenty years. I hope that Holderness will continue to refine Caramel.

## Frequently asked questions about Caramel Mini

### What is Caramel Mini?

Caramel Mini is a stereo distortion, crusher, and fattener effect designed for iOS audio applications like Audiobus and Inter-App Audio. It's used to add lo-fi grit and punch to various instruments and sounds.

### What instruments can I use Caramel Mini on?

Caramel Mini is versatile and can be used on drums, bass, synths, guitars, and more. Its features are designed to enhance a wide range of audio sources.

### Does Caramel Mini work with external audio interfaces?

Yes, Caramel Mini supports external hardware processing through compatible USB audio interfaces such as the Apogee Jam or Apogee ONE. It can also utilize the built-in headset microphone.

### Can I control Caramel Mini with a MIDI controller?

Absolutely. Caramel Mini supports Core MIDI, USB MIDI, Virtual MIDI, and WiFi connections. The MIDI Learn function allows you to easily assign your controller's knobs and sliders to control effect parameters.

### What are the stereo output modes in Caramel Mini?

Caramel Mini offers multiple stereo output modes including Normal Stereo, Wide Stereo, and Sum to Mono, providing flexibility in how you shape your stereo image.

### What is the price of Caramel Mini?

Caramel Mini is available for a one-time purchase of $2.99.

### What iOS version is required for Caramel Mini?

Caramel Mini requires iOS 12.4 or later and is compatible with iPhone 5 or newer devices.

### How often is Caramel Mini updated?

The app was last updated on May 2, 2024, indicating ongoing support and potential for future improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.6 — 2024-05-02

• Add Bluetooth audio support.
• Various bugfixes and improvements.

### 1.1.5 — 2024-04-30

• Various bugfixes and improvements.

### 1.1.4 — 2017-03-10

• Audiobus 3 ready
• Added option to save state on quit and recall when app is next launched (this option can be enabled in the settings page)
• minor bugfixes

### 1.1.3 — 2016-05-20

• update Audiobus SDK
• minor bugfixes

### 1.1.2 — 2015-09-02

• minor bugfix

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