# Doctor Vibe - Lo-fi Effect — Bring back the Golden Age > Vintage sampler emulation audio effect plugin with vinyl, converter, and compressor modules. (iPhone/iPad app by Sketch Audio, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doctor-vibe-lo-fi-effect/id6759922309 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sketch Audio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699093348) - Category: Music - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 12 MB - Released: 2026-05-11 - Data updated: 2026-09-16 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doctor-vibe-lo-fi-effect/id6759922309/reviews.md ## What is Doctor Vibe? Doctor Vibe puts the sound of the classic sampling workflow in your DAW. Three handcrafted DSP modules: a warm vinyl emulation, gritty hardware converters, and muscular Detroit-style compression. Working together, we think they create a truly special effect! Vinyl Emulation - Adjustable signal bandwidth for subtle warmth - Synthesized noise and crackle, not simple white noise - High-quality wow & flutter engine with adjustable ratio - Geometric needle distortion, subtle to extreme Hardware Converters - Hardware-style input stage with bespoke clipping algorithm - Sample rates from 3.9 kHz to 44.1 kHz with sparkly aliasing artifacts - Selectable bit depth (8μ, 12, 16, 20) - Three anti-aliasing filters modeled after classic samplers - Selectable anti-imaging filters for fine-tuning brightness Mix Slammer - Modeled after a famous single-knob compressor from an early 00s workhorse - Flexible gain staging - Easy parallel compression via wet control - Envelope attack, release, and quality controls Core Features - Morph Settings for smooth transitions between two complete configurations - Auto Bypass saves CPU when input is silent - AB settings comparison - HQ mode with 4x oversampling and ADAA - One-click loudness matching - All parameters automatable with precise playback - Light and dark interface modes - Internal undo/redo - Auto gain - Use your AUv3 plug-in in a compatible host app or DAW - Standalone app includes support, manual links and in-app purchase options for license purchase Two-week trial included, one-time purchase for full unlock. Unlock your plug-in via in-app purchase from the standalone app or activate in the plug-in using an existing desktop license. Your in-app purchase activates the plug-in on all of your iOS devices. Owners can claim a crossgrade code in the standalone app to receive a discount on a desktop license. Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sketchaudio Read the manuals: https://sketchaudio.com/manuals/ ## Key features - Vinyl emulation with noise and crackle - Hardware converter simulation with aliasing - Detroit-style compressor emulation - Morph settings for smooth transitions - Auto bypass and AB comparison - AUv3 plugin and standalone app ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Two-week Trial | Free | one-time | | Full Unlock | $12.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about Doctor Vibe ### What is Doctor Vibe? Doctor Vibe is an audio effect plugin designed to bring the sound of classic sampling hardware into your digital audio workstation. It features three distinct DSP modules: a warm vinyl emulation, gritty hardware converters, and a muscular Detroit-style compressor. ### Does Doctor Vibe have ads? No, Doctor Vibe does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers a one-time purchase for full unlock. ### How much does Doctor Vibe cost? Doctor Vibe is free to download and includes a two-week trial. A one-time in-app purchase is required to unlock the full version of the plugin. ### What devices is Doctor Vibe compatible with? Doctor Vibe is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It can be used as an AUv3 plugin in a compatible host app or DAW, or as a standalone application. ### How often is Doctor Vibe updated? The latest version, 2.1.0, was released on September 15, 2026. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and add features. ### What are the main features of Doctor Vibe's vinyl emulation? The vinyl emulation module offers adjustable signal bandwidth for warmth, synthesized noise and crackle, a high-quality wow & flutter engine, and geometric needle distortion. ### Can I compare different settings in Doctor Vibe? Yes, Doctor Vibe includes an AB settings comparison feature, allowing you to easily switch between two different configurations to hear the differences. ### What is the age rating for Doctor Vibe? Doctor Vibe has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1.0 — 2026-09-15 Release Notes v2.1.0/v1.1.0 Highlights: - Improved preset browser with bigger UI, favorites (paid plug-ins) - New portrait mode layout (paid plug-ins) - Internal audio engine overhaul: - Precise, deterministic automation playback - Repeatable, aritifact-free exports - iPhone support - Scroll wheel support (desktop) - DSP CPU improvements - Many bug fixes Doctor Vibe: - Added support for our Repeatable Random engine. Vinyl noise, crackle, and wow effects can now produce a repeatable timeline. Nugget Basket (Free Plug-ins): - Added output gain control. - Added one-click level matching. - Fixed dark mode toggle not working in AUv3 on macOS. - Updated layout for new controls. Common: - Added bulk export for user presets (paid plug-ins). - Added ability to undo host-initiated preset changes (paid plug-ins). - Added: Plug-ins with Repeatable Random now let you manually set the timeline seed. - Improved: Button controls now support dragging for selection. - Improved: Bottom bar controls can be dragged horizontally or vertically. - Improved: Plug-ins with sequencer now show the current step in the UI. - Improved: Update banner no longer covers plug-in UI. - Improved: Plug-in activation can now complete in the browser on iOS and macOS. - Improved: Performance when many plug-in UIs are open. Bug fixes: - Fixed some crashes on load in older AUv2 hosts. - Fixed visually chaotic resizing behavior for AUv2 in Logic Pro. - Fixed a bug affecting sidechain input in AUv3. - Fixed crash on load for CLAP in Studio Pro. - Fixed a gesture handling bug causing some taps to be lost on iOS. - Fixed some Metal-related bugs on iOS that could affect UI responsiveness. - Fixed a state restore bug for VST3 in some hosts. - Fixed a rare crash on export for VST3 in Ableton. - Fixed some state sync bugs when unbypassing plug-ins using host bypass. ### 2.0.3 — 2026-06-18 Release Notes v2.0.3 Doctor Vibe: - Added ten new, dynamic presets to Wabi Sabi Bank! Fuzz Droid: - n/a Galaxy Brain: - Added ten new, dynamic presets to Wabi Sabi Bank! - Adjusted internal auto gain curve. - Fixed modulation LED not summing sources correctly. Hyper Boost: - Updated light mode tint color for improved contrast. Scissor Hands: - Added ten new, dynamic presets to Wabi Sabi Bank! - Adjusted internal auto gain curve. Lil’ Doc: - Adjusted internal auto gain curve. Common: - Fixed AUv3 not opening on some macOS machines. - Improved text formatting on Windows for alerts with long messages. - Updated EULA with language governing free products. - Updated trial and update banner link destinations to open product page. iOS: - Added mini audio player to standalone. Now you can test your plug-ins directly in the app. - Improved plug-in lock screen with direct link to standalone for making an in-app purchase. ### 2.0.2 — 2026-05-06 New in version 2.0.2: - Added cheaper, iOS-only license with an optional crossgrade to the desktop version. - Unlock plug-in immediately on in-app purchase without requiring plug-in reload. ### 2.0.1 — 2026-05-01 What's new in version 2.0.1: - Fixed some iOS-specific gesture processing bugs. ### 2.0.0 — 2026-04-27 No release notes. ## More apps by Sketch Audio, LLC - [Blip Box — Drum Synth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blip-box-drum-synth/id6452880190) - [Phase Monkey — Poly Synth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-monkey-poly-synth/id6452880369) - [Doctor Vibe (Legacy)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doctor-vibe-legacy/id6479925332) - [Scissor Hands (Legacy)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scissor-hands-legacy/id6479925550) - [Hyper Boost (Legacy)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-boost-legacy/id6498792600) - [Galaxy Brain (Legacy)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-brain-legacy/id6737527703) All apps by Sketch Audio, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1699093348 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-16.*