Needlepoint - Vinyl Simulator

Needlepoint - Vinyl Simulator

by Unfiltered Audio

13 ratings
4 reviews
$9.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 21, 2022
  • February 24, 2026
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This app simulates the warm, fuzzy sound of vinyl records using advanced physical modeling. It generates realistic turntable noises and artifacts, offering creative control over warped sounds and tempo-synced playback. Additional effects like a compressor and glitchy looper enhance the audio.

Physical modeling for realistic vinyl sounds
Synthesized record detritus and distress
Tempo-syncable turntable speed
Single-knob compressor with multiple algorithms
Broken record looper mode
Vinyl spindown and start effect
Granular pitch shifter
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What's New in Needlepoint

1.1.0

February 24, 2026

1.1.0: Needlepoint now has import and export of User Presets! - Exporting will create a .zip file of all User Presets. You can save this .zip file to Files or iCloud for easily transferring presets saved on iOS back to your other computers. - Presets can be imported as single .uap files or as a .zip. Importing a .zip will extract the contents of the file directly to your User Presets folder. - You can now use custom art for the label on the vinyl visualizer.

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User reviews

It’s great!

Some features I’d like to see is more direct control over the spin down effect. Perhaps with a fader.

Also the ability to do a bit of vinyl scratching.

Great smooth vinyl sounds achievable

I don’t know what all the very noisy presets are good for. But you can get a very warm and smooth vinyl sound with this app. Remarkable!

Great sound, considerable CPU hit

I’d recommend this purchase any day, it does its job and well. But it strains my ipad pro 2019 cpu considerably more than other fx plugins, I do hope the devs are working on that.
It’s not the best lofi/vinyl/mood effect I’ve tried when you include desktop ones, but its close enough thst I might even pick it over others there, because the interface is the best I’ve used, the shaping options really help you pinpoint exactly what you want…

Actually, no, it may just be the best at vinyl noise, bar none. I don’t think it beats U-He Satin (desktop only) at flutter n’ wow, but again, so close that I might pick needlepoint if I was also going for vinyl noise.

So yeah, if you’ve got your basic set of ipad plugins, this should be close to the top of your list of spice rack plugins.
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Used this scratchy/dusty Fx for 5 mins, it’s hilariously detailed wear & tear.

This did tickle me, because the idea of a bunch of analysts/programmers sat around a table wondering how best to undo the last 40 years of progress into pristine audio signal propagation through a signal chain, does that to me. I generally was pretty sniffy about the whole business of contaminating a 44.1kHz 24-bit digital signal, with glitchy scratchiness but I have come around a bit.

I was brought up on Hovis bread and then they sliced it…it was a shock at first. Mum previously let the wolf divide it for us. So a lot of my time has been spent trying desperately NOT to bounce a track anywhere, because of the degradation implicit in doing so (on a 4-track cassette, that’s 1.5mm width of magnetic tape per track). Now with pristine being the norm, I have begun to look at the likes of MixBox CS’s single offering for vinyl-sounding crackles, and I quite liked that on a track with trumpet on. It kind of fitted.

So this has a lot more adjustment and the amount of dust can be set, and the speed of the rotating vinyl being slowed down, and as the only comparison I have is MixBox’s I would just say this has a lot more variation. So let’s say that this app can be used as a much wider effect, than the other one I tried, which had a perfectly brilliant but focused effect range.

I have no great revelations to offer, but I can confirm the Audio Unit seems to work fine in GarageBand on my Apple iPad Pro M1, and it’s five stars, even though they may find areas to improve, it’s pretty amazing at what it does. I have no complaints or criticisms at all, but would merely point out the menu system for choosing your flavour of sound degradation, is a four-layer deep pathway. This will NOT matter, once you know your way around, but it slows you down when you literally just want to rattle through the offerings - but in fairness, there’s an up/down (right-left actually) arrow setup, so probably this might permit exactly the bullet-time tour I initially wanted.

Really good, funny how something old is something new. Tip: it tends to be the case, these Fx are ‘always on’ so it just needs a bit of automation of track gain, once you are happy with the sound itself, to introduce the sound effect, and tail it off. Then, when I set the cursor/vertical play trigger-line to the left margin, the sound goes quiet for convenience.
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FAQ

What is Needlepoint?

Needlepoint is a music app that simulates the warm, fuzzy sound of vinyl records using advanced physical modeling. It generates realistic turntable noises and artifacts, offering creative control over warped sounds and tempo-synced playback.

How does Needlepoint simulate vinyl sounds?

Instead of using looping samples, Needlepoint employs physical modeling to synthesize various record imperfections like hair, dust, scratches, and warping. These are accurately distributed onto an algorithmic platter for realistic sound generation.

Can Needlepoint be used as a plugin?

Yes, Needlepoint is available as a standalone app and an AUv3 plugin. It has been tested to work with popular DAWs like Garageband, Drambo, AUM, Cubasis, and Beatmaker.

What are the additional effects in Needlepoint?

Needlepoint includes a single-knob compressor inspired by lo-fi-af's PRESS knob, a BROKEN mode that acts as an unpredictable looper, a SPINDOWN button for classic vinyl stop/start sounds, and a granular pitch shifter.

Does Needlepoint have ads?

Needlepoint does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers its full feature set without interruptions.

What devices is Needlepoint compatible with?

Needlepoint is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. Its clear layout and smart resizing make it usable on both phones and tablets.

How often is Needlepoint updated?

Needlepoint was last updated on February 24, 2026, with version 1.1.0. While this indicates a recent update, the frequency of future updates is not specified.

What is the price of Needlepoint?

Needlepoint is available for a one-time purchase of $4.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with the app.