Comparison

K Machine audio visual engine vs Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

K Machine audio visual engine

Create dynamic and vibrant audio-visual animations with this powerful instrument. It combines a sound sample sequencer with a vertex shader sequencer for live-oriented audiovisual composition. Import your own sounds and visuals to craft unique experiences.

Highlights
  • Audio sample sequencer
  • Vertex shader sequencer
  • Import custom sounds (WAV, AIFF)
  • Import custom vertex shaders
  • Live video capture
  • Second screen projection
  • Ableton Link synchronization
Features
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"BEST HOUSE TECH GLITCH D&B APP in years!" "Fantastic app" K Machine is a new kind of audio visual instrument, allowing the creation of sound & touch responsive, dynamic, and vibrant animations. Designed for for musicians, shaders enthusiasts, VJs, and animation lovers in search of a live oriented, open, audiovisual instrument, K Machine combines a powerful audio sample sequencer and an original vertex shader sequencer based on a unique 'automatic transition interpolation' engine. ▶ A multifunctional tool The K Machine can be used in different ways: • As a VJing tool, using an audio input through mic or any other Audiobus compatible App. • As a sound creation tool, with the default empty shader so you won't be distracted by any visual animation. • Or in its full potential for true audiovisual composition. ▶ Import your sounds • K Machine accepts WAV and AIFF formats, 16 bits, 44100 Hz • Import from iTunes File sharing, Audioshare, Audiopaste or "Open in..." from any app with Export functionality. ▶ Import your visuals • The initial version of K Machine comes with more than 30 default vertex shaders, and 4 commented shader examples. • No limitation ! Import your own visuals, with the "Open in.." feature, use any external code editor App with Export functionality to create your own vertex shaders files. • Shaders format is 100% compatible with shaders from vertexshaderart.com • A simple line of code allows the creation of up to 8 parameter controllers for each vertex shader. ▶ A flexible tool • Each loop can have its own BPM. • Each loop can have its own number of beats. • Events can be splitted in 1/3, 1/5 1/7 or 1/11 ! ▶ Capture videos on the fly • Simple click on the 'video capture' button starts live video recording of your ongoing session with zero drop in performance. • Resulting video is automatically recorded in your photo album and can be shared on Facebook, EveryPlay, Youtube... ▶ Project on second screen with invisible UI Connect your device with HDMI or VGA adapter to display only the visual part of the ongoing animation. Perfect for live session ! ▶ Universal app Buy once and use on your IPad and Iphone devices. ▶ Use with other apps • Ableton link Ableton link: synchronise with any Ableton link app. • Audiobus 3.0.3 • Audiobus Remote: control K Machine from another device. • Audioshare: import edit your own samples with Audioshare. • Audiopaste and Audiostore: import sample with Audiopaste and/or browse an amazing sample collection through the Audiostore. ---------------------------------- See a new online video demo for v 2.0 here: https://vimeo.com/215816844 https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Full documentation : http://kolargon.art/KMachineV2Doc/KMachineV2Documentation.html ------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: K Machine gives it's full potential with openGL ES 3 capable devices. Please check documentation to make sure your device is compatible. The K Machine won't work for the following devices: iPhone 4s and earlier iPad 3 and earlier iPad Mini 1 iPod Touch 5 and earlier Will work with some limitation on the following devices. iPhone 5 iPhone 5c iPad 4 iPad Air iPad Mini 2 iPad Mini 3 ------------------------------------------- If you like the app, please consider posting a review on the AppStore, this will really help. Ideas, suggestions are very welcome, do not hesitate to leave your contributions in the comments or even better, at www.kolargon.art. Please do contact(mail below) to report any bug of any kind on any platform. It will fix it ASAP. Check/subscribe for more infos, docs and demos: ▶ http://www.kolargon.art ▶ https://www.facebook.com/kolargon ▶ https://twitter.com/Kolargon_ ▶ kolargon.art@gmail.com This app use Superpowered audio sdk.

About

Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin

A stereo digital delay audio plugin for iOS DAWs that syncs to your project's tempo. Create complex, synchronized delay patterns with adjustable stereo separation and panning effects. Offers full parameter automation and preset management.

Highlights
  • AUv3 compatible audio plugin
  • Tempo and beat division sync
  • Adjustable stereo separation
  • Panning and reverse audio effects
  • Parameter automation
  • Preset management
  • Stereo signal level meters
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This is a AUv3 compatible digital delay which can be used as plugin with your favourite DAW such as Cubasis, Meteor, Auria or GarageBand. It supports a modern graphical interface and presets with stereo meters for monitoring signal levels. This stereo digital panning delay allows you to specify a compositions tempo and beat divisions in order to create some pretty crazy synced delay patterns. You can further specify how the stereo separation for the left and right channels, even apply panning and reverse audio effects to the mix. This plugin allows complete parameter automation and auto sync to master tempo. This is one of a suite of AUv3 compatible plugins which will also soon be available from 4Pockets.

Screenshots

K Machine audio visual engine4 screens
Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin at $3.99 against K Machine audio visual engine's $8.99. K Machine audio visual engine's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

K Machine audio visual engine costs $8.99 and Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for K Machine audio visual engine against 3.7 for Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of K Machine audio visual engine's written reviews are positive against 50% of Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

K Machine audio visual engine ships an update every 4 weeks, Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 19, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
K Machine audio visual engine versus Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterK Machine audio visual enginePanning Delay AUv3 Plugin
Price$8.99$3.99 — better
Rating3.7 (25 ratings)3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews45.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominique Baillot4Pockets.com

Customer experience

K Machine audio visual engine

All ratings25 ratings
Positive64.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative28.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative45.0%

Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

K Machine audio visual engine

No in-app purchases

None

Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is K Machine audio visual engine free?
K Machine audio visual engine costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin free?
Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, K Machine audio visual engine or Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin?
K Machine audio visual engine and Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin are both rated 3.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 25 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do K Machine audio visual engine or Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin have ads?
Neither K Machine audio visual engine nor Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, K Machine audio visual engine or Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin?
K Machine audio visual engine ships an update every 4 weeks, and Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin monthly. Most recently, K Machine audio visual engine was updated on June 19, 2026 and Panning Delay AUv3 Plugin on September 1, 2026.

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