Comparison

Multitracker vs VB3

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

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About

Multitracker

This app allows musicians to play multiple audio and MIDI files simultaneously using playlists. It offers flexible audio routing to external interfaces and headphone outputs, along with comprehensive MIDI track control and synchronization. A built-in metronome and extensive playlist management enhance live performance capabilities.

Highlights
  • Multitrack audio and MIDI playback
  • Flexible audio routing to external interfaces
  • Individual track EQ, compression, and volume control
  • MIDI track assignment and transposition
  • Synchronized metronome with selectable sounds
  • Configurable playlists with playback control
  • MIDI Learn for external control
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Multitracker is a live player that allows you to play multiple audio files and midi files comfortably and flexibly with the help of playlists. If a USB audio interface is connected to the iPad, the audio tracks (stems) of a song can be routed to any of the outputs of the interface. At the same time, the headphone output can also be used as an additional routing destination, so that you have two additional channels available. To play midi songs, Multitracker provides a midi player that allows each MIDI track to be assigned to any existing Midi device (whether via USB or iPad instrument such as Sound Canvas). Of course a midi song can be played in sync with audio tracks. If necessary, a metronome with 9 different click sounds and freely selectable time signature can be added to your song or be played alone. It has never been easier to play multitrack and midi songs on stage! Features: - supports any class compliant audio interface - Headphone output selectable as additional routing destination (2 additional channels) Audio Player: - unlimited number of audio tracks (stems) depending on the performance of your iPad - Supports wav, mp3, flac, aac, ac3 (also mixed in one song) - Each audio track (Stem) can be routed to any output - Audio tracks can also be routed to outputs that are not currently connected - equalizer per track - compressor per track - Volume fader per track - Solo and mute buttons per track - Copy / Paste function for routing and volume for faster configuration - List of all audio routings - Output channel busses with faders and listing of all assigned stems Midi Player: - Supports MIDI Format 0 and 1 - Each MIDI track can be assigned any MIDI locations (external / internal) - at the same time - Transpose for each track separately or for the entire song - Midi Clock Send in sync with the Midi Song (without Song Position Pointer) - Switchable automatic metronome - changeable Tempo - Program change commands adjustable for each channel and midi device - Prgogram Changes can be sent when the song is started or loaded - You can also save songs that contain only Program Change messages but no Midi Song - sends MIDI Time Code (MTC Master) - sends MIDI Machine Code (MMC) Metronome: - can be played with or without Midi Song - Choice of 9 different click sounds - Time signature can be set arbitrarily - Adjustable Click Duration - Midi Clock synchronous to the metronome Playlist: - Playlist is easy to create with pre-configured songs - Pause between songs on / off switchable - Quicksave-option - Display of faders configurable - Size of faders configurable - Playlists can be saved - Playlists can be adjusted while playing - FastForward / Rewind - Pause - Start / Stop / Pause / Skip / VolumeFader controllable via Midi (Midi Learn) - Songs selectable by MIDI Program Change commands Live View: - extra large song title (as well as next titles) - extra large transport buttons - Playlist View can be faded in - Pause / Start Next Buttons can be faded in Fast Forward / Rewind general: - works in background - import / export all song settings and playlists for backups and migration - import / export audio data from / to cloud services (iCloud, Dropbox etc. ) - share audio files between apps - 3 free demo songs to download - Multitracker is permanently extended and improved! System Requirements: - iPad with iOS 9 or later Optional: - USB-Audio Interface (Class Compliant) - Lightning to USB-Cable or Camera Connection Kit (if you want to provide your iPad with power when connected to USB Interface)

About

VB3

This app emulates a classic tonewheel organ, offering advanced sound modeling and effects. It includes a session recorder, audio player for backing tracks, and extensive MIDI control for live performance and production.

Highlights
  • Tonewheel engine and rotary simulator
  • Ring Modulator and Delay effects
  • Session Recorder (MIDI & WAV)
  • Built-in Audio Player
  • Extensive MIDI control and mapping
  • Touch-friendly interface with drawbar views
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Released in 2023, this is the second version of GSi's most famous product: VB3-II Tonewheel Organ emulator. This marks 20 years of research and development of this instrument. New VB3-II 2023 edition features: - Added both the tonewheel engine and the rotary simulator from VB3 v.1.4 - The V1 rotary simulator features 3 variations, for a total of 4 different amplifiers - Added 1 new tonewheel generator - Added Ring Modulator and Delay effects (pre) - Added FET Limiter (post) - Sub-Presets for Rotary effect and Digital reverb sections - Session Recorder: silently records everything is played and imports/exports standard Midi Files and renders to WAV files - Built-in Audio Player plays the most common audio formats to add a backing track to your music - Octave transposers for upper and lower separately - New Program browser shows full list with move, swap, delete functions along with import/export of banks and single Programs - Built-in function to import/export from/to VB3-II 2018 (and Crumar Mojo Desktop) Program and Bank formats - New Midi Map with reverse, latch and lock functions for each parameter - Quick Midi Learn for main screen/performance controls, normal Midi Learn for all other parameters - New advanced Midi Javascript processor for custom event transformations (supports SysEx and RPN/NRPN) - Multiple outputs (Main + Organ Only) - Separate plugin for remote Audio and Midi input - includes the exclusive VoMidiCoder - New bigger touch-friendly interface - Four different drawbar view styles - On-screen keyboards with two different viewing styles - Random program generator - Added rotary effect speed control from Channel Aftertouch - Supports Midi Output, can send whole "snapshots" when loading and when changing Programs - Supports different curves for the Swell Pedal - Built-in Midi Monitor for monitoring incoming Midi messages - Free Cloud service for sharing Programs, Midi Maps and Midi Processor Scripts with other users Features already present in the 2018 edition: - Full polyphony (61 upper + 61 lower + 25 pedals = 147 notes) - 91 modeled tonewheels with accurate phase synchronization - Adjustable leakage noise and cross modulation between tonewheels - A total of 22 different tonewheel generators to choose from - Generator shaping for a total of 154 generator combinations - Adjustable global tuning from 430 to 450 Hz - Foldback on 16" deactivatable - Complex wheels - Resistor wiring with multiple options - Realistic "run" motor wow and flutter - Busbars and 9 key contact simulation - Two separate sets of drawbars per manual - Full "inverted octave" presets - String Bass with adjustable release time - Loudness "robbing" effect - Single triggered percussion with natural capacitor discharge/recharge - Adjustable Percussion Level and Decay - Vibrato/Chorus virtual scanner - Adjustable Vibrato Scanner depth and mix - Separated Upper and Lower V/C tablets with smooth switching - Dynamic tube overdrive simulation - Spring Reverb (pre) and Digital stereo reverb (post) - Rotary speaker simulation with virtual microphone positioning, tube overdrive, tube feedback - Rotors "Front Stop" brake position with adjustable preferred position - Very low CPU consumption - Advanced MIDI Learn function with import/export of custom mappings - Upper and Lower manuals SPLIT with adjustable split point - Supports pedal sustain - Custom programmer with import/export of Programs and Banks Available for iPad as standalone App with IAA support or AUv3 plugin, compatible with all plugin hosts.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Multitracker at 4.4 against VB3's 3.5. Multitracker also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and ratings volume (145 vs 16). VB3's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Multitracker sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and VB3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Multitracker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multitracker has 145 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Multitracker's written reviews are positive against 50% of VB3's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Multitracker versus VB3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultitrackerVB3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (145 ratings) — better3.5 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings145 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 months
AdsNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPad — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian SygullaGenuine Soundware

Customer experience

Multitracker

All ratings145 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.7%

VB3

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Multitracker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Issues with MIDI clock sync
  • Problems with importing and playing MIDI files
  • Disappearing files or songs after updates
  • Inability to purchase or restore in-app purchases

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add tempo change functionality
  • Implement a search function for song lists
  • Include more EQ and compression controls
  • Add support for lyrics and chord charts
  • Improve MIDI integration and mapping
Show 2 more
  • Implement a high-contrast mode for outdoor use
  • Allow saving song configurations as presets

VB3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Multitracker

One-time4
  • Effects$3.99
  • just Midi$13.99
  • just Audio$19.99
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  • Audio AND Midi$26.99
2 purchases

VB3

One-time2
  • Log-in to your GSi account$0.99
  • Unlock All Pro Features$99.99

Questions

Is Multitracker free?
Multitracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VB3 free?
VB3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Multitracker or VB3?
Multitracker is rated higher. Multitracker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while VB3 averages 3.5 from 16 ratings.

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