Comparison

6144 equalizer by DDMF vs WoodStepper

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

Head to head
About

6144 equalizer by DDMF

This audio plugin emulates the sound of classic hardware equalizers, adding shimmer and gain without harshness. It's designed for use in compatible iOS music production apps.

Highlights
  • Neve hardware EQ emulation
  • Higher harmonic generation
  • Five-band graphic equalizer
  • Gain without harshness
  • Audio Unit plugin
  • Inter App Audio compatible
Features
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The 6144 is an Audio Unit and Inter App Audio equalizer which aims to recreate the legendary sound of the Neve hardware EQs. It will add that extra shimmer to your sound already when being added to a track flat, without turning any knobs, due to its carefully designed higher harmonic generation algorithm. Now start turning the knobs on any of the five bands and you'll be amazed: it's really possible to add copious amounts of gain without ever sounding harsh, at all. The 6144 has been a not-so-secret weapon for audio engineers in the desktop realm for some years already, and is now finally available as an iOS plugin for use in an Audio Unit or Inter App Audio compatible host.

About

WoodStepper

This app is a versatile music production tool that combines sequencing, synthesis, and sampling. It offers multiple independent sequencers that can be linked, and each can function as a synth. It supports both standalone use and as a plugin within a DAW.

Highlights
  • 4 independent 8-step sequencers
  • Synth mode for parameter automation
  • Sequencers can be linked for longer patterns
  • Audio and MIDI output
  • Built-in VCOs with modulation
  • Sampling from live input or files
  • Step-based pitch shifting and filtering
Features
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The WoodStepper is a sequencer/synthesizer/sampler having both audio and midi out. The audio sources can be the track audio, sampled audio (live/track recorded or from file) or the built-in VCO's. The VCO notes can also be set by the Chordulator which finds chord notes in a live stream or recorded track. It consists of 4 independent 8-steps sequencers which can be linked to a 16, 24 or 32 steps sequencer. Each sequencer can independently be set to Synth mode. So WoodStepper can be used in any combinations of sequencers, synths and looper/samplers. Each step can also send 4 midi messages (note on, CC, …) to 2 midi channels. The audio part for each sequencer has a pitch (down) shifter, (Moog lowpass) filter with A(D)SR envelope, saturator, amplitude A(D)SR envelope and delay line which can all be set independently per step. The VCO notes can be set by midi input and WoodStepper has a function to limit the notes produced by VCO + pitch shifters to a specified key and interval scale. The app can be used stand-alone (device audio input and output) or as a plugin in a DAW. The manual can be downloaded from : http://www.woodmansimmaculatemaplesyrupstudio.be/woodstepper/WoodStepperHelp.pdf - IOS plugin type : AUv3 effect, AUv3 instrument and stand-alone app.
 - Has 4 independent 8-steps sequencers.
 - Each of the 4 sequencers can be set to Synth mode, the steps can then be used to automate parameters while playing. - Sequencers can be linked to form 16, 24, or 32 steps sequencer(s).
 - Each sequencer can have a different timing.
 - Steps can be disabled for non 4/4 patterns.
 - Each step can send up to 4 midi messages (+ all previous notes off) on 2 midi channels
 - Audio sources can be the track audio, sampled audio or 3 VCO's (per sequencer).
 - Sampling (audio coming live or from the DAW track) can be armed (per sequencer) with a button or a midi in CC.
 - Samples can also be loaded from file (sample files should be in the WoodStepper iCloud folder) - Each sequencer has it’s own gain, clipping led and brick-wall limiter.
 - VCO’s have the usual waveforms and can be modulated in various ways. - Full polyphonic mode sends 4 subsequent note-ons to the 4 sequencers/synths. - Para-polyphonic mode (per sequencer) sends notes 2&3 to the sequencer/synth VCO's 2&3, giving max 12 voices. - Each sequencer/synth can set the range of receiving midi notes (which allows for up to 4 split keyboard regions). - Each step has a pitch down shifter (sequencer mode only). - Pitch shifters have a glide control.
 - Pitch shifters can be set to a random value (out of a list of scales).
 - Pitch values can be harmonically locked to the Just Scale or the Equally Tempered Scale.
 - VCO + Pitch can be limited to a specified key + interval scale (e.g. C Major Pentatonic) - Each step has a 4-pole Moog Lowpass filter with resonance and ASR (sequencer) or ADSR (synth) envelope.
 - Steps have an additional high-pass filter and a saturation control.
 - All steps have an ASR (sequencer) or ADSR (synth) amplitude envelope and a step gain.
 - Each step has its own delay line with independent timing, feedback, and filtering.
 - Step audio and delay can be panned independently per step.
 - Sequencers can be started manually, started with the DAW transport, start after receiving a midi note or start audio gated. - Sequencers can be stopped manually or after a number of bars have been played. - A “Play 1 Step” button allows to finetune step settings
 - An “All Steps” button allows to set the same parameter value in all steps.
 - Has a global Dry-Wet, Input gain and Output gain control.
 - Presets can be stored in iCloud Drive (makes them available on all your devices).
 - Presets can be switched with Midi Program Changes or with the "Next Preset" button when running. - Major controls can be set with Midi CC messages. - Ableton Link can synchronise tempo, phase and start-stop with other Ableton Link enabled apps.

Screenshots

6144 equalizer by DDMF2 screens
WoodStepper1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WoodStepper at every 3 weeks against 6144 equalizer by DDMF's every 12 months. 6144 equalizer by DDMF's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $10.99) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 11.4). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

6144 equalizer by DDMF costs $9.99 and WoodStepper $10.99 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 — 4.3 for 6144 equalizer by DDMF against 4.3 for WoodStepper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of 6144 equalizer by DDMF's written reviews are positive against 57% of WoodStepper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

6144 equalizer by DDMF ships an update every 12 months, WoodStepper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
6144 equalizer by DDMF versus WoodStepper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter6144 equalizer by DDMFWoodStepper
Price$9.99 — better$10.99
Rating4.3 (34 ratings)4.3 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better11.4
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian SiedschlagWoodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio

Customer experience

6144 equalizer by DDMF

All ratings34 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative35.0%

WoodStepper

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

6144 equalizer by DDMF

No in-app purchases

None

WoodStepper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 6144 equalizer by DDMF free?
6144 equalizer by DDMF costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WoodStepper free?
WoodStepper costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 6144 equalizer by DDMF or WoodStepper?
WoodStepper is rated higher. 6144 equalizer by DDMF averages 4.3 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while WoodStepper averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.
Do 6144 equalizer by DDMF or WoodStepper have ads?
Neither 6144 equalizer by DDMF nor WoodStepper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 6144 equalizer by DDMF or WoodStepper?
6144 equalizer by DDMF ships an update every 12 months, and WoodStepper every 3 weeks. Most recently, 6144 equalizer by DDMF was updated on October 29, 2026 and WoodStepper on October 24, 2026.

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