Comparison

Session Tracks vs PX1 FM Synth

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

Head to head
About

Session Tracks

Explore music like never before with a multi-track player and store. Isolate, adjust, and learn individual instrument and vocal parts. Purchase diverse music catalogs to play along or analyze.

Highlights
  • Multi-track music store
  • Purchase multi-track music data
  • Manage purchased music
  • Play up to 10 independent tracks
  • Mute and solo track functions
  • Adjust volume and localization
  • Rewind, repeat, set repeat points
Features
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“Session Tracks” is the free multi-track music player with multi-track music store. This app provides a new way of enjoying and learning music. Usually, music is sold as 2 tracks (stereo) sound data. However, 2 tracks of music is composed of many individual instrument and vocal tracks before they are mixed. In Session Tracks, users can purchase the set of multi-track music data and play it on this 10 track music player and utilize it like a producer or musical director. Users can adjust the volume and the auditory localization of each track. It is also easy to create groups of tracks for each instrument or vocal part by using the mute function. You can listen to a particular track or part by using the solo function to analyze, transcribe and play along to. Users can utilize and find creative ways to enjoy the music! We sell the catalogs listed below. We are adding more catalogs every month. - Japanese Anime Songs - Funky music tracks by New York top studio musicians - Real blues band session tracks - Classical music tracks - A Cappella music “Session Tracks” is not just a MUSIC APP but also a platform for creative music lovers and educators. If you are a music creator and/or producer who is interested in selling multi-track music data, please feel free to communicate us as a new music provider on this platform. We are open to all kinds of music and sound data that is good for multi-track format. JASRAC License Number: 9017990001Y30005 Our North American and Europe contact: ralph@musicstemworks.com Feature: Two main functions of “Session Tracks” are 1. Multi track music store   ・Purchase multi track music data through in-app purchase   ・Manage own purchased list 2. Multi track music player   ・Max 10 independent multi-tracks for a song to play   ・Mute function and solo function   ・Volume and auditory localization adjustment   ・Rewind, repeat, set repeat point   ・Click track (depending on the song) *The music data you purchase will be saved as compressed and encoded data in your device. The data is playable only on your device. The user cannot make digital copies of the music data. *Potential users Music listeners Vocalists and instrumentalists Music students Music educators Schools Those are learning for the first time Those who do not have a band or group and need a live performance to play or sing along with ©2016 Music Stem Works LLC Producer: Hiroshi Okubo/Naoki Tatsuta Programmer: Tetsuya Okada (Computer Creators, Inc.) Designer: Futoshi Furumura

About

PX1 FM Synth

Create rich, wide stereo sounds with a dual-engine FM synthesizer. Explore classic 1980s digital synth tones, from electric pianos to metallic bells, with extensive operator and envelope controls. It functions as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin for music production.

Highlights
  • Dual independent 6-operator FM engines
  • 32 classic FM algorithms
  • Per-operator envelopes and pan
  • Five macro knobs for sound shaping
  • Built-in reverb
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Random patch generator
Features
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PX1 is a dual-engine FM synthesizer inspired by the classic 6-operator digital synths of the 1980s. Each engine features six operators, 32 algorithms, and full envelope control — giving you everything from glassy electric pianos and punchy basses to evolving pads and metallic bells. What makes PX1 special is the dual-engine architecture. Two completely independent FM voices run side by side. Copy one engine to the other, make subtle changes, then use the Spread control to place them across the stereo field. The result is a lush, wide sound that a single FM engine simply cannot produce. FEATURES • Two independent 6-operator FM engines • 32 classic FM algorithms • Per-operator envelopes (4 rates + 4 levels) • Per-operator pan for detailed stereo placement • Five macro knobs — Brightness, Touch, Attack, Decay, Spread • Copy/Paste between engines for instant layering • Random patch generator exploring the classic FM sound palette • Built-in reverb (Size, Damp, Amount) • Mono, Legato, and Portamento modes • LFO with triangle, saw, square, and random waveforms • Pitch bend range and transpose controls • Key velocity sensitivity per operator • Keyboard rate scaling and level scaling • Operator Key Sync on/off for consistent or organic attacks AUv3 PLUGIN PX1 works as a standalone instrument and as an Audio Unit v3 plugin. Load it directly inside GarageBand, Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, or any AUv3-compatible host. Full parameter automation is supported — record knob movements in your DAW and play them back. DESIGNED FOR MUSICIANS The interface stays close to the original FM programming model that experienced synthesists know, while macro controls make it approachable for anyone. Turn one knob and shape the entire sound; dive into individual operators when you want surgical control. LISTEN TO EXAMPLES Hear PX1 in action — sound demos are available at: https://soundcloud.com/peter-sj-gren/sets/px1-demo Requires no in-app purchases. No subscriptions. No ads. No tracking.

Screenshots

Session Tracks4 screens
PX1 FM Synth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Session Tracks at Free against PX1 FM Synth's $14.99. Session Tracks also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). PX1 FM Synth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Session Tracks is free to download; PX1 FM Synth costs $14.99 up front. Session Tracks sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PX1 FM Synth asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Session Tracks against 5.0 for PX1 FM Synth. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Session Tracks ships an update every 5 months, PX1 FM Synth every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Session Tracks versus PX1 FM Synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSession TracksPX1 FM Synth
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMusic Stem Works LLCPeter Sjogren

Customer experience

Session Tracks

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

PX1 FM Synth

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Session Tracks

One-time10
  • Do it Right$1.99
  • Take It From Me$1.99
  • Big Papa's Home Groove$1.99
Show 7 more
  • My Grandfather's Clock$1.99
  • Oh Happy Day$1.99
  • You'll Never Walk Alone$1.99
  • Sukiyaki$1.99
  • Here Comes the Sun$1.99
  • Liverpool Abbey, Because$1.99
  • Ralph Rolle Funky Groove Tracks$17.99
None

PX1 FM Synth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Session Tracks free?
Session Tracks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PX1 FM Synth free?
PX1 FM Synth costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Session Tracks or PX1 FM Synth?
Session Tracks and PX1 FM Synth are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Session Tracks or PX1 FM Synth have ads?
Neither Session Tracks nor PX1 FM Synth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Session Tracks or PX1 FM Synth?
Session Tracks ships an update every 5 months, and PX1 FM Synth every 2 weeks. Most recently, Session Tracks was updated on October 7, 2026 and PX1 FM Synth on October 8, 2026.

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