DEEPMIND 12 vs Poly 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DEEPMIND 12
Control and organize your Behringer DEEPMIND 12 synthesizer. Explore all parameters, blend up to four patches, and update your synth's firmware. Connect via MIDI or USB for seamless integration.
- Full parameter control
- Preset library
- Preset Blender
- Firmware updater
- MIDI and Bluetooth MIDI support
- USB connection
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Delve into all the parameters of the Behringer DEEPMIND 12 digitally-controlled analogue synthesizer. Organise and share your patches with the built-in preset library. See every parameter of your current patch with the overview page. Blend smoothly between up to 4 different patches with the Preset Blender. Update your synth with the latest features using the bulit-in firmware updater. The app can be connected to the DEEPMIND 12 using any iOS-compatible MIDI interface, including Bluetooth MIDI & Apple's MIDI Network Session. You can plug straight into the DEEPMIND 12 using Apple's USB Camera Connection Kit.
Poly 2
This app generates evolving musical patterns and melodies using polyrhythms. It offers extensive sound manipulation with a sampler, multiple effects, and the ability to store numerous configurations. Users can also import their own sounds and integrate with other music production tools.
- Generative polyrhythm sequencing
- Up to 8 simultaneous sounds
- Sampler with envelopes and filters
- Randomize capabilities
- Built-in delay, reverb, distortion, and EQ FX
- AUv3, Audiobus, and IAA support
- Import custom samples
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Poly 2 is a generative sequencer that creates evolving patterns and melodies based on the power of polyrhythms. Check out the promo video: https://youtu.be/ovCXtBynEkw Features: - Up to 8 different sounds at any time - Store up to 16 different configurations for each project - A sampler that includes envelopes, filters, loop crossfading, an LFO and more - Randomise capabilities - Delay, reverb, distortion and EQ FX - Over 100 samples included for free - 13 premade collections of sounds - 13 example projects - AUv3 support, both MIDI and Audio - Audiobus and IAA - Ableton Link - MIDI notes in / out, MIDI CC in / out and MIDI clock in - Import your own samples via iOS Files or WIFI transfer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Poly 2 at 84% against DEEPMIND 12's 19%. Poly 2 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (697 vs 12). DEEPMIND 12's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Poly 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DEEPMIND 12 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Poly 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Poly 2 has 697 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of DEEPMIND 12's written reviews are positive against 84% of Poly 2's.
DEEPMIND 12 ships an update every 3 months, Poly 2 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DEEPMIND 12 | Poly 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (12 ratings) | 4.8 (697 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.3% of reviews | 84.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 697 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Music Group Research UK Limited | James Milton |
Customer experience
DEEPMIND 12
Poly 2
User reviews
DEEPMIND 12
From 12 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Great interface for synth control
- 💡 Intuitive patch editing
- 💡 Useful for patch banking
- 💡 Preset morphing feature
- 👍 Good when it works
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
- 🐛 Does not work with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Difficult to connect
- 🐛 Outdated and unsupported
Poly 2
From 697 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Unique, creative, and powerful tool
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Excellent for ambient, experimental, and generative music
- 🎹 Great for drum grooves and rhythmic patterns
- 💻 Seamless integration with external hardware and software
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔇 Lack of sustain/voice ring-out when transport is stopped
- 📺 Small interface elements can be difficult to use on iPad
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with some third-party apps
Bugs and requests
DEEPMIND 12
Reported bugs
8 issues- App crashes on startup
- App does not launch
- Wi-Fi connection issues
- MIDI In and Out not selectable
- App not recognized by synth
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- Cannot install on newer iOS
- Dialog box that won't go away
- App not communicating with Deep Mind on Mac OS
Requested features
7 requests- Update app for current iOS versions
- Improve Wi-Fi connectivity stability
- Add a note sequencer
- Allow saving presets and favorites
- Add Bluetooth MIDI support
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- Update firmware updater feature
- Make app compatible with Mac OS
Poly 2
Reported bugs
3 issues- In-app purchase not working for some users
- MIDI connectivity issues with certain apps
- Crashes upon opening for some users
Requested features
8 requests- Ability to preview samples before importing
- Autoslice/autochop functionality for samples
- Support for larger sample imports and automatic slot filling
- Granulizer effect
- Note repeat and vinyl effects
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- More built-in effects and processing options
- Ability to create and arrange full songs
- M1 Mac compatibility
In-app purchases
DEEPMIND 12
No in-app purchases
Poly 2
- Pro mode$11.99
Questions
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