Quantum Sequencer vs 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Quantum Sequencer
This app offers an interactive approach to music composition, focusing on detailed steps that can be arranged into looping sequences. It provides extensive control over note parameters and allows for real-time manipulation and experimentation.
- Interactive step-focused composition
- Detailed step notation (probability, ornamentation)
- Configurable sequence lengths and sub-sequences
- 16 general faders for parameter editing
- MIDI learnable faders
- Programmable loop actions
- Per-sequence MIDI FX, devices, and controllers
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Quantum is a performance midi sequencer which approaches music composition with an interactive creation processes - sometimes referred to as 'noodling'. Where pattern or piano-role sequencers are good for music forms (intro/verse/chorus etc) or grid entry, Quantum's approach is built around the idea of a step being the focus - think of the step as a single note or chord written on a music sheet then add a lot of extra notation (like probability of playing or ornamentation say). These highly detailed steps are then aligned into sequences (think melodies) that loop. You can have any length up to 64, but these can be further split into 4 sub-sequences that have their own set of sequencer parameters (like tempo, play direction, transpose etc). To enter step parameters such as note pitch, velocity, gated length etc, 16 general faders are available which allow you to draw, drag, select copy/paste, inc/dec & link together to edit values. These are also midi learnable (midi cc or nrpn) to allow you to use control surfaces or midi controllers. To aid you with faster control Quantum has loop actions which you can program in to carry out tasks when a sequence loops - e.g. transpose, randomise, start or load another sequence etc. With up to 24 sequences playing Quantum introduces a mixer page allowing you to blend midi velocities. Built on the MidiSequencer engine, midi FX, devices & Controllers are now possible per sequence. So why would Quantum be good for your setup? There are many midi enabled IOS & hardware synths that produce exotic timbres if you send them fast & varied midi controls that you just would not hear with keyboard playing or slow tempo tunes. Also, Quantum, embraces experimentation in melody creation and by copy/pasting allowing quick setup of arpeggios & counterpoint tunes that you can create & manipulate on the fly! note : This app sends midi information - you need to use it in conjunction with any midi enabled iOS synth app (e.g. Sunrizer) to hear sounds
7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker
Create complex FM synthesizer sounds and sequences with this 7-track music production tool. Features include LFO modulation, piano roll editing, and built-in effects like echo and reverb. Sync with other apps via Ableton Link or MIDI, and export your creations.
- 4 operator FM synthesizer
- 7-track sequencer
- LFO modulation
- Piano roll editing
- Echo and reverb effects
- Ableton Link and MIDI sync
- Audio export
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Welcome to 7XFM - a 4 operator FM synthesizer and 7 track sequencer with Ableton link, recording, and routing for your audio to connect to AUM or Audiobus. With most of the important synthesizer settings found in most FM synthesizers and added modulation. Modulate the operators over time with the LFO, plus dynamics for amplitude and pitch of modulators wherever you add an ACCENT Pick from a range of preset frequencies for carrier and modulators (influenced by Orla DSE/Bohm FM Expander synthesisers) Create those classic FM sounds from punchy Lately Bass to smooth 80s fm pads or crazy chaotic FM sound effects. Keep in Sync with your apps using Ableton Link or MIDI Send MIDI clock or MIDI note as separate channels. This app was influenced by the Korg Volca/Electribe FM synth sequencers as well as TX81z and Orla DSE9 FM synthesizer SEQUENCER The sequencer has 7 channels containing a sequence dedicated to a tone sound. You can create sequences using step edit or bring up the PIANO ROLL for quick step placement. You can just randomly generate steps - either random choice pitches or SELECT NOTES. or shuffle the sequence PIANO ROLL! its easy to create melodies and bass lines fast! Double click step to cycle though octaves or erase across step with finger motion. Mask keys so you can define keys and swipe across bar with finger motion to lay down steps easily. EFFECTS! Each track has echo, reverb and a low pass filter similar to add some spacial atmosphere or emulate an analogue synthesizer. COOL CREATIVE FEATURES! 2nd and 3rd voice generators with detune and transpose by semitomes for fat chorus effects or chorded notes Auto level ducking switchable input from bass metronome or any track Playback timing of notes on sequences - steps triggered either at 4th or 8th timings - a sequence can play slower and last longer equivalent to 512 steps Added a “mutate tone” option that slowly modifies the sound randomly away from original. Added “randomise tone” that completely creates a random tone from fresh. GLOBAL TRANSPOSE! All channels can be transposed simultaneously on the fly to create great layered melodies, and you can choose which ones are ignored (TR LOCK) for things like sound effects. SONG MODE is like a playlist of programs, where you can chain programs from either the current loaded program or imported saved program file. A scene can have any track muted, global transposed, reset counter at start (D.C.) "Da Capo", override step length and control the BEAT ON metronome mode. You can then arm sampling and record the chained programs and export the audio. Save your Songs and they won't be affected by changes in the original programs. EXPORT! You can easily record a perfect loop of whatever is playing and export via AudioCopy or Audioshare as well as email and IOS Folder Export your tones, sequences or whole programs to another device, friend or saved elsewhere SYNC This is compatible with Ableton Link as well as MIDI so you have options for connecting to external hardware or other apps while keeping in time AUDIO ROUTING Output the main audio to other apps such as Audiobus or AUM to allow those apps to record or process your creations EXTERNAL CONTROL Control Mute of tracks with midi keys, volume of track-channel with MIDI CC 176 for channel 1, , 177 - channel 2 etc .. MIDI note input of one track's sound available while sequencer is playing all tracks - selectable tracks controlled by all midi channels (omni) THIS DOESNT ACCEPT MULTIPLE MIDI PER SEQUENCE.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Quantum Sequencer at 4.6 against 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker's 4.0. Quantum Sequencer also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 50%) and ratings volume (35 vs 6). 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and price ($1.99 vs $7.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Quantum Sequencer costs $7.99 and 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Quantum Sequencer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quantum Sequencer has 35 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Quantum Sequencer's written reviews are positive against 50% of 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker's.
Quantum Sequencer ships an update every 6 weeks, 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Quantum Sequencer | 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (35 ratings) — better | 4.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | anthony saunders | Rob Wilmot |
Customer experience
Quantum Sequencer
7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker
In-app purchases
Quantum Sequencer
No in-app purchases
7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker
No in-app purchases
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