Comparison

Quantum Sequencer vs Rope

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Rope

Features
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!!! ATTENTION !!! Rope doesn't work standalone and in Garage Band. It requires "AUM" (AUv3 host app) to launch the Rope app and a DC‑coupled audio interface (for example, Expert Sleepers ES‑8) to output CV to your Eurorack modular system. Regular audio-interfaces are AC-coupled and can't output CV signals. Rope is a flexible MIDI to CV converter that lets you control your modular synth using any source of MIDI signal: another AU extension e.g. a sequencer or hardware MIDI interface or controller. ​ With Rope, you can quickly select a source MIDI channel and map events as: - Gate - Pitch - Velocity - Pitch Bend - Aftertouch - CCs to 2 CV outputs (supported by AUM). By default it loads with Gate and Pitch.

Screenshots

Quantum Sequencer4 screens
Rope3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rope at $0.99 against Quantum Sequencer's $7.99. Quantum Sequencer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Quantum Sequencer costs $7.99 and Rope $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Quantum Sequencer versus Rope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuantum SequencerRope
Price$7.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.6 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeranthony saundersAleksandr Sudin

In-app purchases

None

Quantum Sequencer

No in-app purchases

None

Rope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quantum Sequencer free?
Quantum Sequencer costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rope free?
Rope costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Quantum Sequencer or Rope have ads?
Neither Quantum Sequencer nor Rope shows ads.

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