Mazetools Soniface Pro vs EG Nodes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mazetools Soniface Pro
Create audiovisual performances and interactive installations by composing music and designing geometric visuals. Experiment with sound and visual objects, control instruments via multitouch, and use motion gestures for dynamic expression. Supports multiple display outputs for immersive experiences.
- Unlimited instruments and patterns
- Airplay Visual Mode with HDMI output
- Unlimited internal audio recording
- Motion interface for gesture control
- Cross-platform project file compatibility
- Generative visual synthesizer
- MIDI input and output
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Soniface Pro Features - Unlimited instruments - Pattern mode to create unlimited scenes - Airplay Visual Mode with HDMI Video-Outputsfor performance & VJing - Unlimited internal audio recording in .wav - By purchasing the Pro, you are directly supporting development Key Features Creative space to explore sound, music and geometric visuals Experiment with audio and visual objects and create your own scenes Operate controllers and play instruments via multitouch Motion interface to control instruments and parameters through gestures, movements and dance Cross-platform compatibility of project files Simple design for mobile devices, complex (regular) design for tablets and desktops Advanced in-app guide, FAQ & help function in English and German Instruments Gridsynth - A generative, visual synthesizer for drones and melodies incl. sequencer & arpeggiator Rhythm sequencer for sample- and synth-based basses and drums Spatial & granular soundscape sampler incl. mic input, sample library and file integration Key interface for cross-instrument tonality incl. progression sequencer Interactive LivePad and keyboard for Gridsynth, Bass & Sampler Automation & Connectivity Advanced controller automation incl. multi-touch editor, body tracking interface MIDI input and output Master FX and Ableton Link Normal mouse and keyboard support Audiobus & Inter-App Audio (experimental support) The Pro version represents all capabilities of our yearlong development in terms of a creative progress. The Pattern Mode is the essential feature in the context of musical and performative application. Therefore you have a simple, editable list of Patterns on the main screen. The Pattern Mode enables to build scenes with several instruments and samplers, each with different main settings like tempo, pitch, main EQ, sequence length as well as motion tracking connections. The additional Visual Interface gives you the possibility to design a whole new look for each scene. The visual corresponds to the sound as well as the motion interaction and main FX. In relation to your device it supports up to 3 display outputs with separate content. Soniface Pro combines a modular concept with spatial audio abilities. This offers new approaches to audiovisual performances and interactive installations. The desktop version supports surround sound output up to 7.1 speakers. The objects on the display become positioned within the XY field of the surround room. Soniface Pro does not refer to pro audio but allows you to use all facets of the software. As reference, you will find videos and music of our works (Ectoplastic) which were completely made with it, like multichannel audiovisual performances as will as our musical releases. There are a lot of pro features on our list and we are looking forward for the next update. Don't hesitate to write us your questions and feedback which we will answer personally. Information We do our best to avoid bugs, often enough they drive us crazy or were disappointed when a moment was lost. But it has to come out sometime and after the update before the update. So feel free to write us bugs and problems, definitely also if you made a song or video. Soniface needs access to the camera for motion tracking, the microphone for audio recording, the local files to save projects and recordings, and the network for Ableton Link. Much more content, terms of use, credits and FAQ are in the app's guide and can be found in the app's start-up menu. About Mazetools Empowering creativity, democratizing musical expression and making it inclusive - how does that work? These are the questions that keep us busy. Soniface is a first step in the process and provides important points of contact through the multitouch-based principle & motion tracking input. But we want to go further - with you and the community. We wish you a great time with Soniface Pro, Stephan & Jakob
EG Nodes
This app is a clip-based audio unit host and MIDI sequencer for creating musical projects. It offers a variety of built-in MIDI and audio nodes for generating sequences, recording, and sampling. Users can load external Audio Units and automate parameters for unique compositions.
- Clip-based Audio Unit host
- Built-in MIDI generators (Note/Chord, Arpeggio, Sequencer)
- Audio recording and sampling
- Load external AU3 instruments and effects
- Scene and automation control
- Flexible MIDI routing
- Standalone and AUv3 modular sequencer
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EG Nodes is a clip based Audio Unit host with sequencing capabilities to play external instruments, Audio Unit or MIDI hardware and create a complete audio project. A powerful and flexible groovebox to perform or create musical projects from scratch in a fast and easy way. BUILTIN MIDI GENERATOR Use the builtin nodes to play instruments, apply effects and perform. NOTE/CHORD - generates a single note or a chord ARPEGGIO - generates chord arpeggios SEQUENCER - to play a note sequence RHYTHM - to play drums, percussion or rhythmic instruments PIANO ROLL - to write more complex MIDI part in a classic piano roll editorFEATURES GENERATIVE - to continuously generate sequences evolving in time MIDI FX - to host external MIDI FX Audio unit like sequencers, piano rolls and others MIC/INPUT NODE a simple node input audio from your device mic or an external usb interfaces. You can play your guitar or any instrument together with your song and record it using the Audio/Sampler node. BUILTIN AUDIO/RECORDER/SAMPLER Use the Audio Sampler node to import audio files (wav, mp3, mov, mp4, caf or aiff). Audio node is capable of sync the loop to your project tempo using pitch shifting algorithm to stretch the audio without changing its pitch. You can create your own instrument, adding a sample and playing it via the MIDI sequencer nodes. You can also use the Audio node to record the output from any node in your project or from a mic/line (using the MIC node). SONG NODE to link scenes and create a song structure. You can add how many song nodes you like and assign each one to a different section. MIX GROUP NODE to create mixing busses and group nodes. An easy way to apply effects and automation to multiple nodes at the same time. AU3 INSTRUMENTS, FX AND MIDI FX Load your favorite Audio Units to unlock an infinite palette of sounds. SCENES & AUTOMATIONS Save and recall up to 8 main scenes to control your song structure and nodes combination - each node can save its configuration, parameters and notes Automate parameters to add sparkle to your compostions. PROBABILITY - FREQUENCY - RANDOMIZATION AND MORE... Each node has additional controllers to make your performance unique, original and unpredictable. FLEXIBLE MIDI ROUTING & MIDI LEARN Send MIDI and receive it from external hardware, software or apps. Configure soruces and destination for each node and record directly into piano roll. Almost each button, know or slider can be assigned and controlled by your extenal MIDI controllers via a super easy MIDI learn setup AU3 MODULAR SEQUENCER EG Nodes can be loaded in other DAW/Hosts as MIDI FX generator to create MIDI sequences in a fast and easy way MIXER/COMPACT VIEW Adjust nodes level in a compact and optimised view UNIVERSAL Run EG Nodes on iPad or iPhone and share your project with other musicians. ADDITIONAL FEATURES STANDALONE VERSION - 8 recallable scenes to save nodes configurations - History Undo/Redo - Project MIDI scale transposition - Save and recall your favorite nodes - Duplicate and rename nodes - Import and export MIDI into Piano Roll nodes - Individual clip length, speed and steps number - Individual swing for each Sequencer or Rhythm node - AU3 Parameters automation - Multiple MIDI input sources assignable - Record from MIDI input or builtin keyboard into Piano Roll clips - Record AU instruments MIDI Out into Piano Roll clips - Import/Export presets - Record and export your performance - Ableton link sync support - MIDI in & out with midi channel filter for each node - Flexible internal MIDI routing to send MIDI from one node to other ones - MIDI learn to control app with external controllers and MIDI surfaces AU3 MIDI PROCESSOR VERSION - MIDI processor Audio Unit to be hosted into other DAWS - includes all the sequencing features of the standalone app - send MIDI notes out to your host - control AU3 parameters of other AU3 instruments or effects hosted with the app and automate them
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mazetools Soniface Pro at none against EG Nodes's 3. Mazetools Soniface Pro also leads on price ($12.99 vs $19.99). EG Nodes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (92% vs 77%). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Mazetools Soniface Pro costs $12.99 and EG Nodes $19.99 up front. EG Nodes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Mazetools Soniface Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mazetools Soniface Pro against 4.8 for EG Nodes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 93 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Mazetools Soniface Pro's written reviews are positive against 92% of EG Nodes's.
Mazetools Soniface Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, EG Nodes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mazetools Soniface Pro | EG Nodes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (26 ratings) | 4.8 (93 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | 92.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 93 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 435 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ectoplastic | Elliott Garage |
Customer experience
Mazetools Soniface Pro
EG Nodes
Bugs and requests
Mazetools Soniface Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
EG Nodes
Reported bugs
14 issues- Sampler won’t play correctly
- Sampler features don’t work consistently
- Scenes getting armed and recordings going into them despite disabling them
- Crashes with some apps
- Crashing results in losing work
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- Accidentally refreshed instead of saving
- Can’t sequence all AU parameters
- Chord module seems weird
- Rhythm module labeling is hard to understand
- Pads option for iPhone could be better
- Sustain pedal input issue (resolved)
- Pan bug (resolved)
- Teething problems being sorted
- Some bugs reported (quickly fixed)
Requested features
12 requests- Easy way to report bugs without login/account
- Keep save/refresh options on screen
- Audio recording or looping module
- Audio clip module, like a looper
- 16 steps per page for sequencers
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- Sequence all AU parameters
- Follow chord mode to control other nodes
- Pads option for iPhone in portrait mode
- Tie notes together/ sustain notes
- Automate bending notes, lead guitarist style
- More specific randomization, such as bass pattern generation
- Multi Track export
In-app purchases
Mazetools Soniface Pro
No in-app purchases
EG Nodes
- Small tip$1.99
- Medium tip$3.99
- Large tip$14.99
Questions
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