Comparison

2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker vs Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin

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

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About

2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker

Create electro melodies and acid techno basslines with this creative bass synth sequencer. Features live control for triggering sequences and synth pads, random generation, and extensive sound shaping options. Export your audio loops easily.

Highlights
  • Bass synth sequencer
  • Live control for sequences and pads
  • Audio loop recording and export
  • Random sequence generation
  • Tweakable synth parameters
  • MIDI and Ableton Link syncing
  • Global effects: Overdrive, Compression, Echo
Features
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A creative bass synth sequencer for creating electro melodies or dirty phat & funky pure acid techno 303 style basslines. With LIVE CONTROL feature to trigger and transpose both sequences and new synth pad layer. Record and export your audio loops. Inspired by the acid house music scene. An IOS exclusive, compared to a modern equivalent to Rebirth (Rebirth was a popular tb - 303 clone a decade ago). Look at the video tutorial for a how-to guide. Listen to what you can create easily with 2XB303. Create electro, house, techno, edm or synth sequences using standard step functions as seen on various sequencers like the Roland SH 101 synthesizer.  Built in pad layer than follows pitch. Transpose and trigger sequence even with MIDI Your synth sequences can also be generated randomly, shuffled or modify just notes. Easily capture whatever you hear and export to AudioShare, Audio-Copy, Email or iTunes Shared Folder. Support for Audiobus 3 routing, Ableton Link, IAA (Inter App Audio) Tweaking cut-off & decay Env-Mod & glide & accent etc for that classic sweet-spot acid growl Tap to dials to swipe up & down for fine adjustment of knobs. The sound was first compared to a Cyclone TT - 303 synthesizer & tweaked to extend sound shaping beyond a just bass maker. Waves have optional harmonic version, noise, LFO, glide speed & PHAT/ BASS, and great effects. This is designed to give pure electro music creativity beyond an acid synth 303 bass maker to create dynamically fluctuating overlaying electronic patterns. A good addition to any electro, drum and bass, acid, techno, house and any other EDM fans LIVE CONTROL feature: Use the keyboard for the following cool tricks: [Sequence/Control/Transpose]: Transpose both channels simultaneously while playing. Now ability to trigger sequence too, with synth pad layer. (optional and 22 sounds) [Sequence/Control/Pattern]: Instantly switch to a saved sequence while playing. Keys correspond to stored program numbers, starting from the current program thats loaded (key 1 is your current program, key 2 is current program+1). Highlighted keys show stored programs. This is great for building up live tracks, or instant crossfading between programs. You can also "Hold settings" so it locks settings like effects. MOD: LFO auto control low pass CUT-OFF and/or PITCH. The pitch level can give a vintage synthesiser effect subtly detuning with low SPEED or faster for chaotic random pitches. EFFECTS (Global/master are in yellow.) OVERDRIVE, COMPRESSION adjusts threshold, ratio, & gain. This is a global effect. ECHO tempo synced with feedback & wetness. SAVE ALL. When not playing, save to memory. SYNCING Ableton Link syncs with apps .Enable for precise timing without syncing. Press LINK button at the bottom for settings. MIDI sync with External, Virtual or Audiobus. 2XB 303 can be master or slave. ( any simple class-compliant USB should work but some may need to be power assisted) Virtual MIDI In is always on. If you send from another app AND receive MIDI clock then you will be receiving both MIDI CLOCKS. Choose only one unless you want double tempo (which can be interesting). While Ableton Link is enabled you can send clock. This means you can use one app to control 2XB303 synth alongside external hardware sequencers MIDI note data is sent out on each channel AUDIO Record a fixed length, default to 32 steps. Can be changed in settings. Arming the sampling with CAPTURE (flashing). Starts at counter 1 (ON). PLAY CAP to listen to your super cool sampled acid synthesiser loop. Audiobus 3 and IAA (Inter App Audio) Support. Route audio to mix or record into other applications Audio can be routed via IAA into apps like Apple's Garageband. Garageband will also sync your sequence for excellent multi-track recording. To save you press "Save all", it then flashes. Now choose destination ("!" means its occupied ) then press "Save All" to confirm.

About

Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin

This studio-quality audio effect plugin offers a multi-band equalizer with real-time spectrum analysis. It features 10 adjustable filters, a compressor/limiter, and the ability to save and load custom presets for precise audio manipulation within compatible DAWs.

Highlights
  • Multi-band EQ with 10 filters
  • Real-time spectrum analyzer
  • Compressor/Limiter section
  • Custom preset saving and loading
  • Copy/paste settings between instances
  • Touch interface with multi-touch control
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This is an AUv3 compatible effect plugin which is intended for use inside your favourite DAW such as Cubasis, Auria, Meteor, AUM or GarageBand etc. Visual EQ Console is a studio quality multi-band EQ console with the ability to analyse audio in real time giving an accurate and reliable spectrum representation of the frequency response.  It includes your typical set of 4 parametric filters which are stable even when parameters are being changed. We also include low and high shelf as well as low and high pass filters, that's 10 filters in all. We use a high quality highly hardware optimised FFT to plot the frequency response through the filters so you can see exactly what effect your changes are having on the sound. The scrolling interface automatically adjusts to the hosts window size to allow a double height display in an appropriate DAW. One of the main problems with most Studio type EQ's is they don't give a true representation of the frequency response, often hiding the inpact of low and high pass / shelf filters on the frequency response. This plugin accurately tracks the response all the way through the audio chain and is backed up by the spectrum analyser so you can be confident that it is having the desired effect. We also include a Compressor / Limiter section to ensure those settings never get too aggressive.  You can load and save custom console presets as well as copy and paste settngs between instances. This is great if you need to setup multiple instances with the same settings. Plenty of options are tucked away under the hood so as not to clutter the display.  Main Features: ○ 4 resonant paramettic filters (A-D) . ○ All filters adjustable +/-24dB. ○ High and Low Pass filters. ○ Low and High Shelf Filters. ○ Touch interface with multi-touch for controlling filter Q. ○ Spectrum Analyser with Pre and Post monitoring. ○ Vertical shift and scale options for the spectrum. ○ Create and save custom presets. ○ Copy / Paste presets between instances. ○ Compressor / Limiter with Auto Makup Gain. ○ Twin VU meters ○ Quick Reset options for each section of the console.

Screenshots

2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker4 screens
Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker at 4.7 against Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin's 4.1. 2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker also leads on price ($3.99 vs $8.99). Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.6). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker costs $3.99 and Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of 2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker's written reviews are positive against 71% of Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker ships an update every 10 days, Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker versus Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2XB303 Acid Bass Loop MakerVisual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin
Price$3.99 — better$8.99
Rating4.7 (57 ratings) — better4.1 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob Wilmot4Pockets.com

Customer experience

2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker

All ratings57 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral14.6%
Negative17.1%

Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

None

2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker

No in-app purchases

None

Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker free?
2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin free?
Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker or Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin?
2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker is rated higher. 2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin averages 4.1 from 21 ratings.
Do 2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker or Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin have ads?
Neither 2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker nor Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker or Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin?
2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker ships an update every 10 days, and Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin every 2 weeks. Most recently, 2XB303 Acid Bass Loop Maker was updated on September 17, 2026 and Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin on September 19, 2026.

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