Comparison

MIDISynth Control vs DimChorus

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

Head to head
About

MIDISynth Control

Control multiple MIDI synthesizers and drum machines from one app. Offers in-depth editing for built-in synths and customizable control maps for external gear. Sync with Ableton Link and add advanced features via in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Centralized control for multiple MIDI synths
  • In-depth editing for popular built-in synths
  • Customizable control maps for external synths
  • Global layout creation for multiple devices
  • Patch storage, randomization, and morphing
  • Ableton Link support for syncing
  • Arpeggiator and drum repeat functionality
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MIDISynth-Control provides a control hub for your MIDI synthesisers from a single application and also provides in-depth editing for a number of inbuilt, popular synths and drum machines. For the inbuilt synths, all controls are automatically provided, as well a librarian features and functionality specific to the synth. For all other synths it is possible to define your own control map for the controls you wish access to and then lay these out as you see fit. From here global layouts can be created allowing several synths & drum machines to be controlled from a single screen in the app. In-built synths: Novation Circuit & Tracks, Novation Circuit Mono Station, Novation Peak & Summit, Elektron Digitakt, Elektron Digitone, Korg Minilogue xd & Prologue In-built controllers: Novation Launchpad X, Novation Launchpad Mini MK3 As well as being able to store and retrieve patch and synth data to/from your mobile device each editor also provides bi-directional communication, patch randomisation features, patch morphing, XY controls, mixer view (if appropriate), and a performance mode (separate In-App Purchase). A fully featured arpeggiator and drum repeat functionality are available as an IAP. Ableton Link support is provided for syncing individual sequencers to a Link session. This can also be used for syncing LFO and ARP clocks if they exist on the synth. There is also a Link+ IAP available which allows up to 6 other USB devices to be synced to a Link session - this can be used standalone and no other purchases are necessary. Keyboard and drumpad functionality can be added for up to six external synths using the Keyboard/Drumpad+ IAP. No other purchases are necessary. With each module purchase a single user definable layout in available in a 2x2 to 8x8 grid. With the purchase of the Rand/Morph/Performance module this is increased to 6 user layouts. Each module offers a 3-day trial version with some restrictions in order for testing before purchase.

About

DimChorus

This audio effect plugin creates a stereo chorus "dimension" effect, inspired by classic 80s hardware. It offers three modes for varying intensity and an EQ to shape the chorused sound, enhancing dry or one-dimensional audio.

Highlights
  • Stereo chorus "dimension" effect
  • Inspired by vintage circuits
  • Three intensity modes
  • Adjustable EQ for chorused sound
  • AUv3 compatible plugin
  • Standalone operation
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Dimensional Chorus Plugin (AUv3) DimChorus is an audio effect plugin that can run standalone, or in any AU compatible host application such as Logic or GarageBand. Overview DimChorus is a stereo chorus "dimension" effect inspired by the simple button operated circuits found in a famous guitar pedal and a legendary analog synth from the 80's. While not intended to be an exact replica or emulation of either of these, DimChorus uses similar processing under the hood and embraces the vibe and simplicity of a bygone era! The chorus effect is achieved by modulating the time of a delayed version of the dry signal, and then mixing the two. Typically, these delay times are very short, between 5 and 20ms. The "dimension" effect is slightly different, in that it uses two stereo chorus effects in parallel, with different modulation rates and depths, which makes the periodic nature of the effect less obvious, and is often referred to as being three-dimensional! Simply add DimChorus to any sound that you feel is a little dry or one-dimensional, then set the Mode and EQ to taste. Parameters Active - Toggles the effect On or Off. Mode - Select one of the three modes, from subtle (I) to pronounced (III), or somewhere in between (II). EQ - Applies a high or low pass filter to the chorussed sound only, making the overall effect darker or brighter. In the Normal position, the EQ is "flat". If you are interested in other flavours of the chorus effect, please check out the OkChorale, LcrChorus and Wobulator plugins. For more info and support please visit: www.waverley-instruments.com/robjackson

Screenshots

MIDISynth Control1 screens
DimChorus2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DimChorus at 5.0 against MIDISynth Control's 3.4. DimChorus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). MIDISynth Control's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MIDISynth Control sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. DimChorus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DimChorus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of MIDISynth Control's written reviews are positive against 50% of DimChorus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MIDISynth Control versus DimChorus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDISynth ControlDimChorus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (12 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLee HuddlestonRob Jackson

Customer experience

MIDISynth Control

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

DimChorus

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

MIDISynth Control

One-time11
  • Link+$5.99
  • Keyboard/Drumpad+$6.99
  • Control+$9.99
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  • Novation Circuit MonoStation$10.99
  • Rand/Morph/Performance$12.99
  • Novation LPX$12.99
  • Novation LCXL$12.99
  • Novation Circuit$19.99
  • Elektron Digitakt$19.99
  • Elektron Digitone$19.99
  • Novation Peak & Summit$27.99
None

DimChorus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDISynth Control free?
MIDISynth Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DimChorus free?
DimChorus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MIDISynth Control or DimChorus?
DimChorus is rated higher. MIDISynth Control averages 3.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while DimChorus averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do MIDISynth Control or DimChorus have ads?
Neither MIDISynth Control nor DimChorus shows ads.

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