Comparison

DAW LP vs Rotary Mod

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

Head to head
About

DAW LP

This audio effect plugin simulates the authentic sound of vinyl records and players. Adjust parameters like scratches, dust, and amplifier quality to achieve a range of vintage audio tones. It functions as a standalone application or an AUv3 plugin.

Highlights
  • Simulates vinyl scratches and crackles
  • Controls vinyl noise and amplifier hum
  • Adjusts pickup needle and cable quality
  • Switchable hum frequencies (50/60 Hz)
  • Input/output gain and dry/wet mix
  • Standalone app and AUv3 plugin
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DAW LP is an Audio Unit effect that emulates the sound of a vinyl disc (and player). With a variety of controls one can simulate scratched vinyl records, dusty pickup needles and rusty cables. Tune in anything from an old 78s player to a modern hifi sound. Features: • Scratches/crackles rate, level and ducking. • Control vinyl noise, amplifier noise and low frequency hum levels. • Continuous control of amplifier, pickup needle and cable quality. • Switch between 50 Hz hum and 60 Hz hum. • Additional input gain, output gain and dry/wet mix parameters for convenience. DAW LP works both as a standalone app and as an AUv3 plugin. Check out the product web page for more info, sound examples and a user manual. Feedback or suggestions? Drop us a mail: support(at)klevgrand.se or @klevgrand on Twitter.

About

Rotary Mod

This app emulates a Leslie speaker, creating a pulsing vibrato effect for instruments and vocals. It offers precise control over rotor and horn speeds, cabinet size, and includes advanced features like frequency modulation and a unique Ribbon control for simultaneous parameter adjustments.

Highlights
  • Independent rotor and horn speed control
  • Frequency modulation with secondary LFO
  • Selectable cabinet size (Standard/Giant)
  • Hicut control for tone shaping
  • Tap Tempo for BPM sync
  • Innovative Ribbon control
  • Mix Lock for preset scrolling
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Rotary is a rotating cabinet effect that simulates a Leslie speaker. It produces a pulse-like vibrato effect depending on the speed of rotation. Rotary offers precise control to dial in the exact amount of movement you need. This classic, swirly effect has been used on countless hit records to drastically transform guitars, bass, synths and even vocals. Features: - Change the speed of the rotor and horn independently and adjust the mix of the two to produce pulsing effects and special vibratos. - Add frequency modulation to the rotor and horn speed using secondary LFO with selectable modulation source. - Choose cabinet size (Standard or Giant) to alter the sweetness of your tone. - Craft the exact sound you need with included Hicut control. - Use Tap Tempo to sync effect to the BPM of your song. - Incredibly easy to use with included presets. - Innovative Ribbon control allows for changing any combination of parameters simultaneously. - Use Mix Lock to scroll through presets while keeping the wet-dry mix constant. - Available as an Audio Units AUv3 plug-in and Standalone app.

Screenshots

Rotary Mod3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rotary Mod at 80% against DAW LP's 33%. Rotary Mod also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.6) and price ($7.99 vs $13.99). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

DAW LP costs $13.99 and Rotary Mod $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rotary Mod holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of DAW LP's written reviews are positive against 80% of Rotary Mod's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DAW LP ships an update every 11 months, Rotary Mod every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DAW LP versus Rotary Mod: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDAW LPRotary Mod
Price$13.99$7.99 — better
Rating3.6 (7 ratings)4.3 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings723 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKlevgrand Produkter ABEventide

Customer experience

DAW LP

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Rotary Mod

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

DAW LP

No in-app purchases

None

Rotary Mod

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DAW LP free?
DAW LP costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rotary Mod free?
Rotary Mod costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DAW LP or Rotary Mod?
Rotary Mod is rated higher. DAW LP averages 3.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Rotary Mod averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.
Do DAW LP or Rotary Mod have ads?
Neither DAW LP nor Rotary Mod shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DAW LP or Rotary Mod?
DAW LP ships an update every 11 months, and Rotary Mod every 3 months. Most recently, DAW LP was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rotary Mod on October 24, 2026.

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