Comparison

DAW LP vs VintageRack

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
Read full description

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

VintageRack

This app offers a collection of audio effect modules designed to emulate the sound and atmosphere of vintage digital gear from the 70s and 80s. It provides a customizable signal path with various effects, allowing users to add a nostalgic and emotional mood to their instrument sounds.

Highlights
  • Realistic retro gear modeling
  • Customizable 7-slot signal path
  • MIDI control and assignment
  • Adjustable bit depth
  • Analog signal pre/post processing
  • Extensive effect modules (compressor, EQ, delay, chorus, etc.)
  • Preset management with on-screen pads
Features
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VintageRack is a minimalistic and convenient multi-effect application that contains modules realistically modeling notable retro gear from the early digital era with their inherent aesthetics and atmosphere. Most of the effects in this application have been inspired and based on the principles of actual hardware from the 70s and 80s, which is great for giving the sound of any instrument the nostalgic and emotional mood of old recordings. This application has a clean and intuitive user interface with a well-considered structure. The signal path is split into seven slots: the first for input control, the last for output, and five customizable effect modules in between. Each module features a master fader for adjusting effect presence and a mute button for smooth toggling. These parameters can be easily assigned to MIDI controls right from the main screen, improving both workflow and productivity. Smooth transitions between presets and on-screen pads for quickly switching presets that can be easily assigned to MIDI controls allow flexible effect selection during live performances or studio recordings. Another great feature of VintageRack is the ability to set a lower bit depth of processed signal, typical for early digital devices, both for the entire path and for individual modules. As with these devices, this application models pre- and post-processing of the analog signal both before and after the digital circuits with the addition of companders, emphasis and filters, which makes the sound similar to the real devices. Effect modules: - Analog modeled compressor. - Three band equalizer typical for mixing consoles. - Classic and reverse delays with modulation feature. - Two Chorus modules are precise emulations of known devices. - Two modules of Flanger with different options and tones. - Two modules of Phaser with various sound character. - Filter module controlled by LFO or envelope generator. - Faithful emulation of classic Wah effects with added automation. - Combined effect of Tremolo and Vibrato with separate rate. - Ring modulator with additional modulation of carrier. - Three types of Fuzz with modulated filters. - Emulation of one of the early digital reverbs. - Vintage exciter with bass enhancer. - Spring reverb with tube preamp. - Advanced formant filter with voice synth mode. - Input slot contains Noise gate and Automatic gain control. - Output slot contains tape-style saturation and three types of tonestacks. VintageRack is a universal application for iOS and macOS. It can work on iPhone and iPad as well as Mac / MacBook with M1 chip (and later). VintageRack works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus and Ableton Link. On MacOS, VintageRack can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. All application features are available on iOS and macOS, including MIDI support (with a MIDI learn option) and audio unit parameters. VintageRack has a built-in detailed description of all parameters also available as PDF file on the application site. Demo: https://youtu.be/I3lcd5rYaBQ https://youtu.be/zmHjpFDkPLQ https://youtu.be/eqkvhDBUGPQ https://youtu.be/o79g6S5qftk You can find more information on VintageRack and other creative audio apps at: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com

Screenshots

VintageRack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VintageRack at 100% against DAW LP's 33%. VintageRack also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). DAW LP's advantage is price ($13.99 vs $14.99). On ratings volume, 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 VintageRack $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VintageRack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of DAW LP's written reviews are positive against 100% of VintageRack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DAW LP ships an update every 11 months, VintageRack every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DAW LP versus VintageRack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDAW LPVintageRack
Price$13.99 — better$14.99
Rating3.6 (7 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKlevgrand Produkter ABIgor Vasiliev

Customer experience

DAW LP

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

VintageRack

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DAW LP

No in-app purchases

None

VintageRack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DAW LP free?
DAW LP costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VintageRack free?
VintageRack costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DAW LP or VintageRack?
VintageRack is rated higher. DAW LP averages 3.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while VintageRack averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do DAW LP or VintageRack have ads?
Neither DAW LP nor VintageRack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DAW LP or VintageRack?
DAW LP ships an update every 11 months, and VintageRack every 2 months. Most recently, DAW LP was updated on October 24, 2026 and VintageRack on October 24, 2026.

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