DAW LP vs LowfiDojoVinylSimulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
LowfiDojoVinylSimulator
This AUv3 audio effect plugin brings the warm, nostalgic textures of vinyl to your music productions. Inspired by classic samplers, it offers customizable noise, flutter, and filtering for a lo-fi aesthetic. Requires a compatible host app on iOS.
- AUv3 audio effect plugin
- Vinyl warmth and textures
- Lo-fi aesthetic
- Customizable noise
- Flutter effect
- Filtering options
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**Important! This is a AUv3 effect audio plugin** Requires AUv3 compatible software to use. Not a stand-alone product. Now available as a AUv3 plugin, optimized for GarageBand and compatible hosts on iOS. Bring your productions to life with the vinyl magic that defined a generation of sound. Experience the gritty warmth and nostalgic textures of vinyl, right from your iOS device. Inspired by the iconic vinyl sim effect from the legendary Roland SP-404 sampler, the **Lowfi Dojo Vinyl Sim** brings that same lo-fi aesthetic into your music production workflow. Whether you're crafting beats, adding warmth to digital recordings, or simply looking to recreate the soul of vinyl, this app has everything you need. With customizable effects like noise, flutter, and filtering, you'll dive deep into the heart of lo-fi sound. **iOS Installation (AUv3)** - Purchase and download the app directly from the iOS App Store. - Once installed, the plugin will be available as an AUv3 plugin in any AUv3-compatible host app (e.g., GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis). - Restart your iOS app if the plugin doesn’t appear immediately after installation. **Plugin location** AUv3 plugins can be loaded from the plugin browser within supported apps such as GarageBand, AUM, Audiobus, Cubasis, Nanostudio 2, Logic Pro for iOS and many, many more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: LowfiDojoVinylSimulator at 100% against DAW LP's 33%. LowfiDojoVinylSimulator also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 11 months). DAW LP's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $5.99). 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
DAW LP costs $3.99 and LowfiDojoVinylSimulator $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LowfiDojoVinylSimulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of DAW LP's written reviews are positive against 100% of LowfiDojoVinylSimulator's.
DAW LP ships an update every 11 months, LowfiDojoVinylSimulator every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DAW LP | LowfiDojoVinylSimulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (7 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Klevgrand Produkter AB | Juan Maguid |
Customer experience
DAW LP
LowfiDojoVinylSimulator
In-app purchases
DAW LP
No in-app purchases
LowfiDojoVinylSimulator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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