DAW LP vs ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX
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.
ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX
This app brings the tactile experience of vinyl scratching to your device. It offers a realistic UI, the ability to scratch live audio or samples, and advanced features like LFO automation and AUv3 integration for professional sound design.
- Vinyl-like UI with speed fader
- Scratch live audio or loaded samples
- Customizable crossfader with MIDI control
- Automated scratches with LFO
- 3-second audio recording and looping
- AUv3 plugin support
- Low-pass filter for sound design
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ScratchBud makes it easy to bring the feel of vinyl scratching to your iOS or Apple Silicon device. Whether you’re a DJ, producer, or just love experimenting with sound, ScratchBud has everything you need to start scratching. Key Features: Vinyl-Like UI: Intuitive interface mimics a real DJ turntable, complete with adjustable speed fader and motor controls. Scratch Anything: Use live audio input, a loaded sample file, or the included classic “aaah” and “fresh” samples. Customizable Crossfader: Seamlessly blend between the audio input source and FX output, with MIDI note control options. Auto Scratch with LFO: Automate scratches with adjustable LFO parameters, including rate, amount, waveform, and DAW tempo sync. Advanced Recording Options: Capture, loop, and scratch up to 3 seconds of audio, with configurable recording behaviors. AUv3 Integration: Full support for AUv3 hosts, exposing all parameters for MIDI CC control and automation. Professional Sound Design: Refine your scratch sound with built-in low-pass filter controls for cutoff and resonance. Start scratching immediately with included classic samples or load your own. ScratchBud works as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin, making it a versatile tool for your studio or live performances.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX at 4.6 against DAW LP's 3.6. ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX also leads on price ($5.99 vs $13.99) and review sentiment (67% vs 33%). 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 $13.99 and ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of DAW LP's written reviews are positive against 67% of ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX's.
DAW LP ships an update every 11 months, ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DAW LP | ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $13.99 | $5.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.6 (7 ratings) | 4.6 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 4 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 | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Klevgrand Produkter AB | Cem Olcay |
Customer experience
DAW LP
ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX
In-app purchases
DAW LP
No in-app purchases
ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX
No in-app purchases
Questions
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