GotoEQ vs GSDSP Quantum Distortion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GotoEQ
This advanced equalizer allows music producers to precisely shape their sound. It offers filters for bass, treble, and mid-range frequencies, helping tracks fit perfectly into a mix. Ideal for professional sound design and beat making.
- Pultec-style low and high shelf filters
- Two parametric dynamic filters
- High pass filter
- Peak metering
- Input/output gain control
- Individual filter bypass
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Shape your sound with advanced equalising to make your tracks fit in the mix. Attenuate annoying resonances without destroying the overall sound. Boost the bass and still keep the peak levels tamed. Find and boost those silky top treble frequencies without the nastiness. Max out the middy dirt while keeping it musical and fit in the mix. Put the final touch on a complete song. GotoEQ is an equaliser made for the professional music producer, beat maker or sound designer. Features: • Low Shelf pultec style filter • High Shelf pultec style filter • Two parametric dynamic filters • High pass filter • Peak metering • Input / Output gain • Separate bypass on each filter Full documentation available inside the app or at https://klevgrand.se/download/gotoeq-docs/ NOTE! GotoEQ is a AUv3 plugin that only works in a AUv3 compliant host like Garageband, AUM, Cubasis, Beatmaker 3, Auria etc. Feedback or suggestions? Drop us a line at support(at)klevgrand.se or @klevgrand on Twitter
GSDSP Quantum Distortion
Explore four distinct distortion effects—Saturation, BitCrush, Ring Modulation, and Downsampling—blended and controlled via an intuitive XY pad. Shape harmonics, reduce digital resolution, introduce inharmonic motion, and create classic digital degradation for unique audio textures.
- Four distortion algorithms (Saturation, BitCrush, Ring Modulation, Downsampling)
- Intuitive XY pad for blending effects
- Custom waveshaping saturation
- BitWarp for tonal variation
- Tunable oscillator for ring modulation
- Adjustable downsampling rate and jitter
- AUv3 audio effect plugin
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Four complementary distortion algorithms — Saturation, BitCrush, Ring Modulation, and Downsampling — blended and shaped through an intuitive XY pad. Saturation Shape harmonics using Quantum Distortion’s custom waveshaping saturation. Adjust Drive to set the intensity from subtle warmth to strong coloration, and use Asymmetry to introduce controlled even-harmonic emphasis of vintage tube characteristics. BitCrush Reduce digital resolution using BitCrush and reshape the crushed signal with BitWarp, which bends the quantization curve for additional tonal variation. This combination allows precise control over both the amount of reduction and the character of the resulting digital artifacts. Ring Modulation Introduce inharmonic motion using ring modulation, generated by multiplying the input with a tunable oscillator. Adjust frequency and amount in real time to create anything from light metallic shading to dense, shifting sidebands. Downsampling Lower the sample rate using Downsampling, reducing temporal resolution for classic digital degradation effects. Set the rate down to 200 Hz or introduce Jitter for controlled randomness, adding instability and movement to the downsampled signal. XY Pad Blending Navigate between the four distortion algorithms using the XY pad, allowing smooth transitions or static blends across the processing modes. The background updates to reflect the current region, providing clear visual feedback while exploring hybrid distortion shapes and interactions. Quantum Distortion is an AUv3 audio effect plugin compatible with Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, GarageBand and many more. A Desktop version is also available for Windows and macOS (VST3 / AU / AAX). More information here: https://gs-dsp.com/products
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GSDSP Quantum Distortion at every 5 weeks against GotoEQ's every 49 months. GSDSP Quantum Distortion also leads on price ($14.99 vs $19.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
GotoEQ costs $19.99 and GSDSP Quantum Distortion $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for GotoEQ against 5.0 for GSDSP Quantum Distortion. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 10 respectively.
GotoEQ ships an update every 49 months, GSDSP Quantum Distortion every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | GotoEQ | GSDSP Quantum Distortion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $14.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Klevgrand Produkter AB | Gustav Scholda |
Customer experience
GotoEQ
GSDSP Quantum Distortion
In-app purchases
GotoEQ
No in-app purchases
GSDSP Quantum Distortion
No in-app purchases
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