Comparison

GotoEQ vs GSDSP Quantum Distortion

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Pultec-style low and high shelf filters
  • Two parametric dynamic filters
  • High pass filter
  • Peak metering
  • Input/output gain control
  • Individual filter bypass
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

GSDSP Quantum Distortion3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GotoEQ ships an update every 49 months, GSDSP Quantum Distortion every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GotoEQ versus GSDSP Quantum Distortion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGotoEQGSDSP Quantum Distortion
Price$19.99$14.99 — better
Rating4.9 (14 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 49 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKlevgrand Produkter ABGustav Scholda

Customer experience

GotoEQ

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GSDSP Quantum Distortion

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GotoEQ

No in-app purchases

None

GSDSP Quantum Distortion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GotoEQ free?
GotoEQ costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GSDSP Quantum Distortion free?
GSDSP Quantum Distortion costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GotoEQ or GSDSP Quantum Distortion?
GSDSP Quantum Distortion is rated higher. GotoEQ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while GSDSP Quantum Distortion averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do GotoEQ or GSDSP Quantum Distortion have ads?
Neither GotoEQ nor GSDSP Quantum Distortion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GotoEQ or GSDSP Quantum Distortion?
GotoEQ ships an update every 49 months, and GSDSP Quantum Distortion every 5 weeks. Most recently, GotoEQ was updated on October 24, 2026 and GSDSP Quantum Distortion on October 24, 2026.

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